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Welcome to the Author Digest We hope you find it helpful. This digest goes out to all active Cochrane authors and will continue to be sent to authors who are opted in. Please review your communication preferences in your Cochrane account and ensure you are opted in to communications. ***Please note, all reviews in RevMan will automatically switch to the Focused Review Format on 3 June 2024, unless already submitted to editorial or in production***
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Contents - Upcoming changes to RevMan on 3rd June
- Cochrane's Journey with AI: What You Need to Know
- A new chapter of the Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis is now available
- Volunteering Survey
- Cochrane activity in the UK
- Covidence webinars on data extraction
- Qualitative evidence synthesis methods: Upcoming web clinics
- Global Evidence Summit 2024
- Top tips
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1. Upcoming changes to RevMan on 3rd June
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A reminder that on 3 June, all protocols and reviews not yet submitted to Editorial Manager will switch to our focused review format. All protocols and reviews in peer review, with authors for revision after peer review, or in production/copyediting, will not switch to the focused review format and will be published in their current format. Please see our FAQ page to clarify whether this affects your protocol or review, and any actions you need to take. On 3 June, the option to import study data will be available by default for all intervention and flexible reviews. The option to create Summary of findings tables via GRADEpro GDT will also be available by default for all intervention, flexible and methodology reviews. This change does not affect existing data and tables in reviews. As these are now default settings in RevMan, the 'GRADEpro integration' and 'Study-centric data' labels will be removed from the dashboard. You no longer need to request to enable these features, if you wish to use them. If you have any questions, please contact support@cochrane.org.
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2. Cochrane's Journey with AI: What You Need to Know
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The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly. Within Cochrane, we are keenly aware of concerns within the community about keeping pace with - and making the most of - these advancements. In response, Cochrane has outlined its strategic approach with AI in a recent news item. In addition, in a recent webinar, Anna Noel-Storr, James Thomas and Ella Flemyng discussed how Cochrane uses automation and machine learning in review production, what opportunities and challenges generative artificial intelligence brings, and how Cochrane is establishing guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in evidence synthesis; recording now available via Cochrane Training.
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3. A new chapter of the Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis is now available
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Please check the Cochrane Training Website for the new chapter of the Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis, available for personal use via a Cochrane Account: Chapter 7 (Assessing study methodological strengths and limitations). If you would like to provide feedback on any draft chapters, please use this Form.
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Cochrane relies on a huge community of volunteers, from all over the world, to achieve our mission.
We want to understand more about who our volunteers are, why they choose to volunteer with us, and what we can do better. We also want to identify how we can encourage new people to volunteer with us.
Our Volunteering Survey will help us to do this, and we will use the results to create an action plan for improving how we support volunteers. We hope this will lead to more volunteers working with Cochrane! Our survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and is available in different languages.
If you are a volunteer with Cochrane or not, please do complete our survey. Thank you!
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5. Cochrane activity in the UK
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We would like to clarify that the Cochrane Collaboration remains active in the UK following the closure of the Geographic Group, Cochrane UK. The Cochrane Collaboration is the UK-registered charity that employs the Central Executive Team, with staff working from our London office and remotely all over the world. Cochrane UK was a separate entity based in Oxford, and its closure does not impact the activity or sustainability of the central charity. Please visit cochrane.org for the latest news and information from the Cochrane Collaboration, including our newly launched Strategy for a more evidence-informed world.
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6. Covidence webinars on data extraction
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Looking to level up your data extraction skills? Don't miss out on TWO of our on-demand webinars! Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out, there's something for you! Click here to view “An introduction to data extraction with Covidence” webinar which covers general information on data extraction. Click here for more in-depth information on using Extraction 1 in Covidence.
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7. Qualitative evidence synthesis methods: Upcoming web clinics
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The next two Methods Support Unit web clinics will cover methods relating to qualitative evidence synthesis. On June 6th at 9am UTC Professors Jane Noyes and Andrew Booth will discuss ‘Applying and reporting GRADE CERQual: how to avoid common mistakes’. On 4th July at 9am UTC Professor Jane Noyes will discuss ‘Reporting a Cochrane Qualitative Evidence Synthesis – how to avoid common reporting issues’. You can sign-up for one or both here. Everyone who signs up will receive a recording of the session, even if you are not able to attend in person.
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8. Global Evidence Summit 2024
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The Global Evidence Summit provides a crucial platform to address vital issues across sectors, while showcasing the incredible methods and work of Cochrane. Let's unite for #GES2024 and contribute to advancing evidence-based practice globally.
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9. Top tips for Cochrane Authors
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What checks do I need to complete after the focused review format has been enabled? Read our Knowledge Base article for useful guidance on the content and technical checks that are necessary after switching to the focused review format. Content checks include checking the review's scope, reporting and recommended word limit. Our technical checks cover the supplementary materials, tables, figures, links and citations.
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