Presence of Spanish universities on scientific digital social networks: case of communication studies
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https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2015.sep.12Keywords:
Social networks, Scientifics social networks, Spanish university, Scientific communication, Communication studies, Altmetrics, ResearchGate, Academia.edu.Abstract
Scientific social networks are a new meeting place for researchers and a major instrument for the promotion of knowledge. Their use is increasing in the scientific community, as they are practical tools to disseminate research results and to share knowledge. This paper examines the presence of 77 Spanish universities in the two main scientific social networks (ResearchGate and Academia.edu). The results show that, despite the continuous development that those networks are having worldwide, the number of Spanish members in them is considered insufficient and in some universities is almost anecdotal. These results should be the starting point for an action program of the universities to increase the membership of their academic staff in those networks, as part of their mission of disseminating knowledge.
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