Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sharma, Isha; Sangal, Surabhi Title A name given to the resource Systematic Literature Review Methodology and Enabling Systems: A Rigorous Framework for Evidence Synthesis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Innovative Approaches to Social Research Challenges;pp.213-254 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6410-0.ch008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6410-0.ch008</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031333601?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031333601?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sharma I., Christ University, India; Sangal S., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833736412-4; 979-833736410-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online