Acurio

Acurio is an artificial intelligence tool specializing in academic citation verification for undergraduate capstones, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations. Its primary function is to validate that every claim made in a text is properly supported by the original source, helping students avoid critical errors such as citation hallucinations generated by language models or incorrect interpretations of the bibliography. Unlike conventional plagiarism detectors, this application focuses on the integrity of the cited content and the accuracy of the references.

Acurio’s operation is based on advanced semantic analysis using large language models (LLMs) that read and understand both the manuscript and the reference documents. The process is simple: the user uploads their work in Word, PDF, or LaTeX format and adds their sources as PDF, BibTeX, or RIS files. Within minutes, the system processes every citation and locates the exact passage in the original source, indicating the specific page and paragraph along with a matching score.

The platform offers a range of functional capabilities designed for academic rigor:

• Color-coded verdicts: The analyzed document displays visual highlights that classify citations into four statuses: supported, partially supported, unsupported, or source not found.
• Second Opinion: Allows users to run an independent model that searches the user's entire library overnight to attempt to validate questionable citations.
• Rich Review: Provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the work, pointing out strengths, methodological weaknesses, and gaps in the argumentation.
• Defense Question Generator: Automatically creates potential oral exam questions based on the arguments and sources within the text itself.
• Institutional Policy Engine: Verifies compliance with citation styles (APA, Harvard, etc.) and formal requirements such as margins or font size.
• Bibliography Checker: Cross-references bibliographic entries with databases like Crossref and OpenAlex to detect retracted articles.

Acurio is compatible with papers and sources in German and English, allowing for cross-referencing in both languages without the need for prior translation. It is an ideal solution for researchers looking to ensure the quality of their academic review before final submission. Regarding data security, the tool is GDPR compliant, hosts data on European Union servers, and guarantees that uploaded documents are not used for training AI models. Users have total control to permanently delete their files with a single click from their computer.