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Upcoming Maintenance on Preprints.org – June 14, 2025

 

Dear Preprints.org Users,

 

We would like to inform you of a scheduled maintenance activity that may temporarily affect the availability of our services.

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST), we will be carrying out essential infrastructure upgrades. During this time, Preprints.org may experience brief interruptions in service, lasting only a few minutes. The maintenance window is expected to end by 11:00 AM CEST.

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Preprints.org Surpasses 100,000 Preprints Milestone

Preprints.org Surpasses 100,000 Preprints Milestone

We are thrilled to announce a major Preprints.org milestone: With your help, we have surpassed 100,000 preprints posted!

This achievement was made possible by our authors, readers, Advisory Board Members and screeners. We’re thrilled to mark this significant step forward in our mission to advance open science.

A journey to open science since 2016

Since launching in 2016, Preprints.org has been committed to accelerating the dissemination of knowledge and supporting scientific progress. Our mission is to provide an open, accessible platform for researchers to share their findings early and make their research permanently available and citable. We believe that the fast dissemination of research is critical to the continued and rapid growth of research. This simple goal has driven our team, every day.

But reaching this milestone is not something we did alone. It reflects a joint effort. Over 350,000 researchers have chosen to partner with Preprints.org to share their work with the world. Over the years, they’ve given us feedback and the platform has grown. With our tenth anniversary right around the corner, we’re excited to see what the future will hold!

What is behind the 100,000 preprints milestone?

As we mentioned above, this Preprints milestone was only made possible by the hundreds of thousands of researchers who have trusted us with their work along the way. Our Advisory Board Members and screeners, and especially our readers, have all been critical parts of this major achievement. But, if this is your first time learning about Preprints, let’s talk a bit about who makes them possible.

A global research community

Researchers worldwide, spanning multiple disciplines, have shared their work on Preprints.org. From all around the globe, the platform has become a global community for scientific dialogue, collaboration, and the expansion of knowledge. Our work is supported by 309 dedicated Advisory Board members and numerous screeners who play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of preprint postings.

There have also been many people behind the scenes, in many countries, aiming to improve our systems and provide authors and readers with useful features to make the Preprints.org experience more intuitive. In addition to basic functionality, this Preprints milestone has been aided by many events along the way.

Greater research visibility

Now ranked as the fifth-largest preprint platform globally by publication volume, Preprints.org has recorded more than 72 million downloads and 22 million views. Not only that, but it is discoverable in various academic databases, including Web of Science Preprint Citation Index, Europe PMC, and Crossref. This shows how preprints can reach far across the academic landscape and make science more accessible and visible.

Preprints.org is indexed by Web of Science Preprint Citation Index, Europe PMC, and Crossref
Preprints.org is indexed by Web of Science Preprint Citation Index, Europe PMC, and Crossref

A bridge to journal publication

Roughly 56% of the preprints hosted on our platform have gone on to be published as peer-reviewed journal articles. This shows that Preprints.org’s can serve as a vital link between early-stage research and formal academic publishing. There are concerns among members of the academic community that publishing research as a preprint can hinder publication. Authors are always encouraged to review the publication guidelines of journals that they wish to submit to. This will ensure that there are no surprises further down the line.

However, with over half of preprints going on to be published, this concern seems to be easily set aside.

Check out our curated reading list, Preprint to Journal: Curated Research Selections, to follow the journey of notable works from preprint to publication.

Preprints milestones supporting research needs

Since reaching 80,000 preprints in October 2024, we have published an additional 20,000 in just 8 months. Not only that, but we’ve continued to improve our platform to better serve authors and readers. Here are some of the changes that we’ve made in the last few months.

Website Upgrade: At the end of last year (November 12, 2024), we upgraded the website with a fresh user interface, mobile responsiveness, enhanced search functionality, and improved security. If you’re curious about these changes and want to learn a bit more about them, we refer you to the announcement.

New Social Media Presence: With the continuous changes in the internet landscape, on March 26, 2025, Preprints.org joined Bluesky! On this platform, we hope to better engage with the global research community, share cutting-edge preprints, and promote open discussions that drive scientific progress.

Connect with us on Bluesky!

Additional features and events

PREreview Request Feature: As part of our partnership with PREreview, on April 9, 2025, we introduced a new feature allowing authors to request community feedback directly from PREreview with just one click. This makes it easier for researchers to gather insights and accelerate the path to publication on Preprints.org.

Reading List Feature: On April 23, 2025, we unveiled the new Reading List feature. It’s a dynamic tool for curating and sharing personalized preprint collections in real time. These lists can be favorited by readers, offering a simple yet impactful way to organize research and amplify visibility. Not only that, but these lists can also be shared, allowing interested readers to further participate in the dissemination of research.

World Book Day Events: Also in April, we celebrated World Book Day. As part of our celebration, we hosted the Preprint Reading Marathon and Reader’s Choice events, encouraging users to build and share preprint collections to foster research discovery and collaboration.

Search Subscription Feature: Finally, on June 5, we released our newest feature. The Search Subscription feature enables users to subscribe to customized search queries and stay updated on preprints matching their research interests.

Looking ahead: Building a stronger community—author interviews now open

Reaching 100,000 preprints is more than just a milestone. It is the start of an exciting new chapter. At Preprints.org, we are committed to growing alongside our community, continuously enhancing our platform to support research dissemination, collaboration, and scientific communication.

As part of our mission, we are preparing a new program, “Researcher Voices”, to spotlight the researchers behind the work. We are inviting authors to share their research journeys, motivations, and insights through short interviews.

Interested in being featured? We would love to hear from you!

Fill out this short form to tell us about yourself, your research, and your preferred interview format. Selected interviews will be published on our blog and promoted across our social media channels, helping your voice reach a wider audience.

Join the community

We are thrilled to have a great community of contributors, authors, readers, and more. Because of them, we’ve been able to achieve this major Preprints.org milestone.

“Preprints.org is an open, accessible platform for researchers to share findings early and for readers to discover cutting-edge research,”

— Lloyd Shu, Product Manager of Preprints.org

Maybe you are looking to share your research or spark new ideas. Perhaps you simply want to explore new topics. We welcome you to join the Preprints.org community by submitting your work or simply reading preprints on the platform.

Thanks for helping us reach this Preprints milestone

To the global research community, our authors, readers, Advisory Board Members, screeners, and everyone else, thank you. Every submission, download, feedback, and suggestion has helped in shaping Preprints.org into the platform that it is. We are thrilled to be actively contributing to open science. And will continue to eliminate the boundaries of knowledge and accelerate the dissemination of research.

Preprints.org x PREreview: A Partnership for Open, Inclusive Science

Preprints.org x PREreview: A Partnership for Open, Inclusive Science

At Preprints.org, we’re committed to accelerating research and making science more open and collaborative. We’re excited to announce our deepened partnership with PREreview, a nonprofit dedicated to equity and transparency in research feedback. This integration seamlessly connects PREreview’s community-driven review portal with Preprints.org, enabling researchers to request and receive expert feedback efficiently.

Together, we aim to enrich the feedback loop for scholarly work and drive impactful change across the global research community.

Empowering Researchers Through Open Feedback

This partnership puts researchers first. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Expert Insights Early:

Access expert feedback during the early stages of your research process, allowing you to refine your work before formal submission—accelerating improvements and fostering innovation.

  • Global Community Engagement:

Connect with PREreview’s diverse network of reviewers for rapid insights that bypass delays in traditional peer review.

  • Enhanced Academic Visibility

Play a pivotal role in advancing open science by using your expertise to support fellow researchers. Every review receives a DOI and can be linked to your ORCID profile, ensuring proper credit for your contributions.

  • Simplified Workflow:

Enjoy a simplified workflow—from preprint submission to receiving community feedback—backed by the COAR Notify protocol for seamless notifications.

This integration bridges the gap between sharing your work and improving it, all within a supportive, open framework.

How It Works: Feedback in Three Simple Steps

A 3-step infographic showing the collaborative process between Preprints.org and PREreview: Step 1, Upload your preprint to Preprints.org; Step 2, Initiate a feedback request via the 'Request PREreview' button once your preprint is online; Step 3, Stay updated and receive community-driven insights directly to your inbox.
Request feedback in 3 easy steps on Preprints.org with PREreview
  1. Submit Your Preprint: Upload your manuscript on Preprints.org.
  2. Click “PREreview Request”: Once your preprint is online, click the “PREreview Request” button.
  3. Get Notified: Receive an email notification as soon as feedback is available.

Note: Feedback timing varies with community participation, but any feedback provided will be promptly delivered to your inbox.

Powered by the COAR Notify protocol, this feature ensures smooth communication. All PREreviews are published via Zenodo with a DOI and CC BY 4.0 license, making them citable contributions.

Voices from Us: A Shared Vision for Open Science

Our teams at Preprints.org and PREreview share a common vision for advancing open science:

Lloyd Shu, the Product Manager of Preprints.org:

“Open platforms are the foundation of scientific progress. Partnering with PREreview amplifies our commitment to transparent, inclusive collaboration—ensuring feedback reaches authors faster and fosters innovation.”

Daniela Saderi, PhD, Co-founder and Executive Director of PREreview:

“We build human-centric workflows to make peer feedback kinder and more constructive. Connecting Preprints.org authors with our global network accelerates open dialogue, where diverse expertise—not just credentials—shapes impactful research.”

Elevating Research Through Community-Driven Feedback

PREreview empowers anyone with an ORCID iD to provide structured or full-length reviews, covering 29 preprints servers, including Preprints.org. Reviews can be shared openly under real or pseudonymous identities. Authors gain insights from interdisciplinary perspectives, while reviewers contribute to a culture of open scientific communication.

Key features include:

As Daniela Saderi explains:

“Preprints provide a unique opportunity for real-time feedback, accelerating the research process by bypassing delays in traditional peer review. Surveys show that researchers value feedback on preprints, and initiatives supporting preprint review are growing.”

“At PREreview, we believe that everyone has valuable insights to offer through their expertise and experience. In academia, expertise is too often measured narrowly—typically by credentials, institutional affiliations, or publication records—overlooking the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and interdisciplinary knowledge that can enrich research, foster innovation, and drive more inclusive and impactful scientific progress.”—  Daniela Saderi

Ready to strengthen your research?

Submit your work on Preprints.org, request a PREreview feedback today and experience firsthand the power of community-driven feedback.

And Start Reviewing Preprints Today to help shape groundbreaking research and support a future where every scholarly work is enriched by constructive insights.

New Version of Preprints.org Officially Launched

New Version of Preprints.org Officially Launched

We are excited to announce the official launch of the new version of Preprints.org, designed to enhance the experience for researchers worldwide and promote the rapid dissemination of scientific results.

Our team has been dedicated to creating a more open, efficient, and user-friendly platform for academic communication. On September 23, we began recruiting public testers to preview the revamped platform and provide feedback. Following this, we initiated a phased public rollout of the new version on October 8, allowing users to explore the new features while we gathered feedback on their experience.

The feedback indicates a positive response from users regarding the site’s overall impression and interactive features, with the efficiency of the submission process being particularly praised. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants who contributed their valuable insights during the testing phase.

We would like to share some of the key enhancements to the new version:

  • Revamped User Experience: An all-new interface and improved mobile navigation for seamless access.
  • Enhanced Preprint Services: The ability to save drafts and enable push notifications enhance submissions and keep you informed.
  • Focused Research Discovery: Optimized search tools enable precise filtering to help you find content in your areas of interest.
  • Richer Reading Experience: The ability to read full texts and the enhanced interactivity of the site deepen researchers’ engagement with articles.
  • Updated Policies for a Safe Environment: New guidelines, including those for AI-assisted writing, prioritize user rights and compliance.

In scientific research, every exploration is crucial. This update aims to elevate user satisfaction and build a strong bridge for scholars to communicate and connect. We hope that the new Preprints.org will be your steadfast partner in research, celebrating every advancement in academic research together.

 

Celebrating a Milestone: 80,000 Preprints on Preprints.org

Celebrating a Milestone: 80,000 Preprints on Preprints.org

We are thrilled to announce that Preprints.org has reached an impressive milestone of 80,000 posted preprints, highlighted by the release of the paper titled Role of DHA in a Physicochemical Study of a Model Membrane of Grey Matter, authored by Dr. Victor Ezequiel Cuenca, Viviana Isabel Pedroni, and Marcela Ana Morini from the Universidad Nacional del Sur. This achievement marks a significant step in our mission to facilitate rapid dissemination of knowledge and foster collaboration within the global research community.

As we celebrate this accomplishment, we extend our gratitude to our contributors who have chosen Preprints.org as their platform for sharing groundbreaking research. Your involvement has enriched the academic landscape and significantly advanced the principles of open science and accessibility.

We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to our Advisory Board Members and screeners for their unwavering support and guidance. Your expertise and dedication have been instrumental in maintaining the quality of the preprints hosted on our platform. Together, we have created a vibrant environment where researchers can freely share their findings and engage in meaningful discourse.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to enhancing the user experience and expanding our services. We encourage researchers from all disciplines to continue utilizing Preprints.org to disseminate their work, give feedback, and establish their research’s priority.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to many more milestones ahead in the realm of open research!

Preprints.org Celebrates Milestone of 10,000 Preprints Posted in 2024

Preprints.org Celebrates Milestone of 10,000 Preprints Posted in 2024

Preprints.org is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey towards advancing open science in 2024. As of today, we have posted our 10,000th preprint this year, entitled “In Silico Electrophysiological Investigation of Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin-4 Ion Channel Biophysics to Study Detrusor Overactivity” by Dr Chitaranjan Mahapatra and Dr. Ravindra Thakker.

Reaching 10,000 preprints in less than half a year highlights the vibrant and diverse research community that supports Preprints.org. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the researchers, authors, advisory board members, screeners and readers who have contributed to the success of Preprints.org.

This achievement underscores our commitment to fostering global knowledge sharing and scientific collaborations. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to providing researchers with a free and open platform via which to rapidly share their early findings. We will continue to explore ways to enhance the user experience and expand our reach to new communities in the future.

Join us in celebrating the 10,000 preprints posted on Preprints.org this year by exploring the most viewed preprints in 2024 here. Embrace a future of open and collaborative science with us!

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