Does ResearchGate have a growing credibility problem?

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Does ResearchGate have a growing credibility problem?

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NatureEnglish · 1 month ago

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02182-w

A librarian who claims researchers are gaming the system by using fake profiles and inflated metrics explains how the platform can combat misuse.

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