Use of Scopus and WoS in literature review for doctoral theses: case study and procedures [PDF presentations]

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Presentation 1: case study

Abstract Presentation of a case study and practical guidelines for conducting a scoping review using academic databases. Emphasis on the SALSA framework and its phases, while underscoring key steps for academic writing and dissemination.

Keywords Literature reviews, scoping reviews, academic databases, research articles, peer-reviewed journals, search equations, SALSA framework, evidence base.

Presentation 2: procedures and functions

Abstract Fundamentals of the use of literature reviews in doctoral theses. Use of the Scopus and Web of Science databases for literature reviews and scoping reviews. Use with Mendeley. Advanced search functions. Boolean operators. Parametric search. Use of the results
page. Using the record for information discovery functions.

Keywords Literature reviews, scoping reviews, academic databases, Scopus, Web of Science, Mendeley, PhD. Theses



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