Academia.edu: Primarily used as a file sharing site for academics, but some types of sharing may infringe on U.S. copyright laws. Despite its .edu domain, this is a commercial entity not affiliated with an educational institution. Academia.edu allows profile users to upload papers, follow other researchers, and track your profile and paper views. Academia.edu offers a free account and a paid account, Academia Premium, which offers access to advanced profile analytics, advanced full-text search, a personal website, and a grant opportunity database.
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