Prof. Mostafa Elhosseini
Professor of Smart Systems Engineering
Event Information
| Metadata | Details |
|---|---|
| Talk Title | The Art and Science of Systematic Reviews |
| Theme | Academic Research |
| Event Type | Distinguished Keynote Talk |
| Speaker | Prof. Dr. Mostafa Elhosseini |
| Academic Title | Professor of Smart Systems Engineering |
| Conference | 3rd International Conference on Research Challenges and Recent Trends in Applied and Humanitarian Sciences |
| Conference Edition | 3rd International Conference |
| Conference Dates | 17–19 September 2023 |
| Speaker Role | Distinguished Keynote Speaker |
| Organizer / Host | Komar University of Science and Technology and collaborating conference partners |
| Format | Conference Keynote Lecture |
| Field | Academic Research / Research Methodology |
| Target Audience | Researchers, academics, postgraduate students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers |
| Presentation Material | PowerPoint Presentation |
| Certificate | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Video Recording | Not Available |
About the Keynote
This keynote lecture, “The Art and Science of Systematic Reviews,” introduces the principles, methodology, and practical workflow required to conduct rigorous and transparent systematic reviews in academic research.
Table Of Content
- Prof. Mostafa ElhosseiniProfessor of Smart Systems Engineering
- Event Information
- About the Keynote
- Topics Covered
- Systematic Review Workflow
- Key Learning Outcomes
- Conference Recognition
- 📜 Certificate of Appreciation
- Presentation Slides
- 📊 The Art and Science of Systematic Reviews
- Who Should Attend?
- Speaker
- Prof. Dr. Mostafa Elhosseini
The lecture explains how systematic reviews differ from traditional literature reviews and highlights the importance of developing a predefined review protocol, establishing clear eligibility criteria, conducting comprehensive literature searches, assessing study quality, extracting relevant data, and synthesizing evidence systematically.
Special attention is given to PROSPERO for protocol registration and PRISMA for transparent reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The lecture also demonstrates how systematic reviews can strengthen evidence-based research, reduce bias, identify research gaps, and improve the transparency and reproducibility of academic studies.
Topics Covered
- What Is a Systematic Review?
- Why Systematic Reviews Matter in Academic Research
- Systematic Reviews vs. Traditional Literature Reviews
- Developing a Systematic Review Protocol
- Why a Protocol Should Be Defined Before Starting
- Registration of Systematic Review Protocols
- Introduction to PROSPERO
- Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
- Comprehensive Literature Search Strategies
- Study Screening and Selection
- Quality Assessment
- Data Extraction
- Evidence Synthesis
- PRISMA Guidelines
- PRISMA Flow Diagram
- Practical Examples of Systematic Reviews
Systematic Review Workflow
Research Question → Protocol → Search Strategy → Study Identification → Screening → Eligibility → Quality Assessment → Data Extraction → Evidence Synthesis → Reporting
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the keynote, participants should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of systematic reviews.
- Differentiate systematic reviews from conventional literature reviews.
- Recognize the importance of transparency and reproducibility in evidence synthesis.
- Develop the essential components of a systematic review protocol.
- Understand the purpose of protocol registration through platforms such as PROSPERO.
- Apply structured approaches to literature searching and study selection.
- Understand the role of PRISMA in systematic review reporting.
- Recognize common sources of bias and methodological weaknesses.
- Use systematic reviews to identify research gaps and support evidence-based conclusions.
Conference Recognition
I was honored to participate as a Distinguished Keynote Speaker at the 3rd International Conference on Research Challenges and Recent Trends in Applied and Humanitarian Sciences, held from 17–19 September 2023.
The conference recognized my contribution with a Certificate of Appreciation, acknowledging the insights and expertise contributed to the conference.
📜 Certificate of Appreciation
Presentation Slides
The PowerPoint presentation delivered during the keynote is available for academic and educational reference.
📊 The Art and Science of Systematic Reviews
Format: PowerPoint Presentation
Topic: Academic Research and Systematic Review Methodology
Who Should Attend?
This lecture is particularly useful for:
- Researchers
- PhD candidates
- Master’s students
- Postgraduate students
- Academic staff
- Early-career researchers
- Research assistants
- Scholars preparing systematic or scoping reviews
- Researchers interested in PRISMA, PROSPERO, and evidence synthesis
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Mostafa Elhosseini
Professor of Smart Systems Engineering
Prof. Mostafa Elhosseini’s academic and research interests span artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, smart systems, computer vision, bio-inspired optimization, explainable AI, and intelligent engineering systems. His research activities also include systematic and bibliometric reviews, research methodology, and evidence-based analysis across multidisciplinary research domains.
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