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If you’re new to preprints, you might struggle to separate the facts from the fiction to decide what is right for you and your research. In this blog post, we hope to answer your questions about preprints.

Research projects are often long, complex, and made up of several detailed steps involving data collection, investigation, analysis, report writing, and more. And yet, only a snapshot of this work makes it into the final Research Article. By publishing every output of a research project as a standalone article type, you can get full credit…

Since its introduction in January 2015, the Gates Foundation Open Access policy has worked towards enabling unrestricted access and reuse of research funded by the foundation. On January 1st, 2025, the policy will be updated, working further towards the goals of the Foundation to make research as accessible as possible for all. In this blog,…

Reproducibility can demonstrate that research results are not due to bias or chance, which is vital for accurate and reliable results. It refers to the degree to which other researchers can achieve the same results using the same dataset and analysis as the original research. Research is reproducible when other researchers can achieve the results…

Open research is gaining momentum in today’s research landscape. With more authors interested in the accessibility, reproducibility and transparency of their work, they need to consider where to publish their academic outputs. Launched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2017, Gates Open Research publishes results originating from Gates Foundation-funded research. Gates Open Research…

Being able to measure and demonstrate the impact of your research is vital. Funding is often tied to the reach and impact of research as funders want to achieve the greatest return on their investment. Additionally, focusing on impact allows researchers to see the bigger picture and overall purpose of research rather than the process.…

When it comes to the rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge, preprint servers play a vital role. They act as online repositories that store early versions of research, commonly known as “preprints”. Preprints offer authors the opportunity to publish preliminary versions of their work, allowing researchers to share their discoveries early on in their research journey and receive feedback prior to formal journal publication.

How you submit your work to Gates Open Research is changing. From August 6th, 2024, research submitted to Gates Open Research will need to be published as a preprint on VeriXiv prior to publication. This will allow authors to comply with the updated Gates Foundation Open Access Policy that requires funded researchers to publish their…

In the ever-changing landscape of academic research, openness stands as a cornerstone for transparency and collaboration. However, it’s crucial to recognise that not all approaches to openness are equal. 

Previously, Gates Open Research followed an author-led peer review model, whereby authors submitting their work would suggest suitable reviewers among the known the experts in their field. However, for some authors, identifying appropriate experts could be time-consuming and was often an unfamiliar challenge.