Publication Management
HospitiumRIS provides comprehensive tools for importing, organizing, and managing research publications from multiple sources.
Overview
The publication management system helps researchers:
- Import publications from external databases
- Organize with a folder-based library
- Track citations and impact metrics
- Generate bibliographies for manuscripts
- Share publications on researcher profiles
Importing Publications
Supported Sources
| Source | Description | Auto-Update |
|---|---|---|
| PubMed | NIH biomedical literature | ✅ |
| CrossRef | DOI-based metadata | ✅ |
| OpenAlex | Open scholarly data | ✅ |
| Zotero | Personal reference manager | ✅ |
| BibTeX | Standard bibliography format | ❌ |
| Manual | Manual entry | ❌ |
PubMed Import
- Go to Publications → Import
- Select PubMed source
- Search by:
- Author name
- Title keywords
- PMID
- Date range
- Review results
- Select publications to import
- Click Import Selected
CrossRef Import
- Select CrossRef source
- Search by:
- DOI
- Title
- Author
- Metadata retrieved automatically
- Import selected publications
OpenAlex Import
- Select OpenAlex source
- Search by:
- ORCID iD
- Author name
- Institution
- Import comprehensive publication data
Zotero Integration
Connect your Zotero library:
- Go to Settings → Zotero
- Enter Zotero API Key
- Enter User ID
- Save connection
- Sync publications from Zotero
Getting Zotero API Key
- Log in to zotero.org
- Go to Settings → Feeds/API
- Create new API key
- Copy key to HospitiumRIS
BibTeX Import
Import from BibTeX files:
- Select BibTeX source
- Upload
.bibfile or paste content - Parse entries
- Review and map fields
- Import publications
Manual Entry
Create publications manually:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | ✅ | Publication title |
| Authors | ✅ | Author list |
| Year | ✅ | Publication year |
| Type | ✅ | Article, Review, etc. |
| Journal | ❌ | Journal name |
| DOI | ❌ | Digital Object Identifier |
| Abstract | ❌ | Publication abstract |
| URL | ❌ | Link to publication |
| Keywords | ❌ | Subject keywords |
Publication Library
Library Structure
📁 My Library
├── 📁 Research Projects
│ ├── 📁 Project Alpha
│ │ ├── 📄 Publication 1
│ │ └── 📄 Publication 2
│ └── 📁 Project Beta
│ └── 📄 Publication 3
├── 📁 Reviews
│ └── 📄 Review Paper 1
└── 📁 Collaborations
└── 📄 Collab Publication 1
Creating Folders
- Click New Folder in library
- Enter folder name
- Choose parent folder (or root)
- Folders can be nested
Managing Folders
- Rename - Change folder name
- Move - Relocate to different parent
- Delete - Remove folder (publications moved to root)
- Expand/Collapse - Toggle folder visibility
Moving Publications
- Select publication(s)
- Drag to target folder, or
- Use Move to Folder action
- Publications can exist in one folder
Publication Details
Viewing Details
Click any publication to see:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Title: Machine Learning in Healthcare │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Authors: Smith, J., Johnson, A., Williams, B. │
│ Journal: Nature Medicine │
│ Year: 2024 Volume: 30 Pages: 145-156 │
│ DOI: 10.1038/nm.12345 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Abstract: │
│ This study presents a novel approach to... │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Keywords: machine learning, healthcare, AI, diagnostics │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 📊 Citations: 45 📅 Added: Jan 15, 2024 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Editing Publications
- Click publication
- Click Edit
- Modify fields
- Save changes
Deleting Publications
- Select publication(s)
- Click Delete
- Confirm deletion
- Publication removed from library
⚠️ Citation Impact
Deleting publications removes them from manuscripts. Consider archiving instead.
Search & Filter
Search Options
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Search in titles |
| Author | Search by author name |
| Keywords | Search by keywords |
| Abstract | Search in abstracts |
| DOI | Exact DOI match |
| Year | Publication year |
Filters
- Publication Type - Article, Review, Conference, etc.
- Year Range - From year to year
- Source - Import source
- Folder - Specific folder only
- Has DOI - With/without DOI
Sorting
| Sort By | Description |
|---|---|
| Date Added | When imported (default) |
| Title | Alphabetical |
| Year | Publication year |
| Citations | Citation count |
| Author | First author name |
Citation Tracking
Citation Sources
Citation counts retrieved from:
- CrossRef
- OpenAlex
- Google Scholar (manual)
Citation Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Citations | Sum of all citations |
| H-Index | Impact indicator |
| Average Citations | Mean per publication |
| Citation Velocity | Citations per year |
Citation Updates
- Automatic refresh weekly
- Manual refresh available
- Historical tracking
Export Options
Export Formats
| Format | Use Case |
|---|---|
| BibTeX | LaTeX, reference managers |
| RIS | EndNote, Zotero |
| CSV | Spreadsheets |
| JSON | API, data analysis |
Export Scope
- Single publication
- Selected publications
- Entire folder
- Full library
Export Fields
Select fields to export:
- Title
- Authors
- Year
- Journal
- DOI
- Abstract
- Keywords
- URL
- Citation count
Using Publications in Manuscripts
Citing Publications
- Open manuscript editor
- Click Insert Citation
- Search library
- Select publication
- Citation inserted
Citation Linking
[1] Smith et al., 2024 → References section
↓
Auto-generated bibliography entry
Citation Styles
Choose from:
- APA 7th Edition
- MLA 9th Edition
- Chicago 17th Edition
- Harvard
- IEEE
- Vancouver
- Custom styles
Public Profile Display
Visibility Settings
Control which publications appear on public profile:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show All | Display complete list |
| Published Only | Only published status |
| Selected | Manually curated list |
| Hide All | No publications shown |
Profile Display
Publications on profile show:
- Title (linked)
- Authors
- Journal
- Year
- DOI link
- Citation count
Deduplication
Automatic Detection
System detects duplicates by:
- DOI matching
- Title similarity
- Author matching
- Year comparison
Merge Duplicates
- Review detected duplicates
- Choose master record
- Merge metadata
- Remove duplicate
Best Practices
Import Strategy
- Start with ORCID-linked sources
- Import by project/topic
- Review metadata accuracy
- Organize immediately
Library Organization
- Create logical folder structure
- Use consistent naming
- Regular cleanup
- Archive old projects
Metadata Quality
- Verify imported data
- Add missing abstracts
- Correct author names
- Update citation counts
Citation Management
- Import before writing
- Cite as you write
- Verify citations
- Update before submission