> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/best-practices/best-practices.md). # Best Practices Best Practices is methodology guidance for planning, running, and reporting evidence syntheses. It is independent of **Nested Knowledge** or any other platform, so you can apply it whatever tool you use to run your review. Each review type carries its own methodological expectations including how comprehensive the search must be, how many reviewers screen, what you appraise, and what you can claim from the results. Each page covers the choices specific to one review type. We also provide compliance guides of use of AI in evidence synthesis according to RAISE, NICE, Cochrane, and more. To see which Nested Knowledge tools to use for each review type, see the matching guide in [Guides.](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/guides/) ### Best Practices By Review Type


Systematic Literature Reviews	Learn about the best practices for conducting systematic literature reviews.	Systematic Literature Reviews
Meta-analyses	Learn about the best practices for conducting meta-analyses.	Meta-Analyses
Targeted Literature Reviews	Learn about the best practices for conducting targeted and rapid literature reviews.	Targeted Literature Reviews
Evaluations for HTA Submissions	Learn about the best practices for clinical effectiveness, epidemiological, and economic evaluations.	Evaluations for HTA submissions
Gap Analyses	Learn about the best practices for conducting gap analyses.	Gap Analyses
Narrative Reviews	Learn about the best practices for conducting narrative reviews.	Narrative Reviews
Scoping Reviews	Learn about the best practices for conducting scoping reviews.	Scoping Reviews

### AI In Evidence Synthesis Guidance on human oversight, validation, and reporting when AI tools support your review.


RAISE Compliance Guide	Plan human oversight, validation, and reporting for AI-assisted reviews.	RAISE Compliance Guide
NICE Compliance Guide	How Nested Knowledge aligns with UK standards for clinical evidence.	https://about.nested-knowledge.com/2024/09/01/nice-guidelines-for-ai-methods-the-nested-knowledge-approach/

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