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Explore scholarly works, authors, institutions and their connections.
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A practical map of research tools.
Useful services for discovery, organisation, collaboration and responsible publication.
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Where to begin
Choose a tool for the task.
Start with a research question, then select a discovery, reference, collaboration or publishing service. Listings link to providers’ official sites; features, access terms and pricing may change. Follow your institution’s rules before uploading confidential or participant data.
Researcher resources
Discover literature
PubMed
Search biomedical and life-sciences citations and abstracts.
Official websiteCrossref
Look up publication metadata and persistent identifiers.
Official websiteConnected Papers
Visualise related papers while checking the underlying sources.
Official websiteResearcher resources
Manage references and identity
Zotero
Collect, organise, cite and share references.
Official websiteORCID
Maintain a persistent researcher identifier across systems.
Official websiteROR
Find persistent identifiers for research organisations.
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Plan, collaborate and preserve
OSF
Organise projects, share materials and register study plans.
Official websiteZenodo
Deposit eligible research outputs and obtain a persistent record.
Official websiteDataverse
Explore repositories for research datasets and data management.
Official websiteResearcher resources
Review and publish
DOAJ
Discover peer-reviewed open-access journals; assess each journal separately.
Official websiteRayyan
Support collaborative screening for evidence reviews.
Official websiteResponsible use
Check sources, rights and data rules.
A tool can speed up discovery or organisation, but it cannot establish the quality of a study for you. Read primary sources, keep a clear record of methods, check licence and copyright conditions, and seek appropriate ethics and data approvals. AI-supported screening or summaries require source checks and human judgement.
Guide to responsible AI in research