Architecture, APIs, metadata, and file formats of existing preprint servers/platforms/journals)

Capabilities of document conversion services (.doc or .tex to .xml/.html)

Tools for automated screening – plagiarism, image manipulation, author authentication

Interfaces and approaches for human moderation and curation

Data storage models (and linking to external datasets)

Identifiers, versioning, linking (including to journal publications)

Search and bibliometrics tools; syndicating content to external search tools

Enabling access by individuals, journal content management systems, and others

Modularity, cooperation, and innovation

Tensions and cautions

Importance of feedback from the research community

Server versus service

Challenges and benefits of a centralized full-text repository

Researcher-focused design

Phased development

Role of ASAPbio