An Altmetrics and citation analysis of selected predatory journals in library and information science field |
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| Institution: | 1. Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore 560059, India;2. Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India;1. Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology, IIUM, Malaysia;2. Department of Information Systems (DIS), Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology, IIUM, Malaysia;1. Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, South Africa;2. University of South Africa, South Africa;1. Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan;2. Deputy Manager, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan |
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| Abstract: | PurposeThis paper aims to examine whether Altmetric data can be used as an indicator for identifying predatory journals.Design/methodology/approachThis is an applied study which uses citation and Altmetrics methods. The study selected 21 predatory journals from the Beall's list and Kscien's list, as well as 18 non-predatory open access journals from the DOAJ's list, in the field of Library and Information Science. The Altmetric score for articles published in these journals was obtained from the Altmetric Explorer, a service provided by Altmetric.com. Web of Science was used to search for citation data of articles published in these journals.FindingsThe predatory journals almost have no presence in social media, with poor Altmetric score. In contrast, non-predatory open access journals have a high presence rate and Altmetric score. There is a significant positive correlation between the number of articles cited and the number of articles having Altmetric score among non-predatory open-access journals, but not among predatory journals. Poor Altmetric score may be viewed as a potential characteristic of predatory journals, but other indicators would also need to be considered to determine whether a journal is predatory.Originality/valueDistinct from the traditional research methods, this study combined citation analysis and Altmetrics analysis. By comparing the characteristics of predatory journals and non-predatory open access journals, the findings contribute to the identification of predatory journals. |
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