Retrieval augmented generation — citation graph of key research

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Top papers on retrieval augmented generation

  1. Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Large Language Models: A Survey
    Yunfan Gao, Yun Xiong, Xinyu Gao et al. — 2023 · arXiv (Cornell University) · 723 citations
  2. Improving the Domain Adaptation of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Models for Open Domain Question Answering
    Shamane Siriwardhana, Rivindu Weerasekera, Elliott Wen et al. — 2023 · Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics · 309 citations
  3. Retrieval augmented generation for large language models in healthcare: A systematic review
    Lameck Mbangula Amugongo, Pietro Mascheroni, Steven E. Brooks et al. — 2025 · PLOS Digital Health · 206 citations
  4. Corrective Retrieval Augmented Generation
    Shi-Qi Yan, Jia-Chen Gu, Yun Zhu et al. — 2025 · SSRN Electronic Journal · 108 citations
  5. Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation: A Survey
    Boci Peng, Yun Zhu, Yongchao Liu et al. — 2025 · ACM Transactions on Information Systems · 118 citations
  6. Interactive AI With Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Next Generation Networking
    Ruichen Zhang, Hongyang Du, Yinqiu Liu et al. — 2024 · IEEE Network · 135 citations
  7. Optimization of hepatological clinical guidelines interpretation by large language models: a retrieval augmented generation-based framework
    Simone Kresevic, Mauro Giuffrè, Miloš Ajčević et al. — 2024 · npj Digital Medicine · 199 citations
  8. Integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation with Large Language Models in Nephrology: Advancing Practical Applications
    Jing Miao, Charat Thongprayoon, Supawadee Suppadungsuk et al. — 2024 · Medicina · 164 citations
  9. Retrieval-augmented generation for educational application: A systematic survey
    Zongxi Li, Zijian Wang, Weiming Wang et al. — 2025 · Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence · 114 citations
  10. Retrieval-augmented generation for generative artificial intelligence in health care
    Rui Yang, Yilin Ning, Emilia Keppo et al. — 2025 · npj Health Systems · 112 citations
  11. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Chatbots for Education: A Survey of Applications
    Jakub Swacha, Michał Gracel — 2025 · Applied Sciences · 107 citations
  12. Retrieval-Augmented Generation for AI-Generated Content: A Survey
    Penghao Zhao, Hailin Zhang, Qinhan Yu et al. — 2026 · Data Science and Engineering · 93 citations