Scientific consulting is a small part of the service market, but there are a fair number of scammers out there too. How to recognise and avoid them? We will tell you in today's article.
In modern conditions on the market of scientific publications there are more and more fraudulent companies that try to attract the attention of customers by promising unrealistic terms and conditions of cooperation. In particular, they may guarantee the publication of a scientific article within one week or offer their services at a suspiciously low price. Such statements should be considered with special caution, because they are not only unlikely, but also quite absurd.
It is worth remembering that the process of preparing, reviewing and publishing quality scientific material in reputable publications is complex and time-consuming. Therefore, promises of ‘publication in a week’ are most often evidence of fraudulent actions of the company.
How to avoid fraudsters?
It is necessary to pay attention to a number of factors, among which are:
- Presence of national registration. This confirms the legal activity of the company and its compliance with the laws of the country.
- Presence of a bank account and physical office in the country. This indicates the real existence of the company, not its fictitious activities.
- Formalisation of cooperation. Conclusion of a contract is an important stage that protects the interests of both parties.
- Presence of partners. For example, cooperation with universities, scientific organisations, etc., which confirms the reputation and trust in the company.
- Web resources of the company. You should check the actual photos on the site, the presence of photos of employees, activity in social networks and the like. Particular attention should be paid to the sections of the site, such as “Company History” and “Our Partners”. They will help to assess the transparency and reliability of the company, as well as confirm its links with reputable institutions.
Co-operation with “Scientific Publications”
The main guarantees of co-operation with our company are:
- An official contract is the key stage of co-operation, which defines the rights and obligations of the parties, the terms of the project and its cost.
- More than 8 years of leadership in the market of scientific publishing consulting in Europe and Asia.
- Trust of more than 20 partners – leading scientific institutions and universities of Kazakhstan, with whom we have concluded memoranda of co-operation at the highest level.
- Official representative office in Kazakhstan, where you can get consultations and personally get acquainted with our specialists.
- Full support of scientific projects up to their indexation, which is a critical stage and guarantees the achievement of your scientific goal.
Contact “Scientific Publications” today to find out more about how we can help you publish your research. We will be happy to discuss your needs and help you develop a plan to achieve your goals. Choose a reliable company – choose “Scientific Publications”!
