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Preprints in Chemistry: An Exploratory Analysis of Differences with Journal Articles

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  • Mario Pagliaro

    (Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials, Italian National Research Council (CNR), via U. La Malfa 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy)

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The exploratory analysis of the differences between preprints and the corresponding peer reviewed journal articles for ten studies first published on ChemRxiv and on Preprints, though statistically non-significant, suggests outcomes of relevance for chemistry researchers and educators. The full transition to open science requires new education of doctoral students and young researchers on scholarly communication in the digital age. The preliminary findings of this study will contribute to inform the curriculum of the aforementioned new courses for young chemists, eventually promoting accelerated innovation in a science that, unique amid all basic sciences, originates a huge industry central to the wealth of nations.

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  • Mario Pagliaro, 2021. "Preprints in Chemistry: An Exploratory Analysis of Differences with Journal Articles," Publications, MDPI, vol. 9(1), pages 1-8, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jpubli:v:9:y:2021:i:1:p:5-:d:492437
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