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Systematic Review Skill

Conduct comprehensive literature searches, quality assessments, evidence synthesis, and meta-analyses

BY a5c-aiUPDATED Oct 27, 2026
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name: systematic-review
description: Conduct comprehensive literature searches, quality assessments, evidence synthesis, and meta-analyses
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  domains: [domain:social-sciences]
  skillAreas: [skill-area:deep-web-research, skill-area:data-analysis, skill-area:statistical-analysis]
  workflows: [workflow:experiment-design, workflow:peer-review-cycle]
  roles: [role:research-analyst, role:data-scientist]
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# Systematic Review Skill

Conduct comprehensive literature searches, quality assessments, and evidence synthesis including meta-analysis.

## Overview

The Systematic Review skill enables conducting comprehensive literature searches, quality assessments, evidence synthesis, and meta-analyses following established protocols for rigorous evidence-based research and policy making.

## Capabilities

### Search Strategy
- Database selection
- Search term development
- Boolean operators
- Citation tracking
- Grey literature inclusion

### Study Selection
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Screening procedures
- Dual review process
- Disagreement resolution
- PRISMA documentation

### Quality Assessment
- Risk of bias tools
- Quality checklists
- Evidence grading
- Study appraisal
- Bias identification

### Evidence Synthesis
- Narrative synthesis
- Vote counting
- Framework synthesis
- Thematic synthesis
- Realist synthesis

### Meta-Analysis
- Effect size calculation
- Heterogeneity assessment
- Fixed/random effects
- Publication bias
- Sensitivity analysis

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Synthesizing evidence
- Informing policy
- Identifying research gaps
- Establishing consensus
- Supporting decisions

### Best Practices
- Register protocol
- Document thoroughly
- Use multiple reviewers
- Assess bias
- Update regularly

### Integration Points
- Quantitative Methods skill
- Qualitative Analysis skill
- Policy Communication skill
- Academic Writing and Publication skill

## References

- Literature Review and Synthesis process
- Policy Impact Assessment process
- Policy Research Analyst agent
- Mixed Methods Research Coordinator agent
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Platform guidance

Imported from the listed AgentSkill.sh category. Complete supplied package files and notices are retained. Required external tools and credentials are not installed. No bundled code was executed during import. Individual agent task behavior has not been tested.