Academic Trend Research Agent Skill

Academic Trend Research

Research emerging academic trends by combining scholarly databases, web sources, and news to identify rising research areas, breakthrough papers, and shifting scientific consensus. Ideal for R&D teams tracking frontier science. Read the API map before selecting a capability.

Call SandBase capabilities

For every selected tool, call sandbase_describe_tool first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call sandbase_call_tool with the exact tool_name.

Available Tools

• scholar_search_scholar
• scholar_search_mixed
• exa_search
• tavily_search
• google_news_bulk_articles

Workflow

• Understand the user's research question, target, and context.
• Call sandbase_describe_tool for each selected tool to confirm parameter schema.
• Call sandbase_call_tool with the exact tool_name and schema-defined arguments.
• Synthesize findings into a clear, evidence-backed answer.
• Cite sources, note evidence gaps, and separate observations from interpretations.

Guidelines

• Always call sandbase_describe_tool before using any capability.
• Cite sources and preserve attribution (URLs, usernames, dates, metrics).
• Separate factual observations from analysis and recommendations.
• If data is unavailable, note the gap and continue with available evidence.
• Read-only research only. Never take actions on platforms.