The term "prepublication" refers to something that happens or exists before a book, article, or other written work is officially published and made available to the public. Full definition
Such publications primarily provide prepublication reviews of traditionally published books, whether from small or large presses. (authorsguild.org)
And he said language requiring the university to get prepublication consent from the foundation for press releases and «publications,» which could include research papers, was an «error.» (sciencemag.org)