Online Research Methodology Workshop

Systematic Literature Review Workshop

Professional Workshop

Systematic Literature Review Workshop

A focused two-day online workshop designed to help participants prepare a high-quality Systematic Literature Review for research papers, master's dissertations, PhD theses, and journal publications.

Workshop Details

ModeOnline
Duration2 Days
Dates26 September 2026 and 27 September 2026
Registration deadline9 September 2026
Time9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Malaysia Time)
Fee69.99 MYR
PresentersProfessor Dr. Faridah Mohd Said; Dr. Hesham Al-Abbasi

Workshop Objectives

  • Understand the purpose, structure, and standards of a high-quality Systematic Literature Review.
  • Develop focused review questions suitable for research papers, dissertations, theses, and journal manuscripts.
  • Build transparent search strategies, eligibility criteria, screening procedures, and documentation records.
  • Organize, synthesize, and present literature findings using academic and publication-ready logic.
  • Apply PRISMA reporting standards and prepare a PROSPERO-ready systematic review protocol.
  • Develop the ability to prepare and publish Systematic Literature Review (SLR) papers in reputable journals indexed in Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus.

Target Participants

  • Undergraduate students
  • Master's students
  • PhD candidates
  • Academic researchers
  • University lecturers
  • Healthcare professionals conducting research
  • Anyone planning to publish a systematic review

Two-Day Program

From PRISMA reporting to PROSPERO registration

Day 1

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)

  • Understanding PRISMA principles and the role of transparent reporting in systematic reviews
  • Developing review questions, keywords, eligibility criteria, and search strings
  • Documenting database searches, screening decisions, inclusion, and exclusion using a PRISMA flow logic
  • Preparing PRISMA-aligned methodology, checklist items, synthesis, and reporting structure

Day 2

The International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO)

  • Understanding the purpose of PROSPERO and when systematic reviews should be registered
  • Preparing protocol details, review scope, eligibility criteria, outcomes, and review methods
  • Completing key PROSPERO registration fields with clear academic wording
  • Using the registered protocol to guide review conduct, reporting, and publication planning

Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare a clear SLR topic, research question, and review protocol.
  • Run database searches and document inclusion and exclusion decisions.
  • Structure the SLR methodology section for academic writing.
  • Summarize literature themes, gaps, and future research directions.
  • Prepare PRISMA-aligned reporting materials and PROSPERO registration information.
  • Ability to publish high-quality SLR papers in reputable Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus-indexed journals.

Presenter Profile

Professor Dr. Faridah Mohd Said

Professor Dr. Faridah Mohd Said is an academic leader at Lincoln University College with a PhD in Community Education and Development and extensive experience in research methods, quantitative research, public health, nursing education, postgraduate supervision, and academic publication.

Dr. Hesham Al-Abbasi

Dr. Hesham Al-Abbasi is an academic researcher and research-methodology trainer with experience supporting postgraduate students, lecturers, and professionals in literature review design, publication planning, academic writing, and evidence-based research workflows.

Bank transfer payment

Workshop Fee: 69.99 MYR

Account Title: Edufathom Sdn Bhd

Bank Name: Maybank

Account number: 552068843551

Account type: Business

Swift code: MBBEMYKL

Bank Address: 175 & 176, Jalan PJ 7, Pekan Jitra 2, 06000 Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia

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