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Leitum is a research paper recommendation platform for Electrical Engineering sciences.

Scholars with expertise in a given topic systematically and periodically sweep through the publications of selected journals. Having selected the papers they find important, they write a short text explaining why and include a summary of the main points. The recommendation can be only positive and includes the rating of one to three stars indicating the excellence of the paper.

For researchers in Electrical Engineering (EE) sciences across all levels of seniority and age. Research institutions and technology companies can also leverage recommendations to stay informed about the latest advances in their fields. Science reporters can learn about the research that should not be missed.

Main benefits of using Leitum:

  • Human assessment of research papers offering unique perspectives.
  • Keeps you informed on the latest and important articles in your field.
  • Provides a quick understanding of the main points of a paper.
  • Saves you the time searching for quality papers.

Additional benefits:

  • Identify key papers outside your field.
  • Get a second opinion on papers you read.
  • Enlist the best researchers for your journal club.
  • Customizable feed and periodic updates based on your interests.

No, only papers worth reading are recommended in Leitum by registered Advisers. This way also we prevent intentional defamation. Every recommendation can be disputed by any registered Member giving the whole community self-correcting ability.

Each paper recommendation includes:

  • Full name and affiliation of the Adviser that recommended the paper.
  • Short text explaining why a paper is worth reading and a quick summary of its key points.
  • Rating of one to three stars indicating its excellence: ★ Good, ★★ Great, ★★★ Must read.
  • Tags helping the readers understand the value of a paper.
  • DOI number for easy citation and reference.

To users are organized in the following way:

  • Topic Heads - community-wide respected specialists in their research areas providing editorial supervision. They manage and appoint the Advisers for each sub-topic to cover the relevant literature with a sufficient extent. 
  • Advisers - outstanding researchers writing the recommendations with quick insights and main points of the papers.
  • Associate Advisers - nominated by the Advisers, they help ensure thorough literature coverage. They can also write recommendations with the assistance of Advisers.

Click on the Subscribe button and fill the registration form. You will get a free 30 day trial of full functionality Leitum account. No credit card details needed.

There are two ways to become an Adviser:

  • You get nominated by another Adviser or Topic heads. Your qualification and expertise in a given research topic are assessed as a part of the decision process.
  • You can apply to become an Adviser in your user menu via the ‘Become an Adviser’ button.

Each Adviser periodically (depending on the volume of a journal output and his/her choice):

  • Goes through the papers published in a pertinent journal. 
  • He/she picks the papers deemed worthy of reading and writes the recommendation for each of them.
  • Gives each paper a rating of one up to three stars indicating its excellence. 
  • Selects tags that help readers understand the value of a paper.

Advisers do not get any monetary reward (nor do any other Leitum members), but this membership type has several benefits:

  • Free Leitum membership 
  • Easy-to-cite list of important papers
  • A permanent list of papers worth reading to share with colleagues or students.
  • Academic career-relevant experience

Paper types and their definitions are shown below. Many papers can combine elements from multiple categories. However, the most dominant one should be chosen in order to give a reader good sense of what a paper focuses on.

Theoretical
Focus on developing new theories, physics models, or algorithms. These typically derive equations, prove theorems, or establish theoretical frameworks. The validation is often through mathematical and / or physics analysis and simulation. Examples include developing new signal processing algorithms, communication protocols with theoretical performance limits.

Design
Present the development of new devices, circuits, or systems. They describe the design methodology, trade-offs, and implementation details. These papers typically include both simulation and experimental validation, comparing the designed solution against existing approaches. Examples include RF circuit design, power converter topologies, or antenna designs.

Experimental
Primarily focused on experimental investigation and empirical analysis. They may test existing theories under new conditions, characterize materials or devices, or investigate phenomena through measurement. The contribution is mainly experimental data and insights derived from measurements.

Review
Synthesize existing knowledge in a field, providing comprehensive overviews of current state-of-the-art, identifying gaps, and suggesting future directions. These don't present new experimental or theoretical work but provide valuable scholarly synthesis.

Application
 Demonstrate how existing techniques can be applied to solve practical problems. They may combine existing methods in novel ways or show how theoretical concepts work in real-world scenarios.

Methodology
Introduces new measurement techniques, testing procedures, or research methodologies that can be used by others in the field.

Validation
Focus on comparing different approaches, establishing benchmarks, or validating theoretical predictions through comprehensive testing.

Tags help reader filter through the recommendations. They provide qualitative description in case the reader is looking for papers with specific purpose in mind. Be it teaching, theory, or comparison etc. Multiple tags can be selected.

Theoretical: Develops mathematical models, derives equations, shows simulation results, or establishes fundamental principles without experimental validation. Focuses on analytical frameworks, theoretical and simulation proofs, or conceptual foundations for physics phenomena.

Novel technique: Introduces a new method, algorithm, or approach to solve existing electrical engineering problems. Presents innovative procedures or methodologies that haven't been previously reported in literature.

Experimental: Presents laboratory-based investigations with measurements, data collection, and  analysis. Validates theories through controlled experiments using actual electrical components, circuits, or systems.

Confirmation: Verifies previously published theoretical work or reproduces existing experimental results with additional evidence. Strengthens the reliability of established findings through independent validation or extended testing.

Novel device: Reports the design, fabrication, and characterization of a new electrical component or system. Demonstrates unique functionality, improved performance, or innovative applications compared to existing devices.

Suitable for teaching: Provides educational content with clear explanations, step-by-step procedures, or pedagogical approaches. Designed to help students or practitioners understand electrical engineering concepts through practical examples.

Proof of concept: Demonstrates the feasibility of a theoretical idea or design through preliminary implementation. Shows that a proposed concept can work in principle, often as a precursor to full development.

Performance optimization: Focuses on improving efficiency, speed, power consumption, or other performance metrics of existing systems. Analyzes trade-offs and presents methods to enhance operational and output characteristics.

Comparative analysis: Systematically evaluates different approaches, devices, or techniques for similar applications. Provides quantitative or qualitative comparisons to guide design decisions or technology selection.

Implementation guide: Offers detailed instructions, design guidelines, or practical considerations for realizing electrical systems. Provides actionable information for deployment or construction.