Preprints: a game changer in scientific publications?

Key Points

• This commentary aims to examine how preprints might transform traditional scientific publication practices.
• Analysis of the role of preprints in the dissemination of research findings
• Review of accessibility benefits compared to traditional publication methods
• Discussion of the peer review challenges associated with preprints
• Preprints facilitate faster accessibility to research findings, allowing earlier engagement with scientific work.
• There is a growing acceptance of preprints in the scientific community, with potential shifts in peer review processes.
• Preprints have demonstrated a positive impact on collaboration and innovation among researchers.