Academic Literature Search Supportliterature search detail

Here, Academic Paper SearchandLiterature Search Support ServiceHere we explain our services in detail. iBooks Academic Support provides academic paper search and literature-search support to help with reviews of previous studies required for university reports, undergraduate theses, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, research proposals, and other research reports. We systematically search academic papers, specialist books, academic journals, research reports, and other sources related to the research topic and help organize references that form the foundation of the study.

We support a wide range of fields in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and professional disciplines, including Economics, Law, Education, Sociology, Nursing, Medicine, Information Scienceeconomics, law, education, sociology, nursing, medicine, information science, and more. We can search both Japanese- and English-language literature. Building a university paper or report on reliable academic sources is essential, but locating appropriate literature requires knowledge of academic databases, keyword and search-strategy design, and important journals in the relevant field.

They can therefore work well with processes such as cases in which it takes substantial time to locate needed literature or important previous studies are missedIt is not uncommon for researchers to spend considerable time locating the needed literature or to overlook important previous studies. It can also be difficult to determine which sources are most relevant and how they should be incorporated into the structure of a paper.

For this reason, we Systematically search for papers related to the research topic or assignment and present organized references useful to the researchsystematically search for literature relevant to the research topic or assignment and organize useful references. Depending on your needs, support can also include summarizing source content, comparing studies, creating a reference list, organizing citation formats, and preparing information that can be used to build a review of previous studies. The service can be used from the early research stage through completion of a paper.

Types of Academic Paper Search and Literature Search Support

Sample Academic Paper Search / Literature Search Support

At iBooks Academic Support, Find, select, organize, and prepare previous studies in a usable formWith the aim of helping clients find, select, organize, and use previous studies effectively, we provide broad literature-search and previous-study organization support. This can be used for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral theses, research proposals, grant applications, conference preparation, and academic research for product development or market research.

In addition, Not merely finding literature, but evaluating its importance and organizing it so it can be used in researchWe emphasize not only finding sources but also assessing their importance and organizing them in a form that can actually be used in research. We can flexibly respond to concerns such as “I don't know which papers I should read,” “I can't organize the review of previous studies,” or “I want to demonstrate the originality of my research.”

Below are examples of the types ofMain Types of Academic Paper Search / Literature Search Supportthat we are frequently consulted about.

[Types of Academic Paper Search and Literature Search Support Available]

/Academic Paper Search (Japan and Overseas)Search related papers and extract candidate literature using Google Scholar, CiNii Research, PubMed, and other databases
/Literature Search (Previous-Studies Review Support)Identify important previous studies, understand research trends, and organize research gaps
/Systematic Search-Strategy SupportDesign keywords, Boolean search strings (AND/OR), and inclusion/exclusion criteria
/Citation and Reference-List FormattingNormalize bibliographic information, remove duplicates, and standardize inconsistent notation
/Preparation of Previous-Studies Summary TablesCreate tables summarizing research purpose, methods, main findings, limitations, and implications
/Literature Searches by Research FieldSearch literature in fields such as medicine, nursing, education, economics, business administration, law, psychology, and information science
/English-Language Literature Search and International-Trend ReviewSupport understanding of international research trends, conceptual frameworks, standard scales, and related topics
/Preliminary Research for Conferences and Academic JournalsOrganize papers related to potential journals, citation practices, and publication trends
/Literature Research for Research Proposals and ApplicationsSearch for evidence supporting background, previous studies, originality, and social significance in research proposals or applications
/Academic Research for Product Development and Market Research：Search academic papers for evidence relevant to product or service development, such as effectiveness, acceptability, behavior change, UX, and price acceptance, and organize the findings in a form that can be applied to planning and development

/Examples of DeliverablesDeliverables may include reference lists, previous-study tables, search logs, and lists of priority literature

The quality of a literature search depends not only on “finding” sources but also on “assessing their importance and organizing them in a form that can be used in research.”
Specialist staff therefore provide careful support from search-strategy design through candidate-source selection, normalization of bibliographic information, and organization of each source's position within the research.

Literature Search Support Sample:Previous-Studies Summary Table and Reference List (Sample: Excerpt from an Academic Literature Search on the “Cosmetic Effects of Vitamin C”)

Depth of Academic Paper Search / Literature Search Support

Academic paper searches and literature reviews involve more than simply finding papers through a search engine. It is important to understand systematically what previous studies exist on the research topic and to organize where the planned study is positioned within that body of research.

For this reason, we setDepth of Literature Researchthe depth of literature research according to the research purpose and stage. A university report may require only several to a dozen major sources, while an undergraduate or master's thesis may require organization of dozens of papers or more. A journal paper or research proposal may require a review broad enough to understand trends across the field and identify research gaps.

Setting an appropriate literature-search depth is extremely important for clarifying the originality and significance of the research.We propose an appropriate depth according to the topic and submission destination.

[Examples of Literature Search Depth]

/Basic Literature Search (Light Review)Basic search: Quickly identify major literature related to the topic and create an initial reference list for understanding the research area
/Standard Literature Research (Undergraduate / Master's Thesis Level)Standard search: Search multiple domestic and international databases and create a comparison table of major previous studies
/Advanced Literature Review (Journal-Paper Level)Advanced literature review: Analyze citation relationships and research trends and clarify theoretical frameworks, leading researchers, and research gaps
/Systematic Literature Review SupportSystematic literature review support: Define search strings, inclusion criteria, and exclusion criteria and create a reproducible search process
/Research-Trend Analysis (Field Overview)Research-trend analysis: Organize major journals, citation patterns, and changes in research topics for use in explaining the background of a research proposal
/International Research-Trend ReviewInternational research-trend review: Organize overseas research mainly through English-language papers and clarify originality by comparing it with Japanese research
/Academic Research for Product and Business DevelopmentAcademic research for product or business development: Search evidence on consumer behavior, UX, price acceptance, health effects, educational effects, and related topics and organize it for use in product planning or market analysis

Order Customization

Our literature-search support service research content, submission requirements, search scope, and deliverable formatcan be flexibly customized according to the purpose of the project. We support undergraduate, master's, and doctoral theses, research proposals, grant applications, conference preparation, and academic research for product development or market research.

Customization Items	Content
Your Specified Research Topic, Research Question, or Chapter Structure	We can conduct literature searches aligned with your research topic, research questions, and planned chapter structure.
Additional Searches Based on Feedback	We can reorganize and supplement the literature based on supervisor feedback such as “insufficient previous studies,” “weak theoretical framework,” or “insufficient citations.”
Citation Tracking Starting from Required Literature	We can also trace references and citing literature from specified papers or books.
Specified Search Scope and Databases	Searches can be limited to Japan, include overseas sources, emphasize the most recent five years, emphasize classic literature, or use specified databases such as Google Scholar, CiNii Research, or PubMed.
Search-Strategy Design Support	We can design reproducible searches including AND/OR search strings, inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria, and keyword strategy.
Citation-Style and Reference Formatting (separatelypaid)	We can format references according to APA, MLA, Chicago, or specific university and academic-society requirements.
Preparation of Previous-Studies Summary Tables (separatelypaid)	We can also create summary tables listing research purpose, methods, main findings, limitations, and implications.
English-Language Literature Search, Summaries, and Japanese Translation (separatelypaid)	We can flexibly support searching English-language literature, organizing abstracts, and translating relevant content into Japanese.

Note: The scope of support and any additional fees vary by request. Providing the research topic, submission requirements, deadline, and desired search depth allows us to give more appropriate guidance.

Guide to Fees for Academic Paper Search / Literature Search Support

The following provides general fee guidelines for academic paper searches, literature searches, and organization of previous studies. Fees are not determined solely by the number of sources but also by factors such as the specialization of the research field, proportion of English-language literature, search depth, citation tracking, and deliverable format.and provide an individual quote accordingly.

Item	Content	Notes
Literature Search Support	Reference List: Up to 30 Sources ¥69,800 (before tax)	Basic fee guideline for organizing candidate literature related to the research topic into a reference list.
Literature Search + Previous-Studies Summary Table	Up to 30 Sources, Including Key-Point Summaries ¥99,800 (before tax)	Organize key points from previous studies into a table that can be used efficiently for a literature review or research proposal.
Advanced Literature Review	Including Research-Trend / Research-Gap Organization and Citation Tracking ¥118,000 (before tax)	Advanced literature-review support including organization of field-wide trends and research gaps.
When prices vary	Highly specialized fields, a high proportion of English-language literature, greater search depth, or broader citation tracking	may require an individual quotation depending on the content.
Additional Work	may require additional work such as systematic search design, full citation-style formatting, English-language source summaries and translation, or evidence organization for product development.	Additional fees may apply depending on the requested work.
Check Pricing	→ View Pricing	You can check detailed prices and service categories.

You are welcome to consult us even at the stage of “I first want to know how much literature is likely to be available” or “I only want to organize the essential papers related to my topic.”.
Providing the research topic, submission deadline, estimated number of sources, and desired deliverable format allows us to give a more specific quotation.

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To date, we have supported clients throughout Japan and overseas.over 10,000 casesWe have supported many literature-search requests. Experienced consultants carefully confirm the research topic and challenges in finding literature before providing support with literature searches, organization of previous studies, reference formatting, and research-trend review.and other support appropriate to your needs.
Ibooks members across Japan will support you responsibly.
Note: We provide the profile of the staff member responsible for your request when you apply.

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