Firm action needed on predatory journals
@article{Clark2015FirmAN,
title={Firm action needed on predatory journals},
author={Jocalyn P Clark and Richard Smith},
journal={BMJ : British Medical Journal},
year={2015},
volume={350}
}They’re harming researchers in low and middle income countries most, but everyone must fight back
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