How to extract data in a vocabulary field?

To extract data that requires coding utilise vocabulary fields. In these fields, you can select the appropriate code from a provided list that best represents the extracted data. Vocabularies are prepared and uploaded by Data Manager or Project Manager and can be reused throughout different projects. As a Researcher, you can add new vocabulary code to the vocabulary (it will be a suggestion for your project manager or data manager).

In case when the extracted value is available in the code list, simply select it.

Tip: If you want to add text to support your decision, highlight it in the PDF and click the plus button.

Data extraction focus mode displaying a section in the data extraction form with a highlighted vocabulary field containing a list of terms from the vocabulary

In case when relevant code is not available on the list:

Locate the specific data in the document and highlight it. (you establish a connection between the text in the document and the data extraction fields for easier quality assurance)
Click the 'plus' button to add the highlighted data to the corresponding data extraction field, establishing a connection.
Modify extracted value if needed.
Click ‘create term’.

Data extraction focus mode displaying the first two steps for extracting data to a vocabulary field: Highlighting data on the PDF. Adding the highlighted data to the extraction form using the plus button located next to the field name.

Data extraction focus mode displaying the last two steps for extracting data to a vocabulary field: Highlighted vocabulary field with already extracted data from the PDF. 'Create term' button located below the list of terms from the vocabulary

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