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MyNetResearch
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MyNetResearch is a global collaborative research website launched in 2008. It is privately owned and operated by MyNetResearch, Inc. It is one of a new breed of research networks, as opposed to social networks (e.g., MySpace) or business networks (e.g., LinkedIn). This new genre of Web 2.0 sites uses 'social' networking features for research-related, as opposed to social purposes. MyNetResearch enables researchers to manage their research papers and other projects online. They can also search for, and collaborate with other researchers worldwide. Members enter detailed profiles upon registration, including research interests and skills, journal publications and patents, enabling detailed searches to be made for potential collaborators. MyNetResearch provides project management tools, forums, blogs, research news feeds, and a website wiki using Web 2.0 technologies. Membership of MyNetResearch comprises academic and corporate researchers from 95 countries. Currently, the majority of its members are college professors and graduate students. History MyNetResearch was launched on May 26, 2008. MyNetResearch has an Advisory Board and an Editorial Board. Universities and Corporations purchase Institutional licenses for their researchers, but private individuals also hold Regular (free) or Premium (paid) memberships. Funding MyNetResearch is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is privately funded. Website The website is free to Regular Members, but generates revenue from Premium Memberships and Institutional licenses. Users can include photographs in their profiles but 'social attributes' such as gender and race are not included. 
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