Research Tools, Simplified
Literature search, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and evidence synthesis — all from one platform. Built for MPH, MHA, and MBA students.
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Example search preview · Illustrative papers and counts; not live search results.
Social Determinants of Maternal Mortality: A Systematic Review
The Lancet Global Health (2024) · 142 citations
Neighborhood-Level Factors and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis
American Journal of Public Health (2023) · 89 citations
How It Works
Follow the systematic review workflow from search to publication
Search
Search 12+ databases simultaneously with advanced filters
Deduplicate
Auto-remove duplicates across sources using DOI matching
Screen
Title/abstract screening with team collaboration
Extract
Structured data extraction with custom PICO forms
Analyze
Meta-analysis with forest plots & quality assessment
Report
PRISMA 2020 diagrams & GRADE evidence tables
Why Mastering Scholar?
Everything you need for systematic reviews and literature research
12+ Academic Databases
Search PubMed, OpenAlex, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, and other academic sources from one interface. Coverage and availability vary by source.
Retraction Detection
Flags retraction notices available through Crossref. Check the original source before including a study in your review.
AI-Powered Analysis
Explore AI-assisted summaries, themes, research gaps, and annotated bibliographies. Verify findings against the original papers.
Less Repetitive Work
Organize deduplication, screening, extraction, and reporting in one workflow. You remain in control of research decisions.
180+ Journal Rankings
View available ABS, ABDC, and FT50 journal ratings alongside your search. Journal rankings complement your appraisal of each study.
Built for Grad Students
Designed for MPH, MHA, and MBA programs. No bloat, just the tools you need.
Choose Your Program
Compare tools for your discipline before signing in
MPH
Master of Public Health
Complete toolkit for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Search 12 databases, screen with your team, and prepare PRISMA 2020 reporting materials.
Literature Search
Search across academic sources
Deduplication
DOI-based smart matching
Screening
Title/abstract with dual review
Risk of Bias
ROB 2.0, ROBINS-I, NOS
Meta-Analysis
Forest & funnel plots
PRISMA Generator
PRISMA 2020 diagrams
Data Extraction
Custom forms & PICO
GRADE Evidence
Summary of Findings tables
Citation Chaining
Forward/backward snowballing
Search Monitor
New paper alerts
Review Wizard
Step-by-step workflow
Question Builder
PICO/PECOT framing
Quality Score
ScholarEval scoring
Reference Checker
Claim support checks
Manuscript Reviewer
Five-reviewer panel
Submission Checklist
Journal-ready checklist
MHA/MBA
Health Admin / Business Admin
Search 10 academic sources with automatic journal quality rankings. Papers enriched with ABS, ABDC, and FT50 ratings across 180+ journals.
Literature Search
10 sources with journal rankings
Journal Rankings
ABS, ABDC & FT50 ratings
Project Management
Save, track & export papers
AI Comprehensive
Themes, gaps & bibliography
Reference Checker
Claim support checks
Question Builder
Structured research questions
Quality Score
ScholarEval scoring
Manuscript Reviewer
Five-reviewer panel
Submission Checklist
Venue requirements
Export & integrate with
Before you get started
Which program should I choose?
Choose MPH for public health systematic reviews and meta-analysis workflows. Choose MHA/MBA for health administration and business research, including journal rankings. Compare the tool lists above to find your starting point.
Do I need an account?
You can preview the tools on this page without an account. Sign in or create an account to enter a program workspace.
Are these live search results?
The homepage preview uses illustrative papers and counts to show the interface. Run a search in your workspace for actual results. Source coverage and availability can vary.
Can I rely on AI output as research evidence?
AI output is a starting point for your review. Check claims, citations, extracted data, and suggested assessments against the original studies before using them in academic work.
Ready to Start Your Research?
Join graduate students using Mastering Scholar for systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.