A topic in Academic standards and scholarly / scientific values
I've posted a number of blog entries and the like about the practice of some academic journals and conferences to praise a person's accomplishments as a basis for seeming to offer them a special invitation to write or speak… when actually this is just a cheap advertising ploy.
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This approach is not just crude, but it is actually dishonest – as if the editor / manager/ conference organiser actually knew about a person's scholarship, they would see it is not related to the journal or conference concerned.
So why would they do this? Presumably because it is a scamming technique to automatically generate a great many emails, most of which will obviously be spam to the recipient, but enough of which reach someone who – more by chance than design – happens to have an interest in the field concerned (and so assumes any praise is genuine).
Sometimes the title of an article or other output is quoted as the basis of the invitation – but often the work cited has nothing to do with the field of the conference or journal seeking input: often this is obvious enough form the title of the cited work:
Below are some examples of organisations praising my research or scholarship generally, and using that as a pretence for suggesting I contribute to fields in which I clearly have no expertise
| What they said… | …what they invited me to contribute to |
| It is my immense pleasure to welcome you to be a Distinguished Speaker after having a view on your vast expertise and contributions in mental health and psychiatry. | 2nd GLOBAL Congress on Advances in Mental Health and Psychiatry |
| …invite you to join … as an Organizing Committee Member. As a leading researcher in the field your opinions and expertise are very valuable… | 2nd Global Summit and Expo on Biotechnology and Bioscience |
| Your experience in this field of work will be an excellent addition to our conference on Optics 2021 as many of our visitors will look forward to hearing and learning from your work | 2nd International Conference on Lasers, Optics, and Photonics |
| Based on your publishing history and research interests, we would like to invite you to this global summit as a Speaker. In view of your path-breaking research in the field, we are happy to offer you 30% discount in registration fee. | 3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy |
| we believe that your talk will be of great benefit in this meeting Your knowledge would be an excellent addition to our program | formally invite you to participate as a Speaker at our upcoming 3rd International Conference on Herbalism & Pharmacognosy |
| After reading your published articles in related area, | we are flattered to welcome your participation at the 3rd International Conference on Physics, Mathematics and Statistics |
| Your great published works on Nutrition are widely known to us. | Your words as a speaker would set the tone for our conference wonderfully 3rd webinar on Nutrition and Food Sciences |
| We believe that your participation will add great value | I am writing to invite you to give a speech at 4th International Biotechnology Congress-2020 |
| Considering your significant expertise and research interests, we appreciate the chance and privilege to having you | as a speaker at our upcoming 4th International Conference on Cancer Science and Radiology … theme is "Bridging Excellence in Cancer Science and Radiology." |
| Based on your expertise and experience, we would like to welcome you | for the plenary talk for the Microfluidics 2020 "4th International Conference on Microfluidics". |
| In recognition of your expertise in this relevant field of study, we are pleased to extend this invitation to you as a Distinguished Speaker at this congress | 4 th International Congress on Future Neurology and Advances in Research and Treatment of Brain Disorders (Future Neurology 2023) |
| Your great achievements on Environment and Geoscience impressed us | attend the 4th International Workshop on Environment and Geoscience (I/W/E/G/2020) |
| Based on your eminence in the field, we would like to request your presence and honor you by offering the position as an Invited Speaker. [For which they would charge me US$699] | 5th World Congress on Lasers, Optics and Photonics |
| We came through your research work and its imprint on the field is unmatched, and in this regard, we would like to invite you to our conference as a Speaker. | "6th Edition of International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders" during October 24-26, 2022 at Orlando, Florida, USA. The conference encircles the theme "Exploring the Grey Areas of Neurological Research". |
| We came across your research profile and read published works. We are delighted to tell you that our conference theme and agenda aligns with your research interests. We value your knowledge and welcome you to express your thoughts at this event as a Speaker. | We are writing in hope of finding the appropriate person as a Speaker for "8th Edition of International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders" …the theme "BRAIN: Bolstering &Renovating Advanced techniques In Neurology". |
| based upon your outstanding contribution in this field | we cordially welcome you to deliver a presentation 9th Annual World Congress of Advanced Materials 2022 (WCAM-2022) |
| Although we've got a large number of speakers registered successfully, we still reserve a few precious speech slots for the outstanding researchers like you | We cordially invite you to present your breaking discovery or peer's opinion under Session 501: Frontiers in Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells 6th World Congress of Smart Materials-2020 |
| In view of your outstanding contribution in this field, we cordially welcome you to make a presentation regarding your recent work Upper Secondary Students' Understanding of the Basic Physical Interactions in Analogous Atomic and Solar Systems… | We are writing to request your presence as a Speaker/Chair for the 9th Annual World Congress of Advanced Materials (WCAM-2023) |
| share your valuable research and experience | We sincerely invite you to join us and deliver a talk [at] The 9th Annual World Congress of Ocean 2022 [topics related to Ocean Economy, Maritime Law, Ocean Engineering, Ocean Energy, Green Port, Shipping & Modern Shipbuilding, Marine Management and Environment Protection, Ocean Science, etc.] |
| We are well acquainted with your highly cited research work in the field of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering. Your presence as a speaker will set the tone perfectly for our conference. | Would you be as a Speaker at Catalysis 2021? 9th edition of International Conference on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology |
| We came across your research article and found your work highly significant. We sincerely urge your cooperation in helping shape the future of Catalysis together with other delegates and speakers and in this regard, we solicit your gracious presence at our grand congress as a Speaker. | We are ecstatic to announce our forthcoming event "13th Edition of International Conference on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology". This year's summit will be an Online Event during October 21-22, 2022. |
| In light of your renowned research and expertise, | you have been selected and invited to be a speaker at our upcoming conference entitled "23rd World Congress on Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry" |
| Wish contributing 2 page article isn't time period having process by means of eminent just like you | We will be glad to publish your Case Report/Review in the upcoming issue. Advances in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine |
| Honorable Taber Keith S,… We have been searching for researchers, scientists and authors who will provide their globally highly valuable research work and valuable suggestions to publish best quality articles in our journal. | Austin Journal of Nephrology and Hypertension |
| Based upon your expertise…. I strongly believe that your research will help upcoming researchers and enthusiasts in their research work. | I am inviting you to publish your new research findings in our journal upcoming issue Austin Otolaryngology |
| we hope 2-page article isnt [sic] time taken for eminent people like you | Is it possible for you to support us with your 2-page Opinion or Mini Review or Case report for this issue [of] Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research |
| We are aware of your reputation and noteworthy contributions and research towards disorders concerning the brain and its behaviors and would be glad if you could join us….We believe your voice would be a critical addition …Your expertise, experience, and comments will add an important dimension to what is potentially a very important discussion in this field. | We are honored and pleased to invite you to the BRAIN DISORDERS Virtual Live Conference |
| We would like to welcome you as a Speaker for the scientific collaboration with the event based on your knowledge in this field. | Exchange your thoughts and knowledge in the disciplines of cancer and radiology at the Cancer Summit 2023 |
| Your research has captivated Catalysis panel to invite you or someone from your team to be a speaker at | Seventh Edition of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering |
| With your academic achievements and your professional experiences in the field of research it is my privilege to sincerely invite you to join us | We would like to cordially invite you to become a part of the editorial board for the Journal Computer Simulation in Application |
| We believe that you would be a perfect person for discussing this evolution and we went through your profile it was so impressive. Based on your Expertise and Experience in this field… | …we would like to honor you as a Speaker for this conference Conference on Animal science and Veterinary Medicine (United Research Forum) |
| We would like you to present your unprecedented research and remarkable work in the field of Catalysis & Chemistry Engineering Research and Developments … | …as an honourable speaker Global Conference on Catalysis & Chemical Engineering (GCC 2022) |
| We came across your publications, it is an immense pleasure and privilege having you with us to honour your hard-earned scientific discoveries, innovations and would like you to share, extend and impart your valuable thoughts to the global scientific community. | We have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the "Global Meet on Applied Science and Engineering" (GMASE23) |
| As you are eminent expert in the field of Medicinal Chemistry Drug Discovery & Drug Delivery… | join as a speaker at Global Meet on Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery & Drug Delivery (GMMCDD2023) |
| As a leading researcher in the field your opinions and expertise are very valuable and important for a successful congress | speaker at the Global Summit on Traditional and Alternative Medicine (GSTAM2022) |
| We are following your websites and research works, those are very interesting. Your work is too valuable to us and it's perfectly fit for our journals. | Infectious Diseases Diagnosis & Treatment |
| We request you to lend the conference your eminence and expertise | We are honored to invite you as a "Speaker" at our upcoming International Conference and Exhibition on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (OLCMMM-2020) |
| Having a perspective of your expertise in the PlantScience Field, | we welcome you to join us Speaker at our forthcoming International Conference on Agriculture and Plant Science |
| We had gone through your research and thought that your expertise will be an excellent fit for the theme of our conference. | We are honoured to extend our invitation as a speaker for our upcoming "International Conference on Chemistry and Polymer Materials" |
| We're overwhelmed by your great contribution to the field of your work and glad to welcome you as a speaker, OCM Member for Diabetes, Nursing and Women's Healthcare. | "International Conference on Diabetes, Nursing and Women's Healthcare" |
| We came across your publications, it is an immense pleasure and privilege having you with us to honor your hard-earned scientific discoveries, innovations and would like you to share, extend and impart your valuable thoughts to the global scientific community. | We have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the "International Conference on Dentistry and Dental Materials" |
| As you are an eminent member, it's our great honour to invite you as a Speaker for | "International Conference on Dentistry and Dental Materials" |
| Based on your expertise and experience in the field of Dental, Oral Health….etc. we are honoured to invite you as a Speaker. | United Research Forum is proudly presents the "International Conference on Dentistry and Dental Materials" |
| Based on your expertise, we would like to honor you by giving the position as a Committee Member at this conference. | I would like to cordially invite you to speak at "International Conference on Food, Nutritional & Dietetics" IFND 2024 |
| Your contribution to the great quantity of articles, research papers and knowledge in this filed [sic] | …it will be very delightful to have your research talk as our Honourable "Speaker" for the International Conference on Materials Science and Technology |
| We are extending limited number of speaking options for those who can make difference at this most highly acclaimed congress through which you can share and impart your valuable thoughts to the global scientific community | We hope this is the right time to contact you and invite to the International Conference on Medical and Nursing Education |
| Your expertise in this field of work will be an excellent addition to our meeting, as our attendees will look forward for hearing and learning from your experienced research work. …Upon your eminence we are happy to provide you 2 nights' complimentary accommodation at the conference venue. | we welcome you to spare some time to check out the website, manage to revert back and participate as Speaker at Otorhinolaryngology conference. International Conference on Otorhinolaryngology |
| …we came to know that you are the perfect person for discussing this evolution from your profile and your recent research article which was very impressive. Based on your Expertise and Experience in this field we would like to honor you as a Speaker for this conference. | International Conference on Psychology and Neuroscience |
| We feel you would be an excellent candidate to speak on this evolution [sic], and we would like to ask you to do so. [And you can't say fairer than that!] | On behalf of the organizing committee, we are cordially inviting you as a Speaker for the International E-Conference on Dermatology and Cosmetology |
| We have not met before, but i gone through your profile and it was so impressive. I admire your carrier progressing in Petroleum, Gas and Mining. I see that you have leadership skills that you have develop in your different job positions. | We feel honoured to invite you as a Speaker/Delegate for the International E-Conference on Petroleum, Gas and Mining scheduled on December 6-7, 2022. |
| We know that you are a terrific speaker and our attendees and delegates will gain much from your talk. We believe that your experience and comments will add an important dimension to what is potentially a very important discussion for the field. | We are extremely pleased to invite you to be a part of the Organizing Committee Member and as an Invited Speaker for the "International Forum on Nursing and Health Care" (NursingForum2024) |
| Based on your expertise in this field, we think you could make an excellent contribution | [to] a Special Issue entitled "Mental Health Intervention and Self-Regulation in Childhood and Adolescents", to be published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Respected Taber Keith S,… Dear, we went through your profile, research article. Based on your profile we are honored you as a Speaker for this conference. | "International E-conference on Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine" |
| We believe that you would be a perfect person for discussing this evolution [sic] and we went through your profile and your recent research article it was so impressive. | Based on your Expertise and Experience in this field we would like to honor you as a Speaker for this conference. International E-Conference on Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine |
| With your academic achievements and your professional experiences in the field of research | We would like to cordially invite you to become a part of the editorial board for the Journal International Journal of Mathematical Physics |
| We are in search of efficient Editorial Board Members … as few [sic! a few?] of your past publications and research profile impressed our advisory members. | and cordially invite you to our Editorial Board "International Journal of Oncology and Surgery Research" |
| We have gone through your profile and as per your eminence in the field of Smart Materials, Nanotechnology and its allied areas; Your knowledge and prowess in the area will add a great value to the conference…. | We would like to cordially invite you to "International Webinar on Smart Materials" … We would like to have your presence as a "speaker" for Smart Materials 2021 which will definitely add a good impact to our conference. |
| I have chosen some well-known people like you to hold up us to release the upcoming issue. | So please support us with your contribution of any type of article towards publication in IMST [Insights in Mining Science & Technology] |
| I had a glance at your profile in online and I am extremely amazed with your work. I feel you will be an prominent person who helps us for progress of our Journal. | I am requesting you to support us by submitting any type of your article [to] Insights in Mining Science & Technology |
| Based upon your expertise, I am inviting you to publish your new research findings in our journal upcoming issue. I strongly believe that your research will help upcoming researchers and enthusiasts in their research work. | Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology Research |
| …provides an excellent opportunity for the researchers like you in the field of Cardiac Disorders where you can publish your work freely available to Academicians, Researchers and Scientists etc. | Journal of Cardiac Disorders and Therapy We invite you to submit a Research/ Review/ Mini-Review/ Case reports/ Commentaries/ Short communication/ Clinical Image/ Letter to editor for the upcoming issue. |
| Based on your record of contributions in this field, we would like to invite you to submit an article for the upcoming issue in the fields of Genetic Disorders and Therapy. | Journal of Genetic Disorders and Therapy |
| Recently, you contributed your great work to society which is an informative to all individuals in their own aspects. | we genuinely allow you to submit a manuscript on notably explored subject-Risk perception . Journal of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism |
| As a renowned scholar in the field of "JCMI(IF 1.820*)" we invite you to present your piece of writing to our Journal, disseminating your publication helps you to get a high reputation in your field. | Journal of Clinical and Medical Images |
| I have found your research topic online; the research is very good and I think your research may fit into our | Journal of Clinical Rheumatology Research |
| we have gone through your eminent profile which has impressed us a lot | We are especially welcoming you to submit any type of article t Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Reports [JCMPHR] and Journal of Medical Case Reports and Case Series [JMCRCS] |
| Based on your eminence in the field, We would like to work with you for the improvement of our journal as well as to impart your research work to others. | We are pleased to invite you to submit your research work for publication in Journal of Democracy Research. |
| We value your outstanding contribution to the Scientific Community in the field of Energy Resources. We have gone through your research profile and found that it is very innovative and interesting. | Journal of Energy Resources and Conversion |
| Based on your research experience and expertise in the field of Environmental Pollution and Environmental Control we invite you to inscribe for our special issue. | Journal of Environmental Pollution and Control |
| Based on your eminent expertise and immense contributions in the field of Forensic Science, we warmly solicit your participation in the upcoming issue. | Journal of Forensic Science & Criminology |
| Based on your publication history, we think this could be a good fit for your work. | We would like to invite you to consider Journal of Mathematical Behavior for your next research article. |
| Having seen your immense research track, we aspire to publish your esteemed articles of Any type (Research, Review, Case reports, short papers, etc.) in Volume 4 Issue 7 of the JMCRCS and JCMPHR. | I am pleased to convey our warm wishes from the Journal of Medical Case Reports and Case Series and the Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Reports. |
| we are glad to mail an eminent researcher like you…Being aware of your eminence in the area, we with an immense interest would like to invite a few eminent researchers like you | for your valuable contribution for our next issue Journal of Pharmaceutical Interventions |
| We value your outstanding contribution to the Scientific Community in the field of Nuclear Medicine . We have gone through your research profile and found that it is very innovative and interesting. | Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine |
| We value your outstanding contribution to the Scientific Community in the field of Vaccination. We have gone through your research profile and found that it is very innovative and interesting. | Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination Studies |
| We value your outstanding contribution to the Scientific Community in the field of Vaccines. We have gone through your research profile and found that it is very innovative and interesting. | Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination Studies |
| We value your outstanding contribution to the Scientific Community in the fields of Vaccines and Vaccination. We have gone through your research profile and found that it is very innovative and interesting. | Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination Studies |
| We are impressed by your research work in the field of Vaccines and we are contacting you to know your opinion, if you can associate with us by submitting your upcoming research work. | Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination Studies |
| As a key performer in the field of Virology and Advances in Vaccine, I cordially invite you to submit a manuscript… | Journal of Virology Research and Advances in Vaccine |
| We found your research profile and we highly commend your knowledge and research in Virology and Advances in Vaccine…. | It gives us great pleasure to invite you to submit your manuscript at Journal of Virology Research and Advances in Vaccine |
| We are impressed by your research work in the field of Waste Resources and we are contacting you to know your opinion, if you can associate with us by submitting your upcoming research work. | Journal of Waste Resources and Recycling |
| We value your outstanding contribution to the Scientific Community in the field of Recycling. We have gone through your research profile and found that it is very innovative and interesting. | Journal of Waste Resources and Recycling |
| Based on your eminency… one of the brilliant and most gifted minds of this century | we would like to invite you as an 'honorable author' to our journal. JSM Environmental Science & Ecology |
| Based on your expertise and contribution in the field, we would like to invite you to deliver a talk at our global platform and honour you by offering the position of Organizing Committee Member for the conference. We believe that your contribution to this field is unparalleled and will be of great benefit. | I am honoured to greet and welcome you to the Materials Science Conference-Global Edition (Hybrid Event) |
| We believe you are a prominent researcher; thus, we strongly urge you to submit your manuscript for our upcoming issue | submit to Mathews Journal of Neurology |
| In view of your outstanding contributions to the research on medical robotics, As the feature author, if your paper has been accepted to publish, our journal will pay at least $200 for you. | we sincerely invite you to submit your latest research achievements or progress to the Medical Robotics (MR, ISSN 2790-1025) |
| I am aware of your excellent contributions to the broad arena of photonics and materials science. | As the Guest Editor, I kindly invite you to submit either an original research paper, or a focused review for possible publication in this Special Issue "Photon-Driven Technologies: Exploring the Latest Advancements" in Micromachines |
| Based on your expertise and contribution in the field, we would like to invite you to deliver a talk at our global platform and honour you by offering the position of Organizing Committee Member for the conference. We believe that your contribution to this field is unparalleled and will be of great benefit. | I am honoured to greet and welcome you to the "Neural Science Conference-Global Edition (Hybrid Event)" Neural Science-2024… The conference deliberations will be on the theme "Neuroengineering and Neurotechnology." |
| On my quest for novel research in Neurology and Nervous System, I have come across your profile and I am enthralled by the immense expertise you possess in the field. | We would be happy if you can contribute any of the following manuscripts to… Neuro Research |
| We have carefully reviewed your remarkable contributions to the field of neurology and believe that your insights and expertise will be invaluable to our conference program. | On behalf of the Neurology World Conference (NWC 2023) organizing committee, I would like to invite you as a distinguished speaker |
| We would like to invite you to present your unprecedented research and remarkable work in the field of Neuro Science Research and Developments … | … as an honourable speaker. We feel immense pleasure to invite you to The Neuroscience & Brain Disorders (NBD 2022) |
| As a celebrated leader in this field, we anticipate that participants at this meeting will appreciate hearing your perspectives centered on the theme and topic of this inspiring congress. | We are delighted to welcome you along with your research group to participate at the Nursing and Health Care World Forum (NurseHealth-2022) |
| We believe that your research experience and abundance of knowledge will help us in spreading the scientific knowledge throughout the world,… | …we request you to kindly submit your unpublished manuscript towards our esteemed Journal. Orthopedic Research and Surgery |
| Based upon your expertise… I strongly believe that your research will help upcoming researchers and enthusiasts in their research work | …I am inviting you to publish your new research findings in our journal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – International |
| Dear, we went through your profile, research article entitled [presumably something should have been entered here!]. Based on your profile we are honored you as a Speaker for this conference. | online webinar "Plant Science and Biology" |
| Based on your eminence in the field, we would like to work with you for the improvement of our journal as well as to impart your research work to others. | We are pleased to invite you to submit your research work for publication in Political Science International. |
| Your research expertise & contribution is an excellent fit for our E-Meeting. | Online International Conference on Otorhinolaryngology |
| We have gone through your huge profile online and it is very fascinating and inspiring. | We kindly request you to submit your next article Scholar Journal of Applied Sciences and Research |
| your knowledge would be an excellent addition to our program and share for the next generations. It will be our privilege to have your presence at this conference | welcoming you as a Speaker to our "SCON 3rd International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering" |
| based on your contribution to the area of Optics, Photonics and Laser Technologies | We welcome you to join the conference under oral presentation, "SCON World Congress on Optics, Photonics and Laser Technologies" |
| I found your profile innovative, and | I am inviting you to submit your valuable manuscript for publication in Scholarly Journal of Otolaryngology |
| Based on your expertise in this field, we think you could make an excellent contribution. | a Special Issue entitled "Electrochemical Sensors: Applications, Technologies, and Perspectives", to be published in the journal Sensors |
| In recognition of your well-respected work, we are inviting you to submit one contribution (i.e., a long review or research paper) to this Special Issuen with a full waiver. | We are now running a Special Issue entitled "State-of-the-Art Sensors Technology in the UK 2022-2023" Sensors |
| they would be honoured if I would | partake as a Keynote Speaker for the upcoming "Webinar- Women Health" 2021 |
| Your great published works on Women's health research are widely known to us. | webinar on Women's Health, Obstetrics, Gynecology Women Health Webinar 2022 |
| We have gone through your research and are enthralled to know about your reputation and commitment. We strongly believe that this potential research would be beneficial to the people working in the field of Astronomy. | World Conference on Astronomy, Particlephysics, Space Science |
| a leading congress for high level participants such as renowned experts, elite scientists, industry leaders, academic scholars, distinguished researchers to exchange about state of the art research and technologies in the fields of ocean. Based on your excellent background, | we cordially welcome you to join us and give a talk during the conference – World Congress of Ocean 2021 (WCO-2021) |
| We have gone through your research and are enthralled to know about your reputation and commitment. We strongly believe that this potential research would be beneficial to the people working in the field of Global Warming. | It will be a great honor to invite you as a speaker for World Congress on Global Warming and Earth science to be held in Los Angele |
| Based on your research expertise in the field, we would be honored to have your presence at our esteemed conference as we believe that your research would contribute a lot to our conference. Conference Era Services has acknowledged you as a world class expert capable of providing deep insight into the latest developments in your field. | We would like to take the opportunity to invite you join us as a committee member for the conference. Also we welcome you to Chair/ Co-chair session of your interest. We take great pleasure in formally inviting you to be our esteemed Guest for "World Congress on Traditional Medicine" |
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* This (according to the very small grey print on a dark blue background) is an "Journal unofficial Impact Factor" based on Google Scholar citations – so is considerably higher than an official citation index (which only counts citations in journals meeting certain quality criteria) would be.
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