Researcher Compass

A post-print manuscript refers to the version of a scholarly paper that has undergone peer review and revisions but has not yet been formatted or typeset by the publisher. It represents the author's final accepted version of the article after incorporating feedback from reviewers and editors, but before the final formatting, layout, or branding associated with the published version.

Researchers often share these manuscripts through repositories or preprint servers to make their work accessible to the scientific community before or alongside the formal publication process. Post-print manuscripts play a crucial role in disseminating research and promoting open access to scholarly knowledge. They are also often required by funders, including RGC in Hong Kong.

If you would like to self-archive the postprint versions of your works, you can do so via CityU Scholars platform. Feel free to reach out to the Library for assistance in self-archiving your works.

For more information about the different versions of publications, please visit: https://libguides.library.cityu.edu.hk/green_oa/versions

6 March 2024

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