Indian Open Preprint System (IOPS) [Hindi: भारतीय ओपन प्रीप्रिंट सिस्टम (आईओपीएस)] is an innovative platform designed to facilitate the rapid dissemination of research findings across various disciplines in India. This system allows researchers to share their work with the academic community and the public before undergoing formal peer review.

By providing an open-access forum for early-stage research, the Indian Open Preprint System aims to enhance collaboration, foster transparency, and accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. They serve as crucial repositories where scholars can access cutting-edge research, receive feedback, and refine their work, ultimately contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the scientific community in India and beyond.

Why Post with Indian Open Preprint System?

We believe in the fast dissemination of research. Our simple, quick process ensures that others can read your work as soon as possible. IOPS has the following features:
  • Multidisciplinary
    We cover all research disciplines.
  • Open access
    All preprints are posted with a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring that authors retain copyright and receive credit for their work while allowing anyone to read and use their work.
  • Citation via Zenodo DOI
    Each preprint will be registered with a unique digital object identifier issued by Zenodo. This makes them instantly citable and provides a permanent link to the article, even if the URL on our platform changes. New versions of preprints receive a different DOI.
  • Comment on any article
    Authors can receive public or private feedback on their work from peers.
  • Simple submission process
    Submitting a preprint only requires basic information, and our team of editors will help with the process and post your preprint as soon as possible.

Join the Beta Testing

We are thrilled to invite pioneering institutional users to participate in the beta testing phase of the IOPS. By participating, you will have the chance to influence the development of a platform tailored to meet the specific needs of the Indian academic community. Your feedback will be instrumental in refining the system to ensure it offers the highest functionality and user experience standards. Join us in shaping the future of academic publishing in India—request access now to be part of this transformative journey!

Servers

  • Arts and Humanities Preprint Server

    The Arts and Humanities Preprint Server, hosted on the Indian Open Preprint System, facilitates the early sharing and dissemination of research across various disciplines within the arts and humanities. It fosters a collaborative environment for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to share their work, receive feedback, and engage with a global community. Covering subjects like literature, history, philosophy, cultural studies, linguistics, and the visual and performing arts, the server promotes rapid and open dissemination of research findings, accelerating academic discourse and enhancing the visibility and impact of research in the arts and humanities.

  • Economics & Management Preprint Server

    The Economics & Management Preprint Server, hosted on the Indian Open Preprint System, facilitates the early sharing and dissemination of research in economics and management. It aims to create a collaborative environment where researchers, scholars, and practitioners can present their work, receive feedback, and engage globally—covering topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics, business management, organizational behavior, and strategic management. The server promotes rapid dissemination of research findings, fostering early engagement and scholarly discussion, enhancing the visibility and impact of research in these fields.

  • Science, Technology & Mathematics Preprint Server

    The Science, Technology & Mathematics Preprint Server, hosted on the Indian Open Preprint System, facilitates the early sharing and dissemination of research across various STEM disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics. It fosters a collaborative environment for researchers to share their work, receive feedback, and engage globally. By enabling rapid dissemination of preprints, the server enhances the visibility and impact of research, accelerating academic discourse in STEM fields.

  • Test Server

    The Indian Open Preprint System Test Server is a platform for validating the Indian Open Preprint System's features and performance. It enables systematic testing to ensure reliability and effectiveness before deployment in the academic community.