Hacıoğlu, ÜmitYönetim Bilimleri Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü2024-03-292024-03-292023Hacıoğlu, Ü. (2023). Unmasking deception: Exposing the predatory practices of the "Global International Journal of Innovative Research”. International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy, 5(4). https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v5i4.4692687-22932687-2293https://doi.org/10.36096/ijbes.v5i4.469https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12154/2765In the pursuit of academic excellence, scholars are dependent on trustworthy journals to disseminate their research and contribute to the collective body of knowledge. However, the academic community is not immune to deceptive practices. This letter highlights the case of the "Global International Journal of Innovative Research," where my name, along with esteemed colleagues, was falsely associated with the editorial board without consent. Despite repeated efforts to address this issue, the journal remains unresponsive. This letter announces our intention to publish an exposé article, meticulously uncovering the fraudulent practices of the journal and its publisher. A subsequent public statement aims to warn the academic community about the deceptive nature of the "Global International Journal of Innovative Research" and emphasizes the collective responsibility of scholars to uphold ethical publishing standards. Through this exposé, we hope to safeguard the integrity of academic pursuit and raise awareness about the risks associated with engaging with predatory journals.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessPredatroy PracticesGlobal International Journal of Innovative ResearchLetter540.36096/ijbes.v5i4.469