Letter to the Editor: Publication Activity of Scientific Authors

Abstract

Dear editor, recent report by Yessirkepov et al. (1) is very interesting. Yessirkepov et al. (1) noted that are still many unresolved issues related to English language barrier, lack of indexing status of local journals, and poor topical education on science writing and editing and noted that the number of articles published in 'predatory' journals remains sizable, and there are concerns over authors' negligence and plagiarism. Indeed, observation from Kazakhstan is not much different from other countries else. The problem of English language is very common in any countries where English is not native language. Due to requirement of publication before graduation and growing number of students, it is no doubt that publication in gray and non-indexed predator journals is common. The interesting issue is on unethical practice, especially for plagiarism (2,3). Indeed, some researchers mention that increased academic pressure might be cause of plagiarism and misconduct (2,3). Yessirkepov et al. mentioned for concern but did not additional discuss on possible solutions. The preventive action of problem is a really topic for further discussion in medical society (4). In addition, with increased dependence on indexing and impact factor, authors try to push their works for publication in high-rank journals. This can be result in predating of some indexed journal. The challenging new paradigm is responsible research and innovation rather than broader impacts (5).

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