SmartRead

This study introduces SmartRead, a paper reading assistance platform that estimates users’ knowledge and provides individualized reading guidance with the considerations of the broader knowledge in the field. Specifically, we first fine-tune the LLMs with extensive, domain-specific contents, enabling them to generate contextualized, accurate responses to users’ queries related to a specific paper. Additionally, the platform dynamically estimates users’ domain knowledge and research interests in the real-time, offering personalized, knowledge-level recommendations to guide them toward deeper and more meaningful exploration. To further support users’ research and understanding in the field, the platform constructs a knowledge graph to visually represent users’ understanding levels on each key knowledge component in the broader research field. This visual representation helps users clearly identify their current strengths and knowledge gaps, guiding targeted exploration, deeper engagement, and effective planning for the following research.