Guided learning pathway
Your SLR Roadmap
Complete the steps in sequence. Every output becomes evidence for your methodology, results, discussion, or submission package.
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02Define the Review Topic
Identify the problem, contribution, scope, and provisional title.
Output: Topic and scope statementNot completed
03Formulate Research Questions
Use an appropriate framework to create answerable questions.
Output: Research question tableNot completed
04Develop the Review Protocol
Predefine the complete, reproducible review method.
Output: SLR protocolNot completed
05Design the Search Strategy
Build concepts, synonyms, Boolean logic, and database queries.
Output: Validated search stringsNot completed
06Search the Databases
Run, record, and export searches transparently.
Output: Search log and initial recordsNot completed
07Remove Duplicates
Find duplicate DOI and title records before screening.
Output: Deduplicated datasetNot completed
08Screen and Select Studies
Apply eligibility criteria at title, abstract, and full-text levels.
Output: Final included studiesNot completed
09Assess Study Quality
Evaluate methodological quality consistently and transparently.
Output: Quality assessment tableNot completed
10Extract and Synthesise Data
Capture evidence, identify themes, and answer each question.
Output: Evidence tables and synthesisNot completed
Write and Submit the Article
Assemble, verify, format, and prepare the manuscript.
Output: Submission-ready SLR article