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University Library DePaul Library

Tools & Features

Collaboration

Invite other team members to your review.  They will be prompted to make an account if they do not already have one.  

Import References

You can import references in bulk from databases, your device storage, or other reference managers, such as Zotero.

Deduplication

Once your upload your references, Rayyan will automatically detect duplicates and flag them for your review.

Blind Mode

You can turn on the Blind Mode for Title/Abstract and Full Text Screening so team members do not see each other's decisions. To resolve conflicts, turn off Blind Mode.

Annotation

You can assign labels, provide reasons for exclusion, and add notes to references in the screening process.  This information will save to the reference when you export.

Relevance Ranking

Rayyan uses AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to learn from your decisions and rank articles by relevance in an effort to reduce time in your screening process.

Keywords

You can create keywords for inclusion and exclusions, filter by keywords, and use keyword highlighting to help screen articles.

Full Text Screening

Upload full texts of articles to Rayyan and screen with option to turn on Blind Mode.

Data Extraction

Data extraction features are available for paid users.  

Mobile App

Rayyan's mobile app allows you to screen references on-the-go and offline.  The app is only available to paid users.