FAQ
Questions about checking references automatically
Short answers about what Reference Verifier checks, what the status labels mean, and where automatic citation verification still needs human judgment.
Frequently asked questions
What is Reference Verifier?
Reference Verifier is a free web citation checker for BibTeX entries, DOI lines, and numbered reference lists.
Can it detect fabricated references?
It can flag references that cannot be found in supported sources and records with suspicious metadata mismatches. It should be used as a verification aid, not as the only editorial decision.
Does it work with Chinese references?
Yes. It supports a Chinese interface and lookup handling for Chinese titles, standards, patents, DOI records, and mixed reference lists.
Why does a correct reference sometimes appear as Not found?
Some valid works are not indexed in the open sources available to the system, or the citation may be too incomplete to match automatically.
Is it free?
Yes. The current public web version is free to use.