Preprints Service
Share Early, Get Feedback, Accelerate Your Research
Prime Academic Press provides a dedicated Open Preprint System (OPS) — a free, open‑access preprint server where researchers can quickly share, update, and cite preliminary research before formal peer review and journal publication.
Our preprint service supports rapid dissemination, community feedback, and full integration with our journals and open science policies.
What Is a Preprint?
A preprint is a complete research manuscript shared publicly before peer review. It allows you to:
- Share findings quickly and establish priority
- Receive early feedback from the community
- Update versions as research progresses
- Link to final published articles later
- Improve visibility and citation impact
Key Features
Fast Submission
Easy step‑by‑step wizard; upload PDF, metadata, and supplements.
Versioning
Post multiple revisions; all versions are preserved and citable.
DOI & Indexing
Each preprint gets a DOI; indexed by Google Scholar, Crossref, OAI‑PMH.
ORCID & Licenses
ORCID integration; default CC‑BY license for maximum openness.
Submission Workflow
- Submit: Upload manuscript, abstract, keywords, authors, and supplements via OPS.
- Moderation: Brief screening for basic suitability (no peer review).
- Post: Preprint goes live with a permanent DOI.
- Update: Submit revised versions; old versions remain available.
- Publish: Submit to Prime journals; link preprint to final article.
Our Preprint Policies
- No fees: Free to submit and read.
- Open license: CC‑BY default; authors retain copyright.
- Not peer reviewed: Preprints are preliminary and not considered final publication.
- Link to journal: Encouraged to submit to our journals after preprint posting.
- Preservation: Long‑term archiving via PKP PN and CLOCKSS.
Start Sharing Your Preprints
Upload your first preprint today and join our open science community.
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