Predatory Conferences: Calling for Vigilance From Ophthalmologists and Vision Scientists

Sophie J Bakri; Saumya M Shah

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2021.03.027

Predatory Conferences: Calling for Vigilance From Ophthalmologists and Vision Scientists

Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 Oct:230:178-180. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.03.027. Epub 2021 Apr 6.

Authors

Sophie J Bakri¹, Saumya M Shah²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. Electronic address: bakri.sophie@mayo.edu.
² Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

PMID: 33831340
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.03.027

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the newer predatory movement within academia: predatory conferences and its associated characteristics.

Design: Perspective METHODS: Literature review of currently published literature regarding the topic RESULTS: Although ophthalmology and vision science are often spared from falling prey to predatory organizations, it is important for scientists of all levels, from trainees to senior faculty, to be aware of the existence of for-profit conferences and their characteristics.

Conclusion: We discuss the details of predatory conferences and provide resources to help identify such meetings for all scientists and professionals.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Faculty
Humans
Ophthalmologists*
Ophthalmology*
Physicians*
Vision, Ocular