Abstract

The reasons for the appearance of pseudoscientific, predatory journals are considered, and their main features are named. This article describes the situation with the publication of scientific research results, which worsened during the pandemic. Measures to counteract the falsification of publishing activities are presented. The validity of the use of publication activity as a criterion for evaluating the professional qualities of a scientist and teacher in different scientific disciplines is discussed.

中文翻译：

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掠夺性期刊或伪造出版活动：起源、应对措施和新问题

摘要

考虑了伪科学、掠夺性期刊出现的原因，并命名了它们的主要特征。本文描述了在大流行期间恶化的科学研究成果发表的情况。提出了打击出版活动造假的措施。讨论了使用出版活动作为评估不同科学学科的科学家和教师专业素质的标准的有效性。