Systematic Literature Review Methodology and Enabling Systems: A Rigorous Framework for Evidence Synthesis

Title

Systematic Literature Review Methodology and Enabling Systems: A Rigorous Framework for Evidence Synthesis

Creator

Sharma, Isha; Sangal, Surabhi

Description

The exponential rise in academic publications has made synthesizing knowledge and identifying research gaps increasingly challenging. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) offers a rigorous, transparent, and reproducible approach to evidence synthesis. This chapter discusses the methodological foundations and digital systems that support SLRs, distinguishing them from narrative and scoping reviews. It details key phases such as question formulation, protocol design, search, screening, data extraction, quality appraisal, and synthesis, referencing frameworks like PRISMA 2020. Additionally, it explores the role of AI-driven tools (e.g., EPPI-Reviewer, DistillerSR, Covidence, Rayyan) in improving efficiency and scalability. The chapter concludes with challenges, ethical concerns, and future directions, emphasizing AI integration and living review methodologies. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Innovative Approaches to Social Research Challenges;pp.213-254

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Sharma I., Christ University, India; Sangal S., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833736412-4; 979-833736410-0;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6410-0.ch008

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