Systematic Reviews
Maximise the impact and reach of your research by publishing a Systematic Review with F1000 and its platforms
At F1000 we believe that researchers should gain credit for all aspects of their work through open, rapid publication. That’s why, as well as Research Articles, F1000 and its platforms offer a range of alternative publishing formats, including Systematic Reviews.
Systematic Reviews are fundamental to identify, assess, and summarize the findings of individual studies, thus making the available evidence more accessible to decision makers. They also offer a number of advantages:
They provide an exhaustive overview of the evidence available on a specific topic.
They can help identify research gaps in a specific subject area.
They can help improve future works in many research fields.
F1000 and its platforms also welcome Systematic Review Protocols describing the rationale, hypothesis, and planned methods of the review.
We encourage authors to register the protocol for their Systematic Review prospectively in the PROSPERO database and where applicable endorse the PRISMA Statement; Systematic Reviews and meta-analyses must adhere to these guidelines.
The Benefits
Publishing a Systematic Review with an F1000 Platform offers several benefits for you and the wider research community.
For you
F1000’s rapid publication model allows for immediate impact .
You can keep your Systematic Review article up to date by easily publishing new versions whenever you need to share the latest developments in your work. Versions are all individually citable and clearly linked, making it easy for readers to navigate and cite the version they want.
Your published Systematic Review Protocol will support subsequent publication of your study results as it can be easily referenced and demonstrates that the methodology has been thoroughly peer-reviewed.
Minimize research waste and gain credit for each step of your research journey.
May lead to new collaborations and opportunities.
For the community
Can lead to new, unexpected discoveries .
Provides research material for those with little or no funding .
Encourages improvement and validation of research methods.
Reduce publication bias.
Improves research reproducibility.
Reduces duplication, helping to coordinate research efforts.
Featured articles
Refining livestock mortality indicators: a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]
Wong JT, Vance CJ and Peters AR.
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Factors associated with research productivity in higher education institutions in Africa: a systematic review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Uwizeye D, Karimi F, Thiong’o C et al.
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Why publish with F1000?
F1000 articles are published open access immediately, following rapid in-house editorial checks. Articles are usually published under a CC BY license, which permits unrestricted access, distribution, and reproduction.
The wide scope of F1000 platforms means all original research is welcome, with a range of article types available to authors to maximize reach and impact within subject communities. Our open peer review model facilitates an open dialogue between authors and reviewers, publishing comments and feedback alongside the published article. We advocate for transparency and reproducibility in research, opening potential for collaborative research, and reach beyond academia.
F1000 Platforms
F1000Research
F1000Research is an Open Research publishing platform for scientists, scholars and clinicians offering rapid publication of articles and other research outputs without editorial bias.
Open Research Europe
Open Research Europe is an open access publishing platform for the publication of research stemming from Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe and/or Euratom funding across all subject areas.
All researchers funded by a Horizon 2020 and/or Horizon Europe grant can publish original research related to their project on the platform for free.
Wellcome Open Research
Wellcome Open Research provides Wellcome-funded researchers with a place to rapidly publish any results they think are worth sharing.
The publication costs are covered through article processing charges, which are funded centrally by Wellcome. This means that researchers funded by Wellcome can publish on the platform for free.
Gates Open Research
Gates Open Research is a platform for rapid author-led publication and open peer review of research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The publication costs are covered through article processing charges (APCs), which are funded centrally by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This means that researchers partially or wholly funded by the Gates Foundation can publish on the platform for free.
MedEdPublish
A new home for AMEE’s exciting, innovative approach to publishing in medical and health professions education.
HRB Open Research
An open research publishing venue from the Health Research Board offering rapid publication, open data, and open peer review for HRB-funded researchers.
The publication costs are covered through article processing charges, which are funded centrally by the HRB. This means that researchers who held an active HRB grant or were working on a HRB-funded/co-funded grant on or since 1 January 2017 can publish on the platform for free.
NIHR Open Research
An open research publishing platform that allows NIHR researchers to rapidly publish any research information they wish to share, supporting transparency and impact from publicly funded research.