Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin 2228-5881 6 1 2016 03 17 Ranking Predatory Journals: Solve the Problem Instead of Removing It! 1 4 10.15171/apb.2016.001 EN Mehdi Dadkhah Giorgio Bianciardi EDITORIAL 10.15171/apb.2016.001 2015 12 16 2016 01 13 Predatory journals are a well-known issue for scholarly publishing and they are repositories for bogus research. In recent years, the number of predatory journals has risen and it is necessary to present a solution for this challenge. In this paper, we will discuss about a possible ranking of predatory journals. Our ranking approach is based on Beall’s criteria for detection of predatory journals and it can help editors to improve their journals or convert their questionable journals to non-predatory ones. Moreover, our approach could help young editors to protect their journals against predatory practice. Finally, we present a case study to clarify our approach.