The Importance of Preprint in Scientific Publication: Perspectives and Challenges

Carlos Miguel Ferreira* and Sandro Serpa
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Carlos Miguel Ferreira*: Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences – CICS.NOVA, Portugal
Sandro Serpa: University of the Azores, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Department of Sociology; Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences – CICS.UAc/CICS.NOVA.UAc, and Interdisciplinary Centre for Childhood and Adolescence – NICA – UAC

The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2018, vol. 4, issue 12, 642-647

Abstract: Currently, the possibility and interest in publishing in the preprint format are increasing, with more or less incidence in practically all scientific areas. Under these circumstances, the aim of this perspective opinion paper is to contribute to the discussion of the possible interest in publishing preprint. In order to meet this task of discussing preprint challenges and perspectives, we will analyse preprint, its potential advantages and limitations in comparison with other types of academic publications, looking at the future of preprint publication at two levels: in terms of communication and dissemination of science; and in terms of benefits for the academic career of the author of preprint publications.

Keywords: Preprint; Open science; Scientific publication; Post peer review; Academic publishing. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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