The H-index measures both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher's publications. An H-index of N means you have N papers each cited at least N times. It matters because it's widely used for tenure decisions, grant applications, hiring committees, and visa applications (such as the O-1 visa). A higher H-index signals greater academic influence in your field.

Timeline depends on scope and complexity. A scoping or narrative review typically takes 6-10 weeks. A full PRISMA-compliant systematic review with meta-analysis requires 12-16 weeks. Complex projects involving network meta-analysis may take 16-24 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during your free consultation based on your specific research question.

Our comprehensive service includes: PRISMA-compliant protocol development, PROSPERO registration assistance (for Professional and above), comprehensive literature search across multiple databases, dual-reviewer screening, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, narrative synthesis or meta-analysis, complete manuscript writing, all figures and tables, and revision support for reviewer comments.

We guarantee submission-ready quality that meets journal standards—our acceptance rate is 95%. However, final acceptance depends on journal editorial decisions, reviewer feedback, and factors beyond our control. We include revision support in our packages to address reviewer comments and maximize acceptance likelihood.

A systematic review is a comprehensive, methodical approach to identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing all relevant research on a topic. A meta-analysis is a statistical technique that combines quantitative results from multiple studies to produce a pooled effect estimate. Not all systematic reviews include meta-analysis—it's only appropriate when studies are sufficiently similar to combine statistically.

Yes, revision support is included in all our packages. The Starter Bundle includes minor revisions, Professional includes one full revision round, and Advanced includes two revision rounds. We help you craft point-by-point responses to reviewer comments and make necessary manuscript changes to address their concerns.

We use industry-standard software including Review Manager (RevMan) for Cochrane-style reviews, STATA for advanced meta-analyses, R packages (meta, metafor, netmeta) for network meta-analysis, and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) where appropriate. Software choice depends on your analysis needs and target journal preferences.

We follow the PRISMA 2020 statement rigorously. This includes pre-registered protocols, complete documentation of search strategies, dual-reviewer screening with conflict resolution, standardized data extraction forms, appropriate risk of bias tools, and PRISMA flow diagrams. We provide the completed PRISMA checklist with your manuscript for journal submission.

Absolutely. Many of our clients are PhD students looking to build their publication record. Our Starter Bundle is particularly popular with graduate students—it's designed to be affordable while still delivering publication-quality output. We also offer payment plans for students who need flexibility.

We use milestone-based payments with satisfaction checkpoints. You approve each phase before we proceed, ensuring you're happy with progress. If we fail to deliver agreed-upon milestones to professional standards, you're eligible for a refund of that phase. Full details are provided in your project agreement before you commit.