Sunday, January 22, 2017

Peertechz Journals

Peertechz's "vision is ... to promote qualitative research publications for Science ... with an un-restricted access." The "about us" page explains that "We operate from Hyderabad, India. Over the years, Peertechz has evolved into one of forerunner in the publishing industry around the world." As the name would suggest, Peertechz is serious about peer review:
[W]e have more than 100 scholarly journals with broaden scope to publish high-quality original research papers, case reports and other manuscripts. We promote scientific research with the help of stringent Peer-Review process. We are empowered by eminent group of editors and reviewers. The Editorial Board oversee the stringent multi-level Peer-Review process including evaluating submissions, selecting reviewers and assessing their comments and making editorial decisions.
The stringent process resulted in a five-year-old dog on an editorial board.

UPDATE: Scientific Spam reported (2/7/19) that Peertechz has been using "IP ranges to send their mail that had already been listed on our list as belonging exclusively to OMICS."
Email
  • 9/23/16: Dear Dr. David H Kaye, We pray for your prosperity. ... Forensic Science and Technology journal credits all the authors for their dedication and commitment they have rendered ... . [W]e have decided to offer substantial waive off on the publication fees for the journal. You are requested to pay processing fee of just $159 (One Hundred and Fifty-Nine Dollars). The authors are suggested to take advantage of this offer and publish their articles in subsidized rates. [T]he offer is valid only on the articles submitted in Peer- Review Week (15th September -23rd September). Submit your valuable works immediately and avail the huge discount offer. Please revert for any further query. Best regards, Hitesh P, Journal Managing Editor, Editorial Office, Tel: +91 40 23833479, Email #202, NVS Central, Hi-tech City, R.R District, Hyderabad-500018, TS, India
  • 3/1/16: Special Greetings! We are pleased to announce a regular issue entitled "Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy" and we would like to invite you to submit a manuscript to the regular issue for possible publication in the Archives of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy. The idea is to present originally contributed research, review, case reports papers, mini review, short communication or any perspective from leading researchers in the field of Archives of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Focus. ... aims to publish high quality basic and clinical research in all the disciplines related.

1 comment:

  1. They are so serious about peer review that they requested today that I complete my review of an article they sent me in 24 hours!

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