In-Press Articles
nounPronunciation: /ɪn ˈprɛs ˈɑːrtɪkəlz/
Accepted manuscripts that have completed peer review and copyediting but have not yet been formally published in a journal issue. These articles typically appear online with permanent DOI citations and are citable before print publication.
Plain English
Accepted papers that are published online and citable but haven't appeared in a printed or finalized journal issue yet.
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Usage
"Several in-press articles were made available online months before the complete journal issue was finalized."
Style guide notes: Use 'in-press' with hyphen; capitalize only when part of official publication status descriptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cite an in-press article?
Yes; in-press articles have permanent DOI citations and are fully citable, though they may lack final page numbers.
Will the in-press version change when published?
Generally no significant changes occur, though final formatting and page numbers may update when the issue publishes.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Critical for understanding modern publication timelines and citation practices in digital-first publishing environments.
Required skill level: Mid