paper-standardizer

Standardize raw paper metadata from Excel into analysis-ready datasets with a reproducible codebook.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WeiYu-NUS/entrepreneurship-kb --skill paper-standardizer-weiyu-nus
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Skill: paper-standardizer
Source: https://github.com/WeiYu-NUS/entrepreneurship-kb/tree/main/standardization/paper-standardizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WeiYu-NUS/entrepreneurship-kb --skill paper-standardizer-weiyu-nus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill standardizes raw-extracted paper knowledge bases into clean, analysis-ready datasets, turning messy metadata into a reproducible structure for downstream analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design variable categories and rules, run deterministic regex-based classification, and apply an AI-assisted pass to recover unmatched papers, all while recording decisions in a reproducible codebook.
  • Transform raw Excel extracts into structured columns (e.g., year, journal, abstract, findings, variables) suitable for analytics and reporting.
  • Use case: import a 3,821-paper database and generate standardized variables with full provenance, ready for BI dashboards and research replication.

Quick Start

Provide a raw-extracted paper database (Excel) and let the skill design categories, apply regex rules, run AI passes, and produce a reproducible codebook.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-standardizer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I standardize raw academic paper metadata exported from Excel into a clean dataset?

To standardize raw academic paper metadata, you can import an Excel export to design variable categories, apply regex-based classification, and run an AI-assisted pass for unmatched entries. This process transforms messy paper metadata into structured, analysis-ready datasets.

What is the best way to ensure reproducible data cleaning for a large paper database?

Reproducible data cleaning for a paper database is achieved by recording all standardization decisions in a codebook. This enables deterministic replay of regex rules and AI-assisted overrides, ensuring identical results when processing large datasets like a 3,821-paper database.

Can I use regex classification and AI overrides together for academic paper data cleaning?

Yes, you can use regex classification and AI overrides together for academic paper data cleaning. The workflow first applies deterministic regex rules to categorize papers, then runs an AI-assisted pass specifically to recover and classify unmatched papers.

How does a codebook improve academic paper database standardization?

A codebook improves academic paper database standardization by documenting variable categories, classification rules, and AI-assisted override decisions. It ensures full provenance and reproducibility, allowing you to verify how raw Excel extracts became analysis-ready datasets.

Does this paper standardization approach work for large-scale academic databases?

Yes, this paper standardization approach works for large-scale academic databases. It can process imports of over 3,000 papers, applying deterministic regex classification and AI overrides to generate standardized variables with full provenance for BI dashboards and research replication.

When do I need to standardize extracted paper knowledge bases?

You need to standardize extracted paper knowledge bases when raw Excel metadata requires structured columns like year, journal, abstract, and findings for analytics. It prepares messy data for downstream reporting, BI dashboards, and research replication.