QC (Quality Check) & Decision Override Feature in EasySLR
What is QC / Decision Override?
In EasySLR, Quality Check (QC)— allows Project Owners to review and revise final inclusion/exclusion decisions made during the screening process (Title-Abstract or Full-Text stage).
This feature ensures that critical decisions are protocol-compliant and consistent.
Why Use QC?
QC is valuable when:
QC is valuable when:
- You want to ensure reviewer decisions align strictly with the protocol
- AI decisions need to be audited or validated
- You need clean, audit-ready outputs for clients or publications
Who Can Perform QC?
Only Project Owners can access and perform QC actions.
QC is available at:
- Title & Abstract (TiAb) stage
- Full-Text (FT) stage
AI decisions can also be overridden.
When Are Articles Eligible for QC?
QC is available only for articles where a final decision has already been made at the current stage.
At TiAb stage, you can QC:
- Articles moved forward to Full-Text (Included)
- Articles excluded at TiAb
At Full-Text stage, you can QC:
- Articles moved forward to Data Extraction (Included)
- Articles excluded at Full-Text stage
How to Access QC
- Go to your Project
- Navigate to the TiAb or Full-Text review stage
- Click on the QC tab
- Search for specific articles using filters
- Override the decision
QC Logic: How Overrides Work
Scenario 1: Two-Reviewer Project
Reviewer 1: Include
Reviewer 2: Include
Reviewer 2: Include
→ Override to Exclude
Both reviewer decisions are updated to Exclude
Scenario 2: Two-Reviewer with Final Reviewer
Reviewer 1: Include
Reviewer 2: Exclude
Final Reviewer: Include
Reviewer 2: Exclude
Final Reviewer: Include
→ Override to Exclude
Final decision is updated to Exclude
Reviewer inputs remain unchanged
Scenario 3: Single-Reviewer Project
You can directly override the reviewer’s decision.
AI Suggestions During QC
- AI Suggestions, AI Notes, and AI PICOS are fully visible during QC
- These help validate protocol alignment and guide final decisions
Logs & History
- All overrides are logged in Article History
- Any comments added during QC are saved for transparency
Can Overrides Be Reversed?
Yes. You can revise overridden decisions multiple times during QC. Each update is logged in the Article History for full traceability.
Points to Remember
- QC is not available for articles still in conflict
- You cannot override decisions until the article has reached a final decision
- Only Project Owners can perform QC or view override options
Need Help?
Reach out via the Live Chat option in EasySLR or email us at support@easyslr.com.
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