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How to Cite Preprints

21 Jan 2026

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Citations are a way of assessing the authority of a research paper. The more citations a piece of research has,

How Does Publishing a Preprint Help Researchers Establish Priority of Discovery?

14 Jan 2026

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As a researcher, publishing work is a necessary component of establishing yourself. However, beyond simply publishing work, there’s something else

Defining Authorship in Academic Publishing

07 Jan 2026

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Any piece of scholarly research will have an author or several authors behind it. Defining a paper’s authorship is one

What are Altmetrics and How You Should Use Them

03 Dec 2025

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Altmetrics are a useful tool that can give authors and publishers a lot of information about engagement with articles. To learn more about this (and other) useful metrics, go no further.

AI Misuse in Research

26 Nov 2025

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AI is a useful tool that can help many academics in a variety of ways. But there are also ways in which it can be misused. Here we look at the misuse of AI in research and what you should know.

Preprints vs. Peer-Reviewed Articles 

19 Nov 2025

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Preprints are distinct from peer-reviewed articles in that they don’t undergo a traditional review process. This doesn’t mean, however, that

What to Expect When You’re Expecting to be Published

22 Oct 2025

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As a researcher wanting to get your work out into the world, you may often find yourself wondering, how long

Preprints and Visibility

08 Oct 2025

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One of the key benefits of preprints is that they are highly accessible. Published as open access, preprints are freely

How Preprints Can Help Young Academics

24 Sep 2025

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Preprints are an integral part of the open access publishing landscape. By forgoing the traditional and lengthy peer review process,

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