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# PICO Portal

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- [PICO Portal PLUS+: Scaling Evidence Synthesis Without Expanding Your Team](https://picoportal.org/2026/06/27/pico-portal-plus-scaling/) - Watch the Recording  About the Webinar Research teams face a steady rise in literature volume while reviewer capacity stays flat and timelines hold fixed. The usual responses each ask a team to give up something it cannot afford to lose: method visibility, accountability, or transparency. Internal teams hit bandwidth limits and lose to competing
- [ISPOR 2026 Top Research Presentation Award](https://picoportal.org/2026/05/25/ispor-2026-top-research-presentation-award/) - Honored to receive an in Philadelphia for our poster presentation on AI-assisted Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment in observational studies. This recognition reflects the growing importance of applying AI responsibly and transparently in evidence synthesis. Our research explored how large language models can support RoB assessment using a passage-based validation approach, focusing on isolating judgment
- [PICO Portal Presents at ISPOR 2026](https://picoportal.org/2026/05/05/pico-portal-at-ispor-2026/) - PICO Portal is proud to present its latest research at ISPOR 2026 in Philadelphia. Stop by our poster session (details below) or book a time to meet with us 1:1. Poster Session 1 - Monday, May 18 10:30am - 1:30pm AI-Assisted Risk Of Bias Assessment In Observational Studies: Isolating Judgment Using A Passage-Based Validation Approach
- [From Search to PRISMA: A Live PICO Portal Walkthrough](https://picoportal.org/2026/04/28/from-search-to-prisma-a-live-pico-portal-walkthrough/) - Watch the Recording  About the Webinar A 30-minute live demonstration of how research teams run end-to-end evidence synthesis workflows in PICO Portal - from study import to structured analysis and reporting. Key Details Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 11:00 AM EDT (New York) / 3:00 PM GMT (UK) Duration: 30-minute live session Register to
- [PICO Portal at MLA 2026](https://picoportal.org/2026/05/05/pico-portal-at-mla-2026/) - PICO Portal is proud to share its latest research at MLA 2026. CEO & Founder Eitan Agai will present at the following lightning talks: May 20 | 3:00-3:05 PM AI-Assisted Risk of Bias Assessment in Observational Environmental Health Studies A presentation on AI-assisted risk of bias assessment in observational environmental health studies. This session introduces
- [April 2026 Newsletter](https://picoportal.org/2026/04/21/april-2026-newsletter/) - This month, we’re sharing a newly released PICO Portal feature, upcoming opportunities to connect at MLA and ISPOR, and a chance to see the platform in action during an upcoming live demo. New In PICO Portal: Expanded Study Search & Import Evidence synthesis workflows are often fragmented. Review teams may move studies across multiple tools
- [Live ScholarIQ Demo](https://picoportal.org/2026/03/30/scholariq-demo/) - Watch the Recording  About the Webinar Live ScholarIQ Demo on Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 AM EDT About This Demo Across research teams, literature discovery and early-stage screening are still time-consuming and fragmented. Studies are sourced, exported, cleaned, screened, and tracked across multiple tools, making it difficult to maintain context and ensure decisions are
- [New Upload & Search Enhancements Now Available in PICO Portal](https://picoportal.org/2026/04/12/upload-and-search/) - We are introducing a major enhancement to the PICO Portal platform with a new unified Search and Upload experience. This update is designed to remove barriers in evidence collection and provide more flexible ways to build and expand your research projects. A More Flexible Way to Build Your Evidence Base The new workflow brings search
- [Everything I Got Wrong When Introducing AI in Systematic Reviews](https://picoportal.org/2026/03/30/ai-in-systematic-reviews/) - Watch the Recording  About the Webinar Upcoming Webinar on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:00 AM EDT As AI becomes more embedded in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis workflows, organizations are under increasing pressure to adopt new tools quickly, often with the assumption that the benefits are clear and resistance can be overcome. In practice,
- [From Tools to Governance: How to Compliantly Approach Tech-Enabled Research](https://picoportal.org/2026/03/12/from-tools-to-governance-recording/) - Watch the Recording  About the Webinar As AI becomes embedded in evidence synthesis workflows, the conversation is shifting. The question is no longer whether AI will be used, but how institutions, libraries, and research teams can use it responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with evolving standards. Governance structures have not fully caught up with
- [PICO Portal's Newest Feature: Ask AI](https://picoportal.org/2023/10/14/pico-portal-ai/) - PICO Portal announces the launch of its newest feature: Ask AI, designed to empower researchers, scientists, and systematic reviewers to generate and access valuable information about their projects with ease. PICO Portal Founder, Eitan Agai, shares, "PICO Portal's commitment to excellence is unwavering. We're continually inspired by the advancements in AI technology and are excited
- [February 2026 Newsletter](https://picoportal.org/2026/02/13/february-2026-newsletter/) - In this month’s newsletter you’ll find new insights, upcoming learning opportunities, and the latest PICO Portal updates designed to support faster, more rigorous evidence synthesis. PICO Portal Updates On February 11th, we launched ScholarIQ, a transparent AI-powered research discovery platform designed to accelerate literature exploration, screening, and evidence extraction. Built to support the discovery phase
- [ScholarIQ Walkthrough](https://picoportal.org/2026/02/12/scholariq-walkthrough-announcement/) - Announcing ScholarIQ: A faster, transparent way to discover scientific evidence Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 AM ET ScholarIQ Walkthrough: What Was Discussed In this session, we introduced ScholarIQ and walked through how it supports structured evidence synthesis workflows in real-world research settings. The discussion focused on practical integration, how teams can incorporate new capabilities into
- [ScholarIQ Walkthrough](https://picoportal.org/2026/02/02/scholariq-walkthrough/) - Announcing ScholarIQ: A faster, transparent way to discover scientific evidence Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 AM ET Join us for a live walkthrough of ScholarIQ, a newly launched AI-powered research platform designed to help researchers search, screen, and extract scientific evidence faster—while maintaining transparency, reliability, and control. Register Free Why This Session Across academia and
- [January 2026 Newsletter](https://picoportal.org/2026/01/15/january-2026-newsletter/) - In this month’s newsletter you’ll find new insights, upcoming learning opportunities, and the latest platform updates designed to support faster, more rigorous evidence synthesis. Industry Update: NIH SBIR Funding Pause The NIH is temporarily unable to issue new SBIR awards due to a lapse in program authorization. Applications may continue through peer review and receive
- [LLM Guidance in Action: Applying AI Frameworks Across HEOR and SLRs](https://picoportal.org/2026/01/13/llm-guidance-in-action-applying-ai-frameworks-across-heor-and-slrs/) - Webinar on LLM Guidance in Action: Applying AI Frameworks Across HEOR and SLRs Tuesday, January 13 at 11am ET Watch the Recording  About the Webinar As we move into 2026, formal guidance around the use of LLMs for evidence workflows is taking shape. AI continues its rapid integration into Health Economics and Outcomes Research
- [2025 in Review: Evidence Synthesis at a Turning Point](https://picoportal.org/2025/12/22/2025-year-end-recap/) - 2025 reinforced a tension that evidence synthesis teams across academic, industry, and public sector settings continue to navigate. Demand for high-quality, defensible evidence has grown steadily, while timelines, budgets, and expectations have tightened under increasing pressure to deliver results more quickly. At the same time, advances in automation and artificial intelligence reshaped expectations around speed.
- [Evidence Synthesis in Transition: Lessons from 2025 and the Road to 2026](https://picoportal.org/2025/12/01/evidence-synthesis-transition-2025-to-2026/) - Webinar on Evidence Synthesis in Transition: Lessons from 2025 and the Road to 2026 Tuesday, December 16 at 11am ET Join leading evidence-based practitioners to examine how the pressures of 2025 and the evolution of AI will reshape the expectations for systematic reviews and evidence workflows in 2026. Watch the Recording About the Webinar
- [December 2025 Newsletter](https://picoportal.org/2025/12/15/december-2025-newsletter/) - In this month’s newsletter you’ll find new insights, upcoming learning opportunities, and the latest platform updates designed to support faster, more rigorous evidence synthesis. Industry News: Market Insights - Navigating AI Rights in Research As AI becomes a central part of research workflows, copyright and data rights are emerging as critical challenges. During a
- [Trust, Transparency & AI: Modernizing Evidence Pipelines for Regulatory and HEOR Teams](https://picoportal.org/2025/10/27/accelerating-regulatory-submissions-practical-ai/) - Webinar on Trust, Transparency & AI: Modernizing Evidence Pipelines for Regulatory and HEOR Teams Tuesday, November 11 at 11am ET Join global experts transforming how evidence moves from research to regulation on Tuesday, November 11 at 11am EDT / 4pm GMT. Gain insights on real-world regulatory and HEOR initiatives to modernize evidence pipelines. Watch the Recording
- [November 2025 Newsletter](https://picoportal.org/2025/11/17/november-2025-newsletter/) - In this month’s newsletter you’ll find new insights, upcoming learning opportunities, and the latest platform updates designed to support faster, more rigorous evidence synthesis. Industry News: When AI Meets Evidence Synthesis - Accountability Still Starts With Humans At the recent HTAi webinar on the responsible use of AI in evidence synthesis, Dr. Farhad Shokraneh
- [Form 2.0 for Enhanced Risk of Bias & Data Extraction](https://picoportal.org/2025/03/31/form-2-0-for-enhanced-risk-of-bias-data-extraction/) - New Feature: Form 2.0 for Enhanced Risk of Bias & Data Extraction We’re excited to announce the release of Form 2.0 on PICO Portal. Our newest update brings enhanced features, including PICO Portal Ask AI*, to elevate your literature review workflows, making it easier, faster, and more reliable to conduct Risk of Bias (RoB) assessments
- [October Newsletter and Happy EBHC Day](https://picoportal.org/2025/10/20/october-newsletter-and-happy-ebhc-day/) - PICO Portal celebrates World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day today - giving special thanks to our industry partners and research community dedicated to making a positive impact across health sciences. We're also sharing few updates this month, including recent insights, upcoming learning opportunities, and the latest PICO Portal features designed to advance evidence-based practice. Industry News: The
- [Eitan Agai Joins GUIDING COUNCIL at AcademyHealth’s AI for Health Services Research Expert Meeting](https://picoportal.org/2024/06/19/academyhealth/) - We are proud to announce that Eitan Agai, the visionary founder and CEO of PICO Portal, has been selected as a member of the GUIDING COUNCIL for AcademyHealth’s Expert Meeting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health Services Research (HSR). This prestigious two-day seminar brings together thought leaders and innovators to explore the transformative potential of
- [The Pitfalls of AI-Led Data Extraction](https://picoportal.org/2025/02/14/the-pitfalls-of-ai-led-data-extraction/) - AI-Led Extraction Isn't Saving Researchers Time. Here’s What Happened When We Tried. Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the ultimate time-saver for researchers. But in a recent experiment, we discovered something unexpected: when it comes to data extraction, AI can actually slow things down. At PICO Portal, we tested large language models (LLMs) to handle several
- [Johns Hopkins on PICO Portal's Priority Screening at GES 2024](https://picoportal.org/2025/03/31/jhu-on-pico-portal-at-ges2024/) - Evidence synthesis is essential—but screening thousands of citations is costly, slow, and labor-intensive. Johns Hopkins' Lisa Brown, Research Associate in the Department of Health Policy & Management at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, along with Dr. Karen Robinson, Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of JHU's Evidence-based Practice Center, tackled this head-on in their recent
- [PICO Portal at ISPOR 2025](https://picoportal.org/2025/03/31/pico-portal-at-ispor-2025/) - PICO Portal is proud to be attending ISPOR 2025 in Montreal from May 13 -16 and featured in two poster presentations showcasing how AI, when designed responsibly, can meaningfully accelerate and enhance evidence synthesis. 1) POSTER: Contextual Prioritization of Titles and Abstracts Using to reprioritize screening tasks daily, this research demonstrates how AI can
- [PICO Portal Poster Presentations - ISPOR 2025](https://picoportal.org/2025/05/05/ispor2025/) - PICO Portal is proud to be attending ISPOR 2025 in Montreal from May 13 -16 and featured in two poster presentations showcasing how AI, when designed responsibly, can meaningfully accelerate and enhance evidence synthesis. 1) Contextual Prioritization of Titles and Abstracts Using to reprioritize screening tasks daily, this research demonstrates how AI can streamline citation
- [Automating Evidence Synthesis: Smarter, Faster Article Retrieval](https://picoportal.org/2025/07/14/article-retrieval/) - PICO Portal simplifies the often-overlooked “silent tasks” that consume valuable time. PICO Portal simplifies and automates evidence synthesis—addressing not only the main review tasks but also the often-overlooked “silent tasks” that consume valuable time. In this video, you’ll see how PICO Portal streamlines article retrieval through AI-assisted automation. The platform identifies open-access full texts (PDFs)
- [Managing Information in the Era of AI: AI Tools, Copyright, and Evidence Synthesis](https://picoportal.org/2025/10/01/managing-information-in-the-era-of-ai-ai-tools-copyright-and-evidence-synthesis/) - Webinar on Managing AI Tools, Copyright, and Evidence Synthesis Tuesday, October 7 at 11am ET The accelerating pace of AI innovation in research offers new opportunities—but also new complexities. How can researchers harness these tools without compromising legal integrity or scientific rigor? Join us for a live webinar on how to streamline the
- [September Spotlight: Funding Shifts, AI-Powered Reviews, and Upcoming Learning Opportunities](https://picoportal.org/2025/09/28/september-spotlight-funding-shifts-ai-powered-reviews-and-upcoming-learning-opportunities/) - New NIH funding updates, a joint webinar with Research Solutions, and smarter Risk of Bias workflows from PICO Portal As fall approaches, the research landscape continues to evolve—especially when it comes to funding, full-text access, and the application of AI to evidence synthesis. Here’s what’s new this month from PICO Portal, including strategic updates and
- [AI Literacy Workshop at AcademyHealth's 2025 Annual Research Meeting](https://picoportal.org/2025/06/05/ai-literacy-workshop-at-academyhealths-2025-arm/) - On Saturday June 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, PICO Portal is participating in a pre-conference workshop on applied AI in health services researchat the 2025 Annual Research Meeting hosted by AcademyHealth. Joining PICO Portal is Professor Adam Wilcox, Director of the Center for Applied Clinical Informatics at Washington University of St. Louis, and LibreChat, an open-source
- [Webinar: Coupling Human and Artificial Intelligence to Overcome Resource Constraints for Evidence Syntheses](https://picoportal.org/2024/08/07/pico_portal_plus/) - Coupling Human and Artificial Intelligence to Overcome Resource Constraints for Evidence Syntheses Register Free How are research groups conducting systematic reviews, scoping reviews, evidence gap mapping and other evidence synthesis on tight timelines and budgets? Join us for an upcoming webinar to discover the successes of PICO Portal PLUS+, our unique technology-enabled solution
- [A new machine-learning powered tool to aid citation screening for evidence synthesis: PICOPortal](https://picoportal.org/2020/05/09/cochrane/) - Identifying all evidence relevant to a systematic review remains a critical yet time-consuming step in the evidence synthesis process. Machine learning methods and collaborative screening software constitute potential means of reducing the workload necessary to perform citation screening, without sacrificing rigor. But while sophisticated web-based tools for performing citation screening have emerged (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan)
- [Introducing PICO Portal: A Comprehensive Overview of Systematic Review Tools and Features](https://picoportal.org/2022/01/03/intro/) - Dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the process of systematic reviews. A PICO Portal Webinar
- [Recording: What Librarians Should Know about Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML)](https://picoportal.org/2022/10/21/librarians_recording/) - If you are a methodologist and have worked with researchers to conduct systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects, then this interactive webinar recording with live demonstration is for you
- [Screen on-the-go Using Your Mobile Phone](https://picoportal.org/2022/11/29/screen-on-the-go-using-your-mobile-phone/) - Now you can screen your abstract anywhere using the same PICO Portal platform. Just login from your browser using your mobile device and you are all set to continue your screening from everywhere
- [TI Methods Speaker Series: Addressing Challenges for Applying Systematic Review Methods Using AI](https://picoportal.org/2023/01/23/ti-methods-speaker-series-addressing-challenges-for-applying-systematic-review-methods-using-ai/) - It is increasingly expected that decisions about health care and research are made based on the best available evidence. Evidence synthesis is the cornerstone of evidence-based decision making. PICO Portal is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted platform designed to help meet the growing demand for evidence synthesis. The highest level of evidence for unbiased evaluation of biomedical and
- [National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine -- thank you letter](https://picoportal.org/2023/01/23/national-academies-of-sciences-engineering-and-medicine-thank-you-letter/)
- [Systematic Reviewing and ChatGPT – Live Demo](https://picoportal.org/2023/01/29/chatgpt/) - Don’t miss PICO Portal's free webinar that will explore several uses of ChatGPT for systematic review and other literature review. This featured presentation will pose tasks and questions and explore the AI response. We will discuss the limitations and strengths of each example including how it might be useful and how the technology would need
- [Addressing Challenges for Applying Systematic Review Methods Using AI](https://picoportal.org/2023/01/30/it/) - If you are a methodologist and have worked with researchers to conduct systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects, then this interactive webinar recording with live demonstration is for you
- [Recording: Systematic Reviewing and ChatGPT-- Live Webinar](https://picoportal.org/2023/02/06/recording-chatgpt/) - Listen to a live webinar by Eitan Agai and Riaz Dr. Qureshi from PICO Portal Addressing Systematic Reviewing and ChatGPT
- [PICO Portal Plus+ Revolutionizes Systematic Review Process with AI Technology](https://picoportal.org/2023/03/10/revolutionizing_sr/) - Everyone is looking for faster, more accurate, and efficient solutions, and this is especially true for systematic review and other literature review processes. These tasks are not only time-consuming but also require highly skilled individuals to spend time and go over hundreds if not thousands of articles. However, PICO Portal Plus+ has broken the time
- [Time to Confidence -- AI in Systematic Review](https://picoportal.org/2023/03/29/time-to-confidence-ai-in-systematic-review/) - Join us for an engaging and informative webinar that delves into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the process of systematic reviews. As we continue to experience rapid technological advancements, the role of AI in streamlining, optimizing, and enhancing the quality of systematic reviews has become increasingly a hot
- [PICO Portal Plus+: A Global Talent Connection Service for Project Support and Professional Growth](https://picoportal.org/2023/04/11/global-talent/) - PICO Portal Plus+ is an innovative service that connects talented individuals from around the world, including clinicians, young researchers, and methodologists, with institutions in need of resources to complete their projects. The service particularly focuses on individuals who come from economically disadvantaged countries, offering them a chance to utilize their skills, gain financial stability, and
- [Time to Confidence -- AI in Systematic Review](https://picoportal.org/2023/04/14/recording-time-to-confidence/) - Dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the process of systematic reviews. A PICO Portal Webinar
- [Machine learning-assisted screening increases efficiency of systematic review](https://picoportal.org/2023/05/08/mla/) - PICO Portal (PP) prioritizes articles for review using natural language processing and active learning to monitor user decisions on eligibility during title/abstract screening. To predict eligibility, PP uses several algorithms including both decision tree (e.g., SVM, Random Forest Naïve Bayes) and deep learning (e.g., Bidirectional Encoder Representations (BERT)) models. We tested the system on eight
- [Exciting news! 🎉 PICO Portal is now the first-ever platform integrated with OpenAI's GPT-4.0](https://picoportal.org/2023/06/12/revolutionizing-systematic-review-automation-with-pico-portal-gpt/) - Brace yourselves, researchers, for a significant evolution in systematic reviews! 🚀 PICO Portal is proud to be the first-ever evidence synthesis platform to integrate with OpenAI's GPT-4.0, paving the way to the future of research. Our newest feature offers automated "Study Selection" based on the PRISMA 2020 diagram - a tool designed to simplify and
- [Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Systematic Reviews: Introducing GPT Integration in PICO Portal](https://picoportal.org/2023/06/15/ai-assist/) - The AI revolution is significantly changing the landscape of various industries, and biomedical research is no exception. As pioneers in the field, PICO Portal has been at the forefront of integrating these advancements to redefine the way systematic reviews are conducted. Today, we're thrilled to unveil our latest innovation – the integration of the powerful
- [Systematic Review and GPT 4.0 -- Live Presentation](https://picoportal.org/2023/07/19/gpt-4-0/) - Don’t miss PICO Portal and Nested Knowledge free webinar hosted by Dr. Greg Martin. The webinar will explore several uses of GPT 4.0 for systematic review and other literature review. This featured presentation will pose tasks and questions and explore the GPT 4.0 response. We will discuss the limitations and strengths of each example including
- [Are ChatGPT and large language models “the answer” to bringing us closer to systematic review automation?](https://picoportal.org/2023/07/20/chatgpt-2/) - In this commentary, we discuss ChatGPT and our perspectives on its utility to systematic reviews (SRs) through the appropriateness and applicability of its responses to SR related prompts. The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies leave many wondering about the current capabilities, limitations, and opportunities for integration AI into scientific endeavors. Large language models (LLM)—such
- [Recording: Leveraging GPT-4 for Systematic Reviews](https://picoportal.org/2023/09/11/gpt-4/) - Dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the process of systematic reviews. A PICO Portal Webinar
- [Revolutionizing Evidence Synthesis: Advanced Data Extraction and RoB Assessment with PICO Portal's Ask AI](https://picoportal.org/2024/04/27/pico-portal-ask-ai/) - Explore the next frontier of data extraction with PICO Portal's upcoming webinar on Revolutionizing Evidence Synthesis. Discover the innovative Ask AI, designed to transform how researchers conduct data extraction and Risk of Bias (RoB) assessments. This session, tailored for industry experts and researchers, will detail how Ask AI streamlines these traditionally time-consuming processes—typically taking 40
- [PICO Portal Plus+ has supported the important study](https://picoportal.org/2024/07/09/longcovid/) - We are excited to share how PICO Portal Plus+ has supported the important study on "A Long COVID Definition: A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences" (2024). Our unique blend of AI and crowdsourcing makes systematic reviews efficient and effective. With PICO Portal Plus+, you benefit from: ✅ Simple onboarding ✅ Competitive pricing ✅
- [PICO Portal Joins NVIDIA Inception](https://picoportal.org/2024/07/27/nvidia-inception/) - We’re thrilled to announce that PICO Portal has joined the NVIDIA Inception program, a fantastic initiative that nurtures startups transforming industries with AI and other technological advancements. At PICO Portal, we are dedicated to accelerating evidence synthesis in scientific research and innovation. Our advanced AI-enabled systematic literature review (SLR) platform and managed services ensure comprehensive,
- [Is the Future of AI in Systematic Review Here?](https://picoportal.org/2024/08/30/ai-role-in-systematic-review/) - Webinar on the Current State and Future Possibilities of AI in Systematic Review Register Free Generative AI is making an impact on the approach evidence-based practitioners take when conducting Systematic Reviews. Join this conversation with leading experts on Generative AI and its applications in systematic reviews, focusing on Risk of Bias and
- [Is the Future of AI in Systematic Review Here?](https://picoportal.org/2024/09/20/the-future-of-ai-in-sr/)
- [Recording of Interactive Webinar for Information Specialists & Librarians](https://picoportal.org/2022/06/30/webinar-for-informationists-librarians/) - Listen to a case study from Marilyn Teolis of the VA & Third Iron’s President on LibKey. An interactive demo of PICO Portal outlines features that save hours to for information specialists & librarians
- [Are you a librarian or information specialist? Join us for an interactive webinar on conducting Systematic Reviews](https://picoportal.org/2022/06/13/informationist_webinar/) - FREE webinar on June 30th! If you are an informationist or librarian and work with researchers to conduct systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses projects, then this interactive webinar with live demonstration is for you. The webinar will feature two live demos: a case study by Marilyn Teolis from the va.gov in Tampa Florida on
- [Publications](https://picoportal.org/2021/01/01/publications/) - Enhancing NIH Research on Autoimmune Disease (2022) National Academies National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. https://doi.org/10.17226/26554 https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/26554/chapter/8#383 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors as adjuncts for postoperative pain management: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(21)00613-9/fulltext https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007091221006139 10.1016/j.bja.2021.08.032 Diet-Related and Gut-Derived Metabolites and Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review https://academic.oup.com/cdn/article/6/Supplement_1/1015/6606575 10.1093/cdn/nzac069.020
- [PICO Portal Project Management and Tagging: Minnesota.edu and NAS.edu](https://picoportal.org/2022/04/26/pico-portal-project-management-and-tagging-minnesota-edu-and-nas-edu/) - The webinar features two case studies, the University of Minnesota and the National Academy of Sciences.
- [Systematic Review Teaching Kit](https://picoportal.org/2022/04/27/teaching-kit/) - If you teach people how to do systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses, then PICO Portal’s Teaching Kit is for you. PICO Portal was born in 2020 to address the growing need for fast-paced and high-quality evidence synthesis and now we offer hands-on experience with the workflow of a systematic review. You will be
- [Workshops to Support EPA's Development of Human Health Assessments: Artificial Intelligence](https://picoportal.org/2022/05/26/workshops-to-support-epas-development-of-human-health-assessments-artificial-intelligence/) - Workshops to Support EPA's Development of Human Health Assessments: Artificial Intelligence and Open Data Practices in Chemical Hazard Assessment Practical application of systematic review (SR) methods to the peer-reviewed literature and other data sources for chemical hazard identification is labor-intensive and costly. Advances in artificial intelligence hold promise to ease those constraints through semi-automation of SR
- [1 Million Cups - St. Petersburg Listen to a Great 2 minutes Pitch on PICO Portal](https://picoportal.org/2022/06/22/1-million-cups-st-petersburg-listen-to-a-great-2-minutes-pitch-on-pico-portal/) - Listen to a two minutes pitch on how PICO Portal started and where it is today
- [Read This Article about PICO Portal that was featured  to a Panel of Business Leaders](https://picoportal.org/2022/06/27/read-this-article-about-pico-portal-that-was-featured-to-a-panel-of-business-leaders/) - An entrepreneur has combined his experience in the financial technology industry with the power of artificial intelligence to increase the efficiency and success of biomedical research. Speaking on Wednesday, the founder of a startup PICO Portal told a panel of area business leaders how his company is changing how the world conducts biomedical research. Eitan
- [Short on project resources? Let PICO Portal PLUS+ fill the gaps!](https://picoportal.org/2022/08/06/ppp/) - You Ask the Research Question and PICO Portal Plus+ will do the Heavy Lifting for you Building off our technology platform and systematic review expertise, we are excited to announce a new service: PICO Portal PLUS+. Over the last year, we've received numerous requests for assistance in project completion due to a shortage of skilled methodologists
- [AI in Systematic Review -- Watch the Recorded Video](https://picoportal.org/2022/02/28/ai-in-systematic-review/) - AI in Systematic Review 00:00 Introduction, agenda & evidence synthesis 04:55 Machine Learning to predict article eligibility 17:43 Automatic keyword mapping for faster screening 22:21 Enhanced deduplication 33:38 Open access full-text links and assisted full text 35:01 Supported interoperability and collaboration 37:10 Integrated teaching tools 42:00 Summary and Q/A
- [Recording of the Systematic Review Teaching Kit Webinar](https://picoportal.org/2022/05/27/recording-of-the-sr-teaching-kit-webinar/) - If you teach people how to do systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses, then PICO Portal’s Teaching Kit is for you. You will be teaching the “What?” and “Why?” of systematic review and PICO Portal Teaching Kit will help your students understand the “How?”
- [AI on Contextual Machine Learning Seminar to USF](https://picoportal.org/2022/03/12/ai-on-contextual-machine-learning-seminar-to-usf/) - PICO Portal Founder Eitan Agai will give a seminar on "AI on Contextual Machine Learning in Systematic Review" on March 25 at 1:00 PM EST. The seminar will be hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Florida. This seminar is by invitation only.
- [Intuitive and modern new look to PICO Portal's dashboard](https://picoportal.org/2022/03/10/intuitive-and-modern-new-look-to-pico-portals-dashboard/) - We are delighted to announce an intuitive and modern new look to PICO Portal's dashboard. PICO Portal is a state-of-the-art evidence synthesis platform perfect for scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and systematic reviews.
- [A workshop on "AI in Evidence-Based Medicine"](https://picoportal.org/2022/03/12/a-workshop-on-ai-in-evidence-based-medicine/) - PICO Portal Founder Eitan Agai will conduct a workshop on "AI in Evidence-Based Medicine" on March 21 at 5:30 PM EST. This workshop is by invitation only.
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## Docs

- [Getting Started with ScholarIQ](https://picoportal.org/docs/getting-started-with-siq/) - ScholarIQ is an AI-powered literature review and evidence synthesis platform designed to help researchers search, screen, organize, and extract evidence faster while maintaining transparency and control. It supports both exploratory reviews and structured evidence workflows. This guide walks you through how to create your first project. Step 1: Log In to ScholarIQ ScholarIQ supports two
- [View Supplemental Records](https://picoportal.org/docs/view-supplemental-records/) - Supplemental Records are articles from the same study, usually published in another journal. In the example below, you can see the articles are very similar but the publication volume is different, as well as the year it was published (2019 vs. 2018): Supplemental Records are automatically identified by the system during deduplication and they are
- [About ScholarIQ](https://picoportal.org/docs/about-scholariq/) - ScholarIQ is an AI-powered literature review and evidence synthesis platform designed to help researchers search, screen, organize, and extract scientific evidence faster while maintaining transparency, rigor, and human oversight. Built for academics, HEOR teams, CROs, medical affairs professionals, and clinical researchers, ScholarIQ combines AI-assisted workflows with fully traceable evidence review to support modern research demands
- [Rapid PDF Upload](https://picoportal.org/docs/rapid-pdf-upload/) - To access the Rapid PDF Upload page, click Reports > Rapid PDF Upload. The Rapid PDF Upload page appears and displays a set of tabs along the top of the page that contain the following information: Rapid PDF Upload Dashboard: Provides a general overview of the full-text PDF status for all records that have been
- [Abstract Screening and Full-Text Review](https://picoportal.org/docs/abstract-screening-full-text-review/) - How To Screen The Screening feature is one of the most used features by Reviewers and Judicators. The Screening Page allows you to perform Abstract Screening and Full-Text Review of the citations by including or excluding them. To begin screening, click on the number beside Pending Screening for Abstract Screening, or Pending Review for Full-Text
- [Full-Text Triage](https://picoportal.org/docs/full-text-triage/) - PICO Portal has an article triage feature at Full-Text that helps to further organize your articles, such as by study type, and allows you to assess specific batches at one time. Once you have completed Abstract Screening, you can enable Full-Text Triage before moving on to Full-Text Review so that you can review specific sets/batches
- [Upload Gray Literature](https://picoportal.org/docs/upload-gray-literature/) - To upload Gray Literature to PICO Portal, go to your project dashboard and navigate to Settings > Upload > PICO Portal (Excel, csv) download (click the blue download link). This will download a CSV file that you can manually modify with your article information. It will be populated with examples that you can delete. Fill out as much information
- [Import Ongoing Screening](https://picoportal.org/docs/import-ongoing-screening/) - PICO Portal currently does not support the automatic migration of screening decisions that have been made in Excel. To migrate ongoing projects to PICO Portal, you will need to upload the eligible articles and then include/exclude them manually at the Abstract Screening stage. To begin migration, go to your project dashboard and navigate to Settings
- [Project Analytics](https://picoportal.org/docs/project-analytics/) - Project Analytics displays information on the timeline of Abstract Screening and Full-Text Review based on the included and excluded articles, AI Recall, Classification Performance Metrics, and Conflict Resolution — Inter-Rater Reliability. AI Recall: The percentage of eligible articles in comparison to all eligible articles. Classification Performance Metrics: Also known as Confusion Matrix, this is a
- [Team Analytics](https://picoportal.org/docs/team-analytics/) - Team Analytics displays project analytics for each team member, such as the number of articles they have included and excluded during Abstract Screening and Full-Text Review, their total time in hours spent on screening, their overall accuracy, and review rate. To view Team Analytics, navigate to Reports > Team Analytics. These analytics can be downloaded
- [Risk of Bias Assessment](https://picoportal.org/docs/risk-of-bias-assessment/) - After Abstract Screening and Full-Text Review have been completed, you have the option to perform a Risk of Bias Assessment on the included citations. To begin the Risk of Bias assessments for your citations, go to the project and click on the number beside Pending Risk of Bias. The Risk of Bias page appears. The
- [Configure Risk of Bias Settings](https://picoportal.org/docs/configure-risk-of-bias-settings/) - To configure the settings for Risk of Bias, go to the project and navigate to Settings > Risk of Bias. The Settings page appears. The Setting Preferences section is a drop-down that allows you to handle the permissions for the selection category and provides the following options: Allow Judicators to add selection category in Risk
- [Manage Profile](https://picoportal.org/docs/manage-profile/) - The Manage Profile screen allows you to update the following details: Upload a profile picture Edit your name and country details Update your employment details Modify your experience level Specify your review charges and availability details Update your mobile details Change your password Manage notifications To access the Manage Profile screen, click on My Profile
- [Configure Data Extraction Settings](https://picoportal.org/docs/configure-data-extraction-settings/) - To configure the settings for Data Extraction, go to the project and navigate to Settings > Data Extraction. The Categories page appears. The Setting Preferences section is a drop-down that allows you to handle the permissions for the selection category and provides the following options: Allow Judicators to add selection category in Data Extraction: Select
- [Data Extraction](https://picoportal.org/docs/perform-data-extraction/) - After Abstract Screening and Full-Text Review have been completed, the next stage is Data Extraction. To begin Data Extraction, go to the project and click on the number beside Pending Data Extraction. The Data Extraction page appears. The full-text PDF will be displayed on the left side of the screen. If you click the blue
- [Download Data Extraction](https://picoportal.org/docs/download-data-extraction/) - Once data extraction has been completed, you can export the results into an Excel file by clicking on Downloads > Data Extraction. A message will appear with a drop-down menu to either extract All User Extractions or Adjudicated Answers Only. After you have made your selection, click on Export. A message appears confirming a download
- [Download Data](https://picoportal.org/docs/download-data/) - The Downloads tab allows you to export the following data: Citations Report Keyword Frequency Tagged Citations Risk of Bias Data Extraction Snowball Report Team Analytics AI Responses To download any of the above, click Download and select the required option. Each download option will send the requested file to your registered email address. All download
- [View Articles](https://picoportal.org/docs/view-articles/) - The View Articles page provides a list of all of the citations in the project, as well as the citation details. It also provides a quick view of the Abstract Screening and Full Text Review status. To access the View Articles page, click Reports > View Articles. The Search Articles page appears. By default, the
- [View PRISMA](https://picoportal.org/docs/view-prisma/) - The PRISMA screen in PICO Portal provides a workflow status view of all the citations in your project, as per PRISMA 2020 guidelines. It creates transparency about the number of citations imported, the number of citations Included or Excluded in Abstract Screening, the number of citations Included or Excluded in Full-Text Review, and the number
- [Replace Full Text PDF](https://picoportal.org/docs/replace-full-text-pdf/) - After you have performed Abstract Screening, the citation will be available for Full-Text Review if it is included by consensus. In a Full-Text Review, you can go through the PDF and make further decisions. PICO Portal populates the PDF from the open access source automatically, if available. It is recommended that you verify the title
- [Screening Page Elements](https://picoportal.org/docs/screening-page-elements/) - To view the screening page and to begin screening citations, go to the My Articles Dashboard and click on the number beside Pending Screening or Pending Review for Abstract Screening or Full-Text Review, respectively. There are many elements on the screening page that are described below: Navigation Buttons​ The Navigation Buttons are shown at the
- [Download Tagged Citations](https://picoportal.org/docs/download-tagged-citations/) - After the screening process is completed, you can download the tagged citations for further processing. To download the tagged citations, navigate to Downloads > Tagged Citations. The report will be downloaded and sent to you at your registered email address. The groups and individual tags appear as column headings in the Excel document.
- [Add New Tags](https://picoportal.org/docs/add-new-tags/) - Tags allow you to label citations (ex. “randomized trial”, “protocol” or “mixed methods study”) and group the labels (group ex. “Study Design”). It also helps to manage and quickly identify relevant citations in your project and export the tagged citations to Excel. You can create multiple tags and then map them to a logical group.
- [Add New Keywords](https://picoportal.org/docs/add-new-keywords/) - Keywords improve priority screening and help the Reviewers during Abstract Screening by highlighting the title and abstract with inclusion and exclusion keywords. Keywords are setup at a project level, not user level, though users have the option to modify the amount highlighting they see via the Highlights drop-down menu on the top left of the
- [Project Files](https://picoportal.org/docs/project-files/) - The Project Files feature allows you to upload files that are associated with the project, such as the protocol, and share these project files with Reviewers, Judicators, and other team members for reference purposes. You can upload Word documents, PDF files, or add links. Only the Owner, Co-Owner, and the Assistant can upload project files.
- [User Roles and Inviting Members](https://picoportal.org/docs/user-roles-and-inviting-members/) - PICO Portal is a tool that provides a collaborative systematic reviewing experience to its users through the assignment of one or more specific roles to project team members. For example, depending on the project, a user could be just a Reviewer, a Reviewer and Assistant, a Reviewer and Judicator, etc. Note: We recommend assigning the
- [View Duplicates](https://picoportal.org/docs/view-duplicates/) - PICO Portal leverages its deduplication technology to identify duplicates from different sources and excludes them as duplicates, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. By default, Merge Duplicates (in the Preferences screen) is enabled to ensure you get the most accurate results. However, if you want to manually view the duplicates and exclude them, then you can disable
- [Upload Citations](https://picoportal.org/docs/upload-citations/) - Supported File Formats​ PICO Portal is compatible with some of the most popular tools and databases and allows you to import the search results in various file formats. We support the following databases and file types for importing search results into PICO Portal: CINAHL (.csv) CLINICALTRIALS (.xml) COCHRANE (.ris, .bib) DOI (.txt) EBSCO (.csv, .ris,
- [Change Project Preferences](https://picoportal.org/docs/change-project-preferences/) - The Preferences page allows you to configure the following for your project: Modify project settings Add and manage exclude reasons To access the project preferences, click Settings > Preferences button. Project Settings​ The Project Settings section in the Preferences page allows you to customize your project. Merge Duplicates​ When you upload citations from multiple sources
- [View My Articles](https://picoportal.org/docs/view-my-articles/) - My Articles Dashboard The My Articles Dashboard in PICO Portal gives you an overview of your review activity, including statistics and detailed lists of the articles you’ve screened. It provides insights into your progress during both the abstract and full-text review stages. The My Articles Dashboard includes two sections: Abstract Review and Full-Text Review, each
- [Getting Started as a Reviewer or Judicator](https://picoportal.org/docs/roles-in-pico-portal/) - A Reviewer’s role in a PICO Portal project refers to a person who is responsible for Abstract Screening, Full-Text Review, and Data Extraction. A Judicator’s role in a PICO Portal project refers to a person who is responsible for adjudicating conflicting decisions on citations and providing the final consensus when extracted data items differ. The
- [Create a New Project](https://picoportal.org/docs/create-a-new-project/) - The Setup Project screen allows you to perform the following tasks: Update project details, such as the project name, client name, due date, project description and the search criteria. Configure workflows (Single, Dual, and Custom) and add due dates for Abstract Screening, Full-Text Review, and Data Extraction. The due date appears on the Reviewer Dashboard
- [About PICO Portal](https://picoportal.org/docs/about-pico-portal/) - PICO Portal is a web-based platform for citation screening that facilitates literature reviews. It combines a modern user interface, easy collaboration and work distribution between team members, and cutting-edge technology to save you time and resources. Import search results directly from scientific literature libraries or use the PICO Portal upload CSV template. A sophisticated deduplication

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