Why preprint servers are increasing moderation — and what that means for researchers

A level of peer review can happen for manuscripts submitted to preprint servers. Credit: Wasan Tita/iStock via Getty The COVID‑19 pandemic had a major effect on scholarly communication, accelerating data sharing, peer review and the publication of preprints. Although preprints have been around for decades, the pandemic underscored the part they play in the rapid, free and open dissemination of scientific knowledge. …