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7 months ago in Literature , Scholarly Communication By Joshna
Why do new researchers sometimes experience non-responsiveness on ResearchGate?
Many early researchers post questions or requests without receiving replies.This can feel discouraging and opaque.I want to understand whether this is structural or personal.
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By Heena Answered 5 months ago
From my experience using ResearchGate, non-responsiveness is usually structural rather than personal. I have seen senior scholars prioritize familiar networks, time-sensitive collaborations, or narrowly defined topics. I would recommend building a clear profile, asking focused questions, and engaging with others’ work first. Over time, visibility and reciprocity tend to increase responses more reliably than repeated posting alone.
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