This paper presents a method to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) and meta-
analysis studies on environmental science. SLR is a process that allowed to collect relevant …

Widening higher education participation has resulted in efforts directed towards increasing
higher education access. However, inequality in higher education completion continues to …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to transform traditional research practices in many
areas. In this context, literature reviews stand out because they operate on large and rapidly …

Background Systematic literature searching is recognised as a critical component of the
systematic review process. It involves a systematic search for studies and aims for a …

Background Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is a bereavement-specific syndrome expected
to be included in the forthcoming ICD-11. Defining the prevalence of PGD will have …

Background COVID-19 has affected care home residents internationally, but detailed
information on outbreaks is scarce. We aimed to describe the evolution of outbreaks of …

Background Qualitative systematic reviews or qualitative evidence syntheses (QES) are
increasingly recognised as a way to enhance the value of systematic reviews (SRs) of …

Standardized systematic search strategies facilitate rigor in research. Current search tools
focus on retrieval of quantitative research. In this article we address issues relating to using …

“If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of
care that you or others deliver, then look no further.” Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor …

Background In fields such as medicine, psychology, and education, systematic reviews of
the literature critically appraise and summarize research to inform policy and practice. We …