literature-review

A systematic literature review uses a PLAN, SEARCH, SCREEN, EXTRACT, SYNTHESIZE, VERIFY, and DOCUMENT workflow to ensure reproducible synthesis. This process systematically conducts reviews across multiple databases and generates verified citations.

Yes, generating BibTeX files and markdown notes is supported. The workflow outputs `.research/literature/Topic.md` and `.research/literature/Topic.bib` files to store results and support manuscript development with reproducible documentation.

Supported citation styles for formatting a bibliography include APA, Nature, and Vancouver. The documentation phase generates markdown reports formatted with these citation styles to ensure verified references meet publication standards.

Thematic synthesis identifies research gaps by focusing on recognizing themes, gaps, and frameworks rather than providing one-paper summaries. This approach systematically extracts and synthesizes findings to build a cohesive background for your manuscript.

Yes, the literature review workflow supports PRISMA guidelines and citation verification. The systematic SEARCH and SCREEN phases align with PRISMA requirements, while the VERIFY step ensures citation accuracy for transparent and reproducible reporting.

The best way to document a reproducible literature review is applying a structured workflow ending in DOCUMENT, which generates `.research/literature/` markdown reports and BibTeX files. This ensures your systematic search and thematic synthesis remain fully traceable.