Guides: Literature Searching & Reviews: 3. Types of Reviews

How to Select a Review Type

The type of review / overview article / knowledge synthesis - and associated methodology - most suitable, will always depend on the topic and purpose. There are a wide range of different types and subtypes. The tool Right Review can assist you in determining the right type of review.

Covidence E-book (2025) for free "Understanding Review Types in Research" Choosing the right review type

Publishing Agreements

Publishing Agreements
Open Access publishing can require the author to pay a fee (article processing charge, APC). The University Library of Southern Denmark has entered several memberships which offer discounts on APCs or waive the fee entirely.

The agreements are available when the submitting author represents either the University of Southern Denmark or any of the University Hospitals in the Region of Southern Denmark.
Especially for BMJ Case Reports, see here