At F1000Research we believe that researchers should gain credit for all aspects of their work through open, rapid publication. That’s why, as well as Research Articles, we offer a range of alternative publishing formats, including Systematic Reviews.
Systematic Reviews are fundamental to identify, assess, and summarize the findings of individual studies, thus making the available evidence more accessible to decision makers. They also offer a number of advantages:
They provide an exhaustive overview of the evidence available on a specific topic
They can help identify research gaps in a specific subject area
They can help improve future works in many research fields.
F1000Research also welcomes Systematic Review Protocols describing the rationale, hypothesis, and planned methods of the review.
We encourage authors to register the protocol for their Systematic Review prospectively in the PROSPERO database and where applicable endorse the PRISMA Statement; Systematic Reviews and meta-analyses must adhere to these guidelines.
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That’s why we offer a wide range of non-traditional article types, allowing you to tell the full story of your research.
The Benefits
Publishing a Systematic Review with F1000Research offers several benefits for you and the wider research community.
For you
F1000Research’s rapid publication model allows for immediate impact
You can keep your Systematic Review article up to date by easily publishing new versions whenever you need to share the latest developments in your work. Versions are all individually citable and clearly linked, making it easy for readers to navigate and cite the version they want
Your published Systematic Review Protocol will support subsequent publication of your study results as it can be easily referenced and demonstrates that the methodology has been thoroughly peer-reviewed
Minimize research waste and gain credit for each step of your research journey
May lead to new collaborations and opportunities
For the community
Can lead to new, unexpected discoveries
Encourages improvement and validation of research methods
Provides research material for those with little or no funding
Reduces duplication efforts
Reduces duplication efforts
Featured Articles
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on self-harm and suicidal behaviour: protocol for a living systematic review
Ann John, Emily Eyles, Luke A, Chukwudi Okolie, Babatunde K. Olorisade, Lena Schmidt, Roger T. Webb, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread morbidity and mortality as well as disruption to people’s lives and livelihoods around the world; this has occurred as a result of both infection with the virus itself and the health protection measures taken to curb its spread.
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Predictors of COVID-19 severity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mudatsir Mudatsir, Jonny Karunia Fajar, Laksmi Wulandari, et alia
The unpredictability of the progression of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be attributed to the low precision of the tools used to predict the prognosis of this disease.
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Anosmia and dysgeusia in SARS-CoV-2 infection: incidence and effects on COVID-19 severity and mortality, and the possible pathobiology mechanisms – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Endang Mutiawati, Marhami Fahriani, Sukamto S. Mamada et alia
The present study aimed to determine the global prevalence of anosmia and dysgeusia in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and to assess their association with severity and mortality of COVID-19. Moreover, this study aimed to discuss the possible pathobiological mechanisms of anosmia and dysgeusia in COVID-19.
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SARS-CoV-2 and the role of fomite transmission: a systematic review
Igho J. Onakpoya, Carl J. Heneghan, Elizabeth A. Spencer et alia
SARS-CoV-2 RNA has been detected in fomites which suggests the virus could be transmitted via inanimate objects. However, there is uncertainty about the mechanistic pathway for such transmissions. Our objective was to identify, appraise and summarise the evidence from primary studies and systematic reviews assessing the role of fomites in transmission.
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Adverse reactions of dimethyl sulfoxide in humans: a systematic review
Bennedikte Kollerup Madsen, Maria Hilscher, Dennis Zetner, Jacob Rosenberg.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been used for medical treatment and as a pharmacological agent in humans since the 1960s. Today, DMSO is used mostly for cryopreservation of stem cells, treatment of interstitial cystitis, and as a penetrating vehicle for various drugs.
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Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCS) in India and their compliance with government benchmarks: A scoping review
Deepika Bahl, Shalini Bassi , Subhanwita Manna, Monika Arora
Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) are one of the critical pillars of India’s Adolescent Health Programme-Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram that seeks to enable all adolescents to realize their full potential by making informed decisions concerning their health and by accessing the services. Thus, a review was conceptualised to assess the compliance of AFHCs with the benchmark proposed by the Government under Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram
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