Predatory publishers and conferences threaten academia around the world. This presentation defines predatory publishers and conference organizers as publications and events produced by a for-profit company that aim to maximize profits, employ deception, and have no genuine concern to contribute to academic knowledge. Research shows that both predatory journals and conferences outnumber legitimate journals and conferences. Despite the danger that they pose to professional reputations and research budgets, not enough is being done to address the problem.
Multiple predatory publishers and conferences now specifically target academics in the field of TESOL and pose a serious danger to the careers of both new and established academics. By examining screenshots of predatory websites, this presentation will identify red flags that will help academics avoid falling prey to predatory companies.
James McCrostie is a professor of English in the Department of Business Administration at Daito Bunka University. He has written articles on and been interviewed about predatory publishers and conference organizers for newspapers, magazines, academic magazines and blogs.
There is a short drink/snack/rest break midway through the event.
This is a face-to-face event sponsored by JALT Gunma Chapter.
