Preprints in Chemistry: a Research Team's Journey

The benefits of publishing research papers first in preprint form are substantial and long-lasting also in chemistry. Recounting the outcomes of our team's nearly six-year journey through preprint publishing, we show evidence that preprinting research substantially benefits both early career and senior researchers in today's highly interdisciplinary chemical research. These findings are of general value, as shown by analyzing the case of four more research teams based in economically developed and developing countries.

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Publishing research papers as preprints has significant and lasting benefits in the field of chemistry. A six-year study shows that preprints benefit both early career and senior researchers in interdisciplinary chemical research. These findings have general value, as demonstrated by analyzing research teams from developed and developing countries.