Literature reviews involve analysing and synthesising existing research to answer a focused clinical or scientific question.
This may include:
They allow you to publish without collecting primary data, while still producing meaningful academic work.
Literature reviews are a key part of academic medicine because they:
When done correctly, they are not just summaries, but structured and analytical research outputs.
A narrative review provides a broad, structured summary of existing evidence on a topic and is generally more flexible in its approach.
A systematic review follows a strict, reproducible methodology to answer a focused clinical question and is considered the most rigorous, carrying the highest academic weight.
A scoping review sits between the two. It uses a defined methodology like a systematic review, but instead of answering a specific question, it maps the breadth of available evidence and identifies gaps in the field.
We help you decide based on your research question, timeline, and academic goals. If your question is broad and exploratory, a scoping review may be more appropriate. If it is focused and requires a rigorous, reproducible synthesis of evidence, a systematic review would be the right fit. For topics where flexibility and expert interpretation matter more than methodology, a narrative review works best.
A publishable review requires a clear and focused research question, a well-structured search strategy, critical analysis of the included literature, and a coherent synthesis of findings, all presented in scientific writing aligned to journal standards. For systematic and scoping reviews, this also includes defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, systematic screening, and adherence to PRISMA guidelines, as expected by most indexed journals.
We support you across five stages including topic and question definition, search strategy and screening, data extraction and structuring, analysis and synthesis, and manuscript writing through to submission and publication.
In the personalized track, we take the lead throughout, developing the topic around your goals, designing the full search strategy, guiding data extraction and summary table preparation, leading the analysis and narrative synthesis, and managing the manuscript and submission process with continuous support.
In the Research Mentorship Batch track, the topic is predefined. Participants actively perform screening and contribute to data extraction under supervision. Analysis and interpretation are led by our team. Participants draft the manuscript with structured feedback, and submission, including reviewer responses and revisions, is fully managed by us.
No. Literature reviews are based entirely on published studies and existing databases. No primary data collection is required.
We search major academic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and others relevant to your specialty and review type. The search strategy is documented and reproducible.
PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) is the internationally accepted reporting guideline for systematic reviews. Yes, all systematic and scoping reviews we develop are structured and reported in line with PRISMA standards.
Yes. We walk you through every methodological decision, from the search strategy and inclusion criteria to the analysis and synthesis, so you can confidently present and defend the work.
Yes. In the personalized track, you are positioned as the primary author (first or corresponding author), with senior authorship attributed to supervising faculty where required, and co-authors included in line with their contribution.
In the Research Mentorship Batch track, authorship follows ICMJE guidelines and is based on contribution. Roles such as first author or corresponding author are assigned based on the level of responsibility and contribution you take on during the project.
We target indexed journals appropriate to your study type, specialty, and academic goals including PubMed, Scopus, and DOAJ-indexed titles, among other internationally recognised publications. Journal selection is always discussed and agreed with you before submission.
No service providers can ethically guarantee publication and any that claims to should be approached with caution.
What we guarantee is the quality of the work. We ensure your study is designed and reported in line with the appropriate international guidelines, aligned with a suitable journal, and developed to a high standard of scientific writing. We remain involved through submission, peer review, and revision cycles until the paper reaches publication.
To date, all Review and Meta-analysis studies we have supported have successfully been published.
We review the reviewer feedback, strengthen the manuscript accordingly, identify suitable alternative journals, and support the full resubmission process. We stay with you until the paper finds a home.
Manuscript development typically takes 4-6 weeks. The time to publication beyond that depends on the journal's review and processing timeline, which varies by publication.
Pricing depends on the track and scope of work. Reach out to us directly to discuss your requirement and receive a detailed quote.
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