Cloned and Fake Journals List

This list is created with collected Information, checked by Expert Professors, and I.T. persons for the confirmation.

All Professors, Researchers, Students, Authors, Universities, Colleges are suggested NOT TO PUBLISH your research work in below list Cloned – Fake Journals websites. Mostly in Asian Countries third party agents or third party mediator websites offering Scopus/ WoS / PubMed/ UGC-CARE publication on clone/fake websites in open social media platforms i.e Facebook/WhatsApp/LinkedIn/ Telegram groups by posts / flyers without official journal / publisher editors email ID. Their posts/text messages are with Scopus / WoS source links, but they publish in clone – fake journal websites. Authors are advised to submit manuscripts to the original journal/publisher website, do not trust third party agents and mediator publication agents. #This list is created to be aware against the clone – fake journal publications and for the benefit of the research community.

 

Factors Checked :-

  • Cloned – Fake  Websites of  Scopus / WoS/PubMed  Journal shows  screen shot of source ID on its Home Page,  
  •  Journal Title,  address not matched in Scopus / WOS / UGC-CARE.  Journal website details found non-standard and non-authentic.  
  • Archives details are not matching with Journal Starting Year / ISSN.
  • Editorial Board Member details – Only Name, Country.     No Contact Number / Address of Journal Publisher in Contact section page.  
  • Journal Policies and Standard do not match with  International publication guidelines.
  • Published PDFs are incorrect versions with less information.
  • Original Publishers are different,  other countries institution or publication house.
Sr.No.Journal Title / NameISSNCloned – Fake WebsiteOriginal Journal Details
1The Journal on Communications1000-436Xhttps://jocs.review/Main Journal in Print version
2Atrio Journal0214-8293https://atriojournal.com/Main Journal in Print version
3JHU: Science and Technology (Natural Science Edition)1671-4512https://jhust.cn.com/Main Journal in Print version
4The Veredas journal0874-5102https://veredasjournal.org/Main Journal in Print version
5SIGNA1133-3634 / 2254-9307https://signajournal.com/ 
6Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology1001-7631https://cretjournal.com/Main Journal in Print version
7Publishing and Printing Journal1007-1938https://ppjournal.org/Main Journal in Print version
8Studi Medievali Journal0391-8467https://studimedievali.net/Main Journal in Print version
9Journal on Communications1000-436Xhttps://jocs.review/Main Journal in Print version
10Journal of Computer Science1549-3636https://computersciencejournal.org/Main Journal in Print version
11Advanced Science Publication1246-8185 /  2108-6354https://aspscience.org/Main Journal in Print version
12TANZ1869-7720https://tanzj.net/Main Journal in Print version
13Computer Engineering and Applications1002-8331https://journalcea.com/Main Journal in Print version
14Journal of Informetrics1751-1577 / 1875-5879https://journalinformetrics.com/ 
15Technical Security 1436-4948 / 2191-0073 https://technikwissen.eu/ 
16Technical Security 1436-4948 / 2191-0073 https://technikwissen.info/ 
17Liberte0024-2020https://liberteresearch.org/Main Journal in Print version
18YMER Digital0044-0477https://ymerdigital.eu/Main Journal in Print version
19Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics1671-1793https://jseepublisher.com/#Main Journal in Print version
20Journal of Basic Sciences3105-8728https://fzgxjckxxb.com/https://journals.asmarya.edu.ly/jbs/index.php/jbs/about
21AHURI Journal1834-7223https://e-ahuri.org/https://www.ahuri.edu.au/research
22Journal of Geomechanics1006-6616https://journalofgeomechanics.com/Main Journal in Print version
23Bulletin For Technology And History0391-6715https://bthnl.net/Main Journal in Print version
24Shagi/ Steps Journal2412-9410https://shagisteps.science/https://steps.ranepa.ru/jour/index?locale=en_US
25Journal of Engineering and Technology Management0923-4748https://jet-m.com/Main Journal in Print version
26JZU Natural Science 1671-6841https://naturalscience.fyi/https://zzdze.cbpt.cnki.net/portal/journal/portal/client/index
27JZU Natural Science 1671-6841https://naturalscience.pro/https://www5.zzu.edu.cn/xuebao/
28Oeil 0029-862Xhttps://oeilresearch.com/Main Journal in Print version
29Journal of Electrical Engineering2095-9524https://publisherjee.com/Main Journal in Print version
30Istoriya2079-8784https://istoriya.ac/Main Journal in Print version
31Journal of Electronics and Information Technology1009-5896https://journaleit.org/https://jeit.ac.cn/indexen.htm
32Journal of Communications1000-436Xhttps://jocs.review/https://www.joconline.com.cn/
33Journal of Technology1012-3407https://journaloftechnology.org/Main Journal in Print version
34Journal of Technology1012-3407https://technologyjournal.net/Main Journal in Print version
35Luziana2532-6376https://luzianajournal.com/Main Journal in Print version
36Indiana0341-8642https://indianajournal.fyi/Main Journal in Print version
37Computer Research and Development1000-1239https://journalcrd.org/Main Journal in Print version
38Informatics and Automation2713-3192https://informaticsautomationsscience.ac/https://ia.spcras.ru/index.php/sp
39Aabru Journal2456-253Xhttps://www.aabru.orgMain Journal in Print version
40Adhigam – International Journal of Hindi Research2394-773Xhttps://hindijournals.org/index.php/adhigam/indexMain Journal in Print version
41Alochana Chakra Journal2231-3990http://www.alochanachakra.in/Main Journal in Print version
42Aruhukuruhu Journal2347-5048https://www.aruhukuruhu.com/Main Journal in Print version
43Banaas Jan Journal2231-6558https://www.banaasjan.com/Main Journal in Print version
44CLIO An Annual Interdisciplinary Journal of History0976-075Xhttps://www.cliojournal.orgMain Journal in Print version
45Dastavej2348-7763https://www.dastavej.orgMain Journal in Print version
46Drishtikon0975-119Xhttps://hindijournals.org/index.php/drishtikonMain Journal in Print version
47Flusser Studies. Multilingual Journal for Cultural and Media Theory1661-5719https://flusserstudies.org/Main Journal in Print version
48George Washington International Law Review1534-9977https://archive-gwilr.org/Main Journal in Print version
49Itihas Drishti Journal0976-349Xhttps://www.itihasdrishti.com/Main Journal in Print version
50Juni Khyat2278-4632http://www.junikhyat.comMain Journal in Print version
51Kala Sarovar0975-4520http://kalasarovarjournal.com/Main Journal in Print version
52Kavita-Rati2278-9243https://www.kavitarati.comMain Journal in Print version
53Lamahi2278-554Xhttps://www.lamahi.orgMain Journal in Print version
54Mukt Shabd2347-3150http://shabdbooks.com/Main Journal in Print version
55Nibandha Mala2277-2359https://hindijournals.org/index.php/nibandha-malaMain Journal in Print version
56Pravachan2231-6930https://www.parvachan.com/Main Journal in Print version
57Purakala0971-2143https://www.santpublications.com/ugc.phpMain Journal in Print version
58Purakala0971-2143https://www.purakala.com/Main Journal in Print version
59Samvad Path2581-7353http://www.samvadpath.com/index.phpMain Journal in Print version
60Sarv Dhara International Journal (Multidiscplinary)2249-3034https://actpressonline.com/sardhajou/Main Journal in Print version
61Shabad Journal2278-5167https://www.shabadjournal.com/Main Journal in Print version
62South Asia Chronicle3051-9904https://www.southasiachroniclejournal.com/https://www.iaaw.hu-berlin.de/en/region/southasia/South/publications/sachronicle
63Tathapi2320-0693https://www.santpublications.com/ugc.phpMain Journal in Print version
64Tathapi2320-0693https://www.tathapi.com/Main Journal in Print version
65Tifan2231-573Xhttps://www.tifan.inMain Journal in Print version
66Unmilan0974-0053https://hindijournals.org/index.php/unmilanMain Journal in Print version
67Open Nano Research Journal2352-9520https://opennano.life/Main Journal in Print version
68Limite2253-7929 / 888-4067https://limite.ac/Original Publisher – UNIV EXTREMADURA, FAC FILOSOFIA & LETRAS / Annual Journal
69International Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning2327-7971 (Print), 2327-915X (Online)https://thelearner-ijsmtl-cgrn-bs.org/915x/index.phpOriginal Journal website – https://thelearner.com/journals
70International Journal of Humanities EducationISSN: 2327-0063
E-ISSN: 2327-2457		https://cm-os-cgrn.org/5974/index.phpOriginal website – https://thehumanities.com/journals
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75UGC-CARE journals original source can be checked at – 

https://ugc.vinayakamission.com/phd/ugc/Cloned%20Journal%20List%20by%20UGC%20List%20II.pdf

https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/Apps1/User/Web/CloneJournalsGroupII

*  Authors can find a hint and check the authenticity or main  website of a journal by two ways   –  1)  https://portal.issn.org/    enter ISSN ,  check if the main journal is in Online / Print version.     &        2)   https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=        Enter ISSN number – Click on the Arrow just below to the box,  it will open a new page –  then check information box – clock on Journal Home , original journal email ID source. (if the main journal source is connected in SCImago Journals listing. 

Information to Collect :-  Cloned or Fake Journal Website/URL;  complains are welcome from active professors, editors and researchers;     Contact us with Cloned/Fake website link / URL to –  asianresearchfoundation1@gmail.com  /  president@asianresearchfoundation.org

Acknowledgement of Data collection sources:  

  • ISSN  Global portal – https://portal.issn.org/
  • UGC-CARE journal list – Uni Pune. – https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/Apps1/User/Web/CloneJournalsGroupII
  • Scopus and Web of Science list.