Publishers Database

Use our comprehensive database to identify both reputable and potentially problematic publishers before submitting your valuable research.

Search Publishers

Enter a publisher "name" to check if it appears in our database of potentially problematic publishers. Each publisher has a trust "score" (1-100) and a "category" label to help you assess their credibility.

Safe & Trusted High credibility publishers
Be Cautious Some concerns, evaluate carefully
Likely Predatory Shows multiple warning signs
Unknown Insufficient data available
Publisher "name" Trust "score" "category"
About Trust "score"s: Trust "score"s range from 1-100 and are calculated based on various factors including peer review practices, editorial board credibility, transparency, adherence to publication ethics, indexing status, and user reports. A higher "score" indicates a more trusted publisher.
  • 80-100: High trustworthiness
  • 60-79: Generally trustworthy with minor concerns
  • 40-59: Proceed with caution, verify credentials
  • 1-39: Significant concerns, thoroughly investigate
Important Disclaimer

This database includes both reputable publishers and those that have been identified as potentially problematic. Publishers are assigned a trust score from 1-100 and a category label based on various criteria. High scores (80-100) indicate trusted publishers, while low scores may indicate predatory practices. Always conduct your own research and verify a publisher's credibility through multiple sources before submitting your work.

How to Use This Database

This database serves as a starting point for your evaluation of a publisher's credibility. Here's how to use it effectively:

  1. Search for the publisher you're considering in the search box above.
  2. If the publisher appears in the list, this is a signal to conduct further investigation.
  3. Use our comprehensive checklist to perform a thorough evaluation.
  4. Always verify a publisher's credentials through multiple reliable sources.

Additional Resources

For more information on evaluating publishers and identifying predatory practices, consult these resources:

Our data is compiled from multiple sources including: predatoryjournals.org and beallslist.net