Scientific Literature Tracking Project Template
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In the rapidly evolving field of pharmaceuticals and life sciences, staying updated with the latest scientific research is crucial for informed decision-making and strategy development. This template guides you through a systematic approach to track and review scientific literature, ensuring you never miss significant developments.
By following this template, you will set up alerts, review top journals, attend relevant conferences, and network with researchers. Additionally, you'll compile and share key findings, integrate insights into your strategy, and continuously refine your literature review process.
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Proposed Tasks
Immediate Review
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Task 1: Set up Google Scholar Alerts
☐ Subtask1Identify key search terms relevant to the field. ☐ Subtask2Set up Google Scholar alerts for these terms. -
Task 10: Share Insights with Team
Share insights from literature reviews with the team to ensure everyone is on the same page. -
Task 2: Weekly Review of Alerts
Check and review the papers flagged in the Google Scholar alerts on a weekly basis. -
Task 20: Integrate Findings into Strategy
Integrate findings from the literature review into the company's strategy. -
Task 7: Set up RSS Feed
Set up an RSS feed to track new publications from specific researchers, institutions, or journals.
Scheduled Review
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Task 11: Document Key Findings
Make a habit of documenting key findings from each paper for future reference. -
Task 12: Bi-annual Recap of Key Developments
Compile a bi-annual recap of key developments in the field based on the literature review. -
Task 15: Annual Report on Key Developments
Compile an annual report detailing key developments in the field over the year. -
Task 19: Monitor Competitor Publications
Monitor and review scientific publications from competitors. -
Task 3: Monthly Review of Top Journals
Review latest issues of top-tier journals in the field. -
Task 4: Attend Relevant Conferences and Seminars
Identify and attend relevant conferences and seminars to stay updated with the latest research. -
Task 8: Conduct Quarterly Literature Reviews
Conduct comprehensive literature reviews every quarter to identify any missed publications.
General Awareness
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Task 13: Organize Internal Seminars
Organize internal seminars to discuss recent developments in the field. -
Task 17: Train Team on Literature Review Process
Train the team on the literature review process to ensure everyone is capable of conducting reviews. -
Task 18: Identify Collaboration Opportunities
Identify potential collaboration opportunities based on the literature review. -
Task 5: Network with Researchers
Interact with researchers in the field to gain insights into ongoing research. -
Task 6: Subscribe to Relevant Podcasts
Identify and subscribe to podcasts that discuss recent developments in the field. -
Task 9: Stay Updated with Regulatory Changes
Keep an eye on any regulatory changes that might impact research in the field.
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Task 14: Refine Search Terms
Regularly refine search terms used for alerts and RSS feeds to ensure relevance. -
Task 16: Evaluate Literature Review Process
Evaluate the literature review process annually and make necessary adjustments.