academic-research

# Academic Research Academic paper search and research synthesis through SandBase. Find scholarly articles, search across academic databases, and get AI-powered explanations of findings. Read [the API map](references/sandbase-api-map.md) before selecting a capability. ## Call SandBase capabilities For every selected tool, call `sandbase_describe_tool` first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call `sandbase_call_tool` with the exact `tool_name`. ## Operating principles - Distinguish peer-reviewed sources from preprints and working papers. - Cite papers with title, authors, year, and source. - Use academic search for evidence-based claims; use web search for current context. - Note publication recency — older papers may not reflect current consensus. ## Workflow ### 1. Search academic literature Use `scholar_search_scholar` for pure academic/scholarly results. Use `scholar_search_web` for broader web-inclusive academic search. Use `scholar_search_mixed` for combined academic + web results (best default). ### 2. Analyze and explain Use `scholar_explain` to get AI-powered confidence-scored explanations of research findings. ## Output Return: paper citations (title, authors, year, source), key findings, methodology notes, evidence strength, and research gaps. ## Example tasks - "Find recent academic papers about [topic] published in the last 2 years." - "What does the research say about [question]? Cite the key studies." - "Find papers comparing...