Conference / publication invites- is it just me?

Members do not see these Ads. Sign Up.

All, I'm receiving an increasing number of invitations to submit papers in various journals which have absolutely no relevence to me and my academic interests. Today I received an e-mail inviting me to be a speaker at a conference on computer graphics, as many of you know, I'm a world leader when it comes to computer graphics :bash:

I can't be alone in receiving these invites (which presumably I would have to pay for), can I? What's the weirdest you been invited to?

Here's todays: titled "valuable participation"




Dear Dr. Simon K Spooner,

The purpose of this letter is to formally invite you to be the speaker at the upcoming International Conference on Computer Graphics and Media Design during July 08-10, 2014 at Chicago, USA.

Computer Graphics--2014 will be organized around the theme Innovation driven Graphics and Media design



The conference aims in gathering renowned Computer graphic designers, software professionals and architects across the globe under a single roof, where they discuss the research, achievements and advancements in the field. It also catalyzes for information exchange and networking between business entrepreneurs and industry Developers for the advancement of technology and research in Computer Graphics and Media Design.


Benefits
All accepted abstracts will be published in the respective Journals
Each abstract will receive a DOI provided by Cross Ref

For more information http://www.omicsgroup.com/computer-graphics-media-design-conference-2014/index.php

Sincerely,
Jacob Jones
Computer Graphics-2014
5716 Corsa Ave., Suite110
Westlake, Los Angeles
CA 91362-7354, USA
O +1- 650-268-9744
T +1-800-216-6499(USA & Canada)
F +1-650-618-1414
E computergraphics@omicsonline.us



We are pleased to inform the scientific community about the recent acquisitions of journals from reputed international publishers, including Libpub Media, Ashdin Group, Aston Journals, OHDM and La PrensaMedica in order to enrich the portfolio of journals.

 

Re: Conference / pubication invites- is it just me?

Not the most bizarre I`ve received, but just about to delete this;

There is definately an increase in these `invitations`. Guess our publishing hx details are flagged up their bots in LinkedIn, ResearchGate, etc.

 

Re: Conference / pubication invites- is it just me?

Its often organisations like OMICS that is behind the Journal of Clinical Research on Foot & Ankle that do this.