Research on the Mechanism Model of Journal Preprint Policy: Based on Grounded Theory

Abstract: Purpose In order to improve the quality of academic exchange and knowledge dissemination, it is necessary to actively carry out research on the collaborative development of academic journals and preprints. This paper explores the mechanism of the journal preprint policy, grasps the policy path of the collaborative development of journals and preprints, promotes the organic linkage between academic journals and preprints, and provides a basis for the formulation of relevant guidelines and normative policies for journals. Methods Based on grounded theory, this study summarized the categories and built models of the preprint policies of 120 journals, sorted out the mechanism of their action on the academic exchange behavior of authors in preprint, and analyzed the interaction mechanism of each module. Findings 1 story line , 3 scenarios (main categories), 9 categories and 25 concepts of the action mechanism of periodical preprint policy on authors’ communication behavior were summarized, and a policy-scenario-behavior integrated model of the action mechanism of periodical preprint policy was constructed. Conclusions It is suggested that periodicals should pay attention to: improving the policy environment and increasing the willingness of authors to contribute to preprint; Promote collaborative service and cultivate preprint behavior literacy of authors; We should advocate credible communication and clearly stipulate the responsibility of preprint communication.