Does the journal allow me to publish preprints of articles on other platforms?

Policies on preprint sharing vary by journal but are increasingly permitted. Most academic journals do allow authors to archive preprints of submitted manuscripts on designated platforms prior to publication. Authorization to share a preprint generally requires using an approved repository, adhering to specific license conditions associated with future journal publication, and clearly indicating the preprint’s status as an unrefereed manuscript. Crucially, authors must confirm the publisher's specific preprint policy, easily found on journal websites or via services like Sherpa Romeo. Key exceptions include journals operating strict double-blind peer review or publishers prohibiting any prior sharing. The manuscript version shared is typically the author’s original submission, not the final published article. Preprint archiving accelerates research dissemination, fosters community feedback, and establishes priority. To implement this, authors should deposit manuscripts on non-profit repositories like arXiv, bioRxiv, or institutional repositories *before* journal submission, ensuring compliance. Always check the target journal's Author Instructions or policies section to confirm their preprint stance, version restrictions, and required repository disclaimers.