Researchgate is repeatedly asking me if I published the 1813 book "Elements of Agricultural Chemistry" by Sir Humphrey Davy.
I said no several times. But they keep insisting I published it.
Great publication, but to have been me I would now be over 200 years old. Should I create an account for fun for Sir Humphrey Davy and add all his publications, what do you think?
This is one of the many shortcomings of ResearchGate's scripts. They should introduce a time limit on these queries. Perhaps you can report the case to the support team (https://help.researchgate.net/hc/en-us/requests/new). - It would indeed be nice to have Humphrey Davy as ResearchGate member, but from my own experience (when I tried to create an account for my elderly father-in-law) I know that sometimes ResearchGate is rather restrictive when a private email address is indicated.
Respected Sir;
It sounds like there's been a mix-up or an error in ResearchGate's system linking your profile to the 1813 book "Elements of Agricultural Chemistry" by Sir Humphrey Davy. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:
1. Contact ResearchGate Support: Reach out to ResearchGate's support team directly. Explain the situation in detail, including that you have repeatedly indicated that you did not publish the book. Provide any relevant screenshots or documentation if possible.
2. Check Your Profile: Ensure that there are no errors or incorrect information on your profile that might be causing the confusion. Update your profile to clarify your publications and research areas.
3. Unlink the Publication: If the book is listed on your profile, try to remove or disassociate it from your profile. There might be an option to edit or delete incorrect publications directly.
4. Official Statement: Prepare a formal statement or letter indicating that you are not the author of the book in question and submit it to ResearchGate. This might help in getting the issue escalated and resolved.
5. Community Forums: Engage with ResearchGate's community forums or help sections. Sometimes other users might have experienced similar issues and could offer solutions or advice.
Taking these steps should help rectify the error and prevent further incorrect associations with the publication.
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