OpenAlex literature review with RAG
Build literature that cites real sources. Search OpenAlex, attach papers to your Library, meet the source threshold, then Ask Prof Z to synthesize with RAG and citation integrity checks.
An OpenAlex literature workflow
- Search OpenAlex (and policy/media) from your Source Library.
- Attach usable sources to each literature sub-topic.
- Unlock Ask Prof Z once enough verified sources are linked for synthesis.
- Review citations, then continue to framework and proposal export.
RAG vs generic AI writing
Generic chat tools can invent papers. RAG ties Ask Prof Z to sources you selected. Citation integrity checks then help catch unresolved or mismatched references before you export DOCX or PDF.
Academic + policy/media Library
Many proposals need more than journal articles. RflowZ Library supports OpenAlex academic search alongside policy and media sources so your evidence base matches the research problem.
Frequently asked questions
- Does RflowZ search OpenAlex?
- Yes. Find academic papers through OpenAlex inside your Source Library, then attach selected sources to literature sub-topics before Ask Prof Z writes.
- What is RAG for literature review?
- RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) uses the sources you attach when Ask Prof Z writes, so synthesis is tied to your selected papers and policy/media documents rather than unconstrained chat memory alone.
- Can I add non-academic sources?
- Yes. The Library supports academic OpenAlex results plus policy and media sources so you can back proposals with the evidence your topic needs.
- Why is Ask Prof Z disabled on a sub-topic?
- Ask Prof Z for literature synthesis unlocks after enough usable sources are attached (typically at least two verified academic sources). Attach OpenAlex results, then generate.
Ground your next literature review
Create an account, use Ask Prof Z, search OpenAlex in your Library, and export when you are ready. Free plan available — no credit card required. Citation integrity checks help keep references honest before export.