Open Publishing and Reviewing of Public Health Research in Africa: A Review of the Current Landscape and Emerging Trends.

This preprint reviews the current landscape of open publishing and reviewing of public health research in Africa. It highlights the benefits and limitations of emerging trends such as preprints, open peer review, and the Publish-Review-Curate (PRC) model. The preprint also discusses the role of repositories, platforms, and initiatives in promoting open publishing and reviewing practices. It emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to implement open publishing and reviewing practices, involving researchers, librarians, publishers, and policymakers. The preprint concludes by proposing recommendations for stakeholders to promote greater openness, transparency, and equity in the dissemination of research findings in Africa.