Webinar: Preprints for Showcasing Work in Progress
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
In this session, we’ll dive into how preprints can be powerful tools for showcasing work-in-progress research. You’ll learn:
1. What preprints are and how they differ from peer-reviewed publications
2. How they accelerate knowledge sharing and increase visibility for your research
3. Why preprints matter for researchers in the Global South
4. Tips on using preprints to attract feedback, collaborators, and even funding
Whether you're a student, early-career researcher, or policymaker, this session will help you unlock the potential of preprints in advancing both your work and economic development efforts.
Who will be hosting:
Dr. Sridhar Gutam is a Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology) at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, and the convenor of Open Access India. A strong advocate for Open Access, Open Data, and Open Science, he was previously a DOAJ Ambassador. He played a key role in developing agriRxiv and IndiRxiv to support preprint publishing. His contributions to Open Access include the IndiaJOL Diamond Open Access platform for journals and the Journal of Horticultural Sciences' partnership with Redalyc, enhancing visibility and accessibility of agricultural research.