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Best AI research assistants

for students and researchers

Dr Constantine Andoniou
Associate Professor of Education

The introduction of AI-powered technologies has completely changed the academic research landscape,
making it more accessible, insightful, and efficient than before. AI chatbots are revolutionizing academic
research by offering innovative tools for literature search, data management, and collaboration. Their ability
to streamline complex processes and provide tailored recommendations is paving the way for a more
efficient and productive research landscape. We review here some of the best (free) AI Research Assistants.

Google Scholar is one such innovative tool. It is an AI-powered search engine
that offers a thorough platform for scholarly literature study, making it easy
for scholars to locate pertinent books, articles, theses, and academic papers
across a wide range of subjects.

Price: Free Website: Google Scholar.

Another game-changer in the academic world is PDFgear, a remarkable AI
tool that simplifies working with PDF files, which are a staple in academic
research. PDFgear offers a user-friendly interface for editing, converting, and
managing PDF documents, making it an indispensable tool for researchers
and students alike.

Price: Free Website: pdfgear.com

Mendeley stands out as a free AI tool that offers a one-stop solution for
organizing research papers, managing citations, and collaborating with peers.
Its user-friendly platform allows researchers to collect, organize, annotate,
and share research papers efficiently, streamlining the research process.

Price: Free Website: mendeley.com

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