Abstract

CONDESO CAMIZAN, Selman Dennis; CASTILLO PALACIOS, Freddy William  and  VILLANUEVA BUTRON, Groover Valenty. Impact of bibliographic managers on the research training of university students: A systematic review. Revista InveCom [online]. 2026, vol.6, n.2, e602076.  Epub Sep 30, 2025. ISSN 2739-0063.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16899559.

The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the impact of bibliographic managers on the research training of university students, highlighting their relevance in improving the quality and integrity of academic work. Twenty-five studies published between 2015 and 2025, in Spanish and English, were reviewed, selected from high-impact databases such as Scopus, SciELO, Dialnet, Redalyc, PubMed, and institutional repositories. To ensure a rigorous and transparent selection process, the PRISMA methodology was applied. The inclusion criteria focused on peer-reviewed studies related to the use of bibliographic managers in university-level education and research. The results show that managers such as Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and RefWorks are essential tools for organizing, storing, and citing academic sources. However, several studies point to a lack of training and limited adoption by students and teachers, which affects the quality and efficiency of research work. Quantitative and descriptive studies indicate that these tools improve citation accuracy, prevent plagiarism, and strengthen information literacy skills. Comparative studies highlight differences in functionality, ease of use, and platform compatibility, while theoretical reviews emphasize the need to implement institutional policies that promote their systematic use.

Keywords : bibliographic managers; research training; university students.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )