Top-Cited Scientist Reflects: Many High-Quality Preprints Go Unread
mjdramstead · x · 2026-08-12
Jason Locasale, a researcher with highly-cited papers in Cell, Nature, and Science, reflects on academic publishing dynamics. He notes that he has also posted preprints of comparable quality that almost no one read, highlighting the visibility gap between top-tier journals and independent preprints.
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