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https://www.youtube.com/@valls_geoconsultant?sub_confirmation=1 For more videos about geology, geochemistry, AI, and much more, please visit and subscribe for free here: Golden droplets- https://shorturl.at/fetV1 Geovoices- https://tinyurl.com/m23pp4pb News about geology- https://tinyurl.com/3979urhy Geo News Radio: https://shorturl.at/MwdSK Understanding why a preprint is permanent and how it becomes a public part of the scholarly record is critical for the geological community and earth science professionals before using platforms like Research Square. This video explores how a DOI creates a citable link for early sharing and visibility, while providing a warning that these documents generally cannot be removed once they are posted. While preprints offer significant advantages such as increased citations, feedback from the global community, and a public timestamp to establish priority for exploration data or new geochemical models, they represent a lasting digital footprint that can become a professional liability if the initial science is flawed. For junior and senior geologists, utilizing services like In Review during journal submission provides transparency through a peer review timeline, yet one must remember that even if a journal rejects the manuscript, the preprint remains publicly available on the server and indexed by third parties. Although a vast majority of top journals now allow or consider preprints, it remains vital to check specific journal policies to ensure preprinting does not inadvertently preclude formal publication in your target earth science journal. By carefully navigating the permanence tradeoff, geoscientists can strategically use preprints to demonstrate productivity to funders and hiring committees while ensuring their work is truly ready for permanent public exposure. The bridge between Academy and Industry! P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets #valls_geoconsultant #GeologyPreprints #EarthScienceResearch #ScientificPublishing Some references: bioRxiv. (n.d.). Faster science, penalties in evaluation, and concerns on quality and impact: Researchers' use and perceptions of preprints. https://www.biorxiv.org/ HSLS Update. (2020, December). Quickly Share, Gain Feedback, and Improve Your Papers with Research Square. Health Sciences Library System. https://hsls.pitt.edu/update/2020/12/quickly-share-gain-feedback-and-improve-your-papers-with-research-square Manusights. (2026, April 20). Is Research Square Worth It? Preprint Visibility vs. Submission Readiness (2026). https://manusights.com/blog/product-comparisons/is-research-square-worth-it PMC. (n.d.). Preprint Servers' Policies, Submission Requirements, and Transparency in Reporting and Research Integrity Recommendations. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Research Square. (2024, May 14). How do I submit a preprint? Research Square Preprints Help Center. https://phelp.researchsquare.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021272652-How-do-I-submit-a-preprint- Springer Nature. (2026). FAQs. https://www.springernature.com/gp/authors/campaigns/in-review-faq Springer Nature. (2026). In Review. https://www.springernature.com/gp/authors/campaigns/in-review Springer Nature Support. (2025, December 31). What is In Review and how is it related to Research Square? https://support.springernature.com/en/support/solutions/articles/6000224446-what-is-in-review-and-how-is-it-related-to-research-square- Wikipedia contributors. (2025, November 16). Research Square. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_Square