Reference Analyzer

Instantly analyze academic references and match them to the journal rankings of your choice

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Why Choose Reference Analyzer?

Save hours of manual work and ensure accuracy in your academic research analysis

Lightning Fast

Analyze hundreds of references in seconds. No manual lookup required.

Highly Accurate

Advanced fuzzy matching algorithm ensures precise journal identification.

Visual Analytics

Interactive charts showing ranking distribution across your references.

Export Ready

Download results as CSV for further analysis or reporting.

How It Works

Three simple steps to analyze your academic references

01

Upload Your References

Paste your reference list or upload a PDF. We support multiple citation formats.

02

Instant Analysis

Our algorithm extracts journal names and matches them against ABDC, ABS, FT50, HCERES, SJR, UTD, and VHB rankings.

03

Export Results

View interactive charts, filter results, and export to CSV for your reports.

Powerful Features

Everything you need to analyze academic references professionally

PDF Upload Support (Beta)

Upload PDF documents and we'll automatically extract and analyze references.

Up to 10MB files

Interactive Visualizations

View your reference distribution across ranking tiers with dynamic charts.

Real-time filtering

Seven Major Ranking Databases

Access ABDC, ABS, FT50, HCERES, SJR, UTD24, and VHB rankings all in one place.

30,000+ journals covered

Smart Fuzzy Matching

Our algorithm handles abbreviations, variations, and minor spelling differences.

90%+ match accuracy

Perfect For Every Academic

Whether you're a student, researcher, or institution, Reference Analyzer saves you time

PhD Students

Analyze your literature review references to ensure you're citing high-quality journals for your dissertation.

  • Validate journal quality
  • Strengthen your research foundation
  • Impress your committee

Academic Researchers

Quickly assess the quality and impact of journals in your field before submitting your manuscript.

  • Target top-tier journals
  • Track research trends
  • Improve citation strategy

Journal Editors

Evaluate the citation patterns and journal quality in submitted manuscripts during peer review.

  • Streamline review process
  • Assess manuscript quality
  • Maintain journal standards

University Libraries

Help faculty and students identify high-impact journals and support research excellence initiatives.

  • Support research quality
  • Guide subscription decisions
  • Enhance academic services

Trusted by Researchers Worldwide

Join thousands of academics who rely on Reference Analyzer

"This tool saved me countless hours during my literature review. The ability to instantly check journal rankings across multiple databases is invaluable."

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Dr. Sarah Chen
Assistant Professor, Business School
University of Toronto

"As a PhD student, knowing which journals to target is crucial. Reference Analyzer helped me identify gaps in my citations and strengthen my dissertation."

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Michael Roberts
PhD Candidate
MIT Sloan

"We use this tool in our editorial review process. It provides quick validation of citation quality and helps maintain our journal's standards."

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Prof. Emma Williams
Journal Editor
London School of Economics
10 million
References Analyzed
32,721
Journals Covered
500+
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