Evidence-based literature review: De-duplication a cornerstone for quality.

Journal: World journal of methodology
Published Date: Dec 20, 2023

Abstract

Evidence-based literature reviews play a vital role in contemporary research, facilitating the synthesis of knowledge from multiple sources to inform decision-making and scientific advancements. Within this framework, de-duplication emerges as a part of the process for ensuring the integrity and reliability of evidence extraction. This opinion review delves into the evolution of de-duplication, highlights its importance in evidence synthesis, explores various de-duplication methods, discusses evolving technologies, and proposes best practices. By addressing ethical considerations this paper emphasizes the significance of de-duplication as a cornerstone for quality in evidence-based literature reviews.

Authors

  • Barbara Hammer
    Librarian at Medical Library, University of Bergen, Bergen 5020, Norway.
  • Elettra Virgili
    Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome 00166, Italy.
  • Federico Bilotta
    Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome 00166, Italy. federico.bilotta@uniroma1.it.

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