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Try out the AI OneSearch Lite in OneSearch which revolutionizes knowledge exploration with seamless discovery experiences in the AI era! This tool allows you to ask questions similar to how you interact with chatbots like ChatGPT, except that the answers are based on traceable sources from our Library, ensuring your academic work is grounded on trustworthy information.
Here's an interface overview of AI OneSearch Lite response page:
Quick answers from credible sources: The tool utilizes extensive scholarly resources to pinpoint the 5 most relevant sources and access their metadata/abstracts to generate the answer. You can easily verify the sources from OneSearch.
AI-enhanced search query: What if 5 sources aren’t sufficient? Click the "View More Results" button to locate additional items in OneSearch. You will be surprised to see how AI reinterprets your question and generates a search query with keywords you might have never thought of. To refine your search, simply edit the AI-formulated search string.
For your query “Are there genetic factors that increase the risk of lung cancer?”, 10 keyword queries are AI generated and combined with your original input in bold:
(genetic predisposition lung cancer) OR (lung cancer risk factors genetics) OR (hereditary factors lung cancer) OR (genetic mutations lung cancer susceptibility) OR (family history lung cancer risk) OR (genetic predisposition to lung cancer) OR (hereditary factors influencing lung cancer risk) OR (how do genes affect lung cancer susceptibility?) OR (genetic mutations associated with increased lung cancer risk) OR (role of family history in lung cancer development) OR (Are there genetic factors that increase the risk of lung cancer?)
New directions for research: Check out the “Related research questions” to uncover new topics that might broaden your perspective or deepen your analysis.
Multilingual support: Ask questions in your native language, such as Chinese. The tool comes with translation capabilities to search for materials in both English and the input language, and generate answers in that same language too.
For your query “如何有效預防腦退化”, again, 10 keyword queries are AI generated and combined with your original input in bold:
(prevention of cognitive decline) OR (strategies to prevent brain degeneration) OR (methods to protect against cognitive decline) OR (ways to prevent brain deterioration) OR (tips for avoiding cognitive decline) OR (腦退化 預防方法) OR (腦退化 飲食) OR (腦退化 運動) OR (腦退化 心理健康) OR (腦退化 藥物治療) OR (如何有效預防腦退化)
Research history: Review your previous questions and answers to ensure you won't lose track in your research journey.
This table compares OneSearch and AI OneSearch Lite to help you understand how they can support your learning and research.
| Academic Search Tool | OneSearch | AI OneSearch Lite |
| Search method | Title, Author, Keywords + Boolean operators (AND/OR) | Natural language |
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Include: Library Collection (Books & Media+, Article+, Journals) and Beyond PolyU (HKALL & Interlibrary Loan) |
Include: Central Discovery Index on scholarly resources, including: Article+, Book Chapters, etc. Exclude*: Library Books & Media+, News content; Withdrawn/retracted documents; Selected providers (APA, Elsevier, JSTOR) |
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Notes: Different AI tools are designed to serve distinct purposes, and they can often be used to complement one another to address your research needs at different stages of the process. Learn more about how this AI OneSearch Lite and other GenAI tools available to you (e.g. Scite) can support your research, with tips for using them.
*Please note that the information provided in this table is based on the current situation as of Feb 2025, and is subject to change. We recommend referring to the official page HERE for the most up-to-date information.
