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NML Trials: Litmaps

What is Litmaps?

What is Litmaps?

Litmaps is an innovative research tool that transforms the literature review process by helping researchers search smarter, track new publications, and visualize connections between studies.
It’s ideal for identifying research gaps, staying current, and saving time.

How Litmaps Works

  • Search: Dive into new topics, explore how studies connect, and uncover research gaps.

  • Stay Up-to-Date: Receive alerts for newly published papers and updates in your field.

  • Share: Create and share visual literature maps to tell your research story.

 

A free version of Litmaps is available for students and researchers to explore and use at any time.

How to do a literature review: 5 minute guide with Litmaps

How to do Your Literature Review Faster

How Litmaps Works?

Why Use Litmaps?

  • Saves time during literature review

  • Helps identify research gaps

  • Improves research discovery and organization

  • Encourages visual and collaborative learning

 

Access Information:

Users can access the free version of Litmaps directly here:

https://www.litmaps.com/

Documentation:

Go here for documentation and how-to guides on the tool:
https://docs.litmaps.com/en/

How to Sign Up or Log In to Litmaps?

How to Sign Up or Log In to Litmaps

  1. Go to https://www.litmaps.com

  2. Click on “Get Started” if you’re new, or “Log In” if you already have an account.

  3. You can sign up using:

    • Your institutional email

    • Or a Google account

  4. Once logged in, start by creating a new Litmap from the dashboard.

Tip: The free version lets you create 2 maps and receive monthly literature alerts.

Find Research Gaps with Litmaps