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Preprints: A Novel Accelerator in Scientific Publishing
Fatameh Masoudi [1]
Received: 31/005/25 Sent for Revision: 01/06/25 Received Revised Manuscript: 02/06/25 Accepted: 03/06/25
Preprints, as preliminary versions of scientific articles prior to formal peer review, play a significant role in accelerating scientific dissemination and knowledge exchange. The emergence of platforms such as arXiv and bioRxiv has enabled researchers to publish their findings more rapidly and receive timely feedback, thereby fostering greater interaction, enhancing the visibility of research, and accelerating scientific progress—particularly during critical situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, preprints also present challenges. Uncertain quality due to the lack of peer review and the potential for unhelpful feedback are among the drawbacks. Concerns about validity and the possibility of disseminating inaccurate information have also been raised. Despite these challenges, the use of preprints is expected to continue to grow, along with the development of standards and guidelines for their evaluation and responsible use.
Keywords: Preprint, Scientific platforms, Scientific publishing, Peer review, Validation
Authors’ contributions:
- Conceptualization: Fatameh Masoudi
- Methodology: Fatameh Masoudi
- Data collection: Fatameh Masoudi
- Formal analysis: Fatameh Masoudi
- Supervision: Fatameh Masoudi
- Project administration: Fatameh Masoudi
- Writing – original draft: Fatameh Masoudi
- Writing – review & editing: Fatameh Masoudi
Citation: Masoudi F. Preprints: A Novel Accelerator in Scientific Publishing. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2025; 24 (5): 490-4. [Farsi]
Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0002-5167-3825
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (025) 36122248, E-mail: f.masodi@muq.ac.ir
Fatameh Masoudi [1]
Received: 31/005/25 Sent for Revision: 01/06/25 Received Revised Manuscript: 02/06/25 Accepted: 03/06/25
Preprints, as preliminary versions of scientific articles prior to formal peer review, play a significant role in accelerating scientific dissemination and knowledge exchange. The emergence of platforms such as arXiv and bioRxiv has enabled researchers to publish their findings more rapidly and receive timely feedback, thereby fostering greater interaction, enhancing the visibility of research, and accelerating scientific progress—particularly during critical situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, preprints also present challenges. Uncertain quality due to the lack of peer review and the potential for unhelpful feedback are among the drawbacks. Concerns about validity and the possibility of disseminating inaccurate information have also been raised. Despite these challenges, the use of preprints is expected to continue to grow, along with the development of standards and guidelines for their evaluation and responsible use.
Keywords: Preprint, Scientific platforms, Scientific publishing, Peer review, Validation
Authors’ contributions:
- Conceptualization: Fatameh Masoudi
- Methodology: Fatameh Masoudi
- Data collection: Fatameh Masoudi
- Formal analysis: Fatameh Masoudi
- Supervision: Fatameh Masoudi
- Project administration: Fatameh Masoudi
- Writing – original draft: Fatameh Masoudi
- Writing – review & editing: Fatameh Masoudi
Citation: Masoudi F. Preprints: A Novel Accelerator in Scientific Publishing. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2025; 24 (5): 490-4. [Farsi]
[1]- MSc in Medical Library and Information Science, Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Qom University of
Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0002-5167-3825
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (025) 36122248, E-mail: f.masodi@muq.ac.ir
Type of Study: Short Report |
Subject:
Editorial
Received: 2025/06/2 | Accepted: 2025/06/3 | Published: 2025/08/19
Received: 2025/06/2 | Accepted: 2025/06/3 | Published: 2025/08/19
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