A group led by Pakistani and Indonesian citizens has been undermining the Spanish scientific journal industry from a Birmingham mansion. Known for acquiring journals and inflating publication costs, this network has resulted in compromised quality and a focus on profit. Alberto Martin and Emilio Delgado, who study this phenomenon, liken it to the film 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers,' suggesting that true scholarly integrity is being replaced by a relentless pursuit of revenue. Their investigation revealed the acquisition of 36 academic publications since 2020, reflecting a troubling shift in academic standards.
The situation resembles 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' as authentic scientific integrity is being replaced by profit-driven motives fueled by questionable publishing practices.
The Oxbridge Publishing House, located in Birmingham, has strategically acquired numerous journals, capitalizing on the pressures of academic publishing without regard for editorial quality.
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