By SCiNiTO Team | Thuesday, August 15, 2025
In the fast-paced world of academic research, precision matters.
From identifying the right articles to performing in-depth critical analysis, researchers need tools that help them move beyond surface-level summaries. That’s why SCiNiTO AI Chat — already one of the most trusted AI research tools — has just rolled out a game-changing update: the Add Source feature.
This new capability enables researchers to manually select the exact articles they want the AI to analyze, ensuring laser-focused, context-rich responses tailored to their chosen materials.
If you’ve ever wished your AI assistant could “read” your selected papers and provide targeted insights — this update is for you.
Why Precision in AI Research Tools Matters
AI-powered research assistants have transformed the way academics discover and analyze content. Tools like SCiNiTO AI Chat allow researchers to quickly access vast repositories of information, from literature reviews to methodological insights.
But here’s the challenge:
Traditional AI models often pull from broad knowledge sources. While this is great for general queries, it falls short when you’re working on specific, article-based tasks — such as:
- Comparing two related studies for methodological strengths and weaknesses
- Building a literature review from hand-picked references
- Extracting research gaps from key domain papers
This is where the Add Source feature bridges the gap — offering researchers article-specific AI analysis rather than just general summaries.
What is the “Add Source” Feature?
The Add Source functionality is a new tool inside SCiNiTO AI Chat that allows you to feed the AI your own curated list of articles. Instead of pulling from the entire OpenAlex database or general AI knowledge, the chatbot’s responses are restricted to the sources you select.
Key Benefits
- Context-Rich Responses – No more generic explanations; get answers tailored to your chosen papers.
- Higher Accuracy – The AI’s scope is narrowed, reducing irrelevant information.
- Focused Literature Reviews – Build your background section around trusted, peer-reviewed sources.
- Improved Research Comparisons – Directly compare methodologies, results, and conclusions across selected works.
How It Works — Step-by-Step Guide
Using the Add Source feature is simple:
- Open SCiNiTO AI Chat and navigate to the chat interface.
- Click the “Add Source” button within the chat window.
- Enter the full title of the article(s) you want the AI to analyze.
- Select from matching results in the SCiNiTO database.
- Start asking your research questions — now with responses tailored exclusively to your chosen sources.
💡 Pro Tip: You can add multiple sources at once to conduct comparative analysis between studies.