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July Journal Club discussion on developing the TARCiS statement

  • 1.  July Journal Club discussion on developing the TARCiS statement

    Posted Jul 07, 2025 12:48 PM
    Edited by Erica DeFrain Jul 15, 2025 11:57 AM
    Dear ACRL-ESMIG, 
    Please join us in Zoom (https://unl.zoom.us/j/92229253439) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at noon CT for a journal club discussion with Amy Riegelman, one of the 27 international methodological experts asked to participate in the Delphi study informing the following article. Amy will present on her experience and answer questions. 
     
    Hirt, J., Nordhausen, T., Fuerst, T., Ewald, H., Appenzeller-Herzog, C., & TARCiS study group (2024). Guidance on terminology, application, and reporting of citation searching: the TARCiS statement. BMJ, 385. doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-078384 (open access)
     
    Abstract: 

    Evidence syntheses adhering to systematic literature searching techniques are a cornerstone of evidence based healthcare. Beyond term based searching in electronic databases, citation searching is a prevalent search technique to identify relevant sources of evidence. However, for decades, citation searching methodology and terminology has not been standardised. An evidence guided, four round Delphi consensus study was conducted with 27 international methodological experts in order to develop the Terminology, Application, and Reporting of Citation Searching (TARCiS) statement. TARCiS comprises 10 specific recommendations, each with a rationale and explanation on when and how to conduct and report citation searching in the context of systematic literature searches. The statement also presents four research priorities, and it is hoped that systematic review teams are encouraged to incorporate TARCiS into standardised workflows.

    Looking forward to this virtual event,
    Erica



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    Erica DeFrain
    Associate Professor
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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  • 2.  RE: July Journal Club discussion on developing the TARCiS statement

    Posted Jul 15, 2025 11:56 AM

    Apologies to anyone trying to join, the correct zoom link is https://unl.zoom.us/j/92229253439 

    hope to see you soon!



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    Erica DeFrain
    Associate Professor
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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