Systematic Review Institutional Training at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato (KOMU) – Ideato South, Imo State, Nigeria

AI-Powered Systematic Review Training Workshop (KOMU)

The 2-Day AI-Powered Systematic Review Training Workshop at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU) represented a landmark institutional capacity-building initiative delivered by the Centicini Team. Organised in collaboration with the university leadership, the workshop was specifically designed to equip academic staff and researchers with the skills required to conduct rigorous, evidence-based systematic reviews aligned with global best practices.

Delivered over two intensive days, the training combined foundational methodology with advanced AI-enabled workflows. Participants were guided through the full systematic review lifecycle, including formulating research questions, PRISMA-compliant reporting, literature searching, screening, risk of bias assessment, data extraction, synthesis, and publication planning. A major highlight was the hands-on demonstration of how artificial intelligence tools can be responsibly integrated into systematic reviews to enhance efficiency without compromising methodological rigor.

The workshop emphasized practical application, exposing participants to tools such as reference managers (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley), AI-assisted screening and synthesis platforms, protocol development support, and reporting software (e.g., RevMan). By the end of the session, participants had a clear roadmap for producing publishable, high-impact systematic reviews suitable for international journals.

This training reinforced Centicini’s role as a trusted partner for institutional research development, showcasing our ability to deliver customised, high-level academic training that strengthens research quality, productivity, and global competitiveness within universities