Thanks for saving me from swallowing the bait!
In my case, they clearly latched on the title of my recent grant project, which is, of course, public (including my e-mail address).
This is what I answered (just for inspiration):
Dear Dr. Harrison,
while I feel flattered by your invitation, I am afraid that I cannot imagine how my research could fit into the area of healthcare, or any of the remaining thematic areas covered by International Innovation (Climate, Energy, Environment, Food & Agriculture, ICT, Nano & Materials Technology, Regional Research or Transport). Moreover, I am rather doubtful if the readers of International Innovation will be interested in a basic research project without any obvious connection to practical application.
I am thus afraid that the time and effort invested into my possible contribution would be time and effort lost for more productive and enjoyable activities – such as research itself, or teaching. I would therefore be willing to contribute to your journal only (1) if it brings no cost for me or my institution and (2) if my investment of time and effort is compensated by an adequate honorarium.
As your mail does not mention any of these two points, I cannot give you a positive answer until I am sure that these two requirements are met.
With regards
Fatima Cvrckova
