PaperGuide AI

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  "url": "https://paperguide.ai/",
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  "short_summary": "Finds, analyzes, and summarizes research papers; conducts literature reviews; generates deep research reports; manages references; and writes academic document…",
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    "PDFs",
    "uploaded documents",
    "references (Zotero",
    "BibTeX",
    "RIS",
    "DOI",
    "URLs)"
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    "research-backed answers with citations",
    "structured paper summaries",
    "data extraction tables",
    "deep research reports",
    "drafted academic documents",
    "citations (APA",
    "MLA",
    "Chicago)"
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    "life sciences",
    "healthcare/clinical trials",
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    "Rated by 1000+ Researchers and Universities",
    "user testimonials from PhD researchers, university faculty, and professionals",
    "academics from top institutions cited"
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