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Cabell's: New resource will help you avoid predatory publishers

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Are you interested in publishing an article, but don't know how to start locating a journal? Are you interested in publishing but aren't sure how to determine if a journal is a reputable source or if it is a predator source? Then you should try Cabell's! Cabell's is a new resource that the library has recently subscribed to. It contains both a Whitelist of accepted journals, complete with all types of evaluation metrics and submission details. It also contains a Blacklist that lists predatory publishers and highlights warning signs for predatory journals.

 

Cabell's Whitelist example

 

Cabell's Blacklist example

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