Realigning incentives for biomedical researchers and journals through researcher-shared outputs

2026/04/16 by Bodo Stern, Erin K. O’Shea · 1 voice
Decision Sciences · Medicine · #Academic Publishing and Open Access #Biotechnology and Related Fields #Incentive #Meaningful use #Preprint #Timeline #Work (physics) #scientometrics and bibliometrics research

paper · doi:10.5281/zenodo.19600714

published in Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

openalex publication_date 2026/04/16 · openalex created_date 2026/04/17 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/01

Abstract

In this preprint the authors propose a shift in what counts in the biomedical sciences: researchers should be recognized for what they choose to share on their own terms and timeline (for example as preprints), not what journals select. And journals should be compensated for the execution of services, not for exclusive publication.

Discussions

• Scientific publishing needs to change. HHMI President Erin O'Shea and Bodo Stern argue that the incentives are misaligned. Researchers should be evaluated on what they choose to share, not what journa [bsky, 17 points, 1 comments]

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