JOURNAL REVISIONS
Systematic Review Consulting
Scientific and methodological support to plan, conduct and report systematic literature reviews with well-defined questions, reproducible searches and transparent decision records.
US$ 1,000
Scientific and methodological support to plan, conduct and report systematic literature reviews with well-defined questions, reproducible searches and transparent decision records.
STAGE 01
We help specify the research problem, question and objectives, and guide eligibility criteria and the review protocol. Methods are tailored to the discipline and review type rather than forced into a generic template.
Details: Includes protocol structure, inclusion and exclusion criteria, information sources, and the planned extraction and synthesis approach.
STAGE 02
We develop and refine Boolean search strings suited to selected databases. Search terms, synonyms, operators and filters are assessed, while sources, dates and procedures are documented so that searches can be checked and updated.
Details: Includes database-ready strategies, search logs, coverage considerations and records of retrieved results.
STAGE 03
We advise on deduplication and title, abstract and full-text screening using pre-established criteria. Selection decisions are made by the responsible reviewers and documented consistently across the review process.
Details: Includes screening matrices, documented exclusion reasons and organisation of the study flow for PRISMA reporting where relevant.
STAGE 04
We help build extraction matrices for study characteristics, variables and outcomes. According to study design, we support critical appraisal or risk-of-bias assessment and narrative, thematic or quantitative synthesis when the evidence allows it.
Details: Synthesis must reflect heterogeneity, limitations and evidence quality without attributing unsupported claims to the included studies.
STAGE 05
We support the presentation of search methods, screening flow, findings, discussion and limitations for preparation of a journal manuscript, including supporting appendices and records when appropriate.
Details: Reference fee: US$ 1,000. Scope depends on review type, study volume and project progress; journal acceptance is never guaranteed.
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