Table 1 Pros and cons of reusing text from a protocol in the completed systematic review
From: Is reusing text from a protocol in the completed systematic review acceptable?
Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Saves time | Perception and reality of plagiarism and self-plagiarism |
Less burden for peer reviewers and editors | Clarification of authorships if authors are not the same at protocol and systematic review stage |
Faster publication times | Risk of copying the text instead of reporting what was actually done |