colwiz
Original author(s) | colwiz Ltd. |
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Developer(s) | colwiz Ltd. |
Stable release | v.3.16.0509
/ May 9, 2016[1] |
Written in | Collaboration, Productivity, Social |
Website | www |
colwiz (collective wizdom) is a free web, desktop and mobile based research management software, designed by researchers from the University of Oxford. colwiz incorporates reference management, collaboration and networking tools, as well as productivity features.[2]
In 2011, colwiz entered into
, as well as numerous top-tier universities.In March 2013, colwiz announced a development partnership and strategic investment from the
History
Colwiz was conceived by Tahir Mansoori (
Features
Library
The colwiz Library is an application that allows users to find, read, annotate, save and share research articles. Articles can be archived in the Library in customisable folders. The colwiz Import Wizard can automatically add publications to colwiz Library from other common reference libraries (including reference only from
Drive
The colwiz Drive is a cloud storage application which lets users store, share and manage their files. Users can upload files, which can then be shared with a group, project or event, by dragging and dropping to the appropriate folder. The Drive also serves as a backup for colwiz Library metadata and personal file storage.
Groups
The colwiz Web interface provides users with a free platform to collaborate on research projects and events in Groups. Each Group has its own web page with integrated shared features, including: Library, Drive, as well as a discussion panel. Besides collaborating and communicating with fellow researchers, users can also access their colwiz Library online with the same functionalities as in the Desktop application.
Web Importer
The colwiz Bookmarklet for web browsers provides a shortcut for importing publications to the Library; users can import references to their colwiz Library directly from their internet browser. The colwiz Bookmarklet is compatible with all common web browsers (including
Citation Plugin for Word Processors
The colwiz Desktop Application offers built-in support for citation plugins for Word processors. Users can insert citations in more than 6000 styles and generate bibliographies with a single click. The citation plugin is supported for
colwiz for Mobile Devices and Tablets
The colwiz Mobile Application is available through the Apple Store for iOS mobile devices, such as iPhone and iPad, and also on Android smart phones and Tablets through Google Play. These applications allow colwiz Library to be accessible while the user is away from the desktop. The mobile applications are synced in real time through colwiz Web, and allow users to search and add new references to colwiz Library, and also attach article PDFs to references.
Social
colwiz Web hosts a variety of social networking features for researchers, including an activity thread, publication pinboard, and personalised research profiles.
References
- ^ collective wizdom [@colwiz] (May 6, 2014). "colwiz has just been given a facelift - see @colwiz blog to learn more about the exciting changes;" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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- ^ a b "'Killer app' for research launched". University of Oxford. 2011. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ a b "American Chemical Society introduces — the first secure, integrated research management environment serving scientists worldwide". ACS. 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ a b "American Chemical Society introduces ACS ChemWorx™ — the first secure, integrated research management environment serving scientists worldwide". Yahoo! News. 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Isis Start-up colwiz Launches HTML5 Interactive PDF Reader with Royal Society Publishing and Taylor & Francis". Isis Innovation. 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ a b "HTML5 Interactive PDF Reader now available on Interface". Royal Society Publishing. 2013. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ a b "colwiz launches the first HTML5 Interactive PDF Reader in collaboration with Royal Society Publishing and Taylor & Francis". Taylor & Francis Group. 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Academic Digital Research Services start-up colwiz joins Taylor & Francis Group". Taylor & Francis Newsroom. 2017. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "T&F buys reference-management tool colwiz". The Bookseller. 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.