Check it Before You Wreck It: Preventing Post-Publication Issues: Tools & Resources

Zotero is a popular reference management tool, and it has an add-on for PubPeer that lets you keep track of any issues raised about papers you cite.

This add-on can alert you to any retracted papers or concerns flagged on PubPeer, allowing you to avoid citing problematic sources.

Consensus is a research tool that helps users find original scientific articles by summarizing peer-reviewed studies on a topic, making it easier to avoid overreliance on potentially inaccurate review articles. It supports more accurate literature searches and is especially useful for promoting research integrity in academic settings.

Endnote helps researchers with citation management. It can automatically flag retracted citations, helping you avoid referencing papers that have been invalidated or retracted due to errors or ethical violations.

It also helps ensure your references are formatted correctly and consistently.

• Proofig AI: This AI-powered tool is used by journals to detect image manipulation, duplication, and plagiarism.
• ImaChek and Imagetwin: These are other AI-powered tools used by journals to screen images for potential manipulation. 

• Turnitin: A leading plagiarism detection tool, useful for identifying overlapping text and potential issues with citations.
• Grammarly: While primarily an editing tool, Grammarly also provides plagiarism detection features.

• Research Integrity Office: The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) is charged with oversight responsibility for multiple regulatory compliance areas at Penn. You can learn more about the Office and view its contact information.
• Top Resources for Research Integrity: Policies and resources at Penn related to the ethical principles, values, and practices of research conduct and the dissemination of research findings.

• RedacTek: A research integrity tool that alerts users to retracted articles, flagged citations, and high self-citation rates via its website or Chrome plugin.
• Scite.ai: A smart citation tool that shows how a scientific article has been cited—whether it supports, contradicts, or merely mentions the original work—helping researchers assess the credibility and context of their sources.
• ORCID: An essential tool for researchers, ORCID allows you to manage your scholarly identity and ensure proper attribution of your work.
• Retraction Watch: A blog that tracks retracted articles and offers useful resources for identifying papers that have been removed or corrected