The Amount of Literature Keeps Growing, So How Do I Find the Right Academic Paper?

[Scinapse Monday Series — “AI” Part 3.]

Geehee
Pluto Labs
3 min readMar 18, 2024

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Scinapse, features and navigation filters, offer a diverse range of pages to cater to individual needs. Given that the majority of users come to explore academic papers, representing approximately one-fifth of the site’s traffic, one of the most sought-after pages and functions for users is Scinapse’s Paper Search.

Looking for currently trending papers in the AI field?

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[💡Search Tips!]

When using compound words, input them as “A B” to ensure the desired keyword is properly searched (Simply entering them may display results either A, B or both containing both A and B, which could lead to inaccurate search results).

With 2.4 million results, research can be overwhelming and broad. So, within the realm of AI, let’s narrow down to the mainstream of data science: machine learning, for a more specific research focus.

Customize your search

Within the filter set, you can adjust settings in detail to refine the search criteria and indicators based on your specific preferences and criteria.

  • Article Type

For those seeking papers that delve into influential research, and focus on particular fields or themes independently, selecting ‘original’ allows for a more targeted search.

  • SCIE indexed

If delving into unfamiliar domains or desiring only papers with a minimum level of credibility and validation, users can opt for SCIE-indexed results to refine their search accordingly.

Paper Sorting Tailored to Your Objectives

You have the option to organize your search results based on three criteria: relevance, citation count, and newest entries, helping you find what you need more easily.

  • Relevance: Opt for relevance sorting when seeking papers closely aligned with specific research trends or fields, especially when detailed information is crucial.
  • Citation Count: For accessing the most popular papers, research, or researchers, ideal for tasks requiring impactful sources or for students seeking influential papers for their reviews.
  • Newest: Stay updated on the latest trends in your field or explore new research areas pertinent to business development or company investment strategies.

Follow this series for our next topic showing you how to cover all your research needs with Research Intelligence.

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Pluto Labs helps researchers focus on their research by improving several inefficiencies in the academic research process. We offer data-driven insights from academic papers, allowing users to easily obtain review-level results for their desired range of papers.

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