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. 2020 Apr 20;16(4):e1008565.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1008565. eCollection 2020 Apr.

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

Naomi C Penfold  1 , Jessica K Polka  1
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Technical and social issues influencing the adoption of preprints in the life sciences

Naomi C Penfold et al. PLoS Genet. .

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.

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Conflict of interest statement

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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