Preprint Policy

Preprint Policy

Definition

A preprint is a complete scientific manuscript that an author uploads to a public server prior to, or during, formal peer review at a journal. Preprints are not peer-reviewed prior to posting.

Posting Preprints

Authors may post their manuscript as a preprint on a recognized preprint server (such as SSRN, arXiv, or a similar discipline-appropriate repository) prior to or during submission to this journal. Posting a preprint does not affect the manuscript's eligibility for submission or consideration.

Disclosure at Submission

Authors must disclose, at the time of submission, whether the submitted manuscript has been posted as a preprint, and provide a link to the preprint version.

Citing the Published Version

Once the manuscript is published in the journal, authors are encouraged to update the preprint record to include a link and full citation to the final published version, to direct readers to the peer-reviewed version of record.

Differences Between Preprint and Published Version

Authors should be aware that the peer-reviewed, published version may differ from the originally posted preprint as a result of the review and revision process. The published version in the journal is considered the authoritative version of record.

Preprints Are Not Duplicate Publication

Posting a preprint prior to or during submission is not considered duplicate or prior publication by this journal and does not violate the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement, provided it is properly disclosed.

Media and Preprints

Authors should exercise caution when publicizing findings shared via preprint, as these findings have not yet undergone peer review and may be subject to revision.