Check if a DOI or citation really exists
Research Analyst
Paste DOIs or free-text citations (one per line) and see instantly whether each reference exists: verified via DOI, matched by title/year in Crossref, found on arXiv, DOI belongs to a different paper, or not found. Also flags retractions and expressions of concern (Retraction Watch data). Catches AI-invented references. $0.01 per reference.
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The Reference Verifier – DOI & Citation Checker Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like references and check retractions & corrections, to match your specific use case.
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The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "Check if a DOI or citation really exists" task via API.
