Automation of systematic literature reviews: A systematic literature review
Abstract Context Systematic Literature Review (SLR) studies aim to identify relevant primary papers, extract the required data, analyze, and synthesize results to gain further and broader insight into the investigated domain. Multiple SLR studies have been conducted in several domains, such as software engineering, medicine, and pharmacy. Conducting
Raymon van Dinter +2 more
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Introduction With the rising resistance to artemisinin-based combination treatments, there is a need to hasten the discovery and development of newer antimalarial agents. Herbal medicines are key for the development of novel drugs.
Nakalembe Loyce +5 more
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A systematic review of systematic reviews of homeopathy [PDF]
Homeopathy remains one of the most controversial subjects in therapeutics. This article is an attempt to clarify its effectiveness based on recent systematic reviews. Electronic databases were searched for systematic reviews/meta‐analysis on the subject. Seventeen articles fulfilled the inclusion/exclusion criteria.
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How reliable are systematic reviews in empirical software engineering? [PDF]
BACKGROUND – the systematic review is becoming a more commonly employed research instrument in empirical software engineering. Before undue reliance is placed on the outcomes of such reviews it would seem useful to consider the robustness of the ...
Kitchenham, BA +10 more
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Evidence of Workplace Interventions—A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews [PDF]
Work environment factors are highly correlated with employees’ health and well-being. Our aim was to sum up current evidence of health promotion interventions in the workplace, focusing on interventions for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, psychological and behavioral disorders as well as interventions for older employees and economic ...
Claudia Pieper +2 more
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The burden, epidemiology, costs and treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: an evidence review
Background Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rapidly progressive, lethal neuromuscular disorder, present from birth, which occurs almost exclusively in males.
S. Ryder +7 more
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Effective implementation of research into practice: an overview of systematic reviews of the health literature [PDF]
Background The gap between research findings and clinical practice is well documented and a range of interventions has been developed to increase the implementation of research into clinical practice.
Annette Boaz +11 more
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Swaddling: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Swaddling was an almost universal child-care practice before the 18th century. It is still tradition in certain parts of the Middle East and is gaining popularity in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands to curb excessive crying.
Sleuwen, B.E. van +5 more
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Systematic reviews of diagnostic tests in cancer: review of methods and reporting [PDF]
Objectives To assess the methods and reporting of systematic reviews of diagnostic tests. Data sources Systematic searches of Medline, Embase, and five other databases identified reviews of tests used in patients with cancer.
Hopewell, S +20 more
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The effectiveness of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment versus conventional restorative treatment for permanent molars and premolars A critical assessment of existing systematic reviews and report of a new systematic review [PDF]
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Hurst, D, University of Oxford
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