Predation in science
Biljana S. Maluckov
Broschiertes Buch

Predation in science

The term, forms and consequences of predation in science on the world academic community

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Scientific predation is the phenomenon of obtaining scientific reputation by exploiting others, influence trading and abuse of position. The case studies of scientific predation of anonymous and famous current and historical persons from the world of science are considered in the book. Predatory behavior in science causes artificial growth impact factor (IF) of the journal and the Hirsch index (h-index) of research impact, leading to an undeserved reputation in science and an unequal match in competing for projects and prizes, so that hierarchically high-ranking researchers obtain personal ben...