WHAT ARE THE CONCERNS SURROUNDING PUBLISHING PAPERS IN OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS LIKE SPRINGER AND MDPI?

Publishing in open-access (OA) journals like Springer and MDPI has both advantages and concerns. Here are some key issues to consider: 1. Quality and Peer Review Concerns Some open-access journals have been criticized for fast-tracked peer review that may compromise quality. MDPI, in particular, has faced scrutiny for rapid review pr