Why Every Researcher Should Master Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Why Every Researcher Should Master Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

In today’s academic world, publishing in high-quality journals is more competitive than ever. Whether you are a PhD scholar, early-career faculty member, or an experienced researcher, one skill stands out as a true differentiator: the ability to conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and Meta-Analysis.

Unlike a simple narrative review, an SLR provides transparency, structure, and replicability, making your work credible and impactful. A well-executed SLR or Meta-Analysis not only enhances the quality of your thesis or dissertation but also increases your chances of publication in Scopus and ABDC-listed journals.

At ServiceSetu, we believe in empowering the academic community by equipping researchers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive. That is why we are hosting a 3-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Mastering Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis” from 3rd to 5th November 2025.

How This FDP Will Boost Your Academic Career

🔹 Strengthen Your Research Foundation

Learn how to distinguish between narrative, systematic, scoping, and bibliometric reviews — and when to use each.

🔹 Publish With Confidence

Understand how to design effective search strategies and create PRISMA flow diagrams that meet the standards of top journals.

🔹 Hands-On with Meta-Analysis Tools

Gain practical exposure to Meta-Essentials, working on effect sizes, heterogeneity, and forest plots — skills that editors and reviewers value highly.

🔹 Bridge Theory and Practice

Apply frameworks like TCCM to build conceptual models that go beyond description and provide strong theoretical contributions.

📅 Day-Wise Career Learning Path

Day 1 – Building a Strong Foundation

• Literature review types: Narrative, Systematic, Scoping, Bibliometric
• Developing search strategies (Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar)
• Ensuring transparency and replicability

Day 2 – From Theory to Application

• Creating PRISMA diagrams
• Tackling challenges in data extraction & synthesis
• Hands-on coding with review databases

Day 3 – Advancing Your Research Profile

• Meta-Analysis using Meta-Essentials
• Applying the TCCM framework for impactful contributions
• Guidance on publishing in Scopus and ABDC journals

Meet the Mentor: Prof. (Dr.) Jaspreet Kaur

A renowned scholar and trainer, Dr. Jaspreet Kaur (Professor, Delhi School of Business | EFPM Scholar, IIM Lucknow) brings 16+ years of teaching and research expertise, with numerous publications in Scopus and ABDC A-category journals.

Her practical workshops at IIMs, NITs, and Central Universities have guided countless researchers to refine their methods and succeed in academic publishing.

💡 Career Tip Box for Researchers

🔑 Always include a PRISMA diagram in your SLR submission — it signals transparency and rigor to reviewers.

🔑 Use Boolean operators wisely when building search strategies; they can make or break the comprehensiveness of your review.

🔑 Meta-Analysis is more than statistics — focus on interpreting the results and linking them to theory.

🔑 Apply frameworks like TCCM to show gaps and directions for future research — editors love clear contributions.

🔑 Don’t wait until your PhD is ending to learn SLR and Meta-Analysis. Start early — it will save time and strengthen your first publications.

Programme Details

📅 Dates: 3 – 5 November 2025

🕕 Timings: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST

🌐 Mode: Online

FDP Registration Fee

• Indian Participants: INR 850 : Click Here to Register
• International Participants: USD 25 : Click Here to Register
• ServiceSetu Members: FREE : Click Here to become the premium member

✅ Certificate of Participation and Session Recordings included

Final Advice for Researchers

If you are serious about building a research career, SLR and Meta-Analysis are not optional anymore — they are essential. Mastering these methods will:

• Give your thesis/dissertation a strong backbone
• Increase your publication success rate
• Strengthen your profile for faculty jobs, postdoc positions, and research collaborations

Don’t just learn how to do research — learn how to do it in a way that gets noticed and published.

📩 Queries: info@servicesetu.org | 📞 +91 93479 83215