Preprint servers in lipidology: current status and future role

Area of Science:

• * Lipidology
• * Scientific publishing

Background:

• * Preprinting (sharing unpublished manuscripts) has surged across science.
• * Evaluating preprint trends in lipidology is crucial for understanding research dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To assess the volume and scope of lipidology preprints on bioRxiv and medRxiv.
• * To determine journal policies regarding the acceptance of lipidology preprints.

Main Methods:

• * Literature search for lipidology preprints on bioRxiv and medRxiv.
• * Contacted editorial offices of 20 lipidology journals regarding preprint policies.

Main Results:

• * 473 and 231 lipidology preprints were found on bioRxiv and medRxiv, respectively.
• * Approximately 50% of preprints focused on cardiovascular, cardiometabolic, and metabolic diseases.
• * All 20 surveyed journals accept lipidology preprints, removing submission barriers.

Conclusions:

• * Lipidology preprints are increasingly common and accepted by journals.
• * The rise in preprinting is anticipated to foster greater community engagement and elevate research quality.