Overview
Research Square is a platform designed to facilitate the early sharing of research findings through preprints. It allows researchers to submit their manuscripts for public access and feedback before formal peer review, accelerating the dissemination of knowledge. The platform leverages a CC-BY 4.0 license, ensuring authors retain copyright while enabling reuse of content. It offers a JSON API for programmatic access to preprint data, which includes metadata not available through Crossref or Europe PMC APIs. Key use cases involve rapid dissemination of research results, gathering community feedback to improve manuscripts, and enabling data analysis of scholarly trends. The platform also provides video abstract services to boost research impact. The underlying architecture ensures content is discoverable and accessible via Europe PMC and Crossref, enhancing visibility.