Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Research in Brief?

Research in Brief is a research app that provides concise summaries of newly published research articles with real-time push notifications. Think of it as your personal research co-pilot—delivering groundbreaking papers directly to you the moment they're published.

2. Who is this app for?

The app is designed for:

• Doctoral (PhD) scholars
• FPM/DBA scholars
• Early career researchers
• Postdoctoral researchers
• Independent researchers
• Faculty members
• Research students
• Academic professionals
• Industry researchers

3. How does Research in Brief get research papers?

We curate research metadata and AI-generated summaries, then provide direct links to original journal sources.

4. Does Research in Brief host full research papers?

No. We provide short summaries (75 words) and direct links to original sources. Copyright remains with the respective publishers. We act as a curation and discovery platform, not a content host.

5. What personal data does the app collect?

We may collect:

• Name and email address
• Research interests and preferences (domains, journals, keywords)
• Optional institutional affiliation
• App usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)

We do NOT collect sensitive personal data. We comply with GDPR and India's DPDP Act, 2023.

6. How are push notifications sent?

Push notifications are sent only for:

• Newly published articles matching your research interests
• Important service-related updates

You can customize notification frequency (real-time, daily digest, weekly summary) from app settings anytime. You can disable notifications completely at any time.

7. Is my personal data safe?

Yes. We use industry-standard security measures.

8. Is my data shared with third parties?

We do NOT sell or rent personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, push notifications)
• Authorities if legally required

All service providers are bound by strict data protection agreements.

9. Can I customize my research interests later?

Yes. You can update domains, journals, and keywords anytime from app settings. Your preferences are used to personalize alerts and content recommendations.

10. Can I delete my account and data?

Yes. You can:

• Delete your account from app settings
• Request data deletion via email at support@researchinbrief.com

11. Does Research in Brief use cookies?

Yes. Cookies may be used on the website and analytics tools within the app to:

• Understand user behavior and improve features
• Maintain security
• Enhance performance

You can manage cookie preferences through browser or device settings without affecting core functionality.

12. Is Research in Brief free to use?

The app offers:

• Free access to core features (alerts, summaries, library management)
• Optional premium features

13. What does the future hold for Research in Brief?

We're planning exciting features including:

• Alerts for academic conferences and workshops
• Alerts for Faculty Development Programs (FDP) and Management Development Programs (MDP)
• Call for papers from journals
• Advanced analytics and research trend tracking
• Enhanced collaboration tools for research teams

14. How can I contact support or raise a complaint?

You can reach us at:
📧 support@researchinbrief.com