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Title:           How can we address the surge of low-quality
Subject:         Journals have experienced a significant rise in submissions of systematic reviews
and other types of reviews that often fall short of acceptable quality standards. These
shortcomings typically stem from insufficient rigor in their methodology, reporting, or
critical appraisal. As a result, these submissions are frequently rejected raising concerns
about the standards authors are following when preparing such work. This growing trend
of low-quality reviews not only places a burden on editorial teams but also poses a risk to
the scientific community by potentially disseminating flawed or unreliable conclusions.
Ensuring that articles maintain high standards is crucial for preserving the integrity
of the scientific literature and facilitating evidence-based decision-making. In an
effort to address this problem, this viewpoint editorial aims to offer concepts and
recommendations on available tools for future authors to improve the quality of
their reviews, as well as to guide readers and potential journal reviewers on how to
critically interpret these articles.
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