We want to make it easier for you to find and access research. Earlier this year, we launched a content syndication pilot with ResearchGate, where full-text articles from 18 Wiley open access journals are automatically uploaded to ResearchGate upon publication (check out a Q&A about the pilot with our VP of Product Strategy). Starting today, we’re launching the next phase of our pilot, where articles from 78 hybrid open access and subscription journals will be made available on the ResearchGate platform.

How is the pilot going so far?

One of the key goals behind the pilot is to make it easier for you to discover and read high-quality research, as well as for authors to share their research.

Since April, we’ve surveyed 70 authors of articles in the pilot who are ResearchGate members and found them to be overwhelmingly receptive and positive about the pilot. 100% of the authors surveyed have told us they’re happy with their articles being added to ResearchGate through the pilot, and 71% of authors were more likely to submit to a journal if they knew their article would be automatically shared on their behalf.

We’ve also surveyed 228 readers who have accessed the full-text versions of record of articles from pilot journals directly on ResearchGate and found similar levels of enthusiasm—86% told us the pilot has improved their experience reading research on ResearchGate.

How will access to the new journals in the pilot work?

For any hybrid open access articles in the pilot, any ResearchGate member will be able to read and download the full text. It’s also simpler for subscription-only content. ResearchGate members who’d typically access the journals on Wiley Online Library through their institutional affiliation can now access them directly on ResearchGate. Their access will be automatically authenticated using their ResearchGate profile, without needing to leave the site or enter additional login details. They’ll see the final, published version of record—the same version available on Wiley Online Library—immediately upon publication.

If a ResearchGate member is not recognized as having access through their institution, they’ll be able to access a preview of the article, including the abstract, figures, and the first page of the full text.

For researchers who are also ResearchGate members, this means you’ll be able to access the research you need from where you already are—whether you’re on campus or off. For authors, this means you’ll be able to share your research on ResearchGate without worrying about copyright rules or spending time responding to full-text access requests.

Visit our Authors and Researchers resource pages to learn more.