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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Why are academics still piecing together research and writing across a dozen tabs, tools, and disconnected workflows? You find a paper in a database, you screenshot bits into messy notes, then open a new tab to paraphrase a section, then open another to check your citations, then another to polish …
AI is now intertwined with everything we do in academia—research, peer review, publishing, and even learning. While many have embraced its possibilities, others are still navigating questions around ethics, integrity, intellectual property, and accountability. These conversations are shaping the future of global research, and your perspective is essential. To capture …
CACTUS Partners with American Physical Society to Automate Technical Checks Using Paperpal Preflight
Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a global technology leader offering AI-driven and expert solutions for the scholarly publishing community, has announced a partnership with the American Physical Society (APS) to automate technical checks in APS’ editorial workflow through Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk, an AI-powered submission readiness solution developed by CACTUS. Traditionally, …
Academic research has never been more demanding or competitive, with over 5 million academic articles being published annually as of 2022. Manually reviewing literature to find the most relevant information can be tedious, error-prone, and inefficient. For instance, missing a critical study can seriously compromise the foundation of your entire …
AI has rapidly become part of academic research — from literature reviews to manuscript writing but with its growing use comes a pressing question: Are researchers being transparent about their use of AI tools? A recent analysis reveals that over 75% of authors using AI fail to disclose it, even …
You might find this Grammarly review unique. Unlike reviews aimed at users who write blogs or marketing copy, this one is for those engaged in academic writing. If you’re regularly working on theses, essays, research papers, or literature reviews, this article introduces a more academic-focused Grammarly alternative you’ll want to …
Every researcher and student knows how challenging it can be to perfect an academic manuscript: polishing grammar, improving flow, and ensuring clarity for publication. This constant struggle inspired the creation of Paperpal, a trusted AI writing assistant built to help authors communicate their ideas clearly and confidently. What began in …
AI tools have revolutionized the way researchers work, making academic writing and research more efficient than ever. But with these advantages comes a new challenge: AI hallucinations — confidently presented but factually incorrect outputs. Our 2025 Paperpal survey revealed that 63% of academics using AI in their research workflows are …
AI can be a lifesaver when you’re starting a new project, polishing your writing, or racing to meet a deadline. But after working on a draft for days or weeks, it’s surprisingly easy to lose track of which sentences are truly yours and which were suggested by the AI. This …
