“Fake” journals and the fragility of authenticity: citation indexes, “predatory” publishing, and the African research ecosystem
This article explores the contested politics of academic authenticity within the African research ecosystem, with particular reference to Nigeria. We show how a fear of “fake” journals is cultivated amongst African academics, with international journal citation indexes being used to adjudicate the c...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor and Francis
2021
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