scoping review

noun

An academic investigation of the available literature on a particular topic conducted to assess the extent of research undertaken and currently ongoing.

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nounscoping review (plural scoping reviews)

plural scoping reviews

  1. An academic investigation of the available literature on a particular topic conducted to assess the extent of research undertaken and currently ongoing.
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