Following research
Following a research item, like a publication or a Q&A post, means you will receive updates about new activity. For example, you'll be notified if an author adds a full-text to a publication or if a new answer is posted to a Q&A discussion.
How to follow research items
To follow a publication:
Go to the publication's page.
Click the More button on the right-hand side.
Select Follow to get updates from the drop-down menu.
You can also follow a publication directly from your feed, search results, or a profile by clicking the Follow button beneath the author list or abstract preview.
To follow a Q&A post:
On the question or discussion page, click the Follow button located directly under the post.
Managing and unfollowing research items
To view or manage the items you follow:
Visit the Following tab on your profile. This is where you can keep track of all the research items, journals, and people you follow.
To unfollow an item:
Go to the specific publication or Q&A post page and click the Following button. Clicking it again will immediately unfollow the item.
Is my following activity public?
Yes, in most cases, your activity is public:
Individual Items: When you follow a publication or Q&A post, your follow is publicly visible. It may be shown in others' home feeds or on the research item itself.
Your profile's Following Tab: When others view your profile's Following tab, they can see lists of people and journals you follow, and people who follow you. However, individual research items and Q&A posts are not displayed publicly on this tab.
When are items followed automatically?
Some items are followed automatically to improve your ResearchGate experience and keep you informed:
Full-Text Requests: If you request a full-text for a research item, you will automatically follow it.
Q&A Activity: You automatically follow any question or discussion that you post, comment on, recommend, or share.
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