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.
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
Workflow
- 1Export your reference list as BibTeX or RIS from your reference manager.
- 2Upload the file to LancetClaw reference checker.
- 3Each reference is validated in parallel against multiple databases.
- 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 running this workflow style.
PhD Student
"The citation checker found a broken DOI in my thesis references that would have embarrassed me at defense."
All 150 references verified in under 30 minutes
Research Librarian
"We recommend LancetClaw to every faculty member doing systematic reviews."
Standardized verification process across the institution