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International Journal of Philosophy and Theology

Date:         Sun, 3 May 2015 17:57:24 +0200
Reply-To:     Michael Chase <[log in to unmask]>
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From:         Michael Chase <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Possible scam
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Friends,

I've been receiving multiple "Calls for Papers" from the International
Journal of Philosophy and Theology, but I suspect it's a scam.

First, identical messages are sent out from separate addresses under
probably fake names. Second, and perhaps more telling, the (quite
professional-looking) message announces that it practices double-blind
refereeing. How professional, one thinks, until one reads a bit further
and discovers the deadline for submissions:

"IJPT
is inviting papers for Vol. 3, No. 1. The online publication date is June 30,
2015. Submission Deadline: May 20, 2015."

Yes, that's right. Five-week turnaround for the entire editorial process,
including  double-blind referees.

I think not. Beware!


Michael Chase
Chargé de Recherche
CNRS-UPR 76
Paris-Villejuif
France

Indizien

Professionalität, Konfusion und Vorurteile

Date:         Mon, 4 May 2015 12:51:33 +0000
Reply-To:     Filip Ivanovic <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Philosophy in Europe <[log in to unmask]>
From:         Filip Ivanovic <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      International journal of philosophy and theology - possible scam
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Following up on Michael Chase's email about a possible scam from a journal entitled 
International journal of philosophy and theology, I did some light web searching 
and here's what I found:

I think the journal Michael was referring to is published by the  "American Research 
Institute for Policy Development" and has ISSN number 2333-5750. They indeed promise to 
finish the entire process of peer-review and production within 5 weeks. In addition, 
they ask authors to pay a fee of 200 USD. Most members of the editorial board are from 
Nigeria and Malaysia. This makes me think that the journal is indeed a possible predatory 
journal, and that it should be avoided. Their webpage is http://ijptnet.com/

Also, this journal should not be confused with Philotheos: International Journal for 
Philosophy and Theology (ISSN 1451-3455 published by the Faculty of Theology of the 
University of Belgrade) and International Journal of Philosophy and Theology (formerly 
Bijdragen, ISSN 2169-2327, published by the Taylor&Francis Group) which are legitimate journals.

Filip

Verdachtsmomente, Detektivarbeit

Jeffrey Bealls Analyse

Zwei Beispiele

V.S. Olkhovsky: Time and Eternity in Science, in General Culture and in the Christianity

CV Vladyslav S. Olkhovsky

Patrick Eluke: The Human Conscience as a Determinant of Morality: It’s Implication for the Nigerian Society

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Date:         Wed, 6 May 2015 06:40:21 +0000
Reply-To:     Adriano Palma <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Philosophy in Europe <[log in to unmask]>
From:         Adriano Palma <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      : different iterations of "International Journal of Philosophy
              and Theology"
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          "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
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This  is what struck me as well, in disciplines where it is not very clear what goes on, the predatory 
adopts more or less legitimate titles. (it is to remembered that Taylor and Francis has, from what one 
gathers, nothing to do with theological group of the American research institute - which is not, repeat 
not - a us.gov domain at all. It is to be regretted that they manage to generate more confusion by 
sticking to the same title (from what one reads even the advisory bodies are non overlapping)
best

From: Philosophy in Europe [mailto:[log in to unmask].uk] On Behalf Of Travis Dumsday
Sent: 05 May 2015 21:55
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: clarification re: different iterations of "International Journal of Philosophy and Theology"

Hi:

Regarding the recent posts on predatory journals, one of the tricky things is that they sometimes employ 
names similar to established, reputable venues.  The allegedly predatory journal highlighted yesterday, 
the "International Journal of Philosophy and Theology" published by the apparently crooked "American 
Research Institute for Policy Development", has used this tactic.  So please be aware that there is 
a well-established and decently well-regarded journal of the same name (formally called "Bijdragen") 
published by Taylor & Francis.

I just don't want to see the sheep lumped in with the goats here....

Thanks,



Travis Dumsday
Concordia University of Edmonton

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