The drains have backed up again

Surgical imprecision

Clinics of Surgery is a journal that aspires to publish articles in the field of surgery. To me, that sounds like they're not actually publishing such articles right now, but they hope to get there some day. At least they have a goal, and a drive to meet it, so that's something to get out of bed for in the morning, I suppose.

The journal's editors concede all types of researches and accept all kinds of small, as well as manuscripts. I have no idea what that means, but at least they're broad-minded. My manuscript can be submitted to Katherine Williams' email or as an email attachment. Although, given that her message uses not one but four domain names, I'm not sure which one is the real deal. Perhaps that's why they're only aspiring to publish articles in the field of surgery, rather than actually publishing them: no one can get through to the right address.

Anyway, I'm glad that this isn't a spam e-mail, because it sure seemed like it to me.

Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:35:02 +0000
Subject: “Clinics of Surgery (ISSN 2638-1451) (IF 1.940*)” Journal That Aspires To Publish Articles
 In The Field Of Surgery
From: Clinics of Surgery (ISSN 2638-1451) <editor@clinicssurg.com>
Reply-To: Clinics of Surgery (ISSN 2638-1451) <submission@clinosur.com>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], Greetings for the day..!! We are very gratified to bidden you to submit a manuscript for our journal, "Clinics of Surgery (ISSN 2638-1451) (IF 1.940*)". And we concede all types of researches, Original/Review, Mini Review, Case Report, Clinical Images, and Short commentary, Letter to editor. We can understand you have a lengthy agenda schedule in your clinical works, so we are introducing "Clinics of Surgery" which accepts all kinds of small and manuscripts. Please submit your manuscript to this email or Online: clinicsofsurgery.com/submit-manuscript.php Kindly submit your Article as an email attachment. Wait for your submission. Regards, Katherine Williams Editorial Manager Clinics of Surgery Rainbow Blvd, Suite 300, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107 USA Email: submission@clinicsfsurgery.com This is not a spam e-mail, if you do not want to get any further emails from the journal, please unsubscribe by sending us a confirmation email. Unsubscribe

Once again, I took this from the MailWizz template:

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Insights Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Report

Yet another solicitation from Catherine Williams, on behalf of yet another webcomic dedicated to medical case reports. As if the world needed another. Sheesh, the desperation, or lack of imagination, among these predators is astounding. Still, where's there's muck, there's brass, as they say oop north.

She seems to think her invitation is certainly encouraging. But encouraging for whom? And of what? I suspect the the answers are her and APC fees respectively.

Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:18:02 +0000
Subject: Remainder: Share Your Current Research Only For DOI Fee "IJSCCR (IF
 1.68*)"
From: Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports <editor@inmedicaserepo.com>
Reply-To: Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports
 <editor@surgeryclinicalcaserep.org>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], Have a nice day…!!! Our invitation to participate in the "Insights Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Report (ISSN 2834-1163)" is certainly encouraging. We accept all type of submissions, Including Articles, Reviews, Case Reports, Case Series, Editorials, Short Communications, Letters To The Editor, and more. Quick note: we are just charging a DOI fee for the manuscript. You can review the details in our journal here: https://ijsccr.com/submit.php Forward anticipating your participation Regards, Catherine Williams Editorial Manager Insights Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Report (ISSN 2834-1163) United States of America Unsubscribe
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I've never come across the name Oliva before. So I'm guessing that either Oliyarasi has misspelled Olivia or, god forbid, Olive, or that Oliveanthan has misspelled Oliver. Anyhow, either he or she is happy and honoured to collaborate with me, and is awaiting my positive response.

This'll have to suffice: advance Merry Christmas to you too Oliyarasi, or Oliveanthan, or whateverthehell.

Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:10:03 +0000
Subject: Share Your New Innovative Work To IJSCCR For New Volume 5 Issue 4 For
 DOI Fee  - IJSCCR (IF 1.68*)"
From: Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports <editor@inmedicaserepo.com>
Reply-To: Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports
 <editor@surgeryclinicalcaserep.org>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], IJSCCR is happy to collaborate with you Inviting you in behalf of our journal “Insights Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports (Impact Factor: 1.68*)” it would be an honour to collaborate with you. We are anticipating a visit to our journal: ijsccr.com/submit.php As the year is ending, we have a great news for that our journal only charging for DOI. Articles, Reviews, Case Reports, Case Series, Editorials, Short Communications, Letters to the Editor, and other types of articles are all acceptable for our publication. Waiting for your positive response. Advance Merry Christmas....!! Regards, Oliva Mathew Editorial Manager Insights Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Report (IF:1.68*) United States Unsubscribe
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Clinics of Oncology

I have no evidence that Clinics of Oncology is part of the same shit in this thread, other than the lame Clinics of… title.

Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:23:37 +0000
Subject: Contribute Your Valuable Manuscript to Our Journal - Clinics of
 Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
From: Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
 <contact@clinicsofoncol.com>
Reply-To: contact@clinicsofoncol.com
Dear Doctor . [snip], Greetings! We extend a cordial Request to have your esteemed research published in "Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)", a prestigious journal. Your research aligns with our mission to promote excellence in the field of oncology, and we believe it would be a valuable addition to our journal. Clinics of Oncology accepts a wide range of manuscript types, including Research, Review, Case Reports, and Short Communications. To submit your work, please attach the manuscript to the below link: https://clinicsofoncology.org/submit-manuscript.php If you have any inquiries or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact us. We eagerly await your response and the opportunity to publish your research in Clinics of Oncology. Warm regards, Sara Editorial Manager USA Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:53:25 +0100
Subject: Re: Contribute Your Valuable Manuscript to Our Journal - Clinics of
 Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
To: <contact@clinicsofoncol.com>
Dear Sara, If, as you claim, Clinics of Oncology is “a prestigious journal”, why are you spamming me like some low-rent Indian predatory webcomic?

Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:11:48 +0000
Subject: Dear Doctor. [snip], Friendly Reminder Mail (2): Regarding
 Manuscript Submission - Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
From: Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
 <contact@clinicsofoncol.com>
Reply-To: contact@clinicsofoncol.com
Dear Doctor . [snip], I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to kindly remind you of my previous message and to kindly request your response if possible. I am following up on the submission of your manuscript to our esteemed journal, "Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)" We understand that your schedule may be busy, and we apologize if our previous communication caused any inconvenience. Keep up the great work, and we are excited to see the progress you have made. Please submit your manuscript using the below submission link: https://clinicsofoncology.org/submit-manuscript.php If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us. We are here to help in any way we can. We look forward to receiving your submission. Warm regards, Sara Editorial Manager USA Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:47:01 +0100
Subject: Re: Dear Doctor. [snip], Friendly Reminder Mail (2): Regarding
 Manuscript Submission - Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
To: <contact@clinicsofoncol.com>
Fuck off, you cheap Indian whore

Brutal, I know, but I just don't care.


Let's see if that unsubscribe option will deter this persistent little ho.

Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:13:55 +0000
Subject: Follow up Reminder (3): Regards Manuscript Submission - Clinics of
 Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
From: Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)
 <contact@clinicsofoncol.com>
Reply-To: contact@clinicsofoncol.com
Dear Doctor. [snip], Hope you are doing well...! Follow up Reminder (3): I am follow up on my previous mail. Could you please provide an update on manuscript submission. We would like to know if you have had a chance to submit any manuscript which fits our journal “Clinics of Oncology (ISSN 2640-1037) (IF 2.794)” If you don’t have any manuscript ready for publication, you can submit your Short review (or) one-page article on your published manuscript. Kindly submit your manuscript to this below link: https://clinicsofoncology.org/submit-manuscript.php Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards Sara Editorial Manager USA Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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We are sorry to see you go! [my email address] will no longer receive emails from us. If this was by mistake, click here to re-subscribe.

Insights of Clinical and Medical Images

The fabulous Williams sisters introduce Jessica! And Jessica introduces Insights of Clinical and Medical Image, or Insights of Clinical and Medical Images. Once again, shits are too scarce to be given.

Apparently, her webcomic—whatever its name—accepts any submission that falls under its scope.(exclamation)

And I'll be satisfied working with them, which is good to know I guess. After all, satisfaction is always satisfying.

Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:05:08 +0000
Subject: ICMI Is Excited To Get Your Work Published In Our Journal
From: Jessica Williams <editor@alcmedcr.com>
Reply-To: Jessica Williams <submission@iocami.info>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], Warm wishes..! Our journal "Insights of Clinical and Medical Image (ISSN 2834-0825)" is looking forward to working with you. Kindly let us know your interest in submitting a manuscript to our journal, we assure you that you will be satisfied working with us. You can visit our website for more information at: https://www.iocami.com/submission.php Our Journal accepts any type of submission which falls under the scope of the journal. Regards, Jessica Editorial Manager Insights of Clinical and Medical Images (IF 1.79*) United States of America Unsubscribe
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Jessie's back, and pleased to invite professors, researchers across the world to piss their work down the drain that is her webcomic. To that end, she's Looking forward to receive your valuable work, and money. But mainly money.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:10:57 +0000
Subject: *** SPAM *** Follow up Email: Kindly Support Us By Your Valuable Manuscript
 Submission ICMI
From: Insights of Clinical and Medical Images
 <editor@journalofclnicalcases.info>
Reply-To: Insights of Clinical and Medical Images
 <submission@ioclinmedimages.org>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], Warm Wishes from "Insights of Clinical and Medical Image (ISSN 2834-0825)" . We are pleased to invite professors, researchers across the world to be a part of our journal by submitting your work with us. Kindly submit your manuscript and for more information you can visit our website: https://www.iocami.com/submission.php Looking forward to receive your valuable work and please contact us if you have any queries. Regards, Jessica Editorial Manager Insights of Clinical and Medical Images (IF 1.79*) United States of America Unsubscribe
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Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

I'm not sure whether Catherine Williams is Katherine Williams, but the From looked suspiciously familiar. Given that Clinics of Surgery came with not one but four domains—clinicssurg.com, clinosur.com, clinicsofsurgery.com, and clinicsfsurgery.com—then clinicofsurgry.com seems to fit right on in. (thinking)

Anyhow, whether or not Katy/Cathy expects my visit, or desires my valuable manuscripts, I have no interest in OB/GYN, despite the numerous invitations I receive based on my expertise in the field.

Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:32:45 +0000
Subject: *** SPAM *** Follow-Up: publish valuable manuscripts to IJOAG.
From: Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (IF 1.86*)
 <editor@clinicofsurgry.com>
Reply-To: Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (IF 1.86*)
 <submission@ijoag.info>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], Hope that you are safe. We are expecting your visit to our journal "Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology" and now we are accepting all forms of original research work, therefore you can submit any of your manuscripts". If you'd like to submit your work online, check out our website at: ijoag.com/submission.php We look forward to receiving your manuscript soon! Regards, Catherine Williams Editorial Manager Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (IF 1.86*) USA Unsubscribe
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International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Catherine's back with the same email addresses in the From and Reply-To headers as for IJOG, but apparently on behalf of a different webcomic, the prestigious International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She doesn't seem to care, so why should we? (shrug)

Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:56:11 +0000
Subject: *** SPAM *** Follow-Up: Submit your manuscript to collaborate with our journal
 Gastroenterology and Hepatology
From: Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (IF 1.86*)
 <editor@clinicofsurgry.com>
Reply-To: Insights Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (IF 1.86*)
 <submission@ijoag.info>
Dear Doctor. [NAME], Hope you are safe. Your most recent and unique work can be published in the prestigious journal "International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ISSN 2834-0884)". We accept all kinds of Articles Such As Review, Editorial, Case Study, Brief Comment, Letter To The Editor, etc. This will help you publish your priceless manuscripts. You may be submit your article here online at: ijgah.com/submission.php Anticipating your visit to our journal. Regards, Catherine Williams Editorial Manager International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (IF 1.98*) United States Unsubscribe
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