How can I get peer review advice on ResearchGate?

Acquiring peer review advice on ResearchGate is feasible through its dedicated feature for soliciting feedback on your pre-publication work. You can formally request community evaluation of your uploaded research outputs before formal journal submission. Researchers must upload a preprint or other research item (like datasets, figures) to their ResearchGate profile to utilize this function. Using the "Request Feedback" option prompts specified contacts and relevant followers for comments. The request's visibility depends on the item's access settings, though requesting private feedback remains limited. Crucially, always ensure you have the necessary rights to share the work publicly and clearly state the feedback stage desired to guide reviewers. This differs significantly from formal journal peer review. To implement this, navigate to your research item, locate and select the "Feedback" button, specify contacts to notify, and articulate the type of feedback sought. This mechanism is particularly valuable for garnering preliminary community input on preprints or refining draft manuscripts during early dissemination phases. While helpful for initial insights, it supplements but does not replace formal peer review processes.