What is ASReview?
ASReview is open-source software for AI-aided screening in systematic reviews. It helps researchers and information specialists sort through large volumes of text, while offering tools to simulate screening workflows and compare performance. Teams can also use Crowdscreen, where AI agents propose records for a group of experts to screen in parallel. The product is aimed at screeners, research teams, students, institutions, and people working with review methods or data.
ASReview Features:
AI-Aided Screening: ASReview uses open-source AI to assist with screening large volumes of text for systematic reviews.
Relevant Records: Its screening process helps reviewers sift through records to find the texts relevant to their review.
Workflow Simulation: The simulation tool lets reviewers test AI-aided screening workflows before applying an approach.
Model Comparison: Reviewers can compare performance to identify the model that works best for their workflow.
Expert Crowdscreening: Crowdscreen has AI agents propose records to a group of experts for parallel screening.
Open-Source Code: The software is open source, allowing its code to be inspected and verified.
ASReview Benefits:
Less Manual Work: AI assistance can reduce the amount of repetitive record screening reviewers need to do.
Faster Reviews: Sifting through records with AI can help teams move through large review collections more quickly.
Better Workflow Choices: Testing and comparing approaches helps reviewers choose a workflow suited to their review.
Transparent Process: Inspectable code and a focus on reproducibility make it easier to understand how screening is carried out.
Use Cases:
Systematic Review Screening: Researchers can use ASReview to screen a large set of publications while preparing a systematic review.
Workflow Planning: Information specialists can simulate screening and compare model performance before settling on a review workflow.
Team-Based Screening: Research groups with several experts can use Crowdscreen to review proposed records in parallel.
Policy Evidence Reviews: Policy and guideline institutes can use the screening tools when organizing evidence for research-informed decisions.