Rejection of Preprints in Health Sciences: A Mixed-Methods Study of Screening Outcomes and Author Experiences

This document presents a mixed-methods study on the rejection of preprints in health sciences. It combines a quantitative survey of authors with qualitative interviews to examine screening outcomes, rejection reasons, and author experiences on platforms such as medRxiv and bioRxiv. The study aims to provide insights into transparency, equity, and fairness in preprint screening and to inform policy reforms.