Why use the CC BY license for preprints? A guide for researchers

Preprints are complete drafts of scientific research articles posted to an online repository before formal peer review. When you publish on a preprint server, you remain the copyright holder and can decide how to license your research. This guide explores the benefits of licensing your preprint CC BY.

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