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AB - 1 2 3 4 Background: Since 2013, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of preprint servers. Little is known about the position of version 2 researchers, funders, research performing organisations and other stakeholders with respect to this fast-paced landscape. In this article, (revision) report report report report we explore the perceived benefits and challenges of preprint posting, 25 Nov 2019 alongside issues including infrastructure and financial sustainability. We also discuss the definition of a ‘preprint’ in different communities, version 1 and the impact this has on uptake. 26 Jun 2019 report report Methods: This study is based on 38 semi-structured interviews of key stakeholders, based on a purposive heterogeneous sampling 1. Sarvenaz Sarabipour , Johns Hopkins approach and undertaken between October 2018 and January 2019. Interviewees were primarily drawn from biology, chemistry and University, Baltimore, USA psychology, where use of preprints is growing. Interviews were Humberto Debat , National Institute of recorded, transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis to identify trends. Interview questions were designed based on Innovation Agricultural Technology (IPAVE-CIAP-INTA), Diffusion Theory, which was also used to interpret our results. Córdoba, Argentina Results: Participants were conscious of the rising prominence of preprints and cited early 
TI - Preprints and Scholarly Communication: An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Adoption, Practices, Drivers and Barriers
JF - F1000Research
DO - 10.12688/f1000research.19619.2
DA - 2019-11-25
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/unpaywall/preprints-and-scholarly-communication-an-exploratory-qualitative-study-lwSQhyyDR9
DP - DeepDyve
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