WSEAS Transactions on Electronics
Print ISSN: 1109-9445, E-ISSN: 2415-1513
Volume 13, 2022
Letter from the Editors: An extended Plagiarism has reported to the ScienceOpen. Predatory Publishers and Predatory Conferences
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Abstract: We found a plagiarized article and the web site ScienceOpen will remove the plagiarized article soon. The original article has been published in WSEAS, [3]. We have already reported the plagiarism to ScienceOpen, emphasizing the urgency. We provided clear evidence: comparison of texts, DOI links, and publication dates proving WSEAS published it first. We have informed the original authors about the plagiarism so they can take action. WSEAS might have legal or procedural steps to follow in such cases.
We will send also our report to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). We might consider publicly documenting the case (e.g., via an academic blog, ResearchGate, or even social media) to remove the plagiarized material. This paper highlights also the growing issue of hackers and scammers exploiting the reputable name of WSEAS to falsely advertise illegitimate conferences as official events. These fraudulent activities typically involve creating misleading websites, sending fake emails, and distributing promotional materials that mimic the branding and structure of WSEAS conferences. Their aim is to deceive researchers, authors, and academics into believing they are participating in authentic WSEAS events, while in reality, these conferences are entirely illegitimate. Scammers often offer paper presentation invitations, promise publication in WSEAS journals, or advertise non-existent high-profile speakers, all while charging excessive registration fees and failing to uphold academic standards. These deceptive practices can lead to financial loss, damaged reputations, and the publication of subpar or plagiarized research. In response, WSEAS actively combats these fraudulent activities by issuing warnings, collaborating with authorities, and providing guidance to help researchers identify legitimate events. Researchers are encouraged to carefully verify any conference or publication claiming affiliation with WSEAS to avoid falling victim to these scams.
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