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Seun Olufemi, a public health and biomedical researcher and an active advocate for open science, shares his experience with using preprints within his research workflow. He explains that preprints have allowed him to disseminate findings quickly, receive constructive early feedback, and strengthen his manuscripts before submitting to peer-reviewed journals. He also notes that preprinting has expanded the visibility of his work and facilitated connections with researchers across different regions.

Seun highlights several challenges commonly faced in the Global South, including limited institutional awareness, uncertainty about journal preprint policies, and persistent misconceptions that make some researchers hesitant to adopt preprints. Despite these barriers, he emphasizes the value of preprints in promoting transparency, accelerating scientific communication, and enhancing research impact. He encourages more researchers in the Global South to embrace preprinting as a practical and empowering step toward open, collaborative science.