Traditional, systematic, or scoping reviews: how to choose the type of literature review that is appropriate in each case?
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https://doi.org/10.3145/infonomy.24.021Keywords:
Literature reviews, Systematic reviews, Scoping reviews, Traditional reviews, Narrative reviews, PRISMA, SALSAAbstract
Presentation of the main types of literature reviews and elements to decide which is most suitable in each case. Traditional or narrative reviews are de-scribed on one hand, and the differences between systematic reviews and scoping reviews are explained. Recommendations for the most appropriate use of each are proposed.References
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