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The proliferation of systematic review types necessitates standardized terminology. This paper proposes focusing on key dimensions of variation rather than a rigid typology for better review description and methodology development.

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Evidence Synthesis
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Information Science

Background:

The increasing diversity of systematic review methodologies presents challenges in consistent terminology.
Clear terminology is crucial for systematic review planning, description, appraisal, and infrastructure development.

Discussion:

A definitive typology of systematic reviews is hindered by overlapping dimensions and lack of consensus.
Developing terminology for the main dimensions of variation offers a more flexible and effective strategy.

Key Insights:

Three core dimensions for systematic review variation are proposed: aims/approaches, structure/components, and breadth/depth.
This dimensional approach provides an overarching framework for detailed methodological descriptions.

Outlook:

Standardized terminology for systematic review dimensions can foster methodological advancement.
This strategy may eventually lead to a comprehensive system for systematic review terminology.