> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.veritus.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Best Practices for Veritus

> Practical tips and workflows to get the most value out of Veritus - from paper discovery to manuscript improvement.

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## 1. Start Every Project with Search Assistant

Before writing or reviewing, use **Search Assistant** to map your field.

**Why it helps**

* Finds the top 100 most relevant papers in under a minute.
* Surfaces trends and topic clusters.
* Builds a foundation for your literature review and citations.

**Best Practice**

* Upload a **reference paper** or **abstract** instead of typing keywords - it improves relevance.
* Use **topic filters** to focus on specific subfields.
* Save your top results to your **Paper Collection** for later analysis.

> Tip: Label collections by project name (e.g., “Thermal Stability 2025”) to reuse across workflows.

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## 2. Use Reading Assistant to Read Smarter, Not Longer

When tackling complex or unfamiliar papers, open them in **Reading Assistant**.

**How to work efficiently**

1. Upload up to 10 documents at once.
2. Read the **structured summaries** first to spot overlaps or contradictions.
3. Ask specific questions like “What are the limitations of this method?” or “How does this compare to XYZ 2023?”.
4. Use the **source-linked answers** for citation accuracy.

**Best Practice**

* Use **“Dig Deeper” suggestions** to uncover new angles or related studies.
* Export your insights as notes for grant proposals or reviews.

> Professors at Kyushu University report cutting weekly literature review time by 70%.

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## 3. Run Manuscript Review Before Every Submission

The **Manuscript Suite** helps authors and supervisors catch gaps before peer review.

**Recommended Flow**

1. Upload your draft to **Manuscript Review**.
2. Review the IMRaD Summary and Literature Coverage.
3. Use **Language Review** to polish tone and clarity.
4. Use **Citation Review** to verify citations.
5. Switch to **Scientific Review** for rigor and method checks.
6. Export the report for co-authors or attach it to internal review emails.

**Best Practice**

* Run **Comparative Review** against a benchmark paper in your field.
* Check that your findings section clearly answers your research question.
* Keep iterative versions - “v1”, “v2”, etc. - for transparent progression.

> “Veritus helped me catch missing citations before submission. It’s now part of every review cycle.”
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> * Assistant Professor, IIT Roorkee

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## 4. Manage Papers Through Paper Collection

Your **Paper Collection** is your personal, searchable library.

**Best Practice**

* Maintain one **Primary Paper** per project.
* Link **Associated Papers** for comparative or context analysis.
* Use tags like “to read”, “to cite”, or “student project”.
* Launch workflows directly from any saved paper for faster navigation.

> Example: Link your PhD student’s draft with 5 benchmark studies, run comparative analysis, and share the output as a structured report.

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## 5. Share Reports Securely

Instead of sending attachments, use **Sharing Reports** to collaborate.

**How to share**

1. After analysis, click **View Report** → **Share**.
2. Add institutional emails (up to 5 collaborators).
3. Recipients receive a **view-only link** - no login needed.

**Best Practice**

* Share reports with co-authors or advisees for asynchronous feedback.
* Use this feature in supervision meetings or lab discussions.
* Keep reports in a shared Veritus folder for transparency.

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## 6. Maintain Academic Privacy

Veritus was designed to keep research data confidential.

**Best Practice**

* Only upload manuscripts or PDFs that belong to your team or are open access.
* Avoid exporting reports via unsecured email.
* Use institutional emails for all collaborations.

> “You are in complete control of your data. Veritus never trains models or retains data without your consent.”

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## 7. Make Veritus a Lab Routine

Many labs now include Veritus in their **weekly workflows**.

**Suggested Rhythm**

* **Monday:** Run Search Assistant on emerging topics.
* **Wednesday:** Use Reading Assistant for team discussions.
* **Friday:** Review manuscripts or student reports with Manuscript Review Suite.

**Benefits**

* Shared understanding across projects.
* Consistent review quality.
* Stronger research mentorship.

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## 8. Optimize for Teaching and Mentorship

Veritus can support supervision and classroom activities too.

**Best Practice**

* Use **Comparative Review** as a teaching exercise for graduate students.
* Encourage PhD candidates to use **Reading Assistant** for literature mapping.
* Create group accounts for lab members under **Researcher plans**.

> Supervisors at Osaka University report faster, more consistent PhD feedback cycles.

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## 9. Keep Your Profile Updated

Your **Profile and Usage Overview** tracks progress across projects.

**Best Practice**

* Update your field and interests - it refines paper search relevance.
* Monitor hours saved and total papers analyzed.
* Periodically clear unused drafts or duplicates in your Paper Collection.

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## 10. Continuous Improvement

Research is iterative - Veritus grows with you.

**Recommended Habits**

* Revisit older analyses after each new publication.
* Use trend snapshots from Search Assistant to track shifts in your domain.
* Re-run Manuscript Review after peer review feedback to strengthen resubmissions.

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## Summary

| Goal                     | Best Practice                                |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| Faster literature review | Use Search Assistant with uploaded abstracts |
| Deep paper comprehension | Ask targeted questions in Reading Assistant  |
| Manuscript feedback      | Use Comparative Review for benchmarks        |
| Collaboration            | Share reports via secure view-only links     |
| Privacy                  | Keep all data within institutional accounts  |

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## Next Steps

* [Explore Search Assistant](./tutorial#5-search-assistant)
* [Learn about Manuscript Suite](./tutorial#4-manuscript-suite)
* [Read the Veritus Case Study](./case-studies)
* [Return to Feature Guide](./tutorial)