DFG stresses the importance of scientific quality standards for publications

Against the background of the worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2, more and more publications are being made available on preprint servers without prior peer review.

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In a statement for the Science Media Center, the DFG has commented on the opportunities and risks of this form of making scientific findings public.

Click here for the DFG-Statement (German version).