FAQ

How often does the search engine update?

PapersHive upates daily and new data is added constantly: PubMed, MEDLINE, PubMedCentral, Biorxiv, Chemrxiv, Medrxiv, Clinical Trials PubMed Register, Clinical Trials EU Register and Clinical Trials U.S. Register. Within the next quarter (Q3'23) you should be able to search also among patents and medical devices. If you do not find a specific publication, you can add it to your collection by importing it or contacting us at [email protected]

Is there a way to create advanced search strategies?

You, you can create complex advanced strategies by following the guide. You can also use the automatically generated keywords by performing searches. We follow PubMed search syntax.

How are the keywords (search strategies) extracted?

We extract co-occurrences in MeSH, Key Opinion Leaders, Chemicals and MeSH subheadings in all your searching to help you not to miss evidence.

How good is your relevancy?

Relevancy is constantly tested with different algorithms and we strive to give you the best results. At the same time you are perfectly free to keep using your favorite search engine (PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, etc) as we perfectly integrate with all of them. At the same time PapersHive is built for giving you the power to choose relevancy with trends and automated query explanation.

Which sources does PapersHive include?

PubMed, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Preprints such as BioRxiv, MedRxiv, and ChemRxiv, Clinical Trials EU Register, Clinical Trials U.S. Register. You can read more on PapersHive's data source

How do you deal with closed access publications?

PapersHive cannot get the full-text of closed-access publications. As any other reference manager software, it relies on your licenses and findings when it comes to close-publications. If you have access to those full-texts, you can easily upload them into our Reference Manager and make them searchable.

I have my whole library on another Reference Manager or device. What is the fastest way to get started?

You can import your library directly into PapersHive from anywhere as long as the format is supported. Check Integrations. If your case is not covered, please contact us!

Can I save my searches?

Yes, you can save queries. Check saving queries

Do I get an update when new publications that matches my interests?

Yes, you can save queries and monitor them daily, weekly or monthly. Check monitoring and alerting

Do you support other languages?

Yes, all languages found on medical publications. Under search bar select Tools then All Languages.

Does PapersHive run only on Browser?

Yes, as Papershive is intended as a SaaS application in order to be highly available from anywhere and anytime without installations. The only exception is the Microsoft Word AddIn that should be installed through Microsoft Word Store Add-In.

If I buy a subscription, will I get support?

Yes, you will. By purchasing a license you get personalized support in form of video-meetings, calls and emails for you and your team. Suggestions and feedback are always welcome and will be prioritized.

Can I get a free trial?

Yes, you can. Just contact us!