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Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

Publishing & metrics

Definition

A review using an explicit, reproducible protocol to search, screen, appraise and synthesise all relevant studies on a question.

Where it's used

  • Publishable standalone review papers
  • Thesis literature chapters with methodological rigour

Software used

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