ssrn.com operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on academic research repository. SSRN (Social Science Research Network) is an online repository for preprints and published scholarly articles, primarily in the social sciences, humanities, and related fields. It facilitates the rapid dissemination of research and provides access to a large collection of academic papers. It is operated by SSRN (Social Science Research Network), a subsidiary of Elsevier.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
ssrn.com is a well-established platform operated by SSRN (Social Science Research Network). Top 10,000 global website, 29 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website29 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While ssrn.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
ssrn.com
allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
Document Hosting
ssrn.com
hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
User-Generated Content
ssrn.com
hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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{
"domain": "ssrn.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "medium",
"category": {
"purpose": "knowledge_base",
"specialization": "Academic Research Repository",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Preprint and scholarly article repository for social sciences and humanities",
"summary": "SSRN (Social Science Research Network) is an online repository for preprints and published scholarly articles, primarily in the social sciences, humanities, and related fields. It facilitates the rapid dissemination of research and provides access to a large collection of academic papers.",
"operator": "SSRN (Social Science Research Network)",
"parent_entity": "Elsevier",
"topics": [
"academic research",
"social sciences",
"humanities",
"preprints",
"scholarly articles",
"research papers"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1996-02-15",
"rank": 2144,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02"
}
}