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  • Systematic reviews are crucial for evidence-based research.
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  • To provide a detailed guide for conducting high-quality systematic reviews in biological sciences.
  • To adapt and translate evidence-based review principles for biological research fields.

Main Methods:

  • Protocol development and registration
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  • Data extraction, risk of bias assessment, meta-analysis, and narrative synthesis
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Main Results:

  • Outlines key steps for transparent and reproducible evidence syntheses.
  • Highlights domain-specific methodologies, challenges, and resources for biological sciences.
  • Emphasizes accurate data extraction and validated tools for bias assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Provides tailored guidance for researchers in biological sciences.
  • Facilitates the conduct of transparent and reproducible evidence syntheses in biology.
  • Enhances the application of systematic review principles across diverse scientific disciplines.