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Research on the Configuration Effect of the Utilization Level of Preprint Platforms Under the TOE Framework

  • Zhu Hongtao ,
  • Zhu Mengzhen ,
  • Wang Chen ,
  • Zhao Ru
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  • School of Information Management, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450046
Zhu Hongtao, Professor, PhD, Master’s Supervisor, E-mail: zht@zua.edu.cn;Zhu Mengzhen, Master’s Candidate;Wang Chen, Master’s Candidate;Zhao Ru, Master’s Candidate.

Received date: 2024-11-12

  Revised date: 2025-02-15

  Online published: 2026-01-21

Abstract

[Purpose/Significance] Exploring the influencing factors and configuration paths of high utilization level of preprint book platform can provide reference for the development of preprint book platform. [Method/Process] Taking 27 preprint platforms as case samples, an analysis framework was constructed for the high utilization level of preprint platforms based on the TOE theory, and the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) method was adopted to carry out a grouping analysis of the organizational, technological, and environmental factors that affect the high utilization level of preprint platforms. [Result/Conclusion] The study finds that there is no single necessary condition that constitutes the high utilization level of the preprint platform, and it requires the joint action of the antecedent conditions of the three dimensions of organization, technology, and environment. Six paths affecting the utilization level of the preprint platform can be categorized into the two types of technology-environment dominant and comprehensive development, of which the factor of funding source in the environmental dimension plays an important role in the six paths. Accordingly, it proposes to optimize the review mode of manuscripts in multiple dimensions, improve the development of academic functions, encourage the construction of autonomous platforms, actively seek funding sources, and build a diversified publicity system.

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Zhu Hongtao , Zhu Mengzhen , Wang Chen , Zhao Ru . Research on the Configuration Effect of the Utilization Level of Preprint Platforms Under the TOE Framework[J]. Library and Information Service, 2026 , 70(2) : 137 -148 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2026.02.011

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