Introductory report for the Knowledge Exchange working group on preprints.
Based on contributions from the Knowledge Exchange Preprints Advisory Group (see page 12) and edited by Jonathan Tennant (jon.tennant.2@gmail.com).
- Introduction
1.1. A brief history of preprints
1.2. What is a preprint?
1.3 Benefits of using preprints
1.4. Current state of preprints
1.4.1. The recent explosion of preprint platforms and services
- Recent policy developments
- Trends and future predictions
3.1. Overlay journals and services
3.2. Global expansion
3.3. Research on preprints
3.4. Community development
- Gaps in the present system
- Main stakeholder groups
- Business and funding models
Acknowledgements
References