A structured approach to documenting a search strategy for publication: A 12 step guideline for authors

A structured approach to documenting a search strategy for publication: A 12 step guideline for authors
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DOI:
10.1016/j.nedt.2012.02.022
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发表时间:
2012-11-01
影响因子:
3.9
通讯作者:
Maslin-Prothero, Sian E.
Maslin-Prothero, Sian E.
中科院分区:
医学1区
文献类型:
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作者:
Kable, Ashley K.;Pich, Jacqueline;Maslin-Prothero, Sian E.

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