Sydney Declaration on Predatory or Pseudo Journals and Publishers by APAME

“… We, the participants in the Joint Meeting of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (APAME), the Western Pacific Region Index Medicus (WPRIM), and Index Medicus of the South-East Asia Region (IMSEAR), held in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia from August 28 to 30, 2024:                                                                                                  CONSIDERING      That predatory (or pseudo) journals and publishers offer open access publication in exchange for fees without robust editorial or publishing services; these include “fake” or “scam” journals or publishers who send phishing emails which promise quick review;      That the articles collected by predatory (or pseudo) journals or publishers may never be published, or often are published with poor quality or accessibility, irrespective of any attempts by authors to withdraw them, resulting in such research effectively being lost;                                                                                                       CONFIRM      Our commitment to uphold the quality and integrity of our individual journals and their respective submission, editing and review processes, in opposition to predatory (or pseudo) journal practices;      Our commitment to exercise vigilance and safeguard the quality and integrity of our respective publishers against predatory (or pseudo) publication processes;      Our commitment to ensure that member journals of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (including those indexed in the Western Pacific Region Index Medicus and Index Medicus of the South East Asia Region) and their publishers do not engage in predatory (or pseudo) journal or publication practices;                                                                                                            CALL ON       Member States of and governments in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific and South-East Asia Regions, in collaboration with stakeholders from the nongovernmental and private sectors, to formulate and implement procedures and processes for identifying and dealing with predatory (and pseudo) journals and publishers, and for guiding new and existing journals away from engaging in predatory (and pseudo) journal and publisher practices;     Stakeholders from the public and private sectors, national and international organizations, universities and academic societies to support WPRIM, IMSEAR, the Global Index Medicus of WHO, in ensuring the availability of high quality health information for all that is not marred by predatory (and pseudo) journal and publication practices;   …”
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Maternal and newborn health prioritization in Yobe State, Nigeria: analysis of stakeholders’ perspective by Emilia Ngozi Iwu, Charity Pring’ar Maina, Rifkatu Sunday Aimu, Rejoice Helma Abimiku, Sussan Israel-Isah, Kazeem Olalekan Ayodeji, George Odonye, Hadiza Sabo, Naoko Kozuki, Mamothena Mothupi

“…Conclusion Enhancing MNH services in Yobe state requires increased commitment for funding through the Northeast Development Commission rehabilitation fund; strengthening the health workforce, safety and retention plan; promoting gender inclusivity within the health sector; and addressing sociocultural barriers to women’s health-seeking behaviors. …”
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L’habitat intercalaire à la croisée de l’urbanisme tactique et de l’action sociale : les cas de Grenoble, Rennes et Villeurbanne by Adriana Diaconu, Margaux Duran y Gonin

“…In addition, interviews with fifteen stakeholders – both from local governments and from the associative sector – were conducted in Rennes, Villeurbanne and Grenoble. …”
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An Analysis of Mathematics Education Quality: Case Study of Adiyaman University by Suat Aşkın, Murat Ayan

“…The main subject in service sector is human. The offering of qualified service is possible through qualified workers. …”
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Achieving customer loyalty during post-pandemic: an asymmetric approach by Khawaja Fawad Latif, Shahid Bashir

“…The novelty of this study is in its utilization of fsQCA and complexity theory to investigate LOY inside the restaurant sector among the distinctive circumstances of the post-pandemic period of COVID-19. …”
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Postextraction Alveolar Preservation and Use of the Crown of the Extracted Tooth as a Temporary Restoration by Andrea Rodríguez Moreno, Mariné Ortiz Magdaleno, Marissa Muñoz Islas, Jorge Armando Villar Mercado, María del Pilar Goldaracena Azuara, Everardo Ruiz Cruz, Gabriel Fernando Romo Ramírez

“…Ranging from the extraction of teeth from anterior sector commitment to the loss of bone and soft tissues, alveolar preservation is a regenerative technique that employs biomaterials that induce the preservation of bone tissue and minimize resorption. …”
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Quiet Quitting in the Hospital Context: Investigating Conflicts, Organizational Support, and Professional Engagement in Greece by Aikaterini Toska, Ioanna Dimitriadou, Constantinos Togas, Eleni Nikolopoulou, Evangelos C. Fradelos, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Pavlos Sarafis, Maria Malliarou, Maria Saridi

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Quiet quitting, defined as employees fulfilling only the minimal requirements of their roles without extra effort or engagement, poses unique challenges in high-stress environments like hospitals where commitment directly impacts patient care. This study investigates the phenomenon of “quiet quitting” within the healthcare sector, with a specific focus on hospital staff in Greece. …”
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Professional advancement of women to leadership roles in Moroccan sports federations by Chaymaa Lotfy, Yasmina Bennis Bennani, Annie Cornet

“…This study provides decision-makers with a clear understanding of the factors shaping women’s career trajectories and suggests tangible actions (fostering inclusive governance, advancing gender equality, and shifting mindsets) that can enhance the overall performance of the Moroccan sports sector.…”
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A snapshot of nutritional recommendations and management practices adopted by feedlot cattle nutritionists in Brazil in 2023 by Julia Gabrielle Monsalve, Danilo Domingues Millen

“…This evolution reflects an adaptation to the needs of the sector, as well as a growing commitment to efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Spiritual Leadership and Job Involvement of Employees in Selected Hospitals of Isfahan: 2010 by Hassan Jafari, Nasrin Shaarbafchi zadeh, Maryam Yaghoubi, Hassan Zahmatkesh, Saeidreza Azami

“…Conclusion: According to the results, it is recommended that organizations authorities involved in health issue provide conditions in addition to focusing on various aspects of spiritual leadership so that the health community rights and especially the staff of this sector be respected and have a sense of job security so that more improvement of job commitment and job involvement be provided for people by enjoying social supports.…”
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Enhancing the value of the oncology thoracic surgery care pathway: a TDABC and ABC analysis by Véronique Nabelsi, Véronique Plouffe

“…Abstract Background Time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) and activity-based costing (ABC) are methods used in the healthcare sector to assess the costs of patient care pathways. …”
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Leadership 4.0: Navigating the Challenges of the Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Beyond by Georgios Tsekouropoulos, Anastasia Vasileiou, Greta Hoxha, Dimitrios Theocharis, Efthimia Theodoridou, Theodosios Grigoriadis

“…The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), characterized by the integration of advanced digital technologies, is transforming industries globally and significantly impacting leadership practices, particularly in the healthcare sector. As organizations adapt to this digital evolution, the demand for effective leadership becomes increasingly critical. …”
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Addressing unmet social needs for improved maternal and child nutrition: Qualitative insights from community-based organisations in urban South Africa by Agnes Erzse, Chris Desmond, Karen Hofman, Mary Barker, Nicola Joan Christofides

“…The South African government should reaffirm its commitment to financially supporting the non-profit sector and integrating it into government sectors to provide tailored services and resources to address diverse social needs and mitigate nutrition inequalities among mothers and children.…”
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Evaluating the Impact of Flexibilities from Heating and Electromobility in Chile’s Carbon Neutrality Pathway by Abhishake Kundu, Francisco Flores, Carlos A. A. Fernández Vázquez, Humberto Godoy, Sylvain Quoilin, Monica Castaneda, Felipe Feijoo

“…Chile’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 underscores the need for robust decarbonization strategies across various sectors. …”
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Fumio Kishida’s First Year in PM Office: Is Abenomics to End or Stay? by V. G. Shvydko

“…This policy is analyzed by comparing it to the policy pursued over the past ten years by PM Kishida’s predecessors in the office, on the one hand, and to the commitments he announced during the 2021 election campaign, on the other hand. …”
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Evaluating the challenges to circular economy implementation in the apparel accessories industry: Implications for sustainable development by Kh. Harun Or Rashid, Ridwan Al Aziz, Chitra Lekha Karmaker, A.B.M. Mainul Bari, Asif Raihan

“…The apparel accessories sector, which plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economy, faces significant environmental challenges, including inefficient resource consumption and waste generation. …”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DISCLOSURE OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORTS BY LISTED COMPANIES ON THE VIETNAMESE STOCK MARKET by Tran The Nu, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai, Le Thi Thanh Huong, Do Thi Ngoc Lan

“…By integrating both internal factors (such as firm size, profitability, and financial leverage) and external factors (including industry sector and ownership structure), the research provides a comprehensive examination of the key drivers of SDR disclosure in an emerging market context. …”
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The EU global health strategy: from policy to implementation by Jolene Skordis, Guenter Froeschl, Sante Leandro Baldi, Astrid Berner-Rodoreda, Nuria Casamitjana, Frank Cobelens, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Mario Raviglione, Alberto Rocamora, Anne-Mieke Vandamme, Antoni Plasència

“…We conclude that, while its commitments are commendable, the greatest challenge for the next EU Strategy will be in its implementation. …”
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A quantitative study to evaluate the controls and accountability measures in place to alleviate the leadership and governance challenges impacting the realization of the National H... by Samuel Vuyo Mokoena, Panjasaram Naidoo

“…Setting and participants The study was undertaken with participants who are decision-makers and/or contribute to the health sector reforms in South Africa in the realization of the NHI. …”
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Impact of financial management centralisation in a health system under austerity: a qualitative study from South Africa by Jane Goudge, Jodi Wishnia

“…Introduction International calls for universal health coverage (UHC) have led many countries to implement health sector reforms, however, since the 2008 global recession, economic growth has slowed in many lower-income and middle-income countries. …”
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