Does this reference exist?
Generative AIs invent references often and with flawless formatting. Paste the citation or the DOI and we look for the real record in Crossref. We don't say “it's fake”: we say whether we found it or not, and how close it is.
How to read the result
- The DOI exists: compare the title and authors; an AI sometimes puts a real DOI with a fake title.
- We found nothing similar: search for the title in Google Scholar or your university library. If it doesn't show up there either, don't use it.
- Books, theses and websites aren't always in Crossref. Check them in your library catalog or in WorldCat.
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