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Preprints are research manuscripts that are shared publicly before undergoing formal peer review. They are made available on preprint servers, which are open-access repositories where scientists can post their work for immediate dissemination. This allows researchers to share their findings rapidly with the scientific community, receive feedback from peers, and establish priority for their discoveries.
The concept of preprints is not new, with arXiv being a prominent example in physics and mathematics
Preprints are distinct from peer-reviewed publications. While they provide a quick way to share research, they