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Advertisement Search Explore journals Get published About BMC My account Search all BMC articles Search Systematic Reviews Home About Articles Submission Guidelines Search Submit manuscript Aims and scope Systematic Reviews encompasses all aspects of the design, conduct and reporting of systematic reviews. The journal publishes high quality systematic review products including systematic review protocols, systematic reviews related to a very broad definition of human health, rapid reviews, updates of already completed systematic reviews, and methods research related to the science of systematic reviews, such as decision modelling. At this time Systematic Reviews does not accept reviews of in vitro studies. The journal also aims to ensure that the results of all well-conducted systematic reviews are published, regardless of their outcome. Trending articles Click here to view which articles have been shared the most in the last month! 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