Eprint
Encyclopedia
An eprint is a digital version of a research document (usually a journal article, but could also be a thesis
, conference paper, book chapter, or a book) that is accessible online, whether from a local Institutional
, or
a central (subject- or discipline-based) Digital Repository.
When applied to journal articles, the term "eprints" (or "e-prints") covers both preprint
s (before peer review
) and postprints
(after peer review).
Digital versions of materials other than research documents are not usually called e-prints, but some other name, such as e-book
s.
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
, conference paper, book chapter, or a book) that is accessible online, whether from a local Institutional
Institutional repository
An Institutional repository is an online locus for collecting, preserving, and disseminating - in digital form - the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution....
, or
a central (subject- or discipline-based) Digital Repository.
When applied to journal articles, the term "eprints" (or "e-prints") covers both preprint
Preprint
A preprint is a draft of a scientific paper that has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.-Role:Publication of manuscripts in a peer-reviewed journal often takes weeks, months or even years from the time of initial submission, because manuscripts must undergo extensive...
s (before peer review
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
) and postprints
Postprints
A postprint is a digital draft of a research journal article after it has been peer reviewed. A digital draft before peer review is called a preprint...
(after peer review).
Digital versions of materials other than research documents are not usually called e-prints, but some other name, such as e-book
E-book
An electronic book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital...
s.
Further reading
- What is an Eprint? as defined in the FAQ section of eprints.org
- http://users.ecs.soton.ac.uk/harnad/Hypermail/Amsci/0653.htmlEprints as defined by Stevan HarnadStevan HarnadStevan Harnad is a cognitive scientist.- Career :Harnad was born in Budapest, Hungary. He did his undergraduate work at McGill University and his graduate work at Princeton University's Department of Psychology...
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