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Preprints in comparative physiology - a guide for the preprint curious.

Charlotte Nelson¹, Katie E Marshall¹

¹Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 1Z4.

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Summary

Preprints, or pre-peer-reviewed scientific articles, are gaining popularity, but not in comparative physiology. This perspective explores reasons for this gap and advocates for preprint adoption to enhance scientific transparency.

Keywords:

Comparative physiology Open access Peer review Transparency

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Area of Science:

Comparative Physiology
Scientific Publishing
Bioinformatics

Background:

Preprint deposition has a long history, with recent surges in chemistry and physics.
BioRxiv is a popular preprint server in life sciences, but usage varies by field.
Preprinting is currently uncommon in comparative physiology compared to other disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the reasons behind the low adoption of preprints in comparative physiology.
To address common concerns regarding preprint deposition and usage.
To highlight the benefits of preprints for the comparative physiology field.

Main Methods:

This perspective analyzes the current landscape of preprint usage.
It explores potential barriers to adoption in comparative physiology.
It discusses the advantages of preprints for scientific communication.

Main Results:

Comparative physiology lags behind other fields in preprint submissions.
Concerns about preprint use exist but are often addressable.
Preprints offer significant benefits for transparency and dissemination.

Conclusions:

Preprints can enhance transparency in scientific publishing.
Adoption of preprints is crucial for the future of comparative physiology.
Increased preprint usage can accelerate scientific progress across all fields.