What should journals do to prevent the publication of methodologically flawed systematic reviews?

J Clin Epidemiol

Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland; Centre for Health Research Methodology, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. Electronic address:

Published: October 2024

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