The planning phase of a systematic literature review plays a critical role in laying the foundation for a successful research endeavour. Research Buddie, a state-of-the-art artefact powered by generative Artificial Intelligence tools, takes this phase to new heights by significantly streamlining and enhancing the entire process. Through the utilization of Research Buddie, students are provided with expert guidance across the four key steps of planning: defining the need for review, formulating research questions, and establishing and evaluating the review protocol. Its AI-driven capabilities ensure precision in problem definition, enabling students to identify the review's purpose and goals with clarity, while optimizing the overall systematic literature review process for maximum effectiveness.

In a systematic review, the conducting phase is a dynamic and engaging stage that involves six essential steps: search string development, literature search, study selection, assessment of study quality, data extraction, and synthesis. Research Buddie, an advanced artifact leveraging generative Artificial Intelligence tools, significantly enhances this phase by automating and optimizing each step. From generating precise search strings to streamlining the literature search, study selection, quality assessment, data extraction, and synthesis, Research Buddie empowers students with an efficient and comprehensive review process like never before.

The reporting phase is an important step that provides a comprehensive write-up of the review results. With the support of Research Buddie, an innovative artefact equipped with generative Artificial Intelligence tools, this phase becomes more streamlined and efficient. Research Buddie aids students in specifying the dissemination mechanism or strategy and formatting the main report, ensuring a clear and organised presentation of the systematic review findings.

o The evaluation phase in a systematic review is the final step, encompassing a comprehensive assessment of the report's validity and quality. Research Buddie, equipped with generative Artificial Intelligence tools, plays a pivotal role in supporting this phase by aiding in peer review, engaging expert reviews, and facilitating independent evaluation. Additionally, Research Buddie incorporates evaluation tools like the meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology (MOOSE) checklist and PRISMA, originating from the health sciences, as well as evaluation criteria for reviewers from management sciences ensuring a rigorous and well-rounded evaluation process.