Elicit vs. SciSpace Literature Review Tool: How to use both tools to quickly find literature
TLDRThis video compares Elicit and SciSpace Literature Review Tool, two free AI-based literature review tools. It assesses their features and performance in retrieving relevant literature on the separation of steroid isomers using ion mobility spectrometry. The comparison includes the accuracy of the information provided, the range of papers retrieved, the filtering and sorting capabilities, and the ability to export or save search results. The video concludes that both tools can be used complementarily for a comprehensive literature review.
Takeaways
- 🔍 Both Elicit and SciSpace Literature Review Tool are free tools designed for literature review, with a focus on comparing their features and performance in finding relevant literature.
- 📊 The comparison begins with a specific question about techniques used to separate steroid isomers in ion mobility spectrometry, a field well-known to the speaker.
- 🕒 Both tools take a similar amount of time to retrieve results, providing a list of relevant papers and summaries.
- 📈 The accuracy of the provided information is evaluated, noting that both tools correctly identify techniques like TWINS and trapped ion mobility spectrometry.
- 📚 The papers provided by each tool are analyzed, with Elicit offering more recent papers and SciSpace providing older, potentially less relevant ones.
- 🔎 Filters are an important feature, allowing users to refine their search based on criteria like publication year, access type, and study type.
- 🌟 Elicit has a unique filter for searching papers based on specific keywords within the abstract.
- 📊 Both tools offer sorting options, such as by relevance, citations, and publication year, with Elicit providing an alphabetical sort by title.
- 📋 Information extracted from the papers is presented in a tabular format, with options to expand and include more detailed information.
- 🤖 SciSpace integrates its AI research assistant, Co-Pilot, for asking questions about the papers and building knowledge, a feature not present in Elicit.
- 💾 Exporting and saving search results is possible in both tools, with Elicit offering a more comprehensive export of detailed information.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The main focus of the video is to compare and contrast the features and performance of two literature review tools, Elicit and SciSpace, in finding the most relevant literature for a specific question.
How does the presenter choose the field for comparison?
-The presenter chooses a field they are familiar with, as it allows them to quickly determine if the tools are providing correct information.
What specific question does the presenter ask both literature review tools?
-The presenter asks about the techniques used to separate steroid isomers using ion mobility spectrometry.
What are the differences in the results provided by Elicit and SciSpace?
-Elicit provides a broader range of papers, while SciSpace offers older and less relevant papers for the specific topic. Elicit also includes more of the presenter's own papers in the results.
How can you filter results in SciSpace's literature review tool?
-In SciSpace, you can filter by whether the paper has a PDF, is open access, the publication type, and the publication year.
What unique feature does Elicit offer that SciSpace does not?
-Elicit offers the ability to filter down to specific keywords to ensure the papers talk about those keywords, increasing the relevancy of the search results.
How do the sorting options differ between Elicit and SciSpace?
-Both tools allow sorting by relevance, citations, and year, but Elicit also allows sorting by title alphabetically, abstract summary, and whether a PDF is available.
What information can you extract from the articles using these tools?
-Both tools provide an abstract summary, and additional options to search for intervention, outcomes measured, number of participants, and detailed abstract summaries.
How does SciSpace's integrated Co-Pilot feature enhance the user experience?
-SciSpace's Co-Pilot allows users to ask questions about the papers and engage in a back-and-forth conversation to build knowledge and get additional insights.
What are the limitations of exporting information from SciSpace and Elicit?
-SciSpace allows exporting as CSV but lacks some detailed information in the exported columns. Elicit does not currently have a way to save searches but allows exporting as a BibTeX or CSV file, including the columns added by the user.
What is the presenter's final recommendation regarding the use of these literature review tools?
-The presenter suggests using both tools in a complementary way, as they offer different insights and can provide a more comprehensive view of the literature.
Outlines
🔍 Comparing AI Literature Review Tools
This paragraph introduces a comparison between two AI literature review tools, Size Spaces and Elicit. The focus is on evaluating their features and performance rather than pricing, as both are free tools. The comparison begins with a specific question about techniques used in a field the speaker is familiar with, allowing for an accurate assessment of the tools' effectiveness in providing relevant literature. The results from both tools are analyzed for accuracy and relevance, with a discussion on the types of papers provided and the filters available to refine the search.
📈 Analyzing Results and Paper Selection
The speaker delves into the results obtained from the AI tools, noting differences in the papers selected by each. Elicit is observed to provide a broader range of papers, while Size Spaces offers a deeper analysis within a specific type of analysis. The speaker also highlights the importance of checking the accuracy of the AI tools' findings and the ability to sort and filter results for a more tailored research experience. The paragraph emphasizes the value of having access to recent and relevant papers in the field of interest.
📊 Examining Extracted Information and Exporting Features
This section discusses the type of information extracted from the research articles by the AI tools and the features for exporting or saving this information. Both tools provide a table format with key details from the articles, but they differ in their export capabilities. Size Spaces has integrated a chatbot, Copilot, for further inquiries about the papers, while Elicit allows for exporting results in different formats. The speaker compares the effectiveness of exporting features, noting that Elicit's export function is more comprehensive, while Size Spaces' chatbot feature offers additional interaction for deeper insights.
💡 Final Thoughts and Additional Resources
The speaker concludes the comparison by emphasizing the complementary nature of both AI tools. They suggest using both systems for a more comprehensive research experience and encourage viewers to explore both software options. The speaker also offers additional resources for those looking to enhance their research skills, including a 30-day research jumpstart guide and links to both AI tools in the video description.
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Keywords
💡Elicit
💡SciSpace Literature Review Tool
💡Literature Review
💡Steroid Isomers
💡Ion Mobility Spectrometry
💡Filters
💡Abstract Summary
💡Exporting Information
💡Co-Pilot
💡Research Papers
💡Relevancy
Highlights
Comparison between Elicit and SciSpace Literature Review Tool, both free AI tools for literature review.
The focus is on the features and performance of the tools, not pricing.
The presenter uses a specific question about techniques used to separate steroid isomers and ion mobility spectrometry.
Both tools take similar time to provide results.
Elicit provides a list of papers with an abstract summary, while SciSpace gives a summary of the top papers.
Elicit's results contain a mix of correct and incorrect citations, while SciSpace provides older but relevant research.
Filters in SciSpace allow for sorting by PDF availability, publication type, and year.
Elicit offers the ability to filter by study type and specific keywords within the abstract.
Both tools provide a list of recent papers, but Elicit includes more of the presenter's own work.
Elicit's broader search results contrast with SciSpace's deeper focus on a specific type of analysis.
Both tools allow sorting by various criteria, including relevance, citations, and year.
Elicit can filter for papers with a PDF, while SciSpace does not have this feature.
The tools extract and present information from articles in a tabular format for easy access.
SciSpace's Co-Pilot AI chatbot allows for interaction and questions about the papers.
Elicit's export feature is more effective in preserving the added columns of information.
Only about half of the papers overlap between the two tools, suggesting using both for a comprehensive review.
The presenter recommends double-checking AI-extracted information for accuracy.
Both tools can be used complementary to each other, enhancing the literature review process.
The presenter provides resources for further learning and research in the field.