Implications of researchers'use of preprints and emotional responses for academic journal publishing:Insights from texts on Muchong and Zhihu
[Purposes]This study analyzes posts and comments on preprints within the academic community to reveal researchers'perceptions and emotional responses toward preprints.It aims to provide insights for the integration of preprints with traditional academic journal publishing in China.[Methods]Using the Bazhuayu web crawler software,data related to preprints from websites such as Muchong and Zhihu were thus collected.Text analysis methods,including ROST CM6 software and tools like Weiciyun,were employed to generate word clouds,construct semantic networks,extract discussion themes,and conduct sentiment analysis.[Findings]Researchers'attention to preprints covers concerns before submission,operational aspects during submission,and the impact after publication.Topics include withdrawal and deletion of preprints,effects on formal submissions,academic recognition,and platform choices.Researchers'attitudes towards preprints are predominantly neutral in sentiment.[Conclusions]Preprints bring new opportunities and challenges to the traditional journal publishing model.It is recommended to integrate platform resources,improve peer review systems,refine recognition criteria,optimize publishing models,and establish better connections between preprint publication and journal publishing.These efforts aim to enhance the academic publishing system and better serve researchers'activities.
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