預印本之特性、出版倫理與其在COVID-19肺炎疫情下的知識傳播影響力

The Publication Ethics of Preprints and Preprints' Influence on Knowledge Dissemination during the COVID-19 Pandemic

10.6120/JoEMLS.202203_59(1).0040.OR.BM

潘璿安(Sophia Jui-An Pan)

新冠肺炎 ； 知識傳播 ； 出版倫理 ； 預印本 ； 預印本伺服器 ； COVID-19 ； Knowledge dissemination ； Publication ethics ； Preprint ； Preprint server

教育資料與圖書館學

59卷1期（2022 / 03 / 01）

35 - 71

繁體中文

預印本論文是當代知識傳播的重要途徑之一；預印本論文產業的蓬勃發展，不僅展現了推動開放科學的意義，也代表研究成果的傳播方式已經產生重大變化。本文將透過文獻分析論述預印本論文之出版倫理相關議題，以及其在COVID-19肺炎疫情中所扮演的知識傳播角色。首先，從預印本論文的歷史與特性談起，探討其在學術研究與知識傳播上的定位與優勢，接著提出預印本論文這種知識傳播型態所衍生的出版倫理議題；接續則探討預印本論文在肺炎疫情大流行期間的發表情形，包括數量與品質，以及其在這段期間對知識傳播的正面影響與潛在隱憂。最後，本文針對學術界中不同角色的機構與人士，各自在推動預印本論文之出版倫理與知識正確傳播上所能著力的面向提出建議。

Preprints are a crucial vehicle for knowledge dissemination in modern times. The vigorous development of the preprint industry demonstrates the significance of open science and represents a significant change in the manner research results are disseminated. This study explores preprints through literature analysis. Specifically, publication ethics issues related to preprints and their role in knowledge dissemination during the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed. First, this study examines the history and characteristics of preprints, investigating their functions and features in academic research and knowledge dissemination. Further, three issues related to publication ethics resulting from the knowledge dissemination model of preprints are presented. The study also sheds light on preprints in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the quantity and quality of preprints. In addition, the positive impact of preprints on knowledge dissimilation during the COVID-19 pandemic and some latent problems are also discussed. Finally, the author of this study proposes suggestions for institutions and individuals serving different roles in the academic community regarding the aspects in which they can help promote the publication ethics and rightful knowledge dissemination of preprints.

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