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A well-crafted systematic review protocol prevents bias, ensures transparency, and keeps your team aligned. This step-by-step guide walks you through every section, from PICO to PROSPERO registration.

Effect sizes are the currency of meta-analysis, but choosing the wrong measure can invalidate your entire synthesis. This guide explains every major effect size, when to use each one, how to convert between them, and the interpretation pitfalls that catch even experienced reviewers.

PRISMA 2020 overhauled how systematic reviews are reported. This article breaks down every major change, walks you through the updated checklist and flow diagram, and shows you how to avoid the compliance mistakes that trigger desk rejections.