Getting Started
From research question to published manuscript. One platform. Eight steps. Zero tool switching.
Welcome to mapped
From research question to published manuscript. One platform. Eight steps. Zero tool switching.
mapped is the complete AI-powered platform for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Whether you're a first-year resident starting your first review or a senior methodologist managing a multi-site Cochrane review, mapped provides the infrastructure, intelligence, and collaboration tools to get from question to publication — without the spreadsheet chaos.
Quick Start
Get your first systematic review running in five steps:
- Create an account at app.mappedresearch.com — free, no credit card required
- Create a project and define your research question using the AI-assisted PICOS framework
- Validate your idea with Research Intelligence — get a mapped VALIDATION score before investing months of work
- Follow the 8-step workflow from literature search through screening, extraction, analysis, and manuscript
- Collaborate with your team — invite reviewers, assign roles, and work in real time
That's it. No tool switching, no data migration between platforms, no reformatting exports. One workspace from start to finish.
What Makes mapped Different
One platform, all eight steps
Other tools cover screening (Rayyan) or screening plus extraction (Covidence). mapped covers the complete workflow: research validation, literature search, screening, data extraction, risk of bias, meta-analysis, GRADE assessment, and manuscript generation. No gaps, no third-party tools needed.
Multi-engine AI built for methodology
mapped doesn't bolt a chatbot onto a spreadsheet. Three specialized AI engines are assigned to the tasks where they perform best — reasoning for risk of bias, multimodal extraction for PDFs, classification for screening. Every AI output follows the human-in-control principle: the AI suggests, you review, you confirm. Learn more about the AI architecture →
Methodology is the architecture
PRISMA, Cochrane, and GRADE frameworks aren't add-ons — they're built into every interaction. The workflow itself enforces best practices, so you don't need to keep a checklist open in another tab. The result is reviews that meet the highest publication standards by default.
Platform Overview
Explore each capability in detail:
| Section | What you'll learn |
|---|---|
| Workflow Overview | The complete 8-step pipeline from question to manuscript |
| Research Intelligence | mapped VALIDATION, gap analysis, and validation scoring |
| Literature Search | AI-powered search across 10+ databases |
| Screening | Dual-reviewer workflows with AI batch processing |
| Data Extraction | PDF-to-spreadsheet extraction with Google Sheets integration |
| Quality Assessment | Risk of bias (4 tools) and GRADE evidence rating |
| Meta-Analysis | R-based statistical engine with publication-ready plots |
| Collaboration | Team roles, chat, Google Workspace, and audit trail |
| AI Architecture | How mapped's three AI engines work together |
System Requirements
mapped runs entirely in the browser. No installation, no plugins, no Java.
- Browsers: Chrome 90+, Firefox 90+, Safari 15+, Edge 90+
- Internet: Standard broadband connection
- Devices: Desktop or laptop recommended for the full workflow; tablet for screening on the go
Need Help?
- Browse this documentation for detailed guides on every feature
- Contact us for direct support
- Visit the Blog for tutorials, methodology guides, and systematic review best practices
- Join the Mapped Academy for live, hands-on training with published researchers