Preprint Policy

JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research recognizes the growing role of preprints in accelerating scholarly communication and supports authors who wish to share their work before formal peer review.

1. Definition of a Preprint

A preprint is a version of a manuscript that has not yet undergone formal peer review. Preprints are typically posted on publicly accessible servers to allow early dissemination of research findings.

Recognized preprint servers include:

  • SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
  • OSF Preprints (Open Science Framework)
  • bioRxiv
  • medRxiv
  • ResearchGate
  • Academia.edu
  • PhilArchive
  • EarthArXiv
  • PsyArXiv

2. Submission of Manuscripts with Preprint Versions

Authors may submit manuscripts that have been previously posted on a recognized preprint server without prejudice to the editorial decision.

Authors must:

  • Disclose the existence of the preprint at the time of submission
  • Provide the preprint server name, URL, and DOI (if available)
  • Clearly identify the preprint as “not peer-reviewed.”
Failure to disclose a preprint may constitute a breach of publication ethics.

3. Prior Publication Distinction

The journal does not consider the following as prior publication:

  • Posting on a recognized preprint server
  • Presentation at conferences or symposia
  • Inclusion in a thesis or dissertation
  • Media coverage of preprint findings
  • Posting of raw data or research instruments

The following are considered prior publication and may result in desk rejection:

  • Publication in another peer-reviewed journal
  • Publication in conference proceedings with ISBN or ISSN
  • Undisclosed translated or adapted versions published elsewhere

4. After Acceptance

Upon acceptance, authors are encouraged to:

  • Update the preprint record with a link to the final published article
  • Add the journal DOI to the preprint page
  • Include a publication notice on the preprint version
“This manuscript has been accepted for publication in JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research. The final published version is available at: [DOI link].”

Authors must not replace the preprint with the final published PDF without obtaining written permission from the journal, to ensure clarity on permissions and avoid unintentional violations.

5. After Publication

  • Authors may share the final published version under the journal’s CC BY-NC 4.0 license.
  • The preprint may remain publicly available on the preprint server.
  • Authors should ensure that the preprint links to the final published article.

6. Media and Public Communication

The journal does not consider prior media coverage of a preprint as prior publication.

Authors may:

  • Discuss findings with journalists or media outlets
  • Present findings at public events or conferences
  • Share preprint links on social media and scholarly platforms
Authors must clearly indicate that the work has not yet undergone peer review.

7. Citation of Preprints

Authors may cite preprints in their reference lists provided that:

  • The work is clearly identified as a preprint
  • The DOI or URL is included
  • The citation follows APA format
Author, A. (Year). Title of manuscript. Preprint Server Name. https://doi.org/xxxxx

8. Peer Review Independence

The existence of a preprint version does not influence the peer review process or editorial decision. All manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

9. Preprint Integrity

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • The preprint content is consistent with the submitted manuscript
  • Major changes are transparently disclosed
  • The preprint does not contain fabricated, falsified, or plagiarized material

10. Contact Information

This policy is aligned with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows internationally recognized preprint and scholarly communication standards.

Last updated: May 2026