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Author’s Response Time – Since the request is sent directly to the author, it depends on when they check their notifications and respond. Some authors reply within hours or days, while others may take weeks or may not respond at all.
Author's Availability – If the author is active on ResearchGate, you may receive the full-text quickly. However, if they are inactive, the request may go unanswered.
Journal Restrictions – If the publication is subject to copyright restrictions, the author might not be able to share the full text legally.
Alternative Approaches – If you don’t receive a response within two weeks, consider:Checking the author's institution repository (many universities provide open-access versions). Searching on Google Scholar or ResearchGate profile (some authors upload a preprint version). Contacting the author directly via email (sometimes more effective than ResearchGate).
If your request remains unanswered, you can politely follow up after a couple of weeks or explore other sources such as institutional access or open-access repositories.