Title
Extract the paper title.
Scientific paper literature review template
Create a structured starting table for literature review and paper screening.
What this template is for
Research teams may need to screen dozens of papers before deep reading. This template extracts bibliographic and review fields while preserving the need for expert interpretation.
How to use the template
Add PDF papers, DOCX files, Markdown notes, or URLs, choose the Scientific paper template, and review one row per primary source by default. Related notes or links can stay with the same row.
The demo uses sample data. You will see how primary sources become rows by default, how related attachments can stay with them, how a template prepares columns, and how to review the result before export.
Research and academia
Columns prepared by the template
The Scientific papers template prepares columns such as Title, Authors, Year, Venue, Research question. You can adjust the fields or add custom questions.
TitleAuthorsYearVenueResearch questionMethodDataset or sampleKey findingLimitations
Customization
Start from the template, then adjust it
After sign-in, copy the template to your own templates, rename columns, adjust instructions, and add custom questions. Test it on a few typical sources before using it repeatedly.
Prompts
Example column instructions
Each output column has its own instruction. The examples below are shortened, but they come from the actual built-in template.
Authors
Extract the main authors as stated.
Year
Extract the publication year.
Inputs
Typical input sources
The template works well for adding several similar documents or text sources in a batch. Each primary source becomes one table row by default, and related attachments can stay with it.
- rag-benchmark-paper.pdf
- serverless-latency-study.pdf
- warehouse-robotics-paper.pdf
Output sample
What the processed table can look like
The sample values are synthetic. Always check important values against the original source.
| Source | Title | Authors | Year | Venue | Research question |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rag-benchmark-paper.pdf | service package | Alpha Ltd | 2026-06-14 | stated in source | stated in source |
| serverless-latency-study.pdf | equipment supply | Beta GmbH | 2026-06-21 | value to verify | value to verify |
| warehouse-robotics-paper.pdf | review overview | Gamma LLC | 2026-07-02 | fill after review | fill after review |
Use case
Related use case
FAQ
Template FAQ
What is the Scientific papers template for?
It is a starting setup for processing similar documents or text sources into a table. Rowvia prepares one row per primary source by default, keeps related attachments with it when useful, and creates columns based on this template.
Can I add custom columns?
Yes. The template is only a starting point. You can edit, remove, or add columns with your own questions for the fields you need.
Which data does the template usually extract?
Typical fields include Title, Authors, Year, Venue. Important values should be checked against the original source before use.
Does the template replace expert review?
No. The output is a working table for review and export. Accounting, legal, insurance, public-sector, or technical decisions still require checking important values in the original document.
Use this template
Open the app, run the demo, or review the workflow this template supports.