search_by_topic
Search scholarly works by research topic or domain to explore literature in specific fields using OpenAlex's academic database.
Instructions
Search for works within specific research topics or domains. Use this to explore literature in a particular field or subfield.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| topic | Yes | Topic name or keywords to search for (e.g., "artificial intelligence", "climate change", "quantum computing") | |
| from_year | No | Filter works from this year onwards | |
| to_year | No | Filter works up to this year | |
| sort | No | Sort by: cited_by_count, publication_year, relevance_score (default) | |
| per_page | No | Results per page (default: 10, max: 200) |