Abstract：Academic dissemination is moving from “one-way publishing” to “socialized interaction.” Health Guide (ISSN 3080-7654, eISSN 3080-7662, CODEN: JDABAN, DOI prefix: https://doi. org/10.66106/jdaban, Import Registration Number: G015Z102), a gold open-access health sciences journal published by Quest Press Limited, has recently been indexed by ResearchGate. ResearchGate is the world‘s largest academic social platform, with over 20 million registered users covering nearly all research institutions globally, often referred to as the“ Facebook for researchers.” Unlike traditional databases, the core value of ResearchGate lies in constructing a two-way dialogue mechanism between researchers and journals. The journal is dedicated to translating rigorous medical research and health knowledge into scientific information that is easy to understand and trustworthy for the public. All articles undergo strict peer review and are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, making them permanently and freely accessible. Being indexed by ResearchGate will enable the journal to leverage its social dissemination features, establish direct connections with global health researchers, medical practitioners, and health science popularization professionals, and expand the space for academic dialogue. This article, taking into account the journal’s positioning, analyzes the practical value of this indexing.
Health Guide 《健康导读》编辑部 Editorial Office (2025) studied this question.