Does Mendeley support the quick import of literature data?

Yes, Mendeley supports the rapid import of bibliographic data from literature sources. This facilitates efficient management of research references. Key mechanisms include the Mendeley Web Importer browser extension, which extracts metadata directly from journal websites or databases. Users can also import existing files like PDFs (dragging files or importing folders), and RIS, BibTeX, or EndNote XML files. Accurate metadata retrieval typically depends on the presence of unique identifiers (e.g., DOI, PMID) within the imported file or webpage. Corrective measures for metadata are available post-import within the Mendeley Reference Manager. This functionality is essential for researchers handling large volumes of literature, streamlining the citation process and ensuring organized reference libraries. It significantly reduces the time required for manual data entry, enhancing workflow efficiency in literature review, manuscript preparation, and maintaining accurate bibliographies across projects. The capability ensures references can be readily utilized within Mendeley's citation tools.