Something old, new, and borrowed. Rise of the systematic reviews

Gheorghe-Gavrilă Hognogi () and Ana-Maria Pop ()
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Gheorghe-Gavrilă Hognogi: Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Facultatea de Geografie, Centrul de Geografie Regională
Ana-Maria Pop: Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Facultatea de Geografie, Centrul de Geografie Regională

Scientometrics, 2024, vol. 129, issue 9, No 30, 5797-5803

Abstract: Abstract Systematic reviews and other types of literature reviews are more prevalent in clinical medicine than in other fields. The recurring need for improvement and updates in these disciplines has led to the Living Systematic Review (LSR) concept to enhance the effectiveness of scientific synthesis efforts. While LSR was introduced in 2014, its adoption outside clinical medicine has been limited, with one exception. However, it is anticipated that this will change in the future, prompting a detailed exploration of four key dimensions for LSR development, regardless of the scientific domain. These dimensions include (a) compliance with FAIR principles, (b) interactivity to facilitate easier access to scientific knowledge, (c) public participation for a more comprehensive review, and (d) extending the scope beyond mere updates to living systematic reviews. Each field needs to establish clear guidelines for drafting literature reviews as independent studies, with discussions centring around the central theme of the Living Systematic Review.

Keywords: Living systematic reviews; Scientific knowledge; FAIR principles; Systematic review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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