This article explains how your project data is affected when you change the reviewer workflow configuration during an active review in EasySLR. It covers two common transition scenarios and outlines how decisions, conflicts, and reviewer roles are handled.
Overview
Changing the reviewer workflow mid-project impacts all existing data, including:
Reviewer assignments
Article distribution
Screening decisions
Conflict resolutions
Case 1: Human + AI → Single Human Review
Overview
In this setup, your project initially includes:
One human reviewer
One AI reviewer
When switching to a single human review:
All AI decisions are discarded
AI continues to function as an assistant, with suggestions available for reference
The project transitions to human-only decision-making
Conflict Scenario
If a third reviewer is involved in decision-making, the reviewer with the higher hierarchy will have their decision treated as the final decision.
How It Works — Step by Step
After the workflow is changed:
All AI decisions are removed from the project
The human reviewer is reassigned as the sole reviewer
For all previously reviewed articles, the human reviewer’s decision becomes final
Articles not yet reviewed remain pending and must be completed by the human reviewer
Case 2: Double Human Review → Single Human Review
Overview
In this setup, your project initially includes:
When switching to a single human review:
Conflict Scenario
If a third reviewer is involved, the reviewer with the highest hierarchy among them will have their decision treated as final.
Important Considerations
The change affects all articles across the project
Past decisions and conflict resolutions are overwritten
Reviewer roles and responsibilities are reassigned
Summary
Switching to a single-review workflow simplifies decision-making, but it also:
Removes AI or secondary reviewer input
Consolidates decision-making authority to one reviewer
Updates all past and future decisions accordingly
Please ensure you carefully evaluate the impact before proceeding.