Description
Scoping Review Service with JBI Methodology and PRISMA-ScR Reporting
A scoping review maps what is known on a topic. It identifies key concepts, evidence types, and gaps in the literature without pooling effect sizes or formally rating study quality, which is what separates it from a systematic review. Editverse delivers a complete scoping review, protocol through publication-ready manuscript, following JBI methodology and reported to the PRISMA-ScR standard (Tricco et al., 2018). The price is fixed at $1,200 and shown here, not held behind a quote request.
What’s Included
- Protocol Development – JBI scoping review protocol built on the PCC framework (Population, Concept, Context), written in a form suitable for PROSPERO or OSF Registries registration.
- Literature Search – search strategy across multiple databases (typically three or more, chosen for your field), with grey literature included where relevant.
- Charting the Data – systematic extraction into a piloted charting form.
- Evidence Mapping – a visual map of the evidence base, not just a list of citations.
- Gap Analysis – a written account of where the evidence is thin, contested, or missing.
- Stakeholder Consultation – optional, if your review calls for expert or practitioner input (JBI’s optional sixth stage).
- Manuscript Writing – full write-up reported against PRISMA-ScR, ready for journal submission.
Deliverables
- JBI-formatted protocol
- Search strategy documentation (databases, terms, dates)
- PRISMA-ScR flow diagram
- Data charting tables
- Evidence map
- Gap analysis report
- Complete manuscript (4,000-6,000 words)
- Reference management file
Timeline
Standard delivery: 6-10 weeks from protocol sign-off. Rush delivery (4-6 weeks) is available on request.
Scoping Review vs. Systematic Review vs. Narrative Review
Picking the wrong review type early is one of the most common reasons a protocol comes back with reviewer objections before work even begins. A quick comparison:
| Scoping Review | Systematic Review | Narrative Review | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question | What is known, and where are the gaps? | Does this specific intervention work? | Expert overview, no fixed protocol |
| Framework | PCC (Population, Concept, Context) | PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) | None required |
| Quality appraisal | Not required | Required (e.g. RoB 2, ROBINS-I) | Rarely systematic |
| Reporting standard | PRISMA-ScR | PRISMA 2020 | None standardized |
| Typical timeline | 6-10 weeks | 8-16 weeks | Varies widely |
Not sure which fits your topic? Our systematic review service covers the effect-synthesis side if your question turns out to need one, or read the full scoping vs. systematic vs. narrative review comparison for a real PRISMA-ScR worked example and a step-by-step decision framework. Already decided on a scoping review? Our step-by-step JBI and PRISMA-ScR guide walks through all seven methodology stages with a real worked example.
Best For
- Emerging research areas
- Complex or heterogeneous topics
- Preliminary work for a systematic review
- Research agenda development
- Grant application groundwork
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register this on PROSPERO or OSF?
Your protocol is written in JBI/PCC format, suitable for registration on PROSPERO or OSF Registries. We’ll guide you through it if this is your first time.
What if my topic actually needs a systematic review?
We’ll tell you before work starts, not after. If your question is narrow enough to need quality appraisal and effect synthesis, we’ll flag it and point you to the right service instead.
Can grey literature be included?
Yes. Guidelines, reports, and organization publications can be searched and charted alongside database records, consistent with JBI guidance.
Does the manuscript follow PRISMA-ScR?
Yes, every deliverable, from the flow diagram to the final manuscript, is reported against the 2018 PRISMA-ScR checklist (Tricco et al.), and our item-by-item breakdown of all 22 items shows exactly what we check against. You can preview exactly what your flow diagram will look like with our free PRISMA-ScR flow diagram generator.
Fixed price, no quote wait: $1,200, protocol to publication-ready manuscript.
