Stark Decline in Journalists' Use of Preprints Post-pandemic

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Autores principales: Alperin, Juan Pablo, Shores, Kenneth, Fleerackers, Alice, Chtena, Natascha
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Publicado: 2024
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author Alperin, Juan Pablo
Shores, Kenneth
Fleerackers, Alice
Chtena, Natascha
author_facet Alperin, Juan Pablo
Shores, Kenneth
Fleerackers, Alice
Chtena, Natascha
contents The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of preprints, aiding rapid research dissemination but also facilitating the spread of misinformation. This study analyzes media coverage of preprints from 2014 to 2023, revealing a significant post-pandemic decline. Our findings suggest that heightened awareness of the risks associated with preprints has led to more cautious media practices. While the decline in preprint coverage may mitigate concerns about premature media exposure, it also raises questions about the future role of preprints in science communication, especially during emergencies. Balanced policies based on up-to-date evidence are needed to address this shift.
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spellingShingle Stark Decline in Journalists' Use of Preprints Post-pandemic
Alperin, Juan Pablo
Shores, Kenneth
Fleerackers, Alice
Chtena, Natascha
Digital Libraries
Physics and Society
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of preprints, aiding rapid research dissemination but also facilitating the spread of misinformation. This study analyzes media coverage of preprints from 2014 to 2023, revealing a significant post-pandemic decline. Our findings suggest that heightened awareness of the risks associated with preprints has led to more cautious media practices. While the decline in preprint coverage may mitigate concerns about premature media exposure, it also raises questions about the future role of preprints in science communication, especially during emergencies. Balanced policies based on up-to-date evidence are needed to address this shift.
title Stark Decline in Journalists' Use of Preprints Post-pandemic
topic Digital Libraries
Physics and Society
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.08473