• Research Foundations: Understand what research is, why it matters, and the different types of study designs.

• Introduction to Systematic Reviews: What they are, why they are important, and how they differ from narrative reviews.

• Search Strategies: How to frame a research question, build search terms, and use major databases effectively (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane).

• Reference Management: Organizing your studies and removing duplicates using EndNote.

• Screening: Title and abstract screening for relevance and idea validity.

• Data Extraction: Designing a data extraction sheet and performing basic conversions to standardize results.

• Risk of Bias: Evaluating study quality using established tools.

• Reporting Standards: Using PRISMA flow diagrams and guidelines to ensure transparent, publishable reviews.

⚡ Why this course?

• Beginner-friendly with clear explanations.

• Practical demonstrations and ready-to-use templates.

• Covers both research basics and systematic review methodology.

• Equips you with the tools needed for academic projects, theses, or publications.

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand research fundamentals and conduct a systematic review from start to finish—following international best practices.