Which databases does this skill search?

It searches multiple major academic databases including PubMed/PMC, arXiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv, and Semantic Scholar, along with specialized databases like ChEMBL and UniProt for biochemical data.

What citation styles are supported?

It supports a wide range of academic styles including APA, Nature, Vancouver, Chicago, and IEEE, allowing for consistent formatting throughout the document and reference list.

How does it handle citation accuracy?

The skill includes a dedicated verification script that checks all DOIs against the CrossRef database to ensure metadata accuracy and valid resolution before formatting the final bibliography.

Can it help with PRISMA flow diagrams?

Yes, the skill follows a structured workflow that tracks study counts through deduplication, title screening, abstract screening, and final inclusion to generate a standard PRISMA flow diagram.

Scientific Literature Review

Name: Scientific Literature Review
Author: Zehong-Wang

byZehong-Wang

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Data Science & ML

Conducts systematic, multi-database literature reviews and meta-analyses with verified academic citations and professional PDF output.

This skill empowers researchers to perform rigorous, systematic literature reviews across multiple scientific databases including PubMed, arXiv, and Semantic Scholar. It automates the complex workflow of research synthesis—from defining PICO frameworks and deduplicating results to thematic analysis and PRISMA diagram generation. With integrated citation verification against CrossRef and support for multiple academic styles like APA and Nature, it ensures high-quality, submission-ready documentation for research papers, theses, and technical state-of-the-art investigations.

Key Features

01Systematic screening workflow for titles, abstracts, and full texts

020 GitHub stars

03Multi-database search integration (PubMed, arXiv, bioRxiv, Semantic Scholar)

04Professional PDF report generation with integrated LaTeX/Pandoc support

05Automated deduplication and PRISMA flow diagram generation

06Automated DOI verification and citation formatting (APA, Nature, Vancouver, IEEE)

Use Cases

01Conducting systematic reviews or meta-analyses for academic publication

02Writing the literature review or background sections for research papers and theses

03Investigating the current state of the art in specific scientific or technical domains

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add zehong-wang/kosmos literature-review

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