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Preprints and Scholarly Communication: Adoption, Practices, Drivers and Barriers
Andrea Chiarelli1, Rob Johnson1, Stephen Pinfield2
1Research Consulting Limited, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, UK.
F1000Research
|February 15, 2020
Summary
Preprint servers are rapidly expanding, with researchers valuing fast dissemination but concerned about quality control. Trust and social media platforms like Twitter are key to their adoption and engagement.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Research dissemination
- Open science practices
Background:
- The number of online preprint servers has significantly increased since 2013.
- Stakeholder perspectives on this evolving landscape remain largely unknown.
- This study investigates the benefits, challenges, infrastructure, and sustainability of preprints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore stakeholder views on preprint servers.
- To identify key enablers and barriers to preprint adoption.
- To understand the impact of varying preprint definitions across communities.
Main Methods:
- 38 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders.
- Interviews conducted between October 2018 and January 2019.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews, guided by Innovation Diffusion Theory.
Main Results:
- Early and rapid dissemination is the primary benefit of preprints.
- Concerns include lack of quality assurance and adherence to the 'Ingelfinger rule'.
- Trust is crucial for preprint adoption, with Twitter facilitating visibility and discussion.
Conclusions:
- The preprint landscape is dynamic and varies across disciplines.
- A one-size-fits-all approach to preprints is not feasible due to ongoing experimentation.
- Future development requires stakeholder cooperation, with a key question being whether preprints will become publisher- or researcher-centric.
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