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Literature Review

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Definition

A structured, critical synthesis of prior research that establishes what is known, what is contested, and where the gap lies.

Related concepts

Systematic Literature Review (SLR)Research Gap ABDC Ranking Bibliometrics DOI h-index

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Guides that use this concept

How to Write a Literature Review That Examiners Respect

A Step-by-Step PRISMA Systematic Review Workflow

How to Manage References and Citations Without Losing Your Mind

How to Identify a Genuine Research Gap (With Examples)

Mentoring for this area:Literature Review Citation Management Systematic Literature Review

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