Non-Intervention, Reproducible, and Open Systematic Reviews (NIRO-SR)

Last updated on Feb 19, 2026
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Definition: A comprehensive set of tools to facilitate the development, preregistration and dissemination of systematic literature reviews for non-intervention research. Part A represents detailed guidelines for creating and preregistering a systematic review protocol in the context of non-intervention research whilst preparing for transparency. Part B represents guidelines for writing up the completed systematic review, with a focus on enhancing reproducibility.

Related terms: Knowledge accumulation, Systematic review, Systematic Review Protocol

Reference:

  • Topor, M., Pickering, J. S., Barbosa Mendes, A., Bishop, D. V. M., BĂŒttner, F. C., Elsherif, M. M., & others. (2021). An integrative framework for planning and conducting Non-Intervention, Reproducible, and Open Systematic Reviews (NIRO-SR). https://doi.org/10.31222/osf.io/8gu5z

Drafted and Reviewed by: Asma Assaneea, Tsvetomira Dumbalska, Thomas Rhys Evans, Tamara Kalandadze, Jade Pickering, Mirela Zaneva