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Referencing and Bibliography Management Tools

 If metadata is incomplete or incorrect, users can edit the fields manually.
 Some tools offer DOI lookup features: entering a DOI fetches complete citation
details from CrossRef.

c. Supplementary Tools

 Use external metadata extraction tools (like Grobid, CrossRef Metadata
Search, or Google Scholar) when automated extraction fails.
 Import BibTeX or RIS files downloaded from these services into the reference
manager.
 RIS and BibTeX formats serve as critical interchange standards.
Understanding these allows researchers to appreciate the architecture of
citation data. For instance, BibTeX's role in LaTeX typesetting systems
exemplifies the importance of flexible, code-based citation workflows in
disciplines like physics and computer science.

3. Sharing Reference Databases with Others: Collaboration is a critical feature of modern
research, and reference management tools provide flexible sharing options.

a. Shared Libraries and Groups:

 Zotero Groups: Create private or public groups to collaborate with colleagues.
Shared libraries allow real-time updates and annotations.
 Mendeley Groups: Share references and full-text PDFs with collaborators. Free
accounts support limited sharing; premium plans allow more members.
 EndNote Shared Libraries: EndNote users can share entire libraries with up to
100 collaborators via the cloud.
 EndNote, being a proprietary tool, offers sophisticated features tailored for
researchers working with extensive datasets. Its custom field creation and
advanced filtering mechanisms support nuanced literature reviews, especially in
medical and engineering fields. By investing in EndNote, institutions facilitate a
structured and scalable research environment.

b. Export and Import Options

 Export references in RIS, BibTeX, EndNote XML, or CSL JSON formats.
 EndNote, being a proprietary tool, offers sophisticated features tailored for
researchers working with extensive datasets. Its custom field creation and
advanced filtering mechanisms support nuanced literature reviews, especially in
medical and engineering fields. By investing in EndNote, institutions facilitate a
structured and scalable research environment.
 Import into another user’s reference manager using the appropriate format.