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Batch Reference Checker for Manuscripts

Upload your entire reference list in BibTeX, RIS, or plain text format and let LancetClaw check every entry. Each reference is validated against CrossRef, PubMed, and Retraction Watch to flag broken links, retracted papers, and metadata mismatches.

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Audience

Systematic reviewers, PhD students, and journal editors.

Use Case

Validate all references in a systematic review or manuscript before submission to catch errors and retracted sources.

Guide Depth

4 steps · 5 features

Guide Summary

  • Workflow steps4
  • Key features5
  • FAQ entries3

Quick Actions

Upload References
Batch Reference Checker for Manuscripts

Workflow

  1. 1Export your reference list as BibTeX or RIS from your reference manager.
  2. 2Upload the file to LancetClaw reference checker.
  3. 3Each reference is validated in parallel against multiple databases.
  4. 4Download the validation report with flagged issues.

Outcome Signals

  • Catch all retracted papers in your reference list
  • Identify broken or incorrect DOIs before peer review
  • Generate audit-ready validation reports

Execution Checklist

  • BibTeX, RIS, and plain text reference list upload
  • Parallel validation of all references in one batch
  • Retraction and correction status for each entry
  • DOI resolution and metadata accuracy report
  • Exportable validation report (CSV/PDF)

Common Questions

Composite Team Feedback

Representative feedback patterns from teams using this kind of medical literature workflow.

Research Writer

"The paper and citation workflows cut down the time between reading a paper and deciding whether it belongs in the draft."

Less tab switching during literature review work

Research Librarian

"We point faculty to these guides when they need a repeatable workflow, not another generic AI answer."

More consistent literature review workflows

Why This Guide Matters

  • Evidence-based workflow linked to real research tools and databases.
  • Step-by-step guide + feature list + FAQ for practical execution.
  • Integrated with LancetClaw agent workflows and OpenClaw skills.

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