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17.01.24. Mendeley adds new shortcuts, Unsorted Collection



Scientific paper management software Mendeley has released new version that features few keyboard shortcuts to help users better navigate Mendeley Reference Manager. Another new feature - is Unsorted Collection. When you have a large library, it can be hard to keep track of what collection a reference belongs to, and even harder to know whether a reference belongs to a collection at all. Which is why Mendeley Reference Manager has added a new smart collection that contains all references that do not belong to a user collection. Just like with the ‘All References’ smart collection, users can now drag and drop references from any folder, hard drive, or external storage into their user collections in Mendeley Reference Manager. Besides in the new version you can customise your library experience; whether you want to see as much information as possible, or you prefer a summarised view, users can now resize their table columns to their preferences.


2023. Mendeley Cite adds footnote citation styles



Mendeley Cite users have always had the capability to include in-text citations in their documents, but now, the functionality to insert footnote citations has been added, enhancing the citing process. The seamless integration between Mendeley Cite and Mendeley Reference Manager facilitates a smoother research writing experience. Citations play a crucial role in acknowledging academic contributions and fostering collaboration within the scholarly community. However, managing numerous references, especially when working on lengthy projects like a thesis, can be daunting. This is where Mendeley Cite steps in, simplifying the citing process significantly. To insert footnote citations, open the application and access Citation Settings, then choose Change citation style and select the references you wish to include and insert them by choosing 'insert # citations' in the pop-up at the bottom of the add-in, or insert a single citation by clicking the 'insert citation' button below the chosen reference.


2023. Top 7 software for Knowledge workers (researchers, scientists, developers)



Knowledge workers specialize in the acquisition, analysis, and application of information and knowledge. These workers rely on their intellectual abilities to create value in a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and academia, among others. Knowledge workers are characterized by their ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and innovate in their respective fields. While their intelligence is incredibly powerful it has limits when it comes to processing and storing information. This is where knowledge management software come in. It allows to store, process and organize vast amounts of data, offload some of the cognitive burden and free up mental resources for more important tasks. Here is our top ***


2023. Free reference manager JabRef 5.8 gets 3-Way-Merge feature



JabRef, an open-source citation manager for Windows, PC and Linux, has recently launched version 5.8, which includes a notable addition - the 3-Way-Merge feature. With this new feature, users can conveniently review and modify changes while merging entries and organizing their database. Furthermore, it enables the merging of groups, keywords, comments, and files when merging entries and also alerts users if the authors are the same but formatted differently. The External changes resolver dialog now displays a preview of the entry and the option to merge entries using the new 3-Way-Merge feature. Apart from this, JabRef's backup and saving feature has undergone significant improvements, including automatic backups (up to 10) in the user's app dir and a direct link to the backup folder to review backup files if an existing newer backup is found at startup. Additionally, these upgrades have fixed several issues related to detecting changes and saving in the library.


2022. Paperpile created free citation app for students



Paperpile has created a new app called BibGuru, a simple and streamlined citation generator specifically designed for students. While collaborating with students, the company recognized that conventional reference managers such as Paperpile can be excessive for basic student essays. To address this issue, they created a new app. The aim of BibGuru was to develop a citation tool that is user-friendly and requires minimal training to operate. BibGuru is completely free and features a search bar that allows students to search for books, websites, and journal articles and add them directly to a bibliography. MLA, APA, and thousands of other citation styles can be used to generate citations and references. Students can create individual assignments, and folders can be used to arrange sources according to assignment requirements, source type, or other criteria. Citations and bibliographies can be exported as a Word document, copied and pasted into Google Docs, or exported as bibliographic data files (BibTeX or RIS) for use with other reference management apps.


2022. Mendeley unveiled new Reference Manager for researcher workflow



Free scientific paper management software Mendeley has launched a new suite comprising of three integrated applications. The first application, Mendeley Reference Manager, can be installed on your desktop or used as a web application. With this, you can effortlessly organize all your references in one library using collections and tags. You can also quickly find important references by using keyword search and filtering. The built-in notebook feature helps you keep your thoughts organized in one place. The second - Mendeley Cite - allows you to generate citations and bibliographies with ease. You can change citation styles with just a few clicks using the new Mendeley Cite add-in for Microsoft Word. Finally, the third application, Mendeley Web Importer, is an extension that you can add to your browser to easily build your library of references as you search online. The new suite also boasts a clearer, more intuitive look and functionality, making it easy to get started and manage your references efficiently.


2022. Citavi inlines Web version with desktop's



Citation Management software Citavi has released a new version that brings the writing and knowledge management features of Citavi Web in line with Citavi for Windows, providing Mac users access to these capabilities. The Word Assistant now enables users to insert category systems, which was previously only available through the Citavi for Windows Word Add-In, making it inaccessible to Mac and Citavi Web-only users. Additionally, users can insert categorized knowledge items along with their outline, allowing them to obtain a bird's-eye view of their project and identify gaps where more research is necessary. The update also enhances the handling of knowledge items in the Citavi Assistant to achieve feature parity with the Citavi Word Add-In for Windows.


2021. Papers improves RIS and BibTeX import, gets import from EndNote



The latest release of Papers reference manager includes several new features that enhance its functionality. The update greatly improves the RIS and BibTeX import and incorporates informative error messages to help users identify and correct import errors. Additionally, the import process has become more flexible, meaning that reference dates such as "Armageddon" will not cause the whole import to fail, but instead, the program may skip that specific date. The update also introduces support for themes, allowing users to select their preferred theme by clicking on the Papers icon in the top left of the web interface or via the desktop settings. Furthermore, the new version enables the conversion of data from EndNote to SmartCite, enabling users to seamlessly continue their work using SmartCite's citation and bibliography management features.


2021. BibDesk - may be the best bibliography manager for Mac



BibDesk is a free and open-source bibliography manager designed for macOS users. Users can drag and drop or copy and paste references from the web and other files, and edit and search their reference database with ease. The software allows for the automatic filing of PDF copies of papers and supports the import of references in multiple formats. BibDesk also enables users to search online databases directly within the application, browse web databases and import data, and use autocomplete in some LaTeX editors for their cite-keys. With powerful scripting and the ability to format citations for rich text editors, BibDesk is a highly recommended bibliography manager for macOS users. Some people (for example, professor Dan Sheffler and software developer Christian Tietze) have called BibDesk the best bibliography manager for macOS.


2021. Paperpile comes to iOS and Android



Paperpile has announced the availability of its Academic Paper Management software for iOS and Android, enabling users to sync their web library seamlessly across all their mobile devices. Any new references saved on the web app on the computer will be instantly available on the phone and tablet, and vice versa. The software allows users to select which PDFs to download to their device instead of automatically downloading all 10 GB worth of PDFs. Users can also choose to download all PDFs in a specific folder or with a specific label. The "Add new" tab features a search bar with an up-to-date database of over 150 million articles, including biomedical papers from PubMed, preprints from arXiv, and articles with DOIs from CrossRef. With the Chrome extension, users can save references and PDFs with a single click while browsing.


2021. Reference Management software Mendeley mobile app for Android and iOS is retired



Mendeley developers have decided to withdraw lesser used mobile app from service to focus on those products that are used by more of the Mendeley Community. The app has been withdrawn from the App Store and Google Play. While some researchers indeed used the native Mendeley mobile apps, unfortunately overall usage figures showed that this feature does not support the majority of Mendeley users. Having discontinued the mobile app the developers will now focus on the solutions that the majority of the suite users value most. This includes making improvements to Mendeley Reference Manager, Mendeley Cite and Mendeley Web Importer. In order to continue the use of their Mendeley library, app users are advised to sync their library to the cloud in advance. Users can then access their library on Mendeley Reference Manager web or desktop application.


2020. EndNote 20 is now available for Mac



Commercial academic paper management software EndNote has released it's latest (20) version for Mac OS. As well as the Windows version, it features unlimited storage of references and attachments, ability to share library with up to 100 people, shared library activity feed logs changes made by collaborators, ability to insert citations and references from your library into your document and automatically builds a bibliography (in over 7,000 styles) directly in Word, add subheading and categories to bibliographies in Word, directly import references from online databases, one click find full text feature, citation report (with Web of Science subscription).


2020. EndNote 20 allows to annotate and organize PDFs more efficiently



EndNote has released the new version of its popular Reference Management software EndNote 20, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the popular reference management software. At this time the program is only available for Windows. One of the most notable additions is the enhanced PDF handling capabilities, which allows users to import, annotate, and organize PDFs more efficiently. The new release also offers a revamped user interface, making it easier for users to navigate and customize their workflow. Another significant upgrade is the expanded citation style options, including support for over 9,000 reference styles. Overall, EndNote 20 offers a range of powerful tools for researchers, students, and academics to manage their references and streamline their work. The pricing starts at $275 for one license.


2020. Mendeley Web Library is changing to the new Mendeley Reference Manager



Mendeley's Web Libraries have now been migrated to the new Mendeley Reference Manager, which provides a cloud-based library that automatically syncs your changes, making them instantly accessible across devices, locations, and Mendeley tools like the desktop app and Mendeley Cite. The appearance and functionality of Mendeley Reference Manager online and desktop versions are identical, enabling you to switch between the two versions seamlessly. Moreover, offline mode allows you to continue working regardless of your location, with the assurance that changes to your library will auto-sync when you are back online. The new Mendeley Reference Manager also includes additional features and functionality that make managing references even easier, including the Mendeley Notebook, which helps you organize your notes and highlights from multiple PDFs in one place. Additionally, the desktop version of the new Mendeley Reference Manager is available for download.


2020. Mendeley has introduced new Web Importer



Academic Paper Management software Mendeley has released an updated version of its Web Importer tool. The refreshed design and new features are now available for both Google Chrome and Firefox. The latest version has been rebuilt to ensure reliable referencing and uploading to users' Mendeley library. Additionally, users can continue with other tasks while PDF uploads are in progress. Even if the window is closed or tabs are switched, the tool can continue uploading PDFs. Users can now preview the full text of a PDF before adding it to their Mendeley library by selecting 'View PDF' in the interface. This opens the PDF within Elsevier's enhanced PDF reader, which offers navigational shortcuts and clickable elements to the full text. The new interface of Mendeley Web Importer is more user-friendly, making it easier to add references directly to your collections and groups in the Mendeley library. The tool now also remembers your last selected collection, which saves you time.


2019. Zotero allows to move citations between Google Docs, Word, and LibreOffice



Zotero, an academic paper management software, is introducing a new feature that allows users to transfer documents between Google Docs and Word or LibreOffice while maintaining their active Zotero citations. This feature enables users to start writing a document collaboratively in Google Docs and later move it to Word or LibreOffice for final editing, or vice versa. To use this feature, Zotero converts the citations and bibliography into a temporary format that ensures a safe transfer between word processors. To begin, users need to select "Switch to a Different Word Processor..." from the plugin's Document Preferences window, save the converted file, open the file in the other word processor, and click Refresh to continue using it. Google Docs users can also opt for "Switch Word Processors..." from the Zotero menu.


2019. Mendeley has added note-taking feature



Mendeley has recently introduced a new feature called Mendeley Notebook, which serves as a note-taking tool. This tool provides a working space where users can keep their thoughts in one place, making it easy to collect highlights from multiple PDFs and add their own comments. You can add highlights from as many PDFs as you want to your Notebook. Researchers have expressed their desire to have highlights and annotations associated with the PDF, but since they often read multiple PDFs simultaneously, they wanted a way to consolidate their notes in one place. With Mendeley Notebook, users can now achieve this goal.


2018. Zotero allows to scan books from iPhone or iPad



Zotero offers a convenient way to collect online research materials with a single click, but what about adding physical books to your library? If you have an iOS 12 device, you can now scan a book's barcode to add it to Zotero. This feature is made possible through the Shortcuts functionality in iOS 12, which allows you to chain together actions to perform tasks. To use this feature, you'll need to install Apple's Shortcuts app if you haven't already. Then, simply install the Scan Book to Zotero shortcut by clicking on the link below from your iPhone or iPad and selecting "Open in Shortcuts". If you have an iPhone with 3D Touch, you can also access the shortcut by hard-pressing the Shortcuts app icon and selecting "Scan Book to Zotero" from the widget popup.


2018. Zotero allows to create citations on Google Docs



Free Reference Management program Zotero implemented integration with Google Docs (in addition to Microsoft Word and LibreOffice). This integration allows users to search for items in their Zotero library, add page numbers and other details, and insert citations into their Google Docs. A formatted bibliography can be inserted with a single click based on the citations in the document. The software supports complex style requirements and name disambiguation, and updates citations and bibliographies automatically as changes are made to library items. Additionally, the software can reformat the entire document in any of the over 9,000 citation styles that Zotero supports. The Google Docs support is part of the Zotero Connector for Chrome and Firefox, which adds a new Zotero menu to the Google Docs interface.


2018. Zotero improves PDF retrieval with Unpaywall integration



Open-source Reference Management software Zotero has introduced an enhanced feature that streamlines the process of accessing PDFs for items in your Zotero library. While Zotero has always been able to download PDFs as you save items from the web, many of these PDFs are often behind publisher paywalls, making them inaccessible to many users. To address this, Zotero has integrated with Unpaywall, a database of legal, full-text articles available from publishers and repositories worldwide. If Zotero cannot find or access a PDF from a webpage where an item is saved, it will automatically search for an open-access PDF using data from Unpaywall. The same process is followed when using “Add Item by Identifier” to create a new item, and a new “Find Available PDF” option in the item context menu is available to retrieve PDFs for existing items in your library. Moreover, Zotero can now take better advantage of PDFs available through institutional subscriptions. When using “Add Item by Identifier” or “Find Available PDF”, Zotero will first attempt to find a PDF to download associated with the item’s DOI or URL before looking for open access copies.