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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on arXiv pre-prints in maths, physics, computer science, and quantitative biology

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Observational analysis reveals a 14% rise in arXiv manuscripts during the pandemic, highlighting shifts in academic productivity.

Academics posted 341,474 pre-prints on arXiv between 2020-2021, reflecting increased academic productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The increase in pre-prints represents a 14% rise from 2019, with significant contributions from the field of quantitative biology.
Observational analysis across various fields suggests that while most remained stable, general physics experienced a decline in pre-prints.
The findings highlight shifts in research output and response to the pandemic, particularly in areas impacted by canceled conferences.

Casey et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis reveals a 14% rise in arXiv manuscripts during the pandemic, highlighting shifts in academic productivity.

Academics posted 341,474 pre-prints on arXiv between 2020-2021, reflecting increased academic productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The increase in pre-prints represents a 14% rise from 2019, with significant contributions from the field of quantitative biology.
Observational analysis across various fields suggests that while most remained stable, general physics experienced a decline in pre-prints.
The findings highlight shifts in research output and response to the pandemic, particularly in areas impacted by canceled conferences.

Casey et al. (2025) studied this question.

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