What are preprints?
Preprints are complete scientific works freely shared online before the completion of editorial peer review. Preprints are often the same manuscripts that are submitted to a journal for peer review, but are stored on public servers such that they become freely available to the whole web community within 1-2 days from submission – to learn more about preprints, check out our
Preprint Info Doc.
What are preprint journal clubs and how do they differ from traditional journal clubs?
Traditional journal clubs – in which groups of scientists discuss published work – are a staple in academia; they are a way for scientists to collectively engage with others’ discoveries, and for ECRs to learn how to critically evaluate research output. However, the results of those discussions are not normally shared publicly. Furthermore, those comments cannot contribute to improving the journal-published paper, as publication renders the manuscript final and inalterable.