China Knowledge Network announces that the new homepage will be provided as the default homepage to users on July 18, 2024, along with a full network upgrade of the total database platform.

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It is reported that this revision and upgrade aim to provide users with a brand-new academic experience and enhance the efficiency of academic tool usage in the research process.

Below is a summary of the main updates:

  1. Homepage redesign: The new homepage has undergone updates in both visuals and functions, including updates to the product system navigation, simplification of the search box content, provision of a custom function for frequently used services, access to academic hotspots, and display of newly launched or updated products.

  2. Total database function upgrade: The header and login process have been optimized, making the transition to core functions more fluid. The new header includes database navigation, search, publication source navigation, personal CNKI, help, product update notifications, and personal/institutional login.

  3. My CNKI: Users can register and log in to their personal accounts to enjoy personalized literature management services, such as collecting literature, viewing history records, following search terms, papers, journals, and authors.

  4. HTML reading: After logging in with a personal account, users can use more personalized services such as notes, collections, and recommendations to achieve one-stop academic literature reading.

  5. CNKI AI overall solution:

    • AI-enhanced search: Utilizing natural language processing and semantic understanding capabilities, the traditional keyword-based search is upgraded to semantic vector-based search, providing an overview summary of the search topic and a knowledge graph.

    • AI academic research assistant: Simplifying the knowledge search and literature analysis process for researchers through enhanced question-and-answer search, machine-assisted reading, and generative knowledge services.