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Academia.edu is a prominent academic social networking website, launched in September 2008 from the United States. This online platform is designed for academics to share papers, monitor their impact, and follow research within specific fields, fostering scholarship and information management. It has grown significantly, boasting 31 million registered users and over 8 million uploaded texts, making it a key resource for sharing scientific papers, journal articles, and other academic documents. Operating on a freemium, proprietary license model, Academia.edu also offers user engagement features like suggesting and voting on new functionalities. The company maintains an active social media presence on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, further connecting with its global academic community.