Technical and social issues influencing the adoption of preprints in the life sciences.

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  • Author(s): Penfold NC;Penfold NC; Polka JK; Polka JK
  • Source:
    PLoS genetics [PLoS Genet] 2020 Apr 20; Vol. 16 (4), pp. e1008565. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 20 (Print Publication: 2020).
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Public Library of Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101239074 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1553-7404 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15537390 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PLoS Genet Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: San Francisco, CA : Public Library of Science, c2005-
    • Subject Terms:
      Biological Science Disciplines*/economics ; Research*/economics; Preprints as Topic/*trends; Animals ; Biomedical Research/economics ; Humans ; Licensure ; Periodicals as Topic/economics ; Periodicals as Topic/trends ; Preprints as Topic/economics ; Research Support as Topic ; Time Factors
    • Abstract:
      Preprints are gaining visibility in many fields. Thanks to the exponential growth in submissions to bioRxiv, an online server for preprints in biology, versions of manuscripts prior to the completion of journal-organized peer review are poised to become a standard component of the publishing experience in the life sciences. Here, we provide an overview of current challenges facing preprints, both technical and social, and a vision for their future development.
      Competing Interests: I have read the journal's policy and have the following conflicts: JP and NP are employees of ASAPbio, a non-profit organization promoting the productive use of preprints. JP is a Plan S ambassador. JP and NP are on the PREreview Steering Committee, an advisory body.
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    • Grant Information:
      United Kingdom WT_ Wellcome Trust; United States HHMI Howard Hughes Medical Institute; United Kingdom MRC_ Medical Research Council
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200421 Date Completed: 20200720 Latest Revision: 20240329
    • Publication Date:
      20240329
    • Accession Number:
      PMC7170218
    • Accession Number:
      10.1371/journal.pgen.1008565
    • Accession Number:
      32310942