Systematic Review RAG Chatbot

This tool helps you analyze research papers using AI. Simply add your PDFs, ask questions about them, and get instant summaries with sources.

Requirements

• Computer (Windows/Mac/Linux)
• Internet connection
• OpenAI API key (free trial available)

Setup Instructions (5 minutes)

1. Get your OpenAI API key

• Go to https://platform.openai.com/api-keys
• Create account if needed
• Click "Create new secret key" and copy it

2. Install the software

1. Download this ZIP file and unzip it
2. Open Terminal/Command Prompt:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Add your API key

Create a new file named .env in the main folder with this content:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_copied_key_here

4. Add your research papers

• Create a folder named pocs_eid_papers
• Place all your PDFs inside this folder

Using the System

1. Run the analysis

In Terminal/Command Prompt:

python systematic_review.py

Wait 2-10 minutes (depending on number of papers) while it processes your documents.

2. Ask questions

When prompted, type your research questions like:

What do the studies say about turnaround time reduction?
Compare diagnostic accuracy between GeneXpert and m-PIMA
What were the most common operational challenges in African settings?

Press Enter to see results

3. Understand the output

You'll get two sections:

• SYSTEMATIC REVIEW FINDINGS: AI-generated summary
• EVIDENCE SOURCES: List of supporting papers with:
  • Paper filename
  • Country of study
  • Excerpt from source text

Example Questions to Try

1. "What is the average reduction in turnaround time with POC testing?"
2. "Which countries showed the highest ART initiation improvements?"
3. "Compare cost-effectiveness between high-volume and low-volume clinics"
4. "What were the most frequent technical challenges reported?"

Troubleshooting

• Missing PDFs? Ensure they're in /pocs_eid_papers folder
• API key error? Double-check your .env file format
• Slow processing? Start with 2-3 papers first
• Need help? Contact [email protected]