A question was asked about which databases index preprints. After some back-and-forth, this was the final list that was generated, with much thanks to our PAMily for making this list possible!
If you need help with searching the various PrePrint repositories, here’s a tip sheet that was kindly put together by our colleagues at the University of Victoria in Canada and the University of Minnesota. Thanks to Zahra Premji and Amy Riegelman for your great work!
Scopus: arXiv, ChemRxiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv, SSRN, TechRxiv, and Research Square
Web of Science Core Collection: ChemRxiv, arXiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv and preprints.org. New repositories are also being added.
Compendex: arXiv, SSRN, Research Square, TechRxiv
INSPEC: arXiv, and plans are in place to expand coverage in 2024 – 2025
SciFinder: arXiv, Beilstein Archives, bioRxiv, CERN Document Server, ChemRxiv, medRxiv, Research Square view in Publication Name
BioHackrXiv and Optica are stand-alone PrePrint servers
Europe PMC and Dimensions have links to many PrePrint servers. Check their lists to see which servers they have. Dimensions has over 50 PrePrint servers that they access, but you will need to create an account with Dimensions (it’s free!) to see their resources.
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