Science
Preprint-centric publishing model gets major boost
Publication: Nature
Author: Holly Else
Source published: 28/10/2026, 00:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 11:18:47 UTC
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Briefings
European funders are now actively supporting a new 'publish, review, curate' approach for preprints, signaling a shift toward more rigorous peer review before publication. This initiative aims to improve the quality of scientific research by integrating expert evaluation into the preprint lifecycle. The article highlights this policy change as a significant development in academic publishing standards.
Key points
- European funders are actively supporting a new 'publish, review, curate' approach for preprints to improve research quality.
- The initiative integrates expert review into the preprint lifecycle before publication.
Context
This represents a strategic shift in European funding policies to enhance scientific rigor through structured preprint evaluation.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026; specific implementation timelines or regional variations are not detailed.
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