{"id":10868,"date":"2022-02-24T14:13:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T14:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicationplan.com\/?p=10868"},"modified":"2022-02-24T14:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T14:13:17","slug":"how-to-preprint-properly-updated-guidance-from-the-icmje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicationplan.com\/2022\/02\/24\/how-to-preprint-properly-updated-guidance-from-the-icmje\/","title":{"rendered":"How to preprint properly: updated guidance from the ICMJE"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ICMJE has published detailed guidance for journals and authors on the use of preprints, including choice of preprint server, citing preprints, and transparent reporting practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10871\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thepublicationplan.com\/2022\/02\/24\/how-to-preprint-properly-updated-guidance-from-the-icmje\/quality-control-certification-checked-garantee-of-standard\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thepublicationplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ICMJE-preprint-guidelines.jpg?fit=746%2C468&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"746,468\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images\/iStockphoto&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Quality control certification, checked garantee of standard of company product.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1506082448&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quality control certification, checked garantee of standard&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thepublicationplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ICMJE-preprint-guidelines.jpg?fit=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thepublicationplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ICMJE-preprint-guidelines.jpg?fit=746%2C468&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10871\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thepublicationplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ICMJE-preprint-guidelines.jpg?resize=746%2C468&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thepublicationplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ICMJE-preprint-guidelines.jpg?w=746&amp;ssl=1 746w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thepublicationplan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ICMJE-preprint-guidelines.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.icmje.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)<\/a> has recently updated its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.icmje.org\/recommendations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommendations for reporting biomedical research<\/a> to include a new section on preprints.<\/p>\n<p>Preprints are becoming increasingly popular as a rapid means of communicating scientific advances, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepublicationplan.com\/2020\/09\/09\/covid-19-sparks-rapid-change-in-the-medical-research-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">especially during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. While speedy dissemination of results is an appealing feature of preprints in the fast-moving world of research, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepublicationplan.com\/2018\/04\/12\/do-preprints-have-a-place-in-todays-reference-lists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">absence of peer review<\/a> may detract from the validity of findings reported in preprints. The ICMJE\u2019s updated guidance aims to maximise the benefits of preprints and minimise the potential harms.<\/p>\n<p>Preprints were briefly mentioned in the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepublicationplan.com\/2019\/01\/17\/the-latest-updates-to-icmjes-recommendations-for-the-conduct-reporting-editing-and-publication-of-scholarly-work-in-medical-journals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2018 update of the ICMJE recommendations<\/a>, however the latest document gives more detailed guidance for journals and authors on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>journal policies<\/strong> \u2013 journals should describe their preprint policies in the Instructions for Authors, and authors should consult these before uploading their research to a preprint server<\/li>\n<li><strong>choice of preprint archive<\/strong> \u2013 the ICMJE provides 6 essential characteristics authors should consider when choosing a preprint archive, including clear warning about the lack of peer review, commenting features, and withdrawal notices<\/li>\n<li><strong>submitting preprints to peer-reviewed journals<\/strong> \u2013 authors should inform the journal about the existing preprint and update the preprint to signpost to the full article once published<\/li>\n<li><strong>citing preprints<\/strong> \u2013 the word \u2018preprint\u2019 should appear both in the reference list and where the preprint is cited within the text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We look forward to seeing authors and journals implement these recommendations in the coming months and hope the guidance can contribute to the consistent and transparent reporting of preprinted research.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspire-scientific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9542\" 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