Publishing an article on ResearchGate means adding your research work to your profile to be visible to the scientific community and easily cited, discussed, and disseminated. Here's a step-by-step overview of the process:
Create and Set Up Your Profile: Ensure you have an active ResearchGate account. If you haven't already, sign up and complete your profile with your academic and professional details. A fully populated profile builds your credibility and makes it easier for others to find your work.
Adding Your Publication: ResearchGate offers two main ways to add an article: Confirm Authorship: ResearchGate's database often already includes your publication thanks to metadata gathered from several sources. When you find your article on the site, you can click on it and confirm that you are one of the authors. This associates the publication with your profile without duplicating records. Create a New Publication Page: If your article isn't already listed, you can manually add it. Go to your profile's "Add new research" or similar button. You'll be prompted to enter bibliographical details such as the title, abstract, publication year, journal or conference name, DOI, and co-authors. This manual entry ensures that your work is correctly documented.
Uploading the Full Text (When Permissible): You can upload a PDF of your article. However, many publishers have copyright policies that may restrict sharing the final published version. Check Copyright: Before uploading, verify the publisher's policy regarding sharing on platforms like ResearchGate. If your article is open access or you have permission to share an accepted manuscript version, you can safely upload the full text. If not, consider uploading a version that complies with your publisher's guidelines (such as linking to the published version on the journal's website). File Upload: Once you confirm that sharing your publication complies with copyright rules, click the upload option and attach the file. This step enhances visibility, as providing the full text increases your research's reach and citation potential.
Finalizing and Updating Your Profile: After entering all required details and uploading files as allowed, save the information. The article will appear under your profile's "Research" or "Publications" tab. Over time, you can update the entry with citations, metrics, or additional versions as the research evolves.
By following these steps, you ensure that your work is readily accessible to peers, enhancing its visibility and impact within your field. ResearchGate also offers helpful guides and FAQs on its support pages if you need further clarification on specific issues, such as copyright concerns or the nuances of confirming authorship.