As AI becomes deeply embedded in research and scholarly workflows, trust, transparency, and governance become essential. Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, has earned the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management System, placing it among …
For the longest time, we at Paperpal didn’t want to build an AI detector. Reducing complex human thought, collaboration, and creativity to a binary label of human or AI felt deeply flawed. Writing, especially in academia, has always been a deeply human process, a negotiation between knowledge, experience, and, now increasingly, technology. But the way writing happens has changed. Academics today are …
You’ve spent months perfecting your research paper, and now you’re ready to submit. Before hitting send, you run it through a free plagiarism checker, it comes back clean. Think you’re done? Not so soon. Generic plagiarism checkers only compare your research against blog posts, student essays, and Wikipedia entries, not …
AI detectors and AI detection have become an unavoidable part of academic writing today. Universities and journals are experimenting with it, and students and researchers are increasingly encountering AI scores attached to their work. But as AI detection tools become more widespread, so do their limitations: false positives are common, original work is flagged, and language editing or polishing can be mistaken for misconduct. Amid evolving AI use guidelines, authors are often left navigating uncertainty, …
Choosing the best paraphrasing tool for academic writing can be challenging, especially when many of these tools’ unique features are hidden behind a paywall. As a researcher, you want a tool that delivers more than stiff, monotonous outputs. The frustration of dealing with often contextually inappropriate results can make you …
Every research article starts somewhere: with a first draft, a half-formed idea, or a deadline that suddenly feels too close. In 2025, you chose to take that journey with Paperpal, along with 3 million other academics, and we are genuinely grateful! Whether navigating late-night edits, responding to challenging reviewers’ comments, or polishing a manuscript for a …
Part of one of Africa’s most research-intensive universities, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria has collaborated with Paperpal to support its staff and students in balancing their research and academic obligations. This partnership aims to accelerate research processes and improve the likelihood of publication in reputable …
Scite AI excels at citation classification and analysis, helping academics assess scholarly impact, speed up literature reviews, and identify research gaps. But what happens when you need more than impact visualization? What if you want to dive into exploratory research, deep analysis, or comprehensive writing support? Can the AI handle those needs, or should you consider …
Have you ever stared at a blank page thinking, “Why is writing so hard when the ideas are right there in my head?” You’re not alone. Every academic, from a PhD student working on their thesis to a post-doctoral researcher juggling a conference presentation and multiple deadlines, knows the pain. …
As the year edges toward the holiday season, most academics look forward to a well-earned break. Yet for many, this quieter period is also the perfect opportunity to revisit unfinished manuscripts, polish drafts, and set the foundation for a stronger writing routine in the year ahead. If you’re among the …
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