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The number of predatory journals continues to rise.
This paper outlines some potential strategies for systematic review authors dealing with content they may encounter from predatory journals: https://ow.ly/9Qu950VkoOT
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*How to extract, analyse and present data in scoping reviews*
This JBI LIVE webinar recording provides a practical approach to extracting, analysing and presenting data within scoping reviews, with step-by-step examples.
Watch: https://ow.ly/Z42950V97JP
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What *not* to do when conducting a scoping review.
Examples of poor quality scoping reviews are presented by
methodologists in this excerpt from the 'Challenges and Solutions in Scoping Reviews' webinar: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tz_P5bXHJZA&t=2246s
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Infographic showing the differences between scoping reviews, mapping reviews and evidence and gap maps
One of the key differences between scoping reviews, mapping reviews, and evidence and gap maps is found in the presentation of results.
Take at look at the infographic which tables the differences: https://jbi.global/scoping-review-network
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2/2 Access the CEE Checklist, which provides practical guidance for journal editors, peer reviewers and authors to assess whether submissions meet internationally accepted standards for #SystematicReview and #EvidenceSynthesis
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1/2 🎉 Exciting news for #EvidenceSynthesis! 19 BMC journals have incorporated the CEE Checklist for Assessing Validity of Systematic Reviews in the Environmental Sector into their submission guidelines through our collaboration with @springernature.com #CEEAtWork 👇
#CochraneDaily Just published! Study of accuracy of screening titles & abstracts for rapid reviews by 1 vs 2 reviewers, building on research from 25 years ago
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Here's a fun one for #EvidenceSynthesis / #SystematicReview crowd 📚
@ZijunLi and me are doing a meta-analysis where we compare two groups.
We use the "Cohen's d" family of effect size metrics for the meta-analysis (comparing baseline to follow-up, immediate and later)
Some studies (e.g […]
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Appraising the methodological quality of case reports and case series is challenging. A new paper evaluates inter-consensus agreement on the Murad tool for appraising the methodological quality of case reports and case series: https://ow.ly/5pXo50YxTVs
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Who is publishing in predatory journals and why?
Watch excerpt from the #JBILIVE webinar, 'Predatory publishing in systematic reviews': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srMBpB_IZ54&t=952s
#EvidenceSynthesis #JBIMethodology
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Conducting a large scoping review with 100+ sources of evidence? Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of evidence available when building the dataset?
Read this editorial for helpful tips: https://ow.ly/gM2C50YrFyt
You've got this! 😎
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How to approach grey literature searching for a scoping review.
Watch members of the JBI scoping review methodology group discuss this topic from their own experiences: https://ow.ly/TvnW50YrF3c
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How is Cochrane reshaping the evidence ecosystem?
Watch our HITAP Special Session with Ana Beatriz Pizarro and explore new ways to engage in global evidence synthesis.
🎥 youtu.be/LwtQiT6jx-k
#Cochrane #EvidenceSynthesis #GlobalHealth #HITAP
#CochraneDaily Just published! Read this celebration of Cochrane Oral Health, as the group enters its fourth decade
#Cochrane #OralHealth #EvidenceSynthesis #CochraneCollaboration
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📊 When should you use a scoping review?
Dr. Danielle Pollock explains how to map evidence, explore complex topics, and identify gaps.
Learn when to use one + key steps.
🎥 www.cochrane.no/workshops-an...
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Others working in #evidencesynthesis and #systematicreviews may be interested 🙂
#medlibs #SystematicReviews #EvidenceSynthesis Looking for recommendations for TOOLS that can "use the DerSimonian-Laird random-effects model for data analysis and also generate forest plots"
Cochrane launches innovative study to assess AI tools for evidence synthesis
Cochrane has confirmed the two artificial intelligence tools selected to take part in our innovative platform study evaluating how artificial intelligence could support and enhance key stages of #EvidenceSynthesis.
Read more: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
KT Canada newsletter for March 12, 2026:
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#ImpSci #HealthEcon #EvidenceSynthesis
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JBI’s critical appraisal checklists use study design-specific criteria appropriate to diverse types of evidence.
💡Learn more👉 jbi.global/critical-appraisal-tools
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🔥 #JBIiGNITE CALL FOR POSTERS OPEN 🔥
Submit your poster on “Evidence-Based Healthcare Methodology for the Future.” New ideas, early findings, work in progress or recent research (2024–2026) welcome.
Closes 26 April 2026
Submit: https://jbi.global/jbi-ignite/posters
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How did Cochrane select AI tools to evaluate in our platform study?
How did we select AI tools to evaluate in our platform study?
Take a look at our blog where we outline that process and demonstrate what Cochrane values when deciding whether to use an AI tool for evidence synthesis: www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
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#CochraneDaily On World Sleep Day (worldsleepday.org), wake up to the @Cochrane.org Review of the effects on sleep of adapting shift work schedules for shift workers
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#WorldSleepDay #Sleep #EvidenceSynthesis
If you'd like to learn about the history of evidence-based research, here's the new article from Hans Lund and Karen Robinson
www.jameslindlibrary.org/articles/his...
@ebrnetwork.bsky.social #EBM #EBHC #EvidenceSynthesis
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#NESSIE has published two related systematic reviews on the impact of mandatory drug and alcohol treatment orders on health and wellbeing. Findings in our latest blog
#bestevidence #evidencebased #EvidenceBasedPractice #evidencedbasedresearch #evidencesynthesis #PPI #patientinvolvement
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Right question, wrong method? Systematic reviews are seen as gold standard but they may not fit every product life cycle stage. Gain insights from YHEC's Mary Edwards in this self-guided course produced in collaboration with @ispor.bsky.social
Enrol here: tinyurl.com/makuvn2t
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JBI Evidence Synthesis journal front cover. Headshot of Dr Jennifer Stone. Risk of bias: common tool structures and approaches.
What are typical structures used in risk of bias assessment tools?
Read the commentary paper: https://ow.ly/wCYL50YpZmx
Watch video abstract: https://ow.ly/38BL50YptUY
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5/We’d love to connect if you’re working in environmental evidence synthesis or want to strengthen environmental decision-making.
The call for stronger evidence is clear, and the collaboration to deliver it is growing.
#EvidenceSynthesis #ESIC #EnvironmentalEvidence #ResearchImpact
2/The editorial highlights the importance of #EvidenceSynthesis and recognises CEE as part of the growing movement to strengthen environmental decision-making.
For nearly 20 years, we’ve been building capacity for rigorous, transparent evidence synthesis.
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JBI critical appraisal tools use checklists that are specially tailored to different study designs. Because not all health research questions are about the #effectiveness of an intervention.
Learn more 💡
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