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THE PREPRINT DILEMMA: Biologists are posting unreviewed papers in record numbers. Here’s a survival guide.

Authors :
Kaiser, Jocelyn
Source :
Science. 9/29/2017, Vol. 357 Issue 6358, p1344-1349. 4p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article informs that many biologists have started to share their unreviewed papers by endorsements of preprint publishing from high-profile scientists, as well as launch of the nonprofit bioRxiv by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York in 2013. Topics discussed include increase in biology preprints, how polished a preprint need to be for publication and how preprints have catalyzed collaboration.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
357
Issue :
6358
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125486051
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.357.6358.1344