We’re excited to introduce the Mini Data Extraction feature — a powerful new way to capture essential data points early in your review process.

Mini Data Extraction allows reviewers to extract a focused set of predefined fields during the Title–Abstract or Full-Text screening stages, making it ideal for teams that need quick, high-level data before moving to full-scale extraction.

Key Highlights

• Custom Fields Setup: Define your own data fields directly under the Mini Data Extraction tab in Project Settings.

• Flexible Input Types: Choose from Text, Multi-select, or Yes/No fields and mark any as Required.

• Structured Data Capture: Collect key information alongside inclusion/exclusion decisions.

• Conflict Identification: Detects discrepancies between reviewers automatically using the Mini DE Conflict Filter.

• Quality Control Support: Project Owners can compare and edit reviewer inputs during conflict resolution or QC.

• Easy Export: Export all Mini DE data and reviewer decisions to Excel for analysis and documentation.

How It Works

Set Up Fields

• Navigate to Project Settings → Mini Data Extraction.

• Click Add Field to define your data points (e.g., Study Design, Population Type, Intervention).

• Select the input type (Text, Multi-select, Yes/No) and mark fields as required if necessary.

• Apply separate forms for Title–Abstract and Full-Text stages.

Enter Data During Screening

• Go to your Screening Stage (TiAb or FT).

• For each article, Mini DE fields will appear next to the decision panel.

• Fill out the relevant data before submitting your decision.

Conflict Handling

• When reviewer decisions differ, all Mini DE data from both reviewers are displayed to the Lead Reviewer.

• The Lead Reviewer can copy, edit, or finalise data inputs based on comparison.

• If no conflict: The Mini DE of reviewer with higher hierarchy will be downloaded along with the decision as the final reviewer.

Export & Review

• Go to Articles → Download → Download All (Excel).

• The exported file includes Mini DE fields, reviewer decisions, and conflict indicators for transparency and reporting.