Direct PDF Upload to Data Extraction
EasySLR allows you to start Data Extraction directly by uploading PDFs, without first completing Title–Abstract or Full-Text screening. This feature is designed for teams that already have finalised studies or want to begin extraction immediately, saving significant setup time.
What Is Direct PDF Upload to Data Extraction?
With this feature, users can upload PDFs straight into the Data Extraction (DE) stage. Once uploaded, articles are created automatically in the project and are immediately available for data extraction.
This is especially useful when:
- Your final study list is already confirmed
- Screening was completed outside EasySLR
- You want to focus only on data extraction and analysis
How to Upload PDFs Directly to Data Extraction
- Open your project in EasySLR
- Go to Uploads
- Select Data Extraction
- Click Upload PDFs
- Upload one or multiple PDF files (bulk upload supported)
- Click Upload PDFs again
- Platform will extract the article metadata and create a record
- You can manually add or update missing metadata when it is not automatically extracted by AI.
- Once all the information is updated, select the articles and click import
- Uploaded articles appear directly in the Data Extraction stage, ready for extraction
Prerequisite: Make sure at least one Include reason is added in the project settings. This is required for the system to correctly map articles and move them to the Data Extraction stage.
What Happens After Upload?
- Each uploaded PDF becomes an article in the project
- PDFs are immediately accessible in the Data Extraction screen
- You can:
- Set up or upload a Data Extraction form
- Start extracting data right away
Key Benefits
- Skip screening stages: No need to go through TiAB or Full-Text screening
- Faster project setup: Ideal for extraction-only workflows
- Supports bulk uploads: Upload multiple PDFs at once
- Works with existing DE templates: Use ready-made or custom extraction forms
- Fully compatible with QC and exports: All standard DE features are available
Things to Keep in Mind
- Articles uploaded directly to Data Extraction will not appear in TiAB or Full-Text stages
- Screening statistics (PRISMA, conflicts, etc.) will not apply to these articles
- Best suited for projects where screening is already completed or not required