Which is better academia or ResearchGate?

ResearchGate is much better. One can communicate quickly with community in case of a question, have nice statistics about your work and is really a good platform for sharing the research. ResearchGate – the best solution for communication and discussion. My favorite social network.

How do I add a institution in ResearchGate?

Add your institution by following these steps:

1. Go to your profile.
2. Click on Edit next to the Current affiliation section on the right side of the page and select Edit current affiliation.
3. Start typing the name of your institution in the field.
4. Select your institution and department from the drop-down menus.

How do I invite people to ResearchGate?

To invite a co-author, go to a publication you wrote together, hover your mouse over your co-author’s name, click Invite and enter their email address. You will then send them an invitation to join ResearchGate and, in some cases, up to two reminders.

Does ResearchGate violate copyright?

No. ResearchGate does not hold copyright for any publications on the platform. That means we can’t grant you permission to reuse any content that you find in a publication that has been made available on ResearchGate.

Can I do individual research on my own?

Though if you were to work for yourself it IS indeed possible to make a living based on your research, findings, and application. The hardest part for you though will be accreditation.

Is Academia Edu free?

Academia.edu is free for anyone to use to look up papers, researchers, research interests, etc. Students, ​researchers, professionals, academics can all use Academia.edu as a database and a way to manage a public profile.

Can I join ResearchGate without an institutional address?

If your research has been published previously, either as an independent researcher or during a prior period of institutional affiliation, then you may be able to join without an institutional address. ResearchGate has a facility to review individual cases of independent researchers.

Can you do human research without an Institutional Review Board?

Apart from that, some researchers who are not affiliated with hospitals, universities, or big companies get into trouble trying to do human research (eg surveys) without approval from an Institutional Review Board (there are private IRBs available online for this).

What is researchresearchgate and how do I join?

ResearchGate is a professional network where scientists and researchers can share and access scientific output, knowledge, and expertise. We ask that you sign up with your institutional email address so that we can verify that you are a researcher – you can always change it after sign-up.

What can I do without an institution email address?

What can I do without an institution email address? If your research has been published previously, either as an independent researcher or during a prior period of institutional affiliation, then you may be able to join without an institutional address.