Get FTR expands capabilities to include preprint websites

GetFTR (Get Full Text Research) has expanded its capabilities and is now able to support preprint websites, offering researchers streamlined access to authoritative content through its GetFTR Browser Extension.

The organisation works with publishers and discovery resources to ensure researchers can easily discover and access the content they are entitled to read.

This enhancement enables users on platforms such as Preprints.org, OSF.io, ArXiv, ChemRxiv, BioRxiv, and SSRN to connect directly to the Version of Record when entitled—whether through institutional subscriptions, open access, or free content.

The extension works by matching preprints to DOIs using title, date, and author details. A GetFTR indicator button will now appear next to the preprint, guiding researchers to the full-text version when available.

Additionally, the latest update brings critical retraction and errata information directly to researchers at the point of discovery. This ensures that users are not only accessing the latest research but are also informed of any updates or corrections, improving the integrity of citations and academic work.

“Providing direct access to trusted research is at the heart of what we do at GetFTR. By integrating our Smartlinks and retraction alerts into preprint websites, we are giving researchers the confidence that they are reading the most reliable version of the published research,” said Dianne Benham, Product Director at GetFTR. “We encourage researchers to download the Browser Extension and experience firsthand how it enhances discovery and accessibility.”

Ralph Youngen, Chair of the GetFTR Steering Committee and a founding publisher from the American Chemical Society (ACS), emphasized the significance of this advancement: “Preprints play a critical role in accelerating scientific communication, but ensuring researchers can quickly identify and access the most authoritative version of a study is essential. GetFTR’s latest enhancements help bridge that gap, reinforcing trust and transparency in the research process.”

The GetFTR Browser Extension is available for free and enhances research workflows across search engines, social media, news sites, reference platforms, and any webpage where a DOI is present.