I need gain an insight into which type of a review paper that contributes significantly to establishing a rationale for the significance of a PhD thesis?
Hi there!
Usually, a systematic review helps identify existing evidence that pertains to a particular question, and a scoping review helps map the extent and nature of all the available literature, to determine the possible gaps on a topic.
So if it's for your thesis, picking up a broad area and then doing a scoping review might help you identify the actual topic you need to work on. Then you can include a systematic review as part of your literature review, and hopefully publish both towards your degree.
Hi!
Although, a scoping review offers a broad overview of existing research, suitable for exploring emerging topics or identifying gaps, while a systematic review involves a comprehensive analysis of a specific research question using rigorous methodology. However, the decision depends on your objectives as a researcher, available resources, and the level of detail required to address the research aims effectively.
Hi, if the topic you are researching is relatively new then a scoping review may assist if you’re wanting to see what methodology others have used, if any. Charting the data would assist as you would see it all in front of you. Alternatively, if the construct you are researching requires conceptualisation then a scoping review may assist in providing clarity for how to proceed in your decision making once that is achieved. I hope this helps.
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