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Full text screening is the next step following title and abstract screening. Full text screening ensures that the included studies in the systematic review are 

By identifying the reasons for low inter-rater reliability, steps can be taken to address them and improve the consistency and accuracy of the ratings.  

If you are using a dual-reviewer approach to screening there will inevitably be a disagreement in voting. This is known as a ‘conflict’.  Conflicts arise

Reliable collection of data is important for assessing the accuracy of a systematic or other type of literature review. This academy article explains how inter-rater

So if you think systematic reviews are just for the domain of Medical and Health Sciences – you are wrong.  Researchers Researchers are looking at

Intervention reviews play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of specific treatments, programs, or approaches. But how do intervention reviews relate to systematic reviews?

Systematic reviews are considered the most reliable source of evidence for decision making because they apply prespecified criteria to a synthesis of all the information

Systematic reviews are generally considered the most reliable source of evidence for decision making because they apply prespecified scientific methods to a synthesis of all

The assessment of risk of bias of the included studies is an important part of a systematic review. This evaluation contributes to the certainty or

A low Kappa score indicates a lack of agreement, beyond chance, between reviewers undertaking screening for example. This may result in a higher-than-expected number of