Now help me with the phrases you gave me, okay, for Google Scholar search, okay? Help me step by step how to go about searching the articles on Google Scholar and then uploading it on the Rayyan software.
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This query is about using Google Scholar and Rayyan software for a systematic review — not a clinical/medical content question, so no medical search tools are needed here. This is a research methodology and software workflow question.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Searching on Google Scholar
A. Go to Google Scholar
- Open your browser and go to scholar.google.com
B. Enter Your Search Phrase
Use the search phrases from your systematic review (e.g., Boolean strings like):
("type 2 diabetes" OR "T2DM") AND ("exercise" OR "physical activity") AND ("glycemic control" OR "HbA1c")
- Paste the full phrase into the search bar and press Enter
C. Filter Your Results
On the results page:
- Click "Any time" on the left panel → select your year range (e.g., 2019–2024)
- Optionally tick "Review articles" if needed
- You can also click "Custom range" to set exact years
D. Export the Results to a File
Google Scholar does not allow bulk export directly, so you export 10 results at a time:
- Click the ☰ (menu icon) at the top-left of Scholar → Settings
- Under "Bibliography manager", select "Show links to import citations into" → choose BibTeX or EndNote → click Save
- Go back to your search results
- Click the quotation mark icon (" ") under any article → a citation box opens → click BibTeX (or your chosen format) → copy/save the text
- Alternatively, for bulk export: use the checkbox next to each result → click "Export" (if available in your Scholar version)
Tip: For large exports, consider using Publish or Perish (free software) which lets you export Google Scholar results in bulk directly to a .ris or .csv file — much faster than manual export.
Step 2: Preparing Your File for Rayyan
Rayyan accepts these file formats:
- .ris (most reliable)
- .bib (BibTeX)
- .csv
- .nbib (from PubMed)
So after exporting from Google Scholar (or Publish or Perish), make sure your file is saved as one of those formats.
Step 3: Uploading to Rayyan
A. Create an Account / Log In
- Go to rayyan.ai
- Sign up for a free account or log in
B. Create a New Review
- Click "New Review" (green button on your dashboard)
- Fill in:
- Title of your review
- Description (optional)
- Click "Create Review"
C. Upload Your References
- Inside your new review, click "Upload References" or the upload icon
- Click "Choose File" → select your .ris or .bib file from Google Scholar
- Click "Upload"
- Rayyan will process the file — this may take a few seconds to a few minutes depending on how many articles you have
D. Verify the Upload
- Once uploaded, you'll see your articles listed under "All articles"
- Check the total count matches what you exported
- Rayyan will automatically detect and flag duplicates — you can review and delete them
Step 4: Start Screening in Rayyan
Once all your databases are uploaded (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, etc.):
- Go to "Blind" or "Unblind" mode depending on your review protocol
- For each article, click:
- ✅ Include — if it meets your criteria
- ❌ Exclude — with a reason
- Maybe — if unsure
- Add labels/tags if needed (e.g., "RCT", "observational")
Quick Summary Table
| Step | Action | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter Boolean search phrase | Google Scholar |
| 2 | Filter by year/type | Google Scholar |
| 3 | Export results (BibTeX/.ris) | Google Scholar / Publish or Perish |
| 4 | Create new review | Rayyan |
| 5 | Upload .ris/.bib file | Rayyan |
| 6 | Screen articles | Rayyan |
Would you like me to help you format your specific search phrases into the exact Boolean strings ready to paste into Google Scholar?
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