Which academic databases does the skill support?

It provides strategies for searching major databases like PubMed/MEDLINE, arXiv, Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar.

How does it help with citation management?

It helps organize search results, track citation counts, perform forward/backward citation mining, and prepare metadata for reference managers like Zotero or Mendeley.

What types of reviews can this skill perform?

The skill supports multiple review methodologies, including narrative reviews, systematic literature reviews (SLRs), meta-analyses, and scoping reviews.

Can this skill help with writing grant proposals?

Yes, it is specifically designed to identify research gaps, evaluate evidence quality, and build a solid literature-supported foundation for grants and technical reports.

Scientific Literature Review

Name: Scientific Literature Review
Author: jkitchin

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Learning & Documentation

Conducts systematic scientific literature reviews by integrating multi-source searches, iterative analysis, and citation management into structured reports.

The Scientific Literature Review skill transforms the time-consuming process of academic research into an efficient, reproducible methodology. It guides Claude through every phase of a systematic review, including PICO/PEO question formulation, multi-database search strategies across platforms like PubMed and arXiv, and rigorous content synthesis. Whether you are identifying research gaps for a grant proposal or writing a comprehensive background section for a dissertation, this skill ensures evidence-based, citable documentation across diverse research domains.

Key Features

01Multi-database search strategy formulation across PubMed, arXiv, IEEE, and more

02Structured report generation with thematic synthesis and proper citations

03Automated citation mining with forward and backward reference tracking

04Systematic screening using PICO/PEO frameworks and custom inclusion criteria

05Evidence quality assessment and research bias detection

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Use Cases

01Drafting comprehensive background and literature review sections for academic papers

02Identifying underexplored research gaps for grant proposals or new research projects

03Performing systematic scoping reviews to map the evolution of specific methodologies

What are Skills?·How to Install

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