- A preprint is a scientific manuscript that is uploaded by the authors to a public server. The preprint contains data and methods but has not yet been accepted by a journal.
- Bypass lengthy publishing timelines that can delay access to research while giving authors full control of the dissemination of their works.
- Most preprint servers support versioning, or the posting of updated versions of your paper based upon feedback and/or new data.
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