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Can I edit or delete my research after it has been made public?

Learn how you could remove an item that's been made public

How discoverable is my research?

I've accidentally set my data to public — what should I do?

Is Figshare content indexed by Google Scholar?

What is Figshare?

Learn the basics of Figshare and what Figshare is about

Usage Metrics

This article outlines the usage metrics measured and displayed on item pages in Figshare: views, downloads, citations, and Altmetrics.

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What is the most appropriate license for my research?

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How can Figshare help my research?

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What is an API and OAI-PMH?

Are Figshare items included in Google Dataset Search results?

Does Figshare hold any personally identifiable information?

Can uploading my research onto Figshare be considered as pre-publication?