| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Recorded Lectures |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Duration | 3 Days (60-90 minutes per day) |
| Certification | e-Certification + e-Marksheet |
| Fee | Free |
| Tools | Zotero Rayyan CASP JBI RoB 2 ROBINS-I PRISMA Forest plot tools |
About the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: A Practical Course for Research and Publication Course
Systematic Reviews and Meta‑Analysis: From Search Strategy to Evidence Synthesis is a 3‑day mentor‑led program that walks you through the full workflow of planning, conducting, and reporting a systematic review with an introduction to meta‑analysis.
You will learn to formulate review questions, design search strategies, manage references, screen studies, extract data, assess quality, and synthesize evidence using tools such as Zotero, Rayyan, CASP, JBI checklists, RoB 2 and ROBINS‑I.
Program Highlights
• Comprehensive coverage of Systematic Reviews and Meta from fundamentals to advanced applications
• Hands-on projects and real-world case studies in systematic review
• Expert-curated curriculum aligned with current industry standards
• Access to recorded lectures and e-LMS platform for flexible, self-paced learning
• e-Certification and e-Marksheet upon successful completion
• Dedicated mentor support and interactive doubt-clearing sessions
• Practical experience with tools: Zotero, Rayyan, CASP, JBI
• Career-oriented training for academic and professional growth in systematic review
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Day 1 – Planning the Review & Search Strategy
- Define review scope and formulate questions using PICO/PECO/SPIDER/PCC
- Design Boolean search strings and select appropriate databases
- Organize references and remove duplicates with Zotero
Module 2: Day 2 – Screening, Data Extraction & Quality Appraisal
- Screen titles, abstracts and full texts using Rayyan
- Track inclusion/exclusion decisions and create a PRISMA flow diagram
- Build data‑extraction tables and conduct risk‑of‑bias appraisal with CASP, JBI, RoB 2 & ROBINS‑I
Module 3: Day 3 – Evidence Synthesis & Meta‑Analysis Basics
- Differentiate narrative, quantitative and meta‑analysis synthesis approaches
- Calculate effect sizes and choose fixed‑ or random‑effects models
- Interpret forest and funnel plots and prepare PRISMA‑compliant reports
Tools, Techniques, or Platforms Covered
Zotero Rayyan CASP JBI RoB 2 ROBINS-I PRISMA Forest plot tools
Real-World Applications
- Apply Systematic Reviews and Meta skills directly to academic research, thesis work, and publications
- Build a professional portfolio showcasing practical systematic review competencies
- Solve industry-relevant problems using Systematic Reviews and Meta methodologies and tools
- Contribute to open-source projects and collaborative research in systematic review
- Prepare for competitive examinations, interviews, and professional certifications in systematic review
Who Should Attend & Prerequisites
- Industry‑recognised e‑Certification + e‑Marksheet from NSTC
- Hands‑on training with practical projects and real‑world datasets
- Dedicated expert mentorship and doubt‑resolution throughout the course
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