{"id":5831,"date":"2023-09-09T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.wu.ac.at\/bib\/fit4research\/?page_id=5831"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:09:13","slug":"systematic-reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.wu.ac.at\/bib\/fit4research\/index.php\/en\/systematic-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Systematic Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A systematic literature review is a structured research method in which existing scientific studies on a specific research question are searched for, selected, and analyzed according to transparent and reproducible criteria. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research, identify research gaps, or synthesize findings from multiple studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning a systematic review or preparing a systematic literature search? We can help you in finding relevant literature efficiently, documenting your search process transparently, and keeping track of your sources. This provides a solid foundation for a methodologically sound and transparent review.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How we can support you<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can help you:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>develop and refine search strategies,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify suitable databases and information sources,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organize and manage references efficiently,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>document your search process in a transparent and reproducible way,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>align your review with PRISMA or other relevant standards.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next steps<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about systematic literature:<br>Searching the<a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.library.uu.nl\/systematic-search-strategy\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> LibGuide\u202f<em>\u201cSystematic Search Strategy\u201d<\/em>\u202f<\/a>provides step-by-step guidance on how to plan, conduct, and document a systematic database search.\u00a0\u00a0<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a reference management tool:\u00a0<br>Systematic reviews often involve working with a large number of sources. 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