Decoding Ethical Publishing Practices for Academia

What is the primary purpose of academic publishing?

• To make money for authors

• To disseminate research findings to the academic community and the public

• To gain personal recognition

• To promote academic institutions

Which of the following is considered a credible source for academic research?

• Wikipedia

• social media posts

• Peer-reviewed journal articles

• Blog posts

What is the peer-review process in academic publishing?

• Authors review their own work before publication

• Reviewers assess the quality and validity of a manuscript before publication

• Editors write critical reviews of manuscripts

• It is an optional process in academic publishing

What is a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) used for in academic publishing?

• To identify authors

• To provide access to research data

• To uniquely identify and locate a specific academic article

• To publish research online

What is "predatory publishing"?

• Publishing research in reputable journals

• Publishing research without peer review for a fee

• Collaborating with other researchers

• Writing research papers with a high impact factor

Which term refers to the list of sources cited within an academic paper or article?

• Abstract

• Bibliography

• Footnote

• Appendix

What is the term for a brief summary of a research paper that provides an overview of its key points and findings?

• Index

• Appendix

• Abstract

• Bibliography

What is the term for the official, permanent record of scholarly work, usually found in libraries and databases?

• Preprint

• Manuscript

• Thesis

• Publication

What is the term for the initial draft of a research paper that has not yet undergone peer review?

• Manuscript

• Preprint

• Thesis

• Bibliography

What is the best course of action if you suspect a journal may be predatory?

• Submit your research to that journal to test its legitimacy

• Ignore the suspicions and proceed with the publication

• Investigate further, check for warning signs, and consider alternative reputable journals

• Immediately pay the publication fee to secure your spot in the journal