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The document outlines the steps to create a ResearchGate-like system in WordPress, including setting up user profiles for researchers with expertise, publications, and collaborations. It recommends specific hosting, themes, and essential plugins for user authentication, publication management, and research networking. The final recommendation emphasizes the use of BuddyPress, Zotpress, and WP Schema Pro for effective implementation.

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The document outlines the steps to create a ResearchGate-like system in WordPress, including setting up user profiles for researchers with expertise, publications, and collaborations. It recommends specific hosting, themes, and essential plugins for user authentication, publication management, and research networking. The final recommendation emphasizes the use of BuddyPress, Zotpress, and WP Schema Pro for effective implementation.

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To build a ResearchGate-like system in WordPress where:

 Each researcher has their own profile page.


 Profiles include expertise, publications, collaborations, and contributions.

 User authentication ensures that only researchers can manage their profiles.

 The system supports expertise mining and research networking.

Exact Steps to Build the System

1. Choose the Right WordPress Setup

 Hosting: Use a reliable WordPress host (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround, or self-hosted).


 WordPress Theme: Select a theme designed for academic or social networking (e.g., BuddyBoss,
BuddyX, or Astra with Elementor).

2. Install & Configure Key Plugins

Here are the essential plugins to install:

A. User Authentication & Researcher Profiles


 Clerk or WP User Manager (for login & signup, user profiles, and authentication).
 BuddyPress (for social networking and researcher-specific profiles).

 ProfileGrid (for custom user profiles with fields like expertise, research areas, etc.).

 Ultimate Member (for advanced profile management and role-based access control).

B. Researcher Publications & Academic Data


 Zotpress (integrates with Zotero for publications).
 Academic Blogger’s Toolkit (to add research papers, books, and citations).

 CPT UI + ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) (to create custom post types like “Publications” &
“Collaborations”).

C. Research Networking & Expertise Mining


 WP Schema Pro (adds structured data for expertise mining and better SEO).
 BuddyPress Groups (lets researchers create groups for specific research areas).

 BP Profile Search (allows advanced search for researchers based on expertise & topics).

D. Collaboration & Community Engagement


 BuddyBoss Platform (if you need advanced community features similar to ResearchGate).
 bbPress (to create research discussion forums).

 WP Job Manager (for listing research projects and funding opportunities).

3. Design Researcher Profiles

Each researcher should have a dedicated page with: ✅ Full Name, Bio, Contact Info
✅ Research Areas & Expertise
✅ Publications & Citations (Zotpress integration for auto-updates)
✅ Collaborations & Ongoing Projects
✅ Followers & Research Groups (BuddyPress Groups integration)

4. Implement Expertise Mining & Search

 Use BP Profile Search to allow filtering by research area.


 Use WP Schema Pro for structured academic data.

 Implement AI/NLP tools (optional) to extract expertise from publication data.

5. Optimize & Deploy

 Test the system with real researchers.


 Optimize for speed and SEO.

 Deploy on a university server or cloud hosting.

Final Recommendation

To build a ResearchGate-style system in WordPress, use:

 BuddyPress + Ultimate Member (for authentication & profiles).


 Zotpress + Academic Blogger Toolkit (for publications & citations).

 BuddyBoss + BP Profile Search (for research networking & expertise mining).

 WP Schema Pro (for structured academic data).

Would you like me to help with a WordPress theme selection or plugin setup guide? 🚀

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