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Call for papers: The role of systematic reviews in evidence-based research
Systematic Reviews invites submissions of manuscripts to our new thematic series highlighting the contribution that systematic reviews make in evidence-based research.
We welcome submissions of research articles, systematic reviews, methodology and commentaries.
Read MoreAims and scope
Systematic Reviews encompasses all aspects of the design, conduct and reporting of systematic reviews. The journal publishes high quality systematic review products including systematic review protocols, systematic reviews related to a very broad definition of health, rapid reviews, updates of already completed systematic reviews, and methods research related to the science of systematic reviews, such as decision modelling. At this time Systematic Reviews does not accept reviews of in vitro studies. The journal also aims to ensure that the results of all well-conducted systematic reviews are published, regardless of their outcome.
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Antipsychotic drugs and their effects on cognitive function: protocol for a systematic review, pairwise, and network meta-analysis
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Efficacy and safety of duloxetine in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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The impact of rate and rhythm control strategies on quality of life for patients with atrial fibrillation: a protocol for a systematic review
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Screening for the primary prevention of fragility fractures among adults aged 40 years and older in primary care: systematic reviews of the effects and acceptability of screening and treatment, and the accuracy of risk prediction tools
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Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement
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The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews
The Editorial to this article has been published in Systematic Reviews 2021 10:117
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What value is the CINAHL database when searching for systematic reviews of qualitative studies?
The Erratum to this article has been published in Systematic Reviews 2015 4:169
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Drug discontinuation before contrast procedures and the effect on acute kidney injury and other clinical outcomes: a systematic review protocol
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Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study
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Conducting a systematic review of animal studies?
Systematic Reviews considers protocols and results papers of systematic reviews of animal studies relevant for human health. You can now also prospectively register these reviews on PROSPERO.
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Article collections
Thematic series
The role of systematic reviews in evidence-based research
Edited by Professor Dawid Pieper and Professor Hans Lund
Thematic series
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care Evidence Reviews
Edited by Dr Ivan Florez
Thematic series
Automation in the systematic review process
Edited by Prof Joseph Lau
Thematic series
Five years of Systematic Reviews
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