Preprints

Preprints are early versions of academic research papers that authors share publicly before peer review. This allows researchers to disseminate their findings quickly and gather feedback from the scientific community and the public. Preprints are hosted on specialized platforms and cover various fields, including medicine, physics, and social sciences. While they can enhance the speed of knowledge sharing, preprints are not yet formally validated, meaning they may not have undergone rigorous evaluation. Researchers and readers should interpret their findings cautiously until they are published in peer-reviewed journals.