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<p>The global shift towards open access has transformed scientific publishing, with preprint repositories emerging as an important mode of sharing early versions of research papers prior to journal submission. This paper presents findings from a nationwide survey of Indian researchers’ perspectives on preprints, conducted by the Indian National Young Academy of Science in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology’s Centre for Policy Research, IISc. The survey examined publication patterns and awareness across career stages and disciplines, commonly used servers, perceived benefits, and concerns. Results indicate modest adoption of preprints among Indian researchers, with many yet to view them as a viable option for early dissemination. While preprints are valued for accelerating communication and enhancing visibility, key challenges persist, including concerns over idea scooping, unclear journal acceptance policies, limited institutional recognition, and the absence of formal evaluation frameworks. Discipline-specific variations and gaps in awareness further constrain adoption. By situating these insights within the open science movement, this study underscores the need for enabling policies, institutional guidelines, and awareness-building initiatives. Strengthening trust in preprints and integrating them into research assessment systems will be critical for advancing equitable and timely dissemination of science in India.</p>

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Understanding Indian researcher’s perspectives on preprints: insights from a nationwide survey

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年9月26日

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  • Sriparna Chatterjee,
  • Jahnab Bharadwaj,
  • Kutubuddin A. Molla,
  • Rajendra Singh Dhaka,
  • Moumita Koley

摘要

The global shift towards open access has transformed scientific publishing, with preprint repositories emerging as an important mode of sharing early versions of research papers prior to journal submission. This paper presents findings from a nationwide survey of Indian researchers’ perspectives on preprints, conducted by the Indian National Young Academy of Science in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology’s Centre for Policy Research, IISc. The survey examined publication patterns and awareness across career stages and disciplines, commonly used servers, perceived benefits, and concerns. Results indicate modest adoption of preprints among Indian researchers, with many yet to view them as a viable option for early dissemination. While preprints are valued for accelerating communication and enhancing visibility, key challenges persist, including concerns over idea scooping, unclear journal acceptance policies, limited institutional recognition, and the absence of formal evaluation frameworks. Discipline-specific variations and gaps in awareness further constrain adoption. By situating these insights within the open science movement, this study underscores the need for enabling policies, institutional guidelines, and awareness-building initiatives. Strengthening trust in preprints and integrating them into research assessment systems will be critical for advancing equitable and timely dissemination of science in India.