Track 'n' trace
(Gavin Publishers)
Yet another rent boy expecting me to submit an article to a journal in a field about which I know nothing. This time it's complementary and alternative medicine, which I only associate with nutters, chanting, incense, and kaftans.
James' message is devoid of image tag trackers in the HTML code, and there's no verify-live unsubscribe link. The journal title, however, is a link, but not directly to the journal's home page. Instead, it's a Bitly redirect. There's absolutely no reason to do this in HTML, short-form URL links are only advantageous when using plain text. One explanation is that this is the tracker.
Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine is another journal that claims an unexplained impact factor. This time, it's not even explained on the journal's home page.
Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ISSN: 2577-2201) Impact Factor: 1.25* Dear Doctor, Glad to connect. Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine journal would like to take this opportunity to invite experts like you for the submission of a manuscript in the upcoming issue of our journal. All types of manuscripts are welcome for possible publication in this issue. Let me know your possibility as we are expecting a positive reply from your side. Thank you for your attention. We look forward to a strong and productive scientific relationship with you. Let me know for any further queries. With regards, James Parker Editorial Office
We publishes all kinds of manuscripts y'know
We publishes all kinds of manuscripts, apparently. (LOL)
Gavin Publishers claims to be based in Lisle, IL, USA and keillor [sic] Downs, Australia. Not only are they a predatory publisher, they'e also a predatory conference organiser; so they're playing both ends of the field.
Gavin Publishers are combination of Open Access Journals and International Conferences. We are currently handling more than 200 Journals and organizing 100 Conferences all over the world. The journals and conferences covers all subject corners like Clinical, Medical, Pharma, Life Sciences, Engineering and also Management. All our journals are Double Blind Peer Reviewed Journals. Our Journals have more than 10 Million readers and our conferences have more than 5000 renowned Speakers combined in an event with interactive sessions and Poster presentations. All articles published in our Journals are globally accepted. Gavin Publishers is an international publisher of open access journals committed to disseminating top-notch academic research and academic journals throughout the world covering various disciplines of science, technology and medicine. The organization was founded in 2016 with the sole reason of publishing qualitative open access journals that everyone can easily access online without financial obstacles.
Gavin Publishers, About Us
I don't believe that a native Anglophone or a competent copy editor, in either the USA or Australia, went anywhere near this. As to being an international publisher
, that means nothing when all you do is shit electronic diarrhoea out onto an inherently global platform.
I don't consider myself an esteemed expert in my field, let alone his; his field being spamming innocent schmucks for cheap profits. As for complementary and alternative medicine, what I know about it could best be described as…not very complimentary.
Anyhow, Jim returns to remind me of his previous invitations
, whereas in reality the last one was over a year ago. He assures me that the manuscript review process runs quickly, culminating in publication within 15 days from the date of submission
. Note, he doesn't specify peer review—the review of one's work by one's peers—so this review could be limited to a quick once-over by the office cleaner. Because two weeks seems pretty quick for a proper scientific review.
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:40:37 +0000 Subject: *** SPAM *** Gentle Reminder: Complementary, Traditional & Alternative Medicine From: CRCAM 11-7-2023 <contact@papersubmissions.com> Reply-To: jamesparker.gavin@gmail.com
Dear Researcher, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to inquire about your interest in submitting a manuscript to our journal, Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ISSN: 2577-2201). As an esteemed expert in your field, we believe that your work would make a valuable contribution to our journal, and we would be honored to feature your research, review, case report, mini review, short communication, or any other type of manuscript. Our review process runs quickly, and your manuscript will be published within 15 days from the date of submission. All submissions would go through a rapid double-blind peer review procedure. Journal Homepage: https://www.gavinpublishers.com/journals/details/current-research-in-complementary-alternative-medicine-issn-2577-2201 We understand that you may be busy, and we wanted to kindly remind you of our previous invitations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to let us know if you are considering submitting any of your work to our journal. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best Regards, James Parker Editorial Coordinator Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ISSN: 2577-2201) Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
Almost two months have passed, and I'd completely forgotten about Jimbo. Unfortunately, he's taken it upon himself to remind me.
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:41:37 +0000 Subject: Invitation: Complementary, Traditional & Alternative Medicine From: CRCAM 5-9-2023 <contact@papersubmissions.com> Reply-To: contact@papersubmissions.com
Dear Researcher, Greetings from CRCAM. I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to inquire about your interest in submitting a manuscript to our journal, Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ISSN: 2577-2201). Journal accepts all types of manuscripts such as Research/Review/Mini-review/Opinion articles/Commentary/Short communication/Case Reports etc. Our review process runs quickly, and your manuscript will be published within 15 days from the date of submission. All submissions would go through a rapid double-blind peer review procedure. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to let us know if you are considering submitting any of your work to our journal. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best Regards, James Parker Editorial Coordinator Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ISSN: 2577-2201) Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
Less than a week has passed, and Jim feels the need to reintroduce himself with a friendly reminder
. Admittedly, I do tend to forget him, but that's only because he's irrelevant.
Time to try that unsubscribe link.
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:42:07 +0000 Subject: Gentle Reminder: Complementary, Traditional & Alternative Medicine From: CRCAM 13-9-2023 Followup <contact@papersubmissions.com> Reply-To: contact@papersubmissions.com
Dear Researcher, Greetings for the day. Please do consider as a friendly reminder. James Parker here, writing to remind you about our previous invitations. Since we have not received any response from you, we wanted to remind you once again about our earlier invitations to submit a manuscript. I request you to acknowledge this mail with your opinion in submitting any of your paper (Research, Review, Case Report, Mini Review, Short Communication, etc.) to our journal. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to assist you in any way we can. Hope for the best from you. Best Regards, James Parker Editorial Coordinator Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ISSN: 2577-2201) Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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Hematological Diseases and Therapies
The mysteriously-named Emiko recognises my expertise in the field, and this time it's the field of haematological diseases and therapies. My contribution of any type of article will be of major importance to her, and help her webcomic to establish high standards. Apparently.
Moreover, she strongly believes that it will bring some momentum to solicit the articles in 2024
. And thats exactly what I'm afraid of, more solicitations from low-rent trollops like Emiko.
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:08:31 +0000 Subject: Invitation for Manuscript Submission From: 15HEPJAN <contact@accessarticle.com> Reply-To: contact@accessarticle.com
Hematological Diseases and Therapies ISSN-2577-1418 Impact Factor: 1.92*|PubMed Indexing Dear Doctor, Greetings of the day. Hope you are staying safe and healthy. This is a special invitation with respect to article submission to ‟Hematological Diseases and Therapies”. We know your expertise so, we are glad to invite you to submit any type of article for our journal. Your contribution is of major importance for us and it will help the journal to establish its high standards. We strongly believe that your contribution to this issue will bring some momentum to solicit the articles in 2024. Note: If the article is ready, kindly submit to this mail. Each article will undergo a fast track and quick review process and be published within 3-6 days. Kindly submit your full-length manuscript as an attachment. Note:- Quick Submission will get a special discount on Actual Publication Charges. Awaiting your response and submission. Kind Regards, Emiko Editorial Coordinator Hematological Diseases and Therapies Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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(Journal of) Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mariana Taylor variously introduces her webcomic as Obstetrics and Gynecology and Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, although its website errs towards the former. Incidentally, I didn't click any of the links to find it, instead I searched on the ISSN to discover that this is another Gavin Journals comic.
The [cough] publisher
—for want of a better word—seems to have abandoned the papersubmissions.com domain for spamming victims on its shitlist in favour of researchpapper.com [sic]. But each submission undergoes rigorous peer review a fast track and quick review
of as long as six days…or until your payment clears.
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:50:34 +0000 Subject: You're invited for manuscript submission From: 15DECGYN <contact@researchpapper.com> Reply-To: contact@researchpapper.com To: Doctor <[my email address]>
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISSN: 2577-2236) Impact Factor: 3.02*|PubMed Indexing Dear Doctor , Greetings of the day. Hope you are staying safe and healthy. This is a special invitation with respect to the article submission to “Obstetrics and Gynecology”. We know your expertise so, we are glad to invite you to submit any type of article for our journal. Your contribution is of major importance to us and it will help the journal to establish its high standards. We strongly believe that your contribution to this issue will bring some momentum to solicit the articles in 2023. Click here for the Journal Home page: - Obstetrics and Gynecology: Open Access (ISSN: 2577-2236). Note: If the article is ready, kindly submit to same mail. Each article will undergo a fast track and quick review process and be published within 3-6 days. Kindly submit your full-length manuscript as an attachment. Awaiting your response and submission. Kind Regards, Mariana Taylor Editorial Coordinator Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISSN: 2577-2236) Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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The mysterious Emiko returns, this time in place of Mariana Taylor.
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:56:02 +0000 Subject: You're invited for manuscript submission From: 19MARGYN <contact@accessarticle.com> Reply-To: contact@accessarticle.com To: Doctor <[my email address]>
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISSN: 2577-2236) Impact Factor: 3.02*|PubMed Indexing Dear Doctor, Greetings of the day. Hope you are staying safe and healthy. This is a special invitation with respect to the article submission to “Obstetrics and Gynecology”. We know your expertise so, we are glad to invite you to submit any type of article for our journal. Your contribution is of major importance to us and it will help the journal to establish its high standards. We strongly believe that your contribution to this issue will bring some momentum to solicit the articles in 2024. Click here for the Journal Home page: - Obstetrics and Gynecology: Open Access (ISSN: 2577-2236). If the article is ready, kindly submit it to this mail. Each article will undergo a fast track and quick review process and be published within 3-6 days. Kindly submit your full-length manuscript as an attachment. Note: Quick Submissions are provided a special discount on actual publication charges. Awaiting your response and submission. Kind Regards, Emiko Editorial Coordinator Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISSN: 2577-2236) Unsubscribe to no longer receive emails from us. | Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
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