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Fernanda Martins Dias Escaldelai¹, Leandro Escaldelai², Denise Pimentel Bergamaschi¹

¹Universidade de São Paulo - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.

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This study introduces a web-based system for systematic reviews, streamlining duplicate article removal and eligibility analysis. The tool aids researchers in efficiently managing literature searches and reaching consensus on study selection.

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Area of Science:

Information Science
Medical Informatics
Research Methodology

Background:

Systematic reviews require rigorous screening of numerous articles.
Manual duplicate removal and eligibility assessment are time-consuming and prone to error.
Efficient tools are needed to support researchers in the initial stages of systematic reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the functionalities of the "Systematic Review Support" web-based system.
To highlight the system's capabilities in duplicate article removal and eligibility analysis.
To provide an overview of a tool designed to enhance systematic review efficiency.

Main Methods:

The system was developed using Agile methodology with an incremental build model.
It features a proprietary source code and is hosted on a proprietary platform.
The production environment architecture is scalable to meet demand, with PC interface screenshots provided.

Main Results:

The system imports abstracts from PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, identifying and removing duplicates.
It facilitates independent reviewer analysis of titles and abstracts for eligibility.
Automated comparison of reviewer decisions aids consensus, with filtering and PDF export of eligible studies.

Conclusions:

Version 1.0 of the "Systematic Review Support" system is available online.
The system assists researchers in the critical initial phases of systematic reviews.
It offers a solution for efficient duplicate detection and eligibility screening.