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: Sorting biology preprints using social media and readership metrics.

Authors :
Abdill, Richard J.
Blekhman, Ran
Source :
PLoS Biology. 5/21/2019, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p1-10. 10p. 1 Diagram, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Preprints have arrived. In increasing numbers, researchers across the life sciences are embracing the once-niche practice, shaking off decades of reluctance and posting hundreds of papers per week to preprint servers, sharing their findings with the community before embarking on the weary march through peer review. However, there are limited methods for individuals sifting through this avalanche of research to identify the preprints that are most relevant to their interests. Here, we describe , a website that indexes all preprints posted to , the largest preprint server in the life sciences, and allows users to filter and sort papers based on download metrics and Twitter activity over a variety of categories and time periods. In this work, we hope to make it easier for readers to find relevant research on bioRxiv and to improve the visibility of preprints currently being read and discussed online. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15449173
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136550120
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000269