Meta-analysis Framework as a Form of Original Research
This article explains that systematic reviews with meta-analysis (SRMAs) resemble original research in many ways, and should therefore be considered as such in journal listings, for academic appointments and promotions, and for consideration for awards. SRMAs are best conceptualized as a specialized form of original research.
Authors
- Chittaranjan Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1526-567X)
- Vikas Menon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8035-4658)
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IN)
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176251404804
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00