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Course: Literature research (Literature research)

Glossary: Academic publication types

Practical guide

Practical guides translate research results into recommendations that can be implemented in practice.

Bosley, I., & Kasten, E. (2020). Emotionale Intelligenz bei Kindern fördern: Ein Elternratgeber mit interaktiven Geschichten, Übungen und Spielen. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-28561-6

FPublication form: monograph

Preprint and postprint

The SHERPA/RoMEO database makes the following distinction: preprints are all versions of an article that were written prior to the peer review, while postprints are all versions after the peer review process has been completed.

Publishers have different requirements when it comes to the publication of preprints and postprints. With respect to preprints, the decisive factor is often whether they can be archived or not. In the case of postprints, it is the appearance of the publication, in particular, that is important: many publishers only permit green open access if it is not the publisher's version-of-record that is self-archived, but rather a version that does not feature the publisher's own formatting and logo.

Preprint and postprint versions of published articles can also be found in the ZHAW digitalcollection, the repository of the ZHAW.

Submitted version, preprint:

Ehrensberger-Dow, M. (2018). Chapter 5.2 process research. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4687

Räber, M., Heinzelmann, A., & Oliapuram, J. (2019). Analysis of a three-phase AC chopper with high power factor for the use in “PV-to-Heat” applications. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-18668

Röcker, B., Rüegg, N., Glöss, A. N., Yeretzian, C., & Yildirim, S. (2017). Inactivation of palladium-based oxygen scavenger system by volatile sulphur compounds present in the headspace of packaged food. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4261

Accepted version, author accepted manuscript, postprint (not in published layout):

Nicoletti, C., & Läubli, T. (2018). Leg and back muscle activity, heart rate, performance and comfort during sitting, standing, and using a sit-stand-support with different seat angles. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/ZHAW-17602

Wildi, M., & Bundi, N. A. (2019). Bitcoin and market-(in)efficiency: A systematic time series approach. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-19440

In accordance with the APA 7th edition, the repository where the text was found is stated rather than the publication in which an article or contribution appeared when citing preprint and postprint versions.

Source: What are the differences between preprint and postprint versions? (2017). ZB MED - Publication Portal for Life Sciences. https://www.publisso.de/en/advice/publishing-advice-faqs/preprint-and-postprint/

Primary research

Primary research is empirical, methodological, hermeneutical, historical or theoretical consideration of a particular research question or hypothesis.

Eid, R., Elbeltagi, I., & Zairi, M. (2006). Making Business-to-Business International Internet Marketing Effective: A Study of Critical Factors Using a Case-Study Approach. Journal of International Marketing, 14(4), 87–109. https://doi.org/10.1509/jimk.14.4.87

Kalhoff, H., Schmidt, I. V., Heindl, I., Kunert, J., & Kersting, M. (2021). Feeding frozen complementary foods promotes food acceptance in infants: The randomized intervention trial Baby Gourmet. Nutrition Research, 87, 49–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2020.12.020

Publication form: journal article

Proceedings

See Conference report, conference transcript, proceedings