GoDaddy's Domains By Proxy registered the name theamph.com for the principals behind TAPH. The address on the contact page is "27, George Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003-4329." Homemetry.com reports this as the location of a single family dwelling (4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,926 sqft) owned by Vasant S Kalathia and last sold: Feb 2013 for $327,100. The business currently registered at this location is Shanti Kalathia, Certified Public Accountant. The address also is used by Current or past residents are Shanti Kalathi, 973-338-0687; Shantilal Kalathia (same); Priya Kalathia (973-338-8811); Shanti V Kalathia (same); Uday A Kalathia (same); Vasant S Kalathia (same).
As of September 21, 2018, TAPH purports to publish the following journals:
| Journal | Editor Board Members | Contents | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics Research Reports | There is no board, but "If you are interested to become editorial board member ... send us your application." | Nothing is posted. | "considers researches that are original ... it should be of a high standard quality." |
| American Journal of Integrative Agricultural Sciences | Of the 28 editorial board members of this "American Journal," two are in the US: Ephraim Nkonya [a citizen of Tanzania] is working at the International Food Policy Research Institute, 1201 Eye Street NW, Washington DC 20005 USA; Jipeng Yan is a postdoc (with degrees from Beijing Forestry University and SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry) at Lawrence Berkeley National Labs | Nothing posted | "totally free of cost publication" "15 days peer review process [and] 15 days for publication" |
| Journal of Computing and Informatics | There is no board, but "If you are interested to become editorial board member ... send us your application." | Nothing posted | "not-previously-published work ... is encouraged to be submitted" |
| I have not inspected the remaining journals (or shells for journals, as the case may be). They are Accounts of Analytical Chemistry Research, Advanced Pharmaceutical Research, Biotechnology Insights, Environmental Research Reports, and Materials Research International | |||
UPDATE (6 September 2019)
For at least a year, TAPH has been spamming for an "inaugural issue" of Materials Research International. The website still is devoid of papers. However, it is full of alleged editors. Oddly, within a week the names were almost all different. The list of topics for the journal also had changed. At least one link in the email was terminated because "The TinyURL (y4dsmxfj) you visited was used by its creator in violation of our terms of use. ... Such violations of our terms of use include:
--Spam - Unsolicited Bulk E-mail
--Fraud or Money Making scams
--Malware
--or any other use that is illegal."
Multiple Journals
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From: CFP - New Research Journals [taphjournals@taph.info]
Date: Mon 9/30/2019 5:07 PM
Subject: Call For Papers - New Research Journals - Inaugural Issues
Dear Prof.Dr.Dhk
Subject : Call for Manuscripts for Inaugural Issues of newly launched journals
American Journal of Integrative Agricultural Sciences
The American Journal of Integrative Agricultural Sciences considers researches that are original, of high-quality, and that represent complete studies and scientific developments in the field of chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences, genetics, and application of these in the field of agriculture. The Manuscripts should include chemistry, bio-chemistry or biological sciences as the fundamental component. These can be presented in combination with the biological evaluation of the agricultural systems. ...
Advanced Physics Research Reports
The Advanced Physics Research Reports considers researches that are original, of high-quality, and that represent complete studies and scientific developments in the field of physics. ...
Materials Research International
The Materials Research International considers researches that are original, of high-quality, and that represent complete studies and scientific developments in the field of materials science. ...
Environmental Research Reports
The Environmental Research Reports considers researches that are original, of high-quality, and that represent complete studies and scientific developments in the field of environmental sciences. ...
Accounts of Analytical Chemistry Research
The Accounts of Analytical Chemistry Research considers researches that are original, of high-quality, and that represent complete studies and scientific developments in the field of analytical chemistry. ...
Key Features of Journal
- Electronic submission, no postal charges
- Publishes original, of high-quality manuscripts
- DOI will assign to all published articles
- International peer-reviewed journal
- International peer-reviewed journal
- Chargeless E-reprints
- Chargeless publication
- Double-blind peer-reviewed
- Available in Print and Online versions
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
The American Publishing House (TAPH) ensures high standards and quality by following strict ethical policies and by meticulous peer review. TAPH follows the COPE Flowcharts, according to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), for resolving the suspected malpractice cases. Malpractices include practicing plagiarism, data usage frauds, or bogus claims of authorship. TAPH, henceforth, expects its editors, reviewers, and authors to follow the best guidelines on ethical practices. ...
We sincerely hope you will accept our invitation and will publish your valuable research work.
PUBLISH YOUR MANUSCRIPTS NOW!!
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From: Biotechnology Insights [bioinsights@boojourn.info]
Date: 8 Aug 2019
Subject: Call for Papers - Biotechnology Insights - A New International Biotechnology Journal
Prof.Dr.Dhk Subject : Call for Papers - Inaugural Issue of Biotechnology Insights - A New Journal of Biotechnology
Dear Prof.Dr.Dhk
We are delighted to invite submissions for peer-reviewed academic journal Biotechnology Insights's inaugural issue. The Journal provides a medium for the rapid publication of Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Symposia or Topical Collections, Spotlights on novel and innovative aspects of biotechnology. The Journal will accept papers covering the science and business of biotechnology. It publishes new concepts in technology/methodology of relevance to the biological, biomedical, agricultural and environmental sciences as well as covers the commercial, political, ethical, legal, and societal aspects of this research. Topics include but not limited to Large-scale biology, Applied immunology, Analytical biotechnology, Computational biology, regenerative medicine, Molecular engineering of nucleic acids and proteins, Environmental biotechnology, Food and agricultural biotechnology, Molecular therapy, Imaging technology.
Details regarding journal such as Manuscript Submission Procedure, Research Integrity, Key features of journal, Publication Process, Aims & Scope, Guidelines for Authors, Publishing Policies, Periodicity, Ethics and Malpractice Statement can be found at journal's home page.
Key Features of Journal
- Chargeless publication - Double-blind peer-reviewed - DOI will assign to all published articles - Assures 15 days peer-review process and 15 days for publication after acceptance - International peer-reviewed journal - Electronic submission, no postal charges - Available in Print and Online versions - Publishes original, of high-quality manuscripts - Chargeless E-reprints
Editorial Board - Bingyu Zhao (USA) - Esteban Espinosa Vidal (BRAZIL) - GongYin Ye (P.R.CHINA) - A. elebi (USA) - Kate Evans (USA) - Frank Bedon (Australia) - S. Paramithiotis (GREECE) - Henry T. Nguyen (USA)
We sincerely hope you will accept our invitation and will publish your valuable research work. If you have any questions regarding journal or how to submit manuscripts , please contact us .
Regards
Akash Chotavia
Manuscript Management Dept.
The American Publishing House
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From: TAMPH Materials Res.Int [materialsjournals@theamphallsub.science]
Date: Sep 18, 2018 at 4:55 PM
Subject : Invitation to Submit Original Articles - Newly launched Peer-reviewed Materials Res. Int. - Journal
Dear Prof.Dr. dhkaye,
The American Publishing House is seeking articles that are original, of high-quality, and that represent complete studies and scientific developments in the field of materials science The research work should be of general interest to the public or the scientific community. It should have a significant potential impact, and it should be of a high standard quality.
Materials Research International is an international, peer-reviewed, subscription based journal that aims to publish the latest research in the field of materials science. The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Symposia or Topical Collections, Spotlights in the field of materials science. ...
Key Features of Journal
- International peer-reviewed journal - Assures 15 days peer-review process and 15 days for publication after acceptance - Electronic submission, no postal charges - Chargeless publication - Publishes original, of high-quality manuscripts - Available in Print and Online versions - Double-blind peer-reviewed - DOI will assign to all published articles - Chargeless E-reprints ...
Publication process at TAPH is carried out in an absolutely ethical manner. ... We have a systematic approach of functioning. We have a set of rules that we follow to accept the proposals and convert them into publications. All the proposals received by us undergo a rigorous assessment process, where the experts refine the content prior to publication. Also, our experts take proper care to avoid any sort of plagiarism in the content that we publish. Once, the experts refine the content, only then the proposals go for getting published. Also, we correspond to the authors to keep them updated regarding the status of their proposal. Once, the proposal gets converted to a publication, we lay it open for the readers in the printed as well as online format. ...
The American Publishing House (TAPH) ensures high standards and quality by following strict ethical policies and by meticulous peer review. TAPH follows the COPE Flowcharts, according to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), for resolving the suspected malpractice cases. Malpractices include practicing plagiarism, data usage frauds, or bogus claims of authorship. TAPH, henceforth, expects its editors, reviewers, and authors to follow the best guidelines on ethical practices.
I sincerely hope you will accept our invitation and will publish your valuable research work ....
Regards
Mike Chotavia
Manuscript Management Dept.
The American Publishing House -
From: Materials Sciences Journal [taphjournals@taph.info]
Date: Sunday 1 September 2019 5:49 PM
Subject: Materials Research International - Call for Papers for inaugural Issue
The Materials Research International is an international, chargeless, peer-reviewed, subscription based journal that aims to publish the latest research in the field of materials science.Topics include but not limited to Materials for energy harvesting, storage, and generation, Ferroic and multiferroic materials, Low-dimensional materials, Bioinspired and biological materials, Nanostructures, nanocomposites, and nanomaterials, thin Films, Electronic, magnetic, and superconducting materials, Colloids, Polymers, Catalytic materials, Advanced microscopy, Optical and photonic materials, Semiconductors and nitride materials, Metamaterials.
The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Symposia or Topical Collections, Spotlights in the field of materials science. Details regarding journal such as Manuscript Submission Procedure, Key features of journal, Periodicity, Aims & Scope, Research Integrity, Ethics and Malpractice Statement, Guidelines for Authors, Publication Process, Publishing Policies can be found at journal's home page.
Key Features of Materials Research International
- Chargeless publication - DOI will assign to all published articles - Publishes original, of high-quality manuscripts - International peer-reviewed journal - Double-blind peer-reviewed - Chargeless E-reprints - Electronic submission, no postal charges - Assures 15 days peer-review process and 15 days for publication after acceptance - Available in Print and Online versions
Editorial Board
- Flávia C. Morone Pinto(Brazil) - Rajesh Kumar(JAPAN) - Tanya Aycan Baser(Turkey) - G.P. Das(INDIA) - Sergio Baragetti(Italy) - Bang, Hee-Seon(South Korea) - José Humberto Santos Almeida Júnior(Germany) - Mitjan Kalin(Slovenija) - Yunan Prawoto(USA)
The Process of Publishing
Publication process at TAPH is carried out in an absolutely ethical manner. We abide by the rules laid down by COPE. We have a systematic approach of functioning. We have a set of rules that we follow to accept the proposals and convert them into publications. All the proposals received by us undergo a rigorous assessment process, where the experts refine the content prior to publication. Also, our experts take proper care to avoid any sort of plagiarism in the content that we publish. Once, the experts refine the content, only then the proposals go for getting published. Also, we correspond to the authors to keep them updated regarding the status of their proposal. Once, the proposal gets converted to a publication, we lay it open for the readers in the printed as well as online format.
Our Author-Centric Approach
At TAPH, we follow an author-centric approach of functioning. We work hand-in-hand with our authors to provide the best quality and standards and to make the publication process simpler. Supporting our authors in publishing their works is one of the major factors in our priority list. We focus on providing efficient material to our authors and readers. We provide a global platform for the publications by making them easily available online. Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
The American Publishing House (TAPH) ensures high standards and quality by following strict ethical policies and by meticulous peer review. TAPH follows the COPE Flowcharts, according to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), for resolving the suspected malpractice cases. Malpractices include practicing plagiarism, data usage frauds, or bogus claims of authorship. TAPH, henceforth, expects its editors, reviewers, and authors to follow the best guidelines on ethical practices.
We sincerely hope you will accept our invitation and will publish your valuable research work. If you have any questions regarding journal or how to submit manuscripts , please contact us .
Regards
Akash Chotavia
Manuscript Management Dept.
The American Publishing House
Publisher's Website -
From: Materials Sciences Journal [taphjournals@taph.info]
Date: Friday 6 Sept 2019 6:02 PM
Subject: Materials Research International - Call for Papers for inaugural Issue
The Materials Research International is an international, chargeless, peer-reviewed, subscription based journal that aims to publish the latest research in the field of materials science.Topics include but not limited to Precursor routes to materials, Self-assembled materials, Composite materials, Fluids and liquid crystals, Advanced metallic materials, Inorganic non-metallic materials, Functionally graded materials, Magnetic materials, Catalytic materials, Coatings, Clusters and colloids, Semiconductors, Super-conductors, Thin films, Biomaterials, Ceramics, Carbon, Glass, Metals, Nanomaterials, Polymers, Environmental coordination materials, Optical materials, Microelectronic materials and Materials Processing Technology.
The journal publishes Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Symposia or Topical Collections, Spotlights in the field of materials science. Details regarding journal such as Key features of journal, Periodicity, Aims & Scope, Publishing Policies, Guidelines for Authors, Research Integrity, Manuscript Submission Procedure, Ethics and Malpractice Statement, Publication Process can be found at journal's home page.
Key Features of Materials Research International - DOI will assign to all published articles - Publishes original, of high-quality manuscripts - International peer-reviewed journal - Available in Print and Online versions - Electronic submission, no postal charges - Double-blind peer-reviewed - Chargeless publication - Chargeless E-reprints - Assures 15 days peer-review process and 15 days for publication after acceptance
Editorial Board - Lijesh K P(USA) - Lin X. Chen(USA) - Syed B. Qadri(USA) - Qiandong Zhuang(Lancaster LA1 4YB) - José Humberto Santos Almeida Júnior(Germany) - Shiren Wang(USA) - Yunan Prawoto(USA) - Xian-Kui Zhu(USA) - Shuang Hou(USA)
The Process of Publishing
Publication process at TAPH is carried out in an absolutely ethical manner. We abide by the rules laid down by COPE. We have a systematic approach of functioning. We have a set of rules that we follow to accept the proposals and convert them into publications. All the proposals received by us undergo a rigorous assessment process, where the experts refine the content prior to publication. Also, our experts take proper care to avoid any sort of plagiarism in the content that we publish. Once, the experts refine the content, only then the proposals go for getting published. Also, we correspond to the authors to keep them updated regarding the status of their proposal. Once, the proposal gets converted to a publication, we lay it open for the readers in the printed as well as online format.
Our Author-Centric Approach
At TAPH, we follow an author-centric approach of functioning. We work hand-in-hand with our authors to provide the best quality and standards and to make the publication process simpler. Supporting our authors in publishing their works is one of the major factors in our priority list. We focus on providing efficient material to our authors and readers. We provide a global platform for the publications by making them easily available online. Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
The American Publishing House (TAPH) ensures high standards and quality by following strict ethical policies and by meticulous peer review. TAPH follows the COPE Flowcharts, according to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), for resolving the suspected malpractice cases. Malpractices include practicing plagiarism, data usage frauds, or bogus claims of authorship. TAPH, henceforth, expects its editors, reviewers, and authors to follow the best guidelines on ethical practices.
We sincerely hope you will accept our invitation and will publish your valuable research work. If you have any questions regarding journal or how to submit manuscripts , please contact us .
Regards
Akash Chotavia
Manuscript Management Dept.
The American Publishing House
I have just received an undesired e-mail (among many) from this editor: Biotechnology Insights btists@taph.info (Subject : Call for Papers - Inaugural Issue of Biotechnology Insights - A New Journal of Biotechnology). I discovered your blog (thanks!) by searching the editor's name on Google, since I suspected something unclear. Then, I tried to unsubscribe by following the corresponding link at the end of their message: this required to fill in a form on the website (with some mandatory infos). A few minutes later, I received a new e-mail stating: "We have received your application for editorial board membership with following details...". (I have just checked that I indeed followed the correct "unsubscribe" link, which is clearly indicated on the webpage with the file I filled.)I was furious and send back an incendiary e-mail!
ReplyDeletePlease check it is working properly now may be it was webmaster's mistake.
DeleteSame here, many thanks also from my side! I realy feel insulted - at least, if they want to commit fraud, they should select a field approximately resembling the one I´m working in (biotechnology vs. cultural anthropology :-D)
ReplyDeleteThere is no fraud. Yes we agree that we must be careful about sending an email. We should not sent an information of new biotechnology journal to an Anthropologist. For that we are deeply regret.
DeleteYes, they want unsubscribers to fill out an extensive form and declare this as application for becoming an "editor".
ReplyDeleteBetter forward spam from such predatory publishers to the IT department of one's organization, so that the spam filters can be improved, but NEVER reply to spammers.
It was webmaster's mistake and is rectified.
DeleteAfter reading "UPDATE (6 September 2019)" We have asked tinyurl.com to update an information publicly, why they banned THE AMERICAN PUBLISHING HOUSE company URL, till today they have not revert or update any information regarding this matter.
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