A thread of 5 key #academicresearch tools to help you manage your professional identity, reduce admin, and increase your visibility for real-world impact.

The 10th anniversary edition of the State of Open Data report shows open data has become strongly embedded into research practice with FAIR awareness now widely recognised & AI is reshaping workflows: spklr.io/6332984LsH #OpenData #OpenScience @digital-science.com @figshare.com

The research space is exploding. New papers, bigger teams, nonstop updates. Staying ahead isn’t about reading more, it’s about creating smarter systems, better filters, and organized literature. In our latest article, we dig into how to stay on top of the latest: www.papersapp.com/highlights/n...

Holiday Gift Guide for Researchers! Thoughtful gifts for long writing sessions, caffeine dependency, and ideas that strike at inconvenient hours. #giftguide #holidaygiftguide #researchsky

Except, sadly, it is believable. Today I offer you a spinach-based insight from the research / writing / academia meme stash. #highered #academicchatter #academicsky #PhDchat #resdev #resdevmemes

🎉 Great news! Announcing the first of our next-gen #AI capabilities in Overleaf. We're inviting Overleaf users to test & provide feedback on beta capabilities such as: 👉 Research-ready writing assistant, built for LaTeX 👉 Integrated citation reviewer 🔗 See more: https://ow.ly/nxzV50XGNeg

What exactly is open access? You’ve likely heard the term, but what does it mean to you as a researcher? Open access (OA) is research that is distributed online, free of cost. This ensures that everyone, from a new researcher to a curious taxpayer, can access the findings without hitting a paywall.

We are continuously overwhelmed with #science content. Find valuable tips from #ResearcherAcademy to guide you in today’s rapidly evolving information environment: spkl.io/63323A5tGB#science#ResearcherAcademy#Elsevier #PhDsky #AcademicSky

It's International Volunteer Day! #IVD2025 💙🥰 Here are two high-attention research articles (thanks Altmetric!) on the health & well-being of volunteers at different ages. 👉 Older adults: https://ow.ly/i0mo50XCCUP 👉 Young people: https://ow.ly/wLeb50XCCVs UN Volunteers ##IVD2025#EveryContributionMatters

Peer review doesn’t have to feel like a mystery Our latest blog breaks down the entire process... what really happens after you hit “submit,” the differences between single/open review, and how to turn reviewer feedback into a superpower for your next draft. 🔗 www.papersapp.com/highlights/d...

Last chance to get 20% off your Papers subscriptions for this year’s #BlackFridaySale! Use code 25BF20 & redeem here: www.papersapp.com/pricing/

#Research shows when you feel good together, you #age better! A study of 321 older couples found that when partners experienced positive emotions simultaneously, their cortisol levels dropped. These shared “good moments” boosted physiological well-being regardless of relationship satisfaction.

Let Papers' search and recommendation tools help keep you on top of the latest research in your field while you focus on writing. Looking for a better way to share research with your lab? Papers makes it easy to share your libraries with lab members for remote collaboration 🤝

"Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought." - Albert Szent-Györgyi

New to Papers or need a quick refresher? Join our 45-minute intro webinar! We’ll walk you through the interface, importing references, and all the essentials. Sign up via the link in bio under Trainings & Events!

Have you heard of #CitationChaining before? It’s one strategy for uncovering more relevant research by exploring the references around an article you’re already reading. 📚 Backward chaining: Who informed or influenced this study? 🔎 Forward chaining: Who has cited it and expanded on the work since?

One of our top-rated posts on @altmetric.com this past was published in @nataging.nature.com. You can read 'Multilingualism protects against accelerated aging in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of 27 European countries' here: spklr.io/63325BMpTZ

If you’re conducting a review study or meta-analysis, you know the challenge of finding what you need. This paper shows the value of using Dimensions in AI-powered search for large review studies. "The hunt for the last relevant paper: blending the best of humans & #AI": https://ow.ly/TLsn50XnImP

"From AI ethics to climate policy and education, the pattern is unmistakable: when research speaks to public concerns, it travels further and faster," Simon Porter says. @sjcporter.bsky.social 6/7

Thinking about using AI in your research? A few quick tips 👇 #AIinResearch #AIEthics #AISky

A recent PLOS ONE study shows the power of inclusive indexing—especially for independent publishers in the Global South. 🔗 Read more: www.dimensions.ai/blog/how-dim... #OpenAccess #Bibliodiversity #ScholarlyPublishing #ResearchEquity

Here’s a quick overview of @dimensions.ai , the massive research database behind Papers Here’s why it’s worth exploring 👇 #Researchsky #academicsky #edusky

Mini tutorial: How to build an effective database search query Let’s make your next research search actually find what you’re looking for 👇 #edusky #acadmicsky

Finding articles effectively can involve searching databases, which requires a basic understanding of how they work. Here are 3 ways you can find relevant research 🧵

This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: No one expects you to have all the answers.
That’s what research is for. #AcademicChatter #phdchat #academicsky #phdsky

This week, let’s talk about searching for information. There are so many different types of sources you can use to learn more about your topic of interest. Keep an eye out as we’ll be dropping some examples & tips about how to navigate the space of hunting down sources that are relevant for you 🫵

🎧 Want to hear what the world thinks of your research? Altmetric has added a new attention source: Podcasts! 🎙️ 🌐 Altmetric is the first in the world to include podcasts as a measure of #ResearchImpact. 🔗 Discover more in our announcement: https://ow.ly/f3Eo50XbFBR

Which would you rather face in a dark lab room at midnight? 👻 A computer crashing at 11:59pm with something due at 12am 👻 Reviewer 2 👻 Noticing your citation style changes halfway through your thesis The HORROR - #HappyHalloween all!

#SpookySeason indeed

"Applications now open for 2026 APE Award." #awards #scholcomm Story by @researchinfo.bsky.social: www.researchinformation.info/news/applica...

Ever wondered if a journal is peer-reviewed while you're reading? ✅ Check the “About” page on the journal’s website ✅ Look under the Article History for dates of review ✅ Review info under the author information - theres review dates. It's peer-reviewed. #academicsky

How do you choose the right journal for your research to be published in?? There are thousands of journals to choose from and it can be overwhelming... Here’s what to look for: 🧵 #academicsky #edusky

Peer review helps reduce bias and keep science honest! Here's a quick guide to 4 different types of peer review: 👇

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Ever wonder what ✨ peer review ✨ really means? Before your research gets published, it gets sent to other experts in the same research field to be evaluated and ensure that what's written is credible, accurate, and meaningful.

One of our top tips we tell folks for making their research process easier? Set up SmartLists. Just set your rules once, and Papers automatically organizes your library for you. Make lists like: ✅ Recently added ✅ Author ✅ Topic ✅ New this Week

What are the benefits of publishing your article as #OpenAccess? More people read it > more exposure > more citations > higher chance of policy change Find out more pros and cons to open access research from our #BacktoSchool webinar series this past September! Link in bio! #academicsky

Our #BackToSchool sale is still running! Get 15% off your Papers subscription - but only until the end of the month. Redeem it here: www.papersapp.com/pricing/

Study breaks aren’t optional: they’re essential! Try these: 🌿 Go outside for 10 minutes 🎶 Listen to one song (really listen) ☕ Make a cup of tea or coffee away from your desk Your brain will thank you!! #mondaymotivation

Check out our latest blog breaking down how to set up Papers for success: www.papersapp.com/highlights/g... Smart lists to syncing and everything in between!

This is the boundary that matters: AI helps you search smarter, but YOU create the arguments. That’s how integrity stays intact.

This morning’s session on Research Data Sharing with Lisa Curtin & Andrew McKenna-Foster was packed with insights! 💡 Stay tuned for highlights and key takeaways. #openscience #edusky

In this hands-on #Overleaf lab with Lee Spence (Sept 18, 12 PM ET) from @digital-science.com, you’ll learn to:
 ✔️ Selecting a template to build a pro CV
 ✔️ How to find an official journal template to ensure your article is formatted right the first time

👉 Keep an eye out for these new icons when exploring journals! 
 This change came with our browser extension update. If you already have the browser extension installed, there’s no action needed! Your extension will update automatically.

Tired of wrestling with formatting? Meet @overleaf.com - the collaborative, cloud-based LaTeX editor Join Lee Spence from @digital-science.com to learn how to master the essential features for producing beautifully formatted documents!

Securing funding isn’t just about writing a proposal, it’s about strategy, connection, and innovation. Join us for this session w Julie Kellner to learn how to: 🔹 Identify the right opportunities
 🔹 Build relationships with funders
 🔹 Design projects that stand out
 🔹 Leverage your research network

Our #BacktoSchool webinar series is underway! Tomorrow (Tuesday the 16th) we will be talking all about how to level up your research with specific skills. #edusky #academia #freeresources

Our browser extension just got a redesign built around your feedback. Here’s what’s new:
 ⚡ More intuitive design
 📚 Flexible library selection when saving multiple references 
⬇️ Clearer icons + actions for downloads

Research communication isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🧩 The way you explain your work depends on who’s listening: 👩‍🔬 Your lab partner → technical details 👨‍🏫 Your supervisor → big-picture impact 👵 Your grandma → metaphors that make sense AI can help you reframe your message without losing accuracy

Sharpen your research game this semester with Papers’ free #BacktoSchool Webinar Series! Gather key knowledge, from building your academic profile to mastering Overleaf, all in one week. Plus: 🎁 Raffle entry for a free Papers Pro or Overleaf AI Assist subscription 💸 15% off Papers w code 2025BTS15