Topic Idea : Standard Package
AED 590
- Research methodology consultation
- Research methodology : 3000
- Deadline : 20 Days
A systematic literature review is a rigorous, replicable, and transparent method for identifying, evaluating, and synthesising all available evidence on a specific research question. Unlike a traditional narrative review, a systematic review follows a pre-specified protocol. This protocol defines the research question, search strategy, inclusion criteria, quality appraisal methods, and synthesis approach before the review begins. By minimising bias, a systematic review provides the most reliable possible answer to a focused question.
For postgraduate students in Dubai, conducting a systematic review demonstrates advanced research competence. Many universities, particularly in health sciences, psychology, education, and social policy, now require systematic reviews for doctoral theses and some master’s dissertations. A well conducted systematic review can also serve as a publishable standalone paper.
A systematic review is appropriate when you need a definitive answer to a clearly formulated question.
All credible systematic reviews adhere to several foundational principles.
We follow the most authoritative guidelines in the field. These include the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions, the PRISMA 2020 statement, and the Institute of Medicine standards. Our process consists of ten numbered steps.
Your completed systematic review is a comprehensive, submission ready document.
Complete PRISMA 2020 checklist ensuring full compliance with reporting standards.
PRISMA flow diagram showing records identified, screened, and included.
Includes author details, institution, and submission date.
Prepared according to PRISMA for Abstracts guidelines.
Clear rationale, objectives, and well-defined review question.
Includes eligibility criteria, search strategy, data collection, and bias assessment.
Study selection, characteristics, bias results, and synthesis findings.
Interpretation, limitations, and final conclusions of the study.
Details of funding sources and registration information.
Fully formatted reference list in your required citation style.
Search strategies, extraction forms, quality appraisal, and supporting materials.
Many students struggle to choose between these two methods. The following comparison will help you decide.
| Criterion | Systematic Review | Scoping Review |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | To answer a specific question by synthesising high quality evidence | To map the existing literature and identify gaps |
| Research question | Narrow and focused | Broad and exploratory |
| Protocol registration | Mandatory (PROSPERO or OSF) | Recommended but not always required |
| Quality appraisal | Always performed and reported | Usually not performed |
| Synthesis method | Meta analysis or narrative synthesis | Narrative or thematic summary |
| Typical number of studies | 10 to 100+ | 20 to 200+ |
| Time required | 8 to 16 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Publication potential | High (many journals accept systematic reviews) | Moderate (specialist scoping review journals) |
| Best for | Well researched topics with existing high quality studies | Emerging topics or heterogeneous evidence bases |
We take systematic review methodology seriously. The following quality assurance measures are embedded in every project.
Dual independent screening for title, abstract, and full text stages. No single researcher makes inclusion or exclusion decisions alone.
Piloting of all forms including the screening form, data extraction form, and quality appraisal checklist.
Calibration exercises before screening begins to ensure consistent application of eligibility criteria.
Third reviewer adjudication for all disagreements that cannot be resolved through discussion.
Documentation of all decisions including a list of excluded full text studies with reasons for exclusion.
Independent verification of all data extraction and effect size calculations by a second reviewer.
Use of reference management software (EndNote, Covidence, or Rayyan) to track all records.
Final editorial review by a senior methodologist before delivery to the client.
Systematic reviews require more time and resources than scoping reviews due to the dual screening, quality appraisal, and meta analysis steps.
undergraduate or small master’s project
Typically 10 to 30 included studies
No meta analysis.
typical master’s or early doctoral project
Typically 30 to 70 included studies
Meta analysis possible
doctoral thesis or Cochrane style review
Typically 70+ included studies
Meta analysis and GRADE assessment
All timelines are estimates. We provide a fixed timeline in writing before you place your order. Rush orders may be possible for an additional fee
We offer distinct advantages that set us apart from other academic support services in the UAE.
Registration is strongly recommended and is a requirement for many universities. We can register your protocol on PROSPERO or OSF as part of our service.
Yes. If your included studies are sufficiently homogeneous in terms of population, intervention, comparator, and outcome, we can conduct a random effects meta analysis using RevMan or JASP. We will also assess statistical heterogeneity using I² and Tau².
In that case, we will produce a narrative synthesis. We will clearly justify why meta analysis was inappropriate and structure the narrative synthesis around key themes or study characteristics.
Yes. For meta analyses that include at least 10 studies, we will construct a funnel plot and conduct Egger’s regression test to assess for small study effects and publication bias.
Yes. We offer a separate journal publication support service. We will help you select a target journal, rewrite the review in the journal’s required format, and prepare a submission package.
We offer a full refund if we fail to deliver on the agreed date without a valid reason. Partial refunds are available for significant quality issues that cannot be resolved through revisions.
Contact Dissertation Dubai today.
Send us your research question, a brief description of your topic, and your university’s guidelines. We will respond within 24 hours with a free assessment, a fixed price quote, and a proposed timeline.
Let us help you produce a systematic review that you can be proud of.