Abstract
The current comprehensive state-of-the-art review aims to offer an in-depth exploration of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI)-driven platforms, tools and resources; spe-cifically customised for academic and research pursuit. The integration of AI into academia and research has occurred in an era of already-heightened efficiency and productivity; nonetheless, AI-powered tools and services have become indispensable assets for researchers across diverse scientific fields. The present article attempts to present a categorised overview of pivotal AI-based tools and ser-vices tailored to specific aspects of academic and research work. Moreover, it tries to cover areas encompassing research and literature search, writing assistance, data analysis, reference management, and so forth. Additionally, descriptions and real-world use-case scenarios are provided for each tool empowering worldwide researchers to harness AI's innovative potential, and promote their scholarly and research abilities, skills, potential and confidence. Furthermore, the comprehensive evaluation ensures that the current review could serve as a reliable guide for those seeking to leverage AI's myriad capabilities in their academic and research endeavors.