Preprints Policy

Environmental Reports recognizes the importance of preprints as a valuable tool for the rapid dissemination of research findings and fostering collaboration within the scientific community. Our policy on preprints is designed to clarify the relationship between preprints and submissions to our journal.

Definition of Preprints

A preprint is a version of a scholarly paper that precedes formal peer review and publication in a scientific journal. It is typically hosted on a dedicated preprint server and made publicly accessible prior to submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

Submission of Preprints

Authors are welcome to submit manuscripts to Environmental Reports that have been posted as preprints on recognized preprint servers. The existence of a preprint does not preclude authors from submitting the same work to our journal.

Disclosure Requirement

Authors must disclose the existence of any preprints related to their submitted manuscript during the submission process. This includes providing a link to the preprint and any relevant information regarding its status.

Peer Review and Publication

Submitting a preprint does not guarantee acceptance in Environmental Reports. All submitted manuscripts, including those previously posted as preprints, will undergo our standard peer-review process. The editorial team will evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, scientific quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Citations and Versioning

If a manuscript is accepted for publication after being posted as a preprint, the final published version will include a citation of the preprint. This ensures that readers can trace the development of the research. The final version of the article will be assigned a DOI, providing a permanent link for reference.

By embracing preprints, Environmental Reports aims to support the open exchange of scientific knowledge while maintaining the rigorous standards of peer review that our readers expect.