Overview
scite is a platform that helps researchers discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations. Smart Citations go beyond traditional citations by providing context on how an article has been cited, indicating whether the citations support, mention, or contrast the cited claim. This allows researchers to quickly assess the credibility and impact of research findings. The platform utilizes a citation index built from analyzing millions of scientific articles. scite enhances literature reviews by enabling users to quickly identify influential papers and understand the consensus or disagreement surrounding specific research topics. It also supports academic writing by verifying claims and identifying potential biases. Use cases include grant proposal writing, identifying research gaps, and evaluating the scientific validity of news articles.