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EQUATOR Network

Established in 2008, the EQUATOR Network (Enhancing the Quality and Transparency Of health Research) serves as a valuable resource for editors seeking specific reporting guidelines for various research types. The Equator offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including an online library, educational programs, and established reporting guidelines, to assist editors in ensuring the quality and reliability of health research publications.

Link: https://www.equator-network.org/

ORCID Number

An ORCID ID or Open Researcher and Contributor ID is a unique, lifelong digital identifier for you as an author/contributor. It is a tool that can track research output from various databases and consolidate them into a single profile.

Link: https://orcid.org/

3 techniques to focus your literature search: Proximity searching, phrase searching, and Boolean AND

The article "3 Techniques to Focus Your Literature Search"" by Carol Hollier discusses three effective strategies for improving literature searches: phrase searching

Link: and using the Boolean operator AND. Phrase searching involves enclosing terms in quotation marks to find exact matches

5 free and legal ways to get the full text of research articles

The article "5 Free and Legal Ways to Get the Full Text of Research Articles"" by Carol Hollier provides strategies for accessing research articles without cost. Key methods include using university libraries for free access

Link: searching Google Scholar for available versions of articles

5 software tools to support your systematic review processes

5 Software Tools for Systematic Reviews: Systematic reviews synthesize scholarly literature to inform decision-making, often involving collaboration among researchers over several months. Various software tools facilitate this complex process, helping with title screening, data synthesis, and reporting outcomes. Notable tools include Covidence, which streamlines the review workflow; Rayyan, an open-access platform for citation screening; EPPI-Reviewer, known for its comprehensive coding and screening features; CADIMA, which supports various review types; and DistillerSR, which employs AI for literature review automation. These tools enhance efficiency, allowing researchers to focus on evaluating the robustness of research articles.

Link: https://www.ifis.org/en/research-skills-blog/software-tools-to-support-your-systematic-review-processes

Best Practice for Literature Searching

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Link: https://ifis.libguides.com/literature_search_best_practice

CADIMA

Link: https://www.cadima.info/

Can AI shortcut your scientific literature search. We asked ChatGPT

The article "Can AI Shortcut Your Scientific Literature Search?"" by Katy Askew explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific literature searches

Link: it may include unreliable sources and predatory content due to biases in its training data. In contrast

Databases AZ

The Old Dominion University Libraries offer a comprehensive A-Z list of databases tailored to various fields of research, including arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, psychology, and more. This resource allows users to easily find and access the most relevant databases for their specific academic needs, facilitating efficient research across disciplines. With a total of 446 databases available, students and faculty can enhance their research experience by utilizing the extensive digital resources provided by the library.

Link: https://guides.lib.odu.edu/az/databases

DistillerSR: Literature Review Software Smarter Reviews: Trusted Evidence

DistillerSR is a literature review software that uses AI to streamline systematic reviews by automating stages like collection, screening, data extraction, and reporting. It integrates tools such as PubMed, duplicate detection, and conflict resolution to improve review accuracy and efficiency. DistillerSR also supports compliance with its secure audit-trail, customized reporting, and real-time project management features, making it suitable for industries like academia, pharmaceuticals, and public health.

Link: https://www.distillersr.com/products/distillersr-systematic-review-software

EPPI Reviewer

The EPPI-Reviewer, developed by the EPPI Centre at UCL's Social Science Research Unit, supports various literature review types, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-ethnographies. Its latest version, EPPI Reviewer 6, is a web-based tool compatible across devices, allowing on-the-go screening. Features include integration with OpenAlex's extensive bibliographic dataset, Zotero library linkage for bulk PDF handling, and collaborative functions like quick coding reports. Cochrane and Campbell reviewers access it for free, while other users can start with a one-month trial. The platform is continually updated, with full user support via email.

Link: https://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/CMS/Default.aspx?alias=eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/er4&