An evaluation of the preprints produced at the beginning of the 2022 mpox public health emergency
This study suggests the minimal changes in quality, results and main conclusions from preprint to published versions supports the use of preprints, and the use of the same critical evaluation tools on preprints as applied to published studies, in decision-making during a public health emergency.
Authors
- Tricia Corrin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5514-1589)
- Mavra Qamar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5152-1506)
- Austyn Baumeister
- Lisa Waddell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4887-5124)
- Kusala Pussegoda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8383-827X)
- Melanie Sterian
- Anmol Samra
- Izza Israr
Institutions
- Public Health Agency of Canada (CA)
- University of Guelph (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Integrity and Peer Review
- Published
- 2024-10-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41073-024-00152-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.29