Pulsus Group
Pulsus Group is a publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals founded in 1984 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, initially focused on disseminating scientific, technical, and medical literature through rigorous standards.[1][2] In 2016, the company was acquired by a subsidiary of OMICS International, an India-based open-access publisher widely criticized for predatory practices such as inadequate peer review, aggressive solicitation, and prioritizing profits over scholarly integrity, leading to significant controversy within the academic community.[1][3] This shift raised concerns about the future credibility of Pulsus journals, some of which had previously held respected status in fields like cardiology and neurology.[1] Post-acquisition, operations expanded to include conference organization and digital health informatics, though the association with OMICS has prompted scrutiny from researchers and institutions wary of low-quality publications.[4][5]