====== Literature review===== {{rss>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rss/search/1ZOXa2PYRt-Mlxzcny2vTFUQOj0oER1y1BXqvZoTyJqEzyDY0C/?limit=15&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&fc=20250114175918}} A [[literature]] [[review]] is a [[text]] of a scholarly [[paper]], which includes the current [[knowledge]] including substantive findings, as well as theoretical and methodological [[contribution]]s to a particular [[topic]]. Literature reviews use secondary sources, and do not report new or original experimental work. ---- [[Review]] [[article]]s are an attempt to summarize the current state of understanding on a topic. They analyze or discuss research previously published by others, rather than reporting new experimental results. An expert's opinion is valuable, but an expert's assessment of the literature can be more valuable. When reading individual articles, readers could miss features that are apparent to an expert clinician-researcher. Readers benefit from the expert's explanation and assessment of the validity and applicability of individual studies. Review articles come in the form of systematic reviews and literature reviews and are a form of secondary literature. Systematic reviews determine an objective list of criteria, and find all previously published original experimental papers that meet the criteria. They then compare the results presented in these papers. Literature reviews, by contrast, provide a summary of what the authors believe are the best and most relevant prior publications. Some academic journals likewise specialize in review of a field; they are known as review journals. The concept of "review article" is separate from the concept of peer-reviewed literature. It is possible for a review to be peer-reviewed, and it is possible for a review to be non-peer-reviewed. See also Book review, a completely unrelated type of publication Case series, sometimes called a clinical review because it reviews or summarizes the records for a series of patients at a single medical clinic Review journal ---- Review articles give an overview of existing literature in a field, often identifying specific problems or issues and analysing information from available published work on the topic with a balanced perspective ((Frontiers in group. Frontiers in Neuroscience [Accessed Feb 18, 2015] Available from http://www.frontiersin.org/Neuroscience/articletype)). These are considered as secondary literature and can be a particularly efficient way for early career researchers to begin publishing. Review articles can be of three types, broadly speaking: literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Review articles are usually long, with the maximum word limit being 3000-5000 or even more, depending on the journal ((Frontiers in group. Frontiers in Neuroscience [Accessed Feb 18, 2015] Available from http://www.frontiersin.org/Neuroscience/articletype)) ((Sage Publications. Manuscript Submission Guidelines [Accessed Feb 18, 2015] Available from http://www.uk.sagepub.com/msg/hsr.htm#ARTICLETYPES)) ((Nature Publications. Author Resources [Accessed Feb 18, 2015] Avaialable from http://www.nature.com/authors/author_resources/article_types.html)) However, some journals also publish short reviews. ===== Systematic literature review ===== see [[Systematic literature review]]. ===== Narrative literature review ===== [[Narrative literature review]]. ===== Prompts for Literature review ===== For conducting a **literature review** using ChatGPT or similar AI tools, well-crafted prompts are essential. Here are some of the best **prompt structures** depending on your research needs: --- ### **1. Basic Literature Search** - **Prompt:** *"List the most influential academic papers on [topic] published in the last [X] years. Provide their titles, authors, publication year, and a brief summary of key findings."* - **Example:** *"List the most influential academic papers on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease published in the last 10 years. Provide their titles, authors, publication year, and a brief summary of key findings."* --- ### **2. Summarizing Key Studies** - **Prompt:** *"Summarize the key findings of the top 5 research papers on [topic]. Highlight their methodologies, main conclusions, and any gaps identified."* - **Example:** *"Summarize the key findings of the top 5 research papers on neuroplasticity after traumatic brain injury, focusing on their methodologies, main conclusions, and gaps in knowledge."* --- ### **3. Comparing Theories or Models** - **Prompt:** *"Compare and contrast the leading theories/models on [topic]. Provide key differences, supporting evidence, and applications in research."* - **Example:** *"Compare and contrast the leading models of neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases. Highlight key differences, supporting evidence, and clinical implications."* --- ### **4. Identifying Research Gaps** - **Prompt:** *"Based on recent literature in [field], identify research gaps and unresolved questions. Summarize the most debated topics and suggest potential areas for future study."* - **Example:** *"Identify research gaps in spinal cord regeneration. Summarize the most debated topics and suggest potential areas for future study."* --- ### **5. Generating a Systematic Review Framework** - **Prompt:** *"Create a systematic review framework for studying [topic]. Outline inclusion/exclusion criteria, key search terms, databases to use, and an approach to synthesizing findings."* - **Example:** *"Create a systematic review framework for studying the efficacy of focused ultrasound in treating essential tremor. Include inclusion/exclusion criteria, key search terms, relevant databases, and methods for synthesizing findings."* --- ### **6. Critical Analysis of Existing Reviews** - **Prompt:** *"Summarize and critique existing systematic reviews on [topic]. Identify strengths, limitations, and areas for further refinement."* - **Example:** *"Summarize and critique existing systematic reviews on ketogenic diets for epilepsy management. Identify strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement."* --- ### **7. Trend Analysis Over Time** - **Prompt:** *"Describe how research on [topic] has evolved over the past [X] years. Identify key breakthroughs, shifts in methodologies, and emerging trends."* - **Example:** *"Describe how research on brain-machine interfaces has evolved over the past 20 years. Identify key breakthroughs, changes in methodologies, and emerging trends."* --- ### **8. Citation & DOI Retrieval (Using AI with Web Access)** - **Prompt:** *"Find and list 10 highly cited papers on [topic] with their DOIs, journal names, and publication years. Use sources such as PubMed, Google Scholar, or Scopus."* - **Example:** *"Find and list 10 highly cited papers on cerebrovascular autoregulation with their DOIs, journal names, and publication years."* --- ### **9. Mapping Theoretical Frameworks** - **Prompt:** *"Outline the key theoretical frameworks used to study [topic]. Provide a brief description of each, its origin, and how it has been applied in research."* - **Example:** *"Outline the key theoretical frameworks used to study decision-making in neurosurgery. Provide a brief description of each, its origin, and how it has been applied in research."* --- ### **10. AI-Assisted Bibliometric Analysis** - **Prompt:** *"Perform a bibliometric analysis of [topic]. Identify the most cited authors, institutions, and journals, and summarize citation trends."* - **Example:** *"Perform a bibliometric analysis of deep learning applications in radiology. Identify the most cited authors, institutions, and journals, and summarize citation trends."*