How Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology deals with fraudulent papers from paper mills

Fraudulent papers from paper mills are a serious threat to the entire scientific community. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology has become the target of a massive attack of fraudulent papers originating from paper mills. This editorial highlights 20 important features we observed with paper mills and explains how the journal is responding to this serious threat to restore the integrity of science. Hopefully, this editorial is also helpful for editors of other scientific journals.

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Fraudulent papers from paper mills pose a serious threat to the scientific community. The journal is working to address this issue and restore the integrity of science.