PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology has been hijacked

Key Points

• The incident reveals significant security issues in academic publishing, impacting the integrity of research.
• Neural spine bifurcation in sauropod dinosaurs has critical implications for paleontological research and understanding.
• The paper was originally published in a small, open-access journal, suggesting vulnerabilities in such platforms.
• This highlights the need for better management and oversight in the publication process for vertebrate paleontology.