literature-review

name	literature-review
description	Conduct systematic literature review on scientific topics using PubMed and other databases
category	public
enabled	true
version	1.0.0
author	S1-NexusAgent Team
tags	["literature","research","pubmed","review"]

Literature Review Skill

Overview

This skill helps conduct systematic literature reviews on scientific topics by searching and analyzing research papers.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks to:

• Review literature on a topic
• Find recent papers about a subject
• Summarize research trends
• Identify key papers in a field
• Compare different research approaches

Workflow Instructions

Step 1: Define Search Query

• Extract key terms from user request
• Identify relevant keywords and synonyms
• Determine time range (if specified)
• Select appropriate databases (PubMed, arXiv, etc.)

Step 2: Search Literature

• Use bio_literature tools to search databases
• Apply filters (date, journal, citation count)
• Retrieve paper metadata (title, abstract, authors, year)
• Collect 10-50 most relevant papers

Step 3: Analyze Papers

• Read abstracts and identify main themes
• Group papers by methodology or topic
• Identify highly cited papers
• Note research gaps or controversies

Step 4: Synthesize Findings

• Summarize key findings across papers
• Identify research trends over time
• Highlight seminal works
• Note emerging directions

Step 5: Generate Report

• Create structured summary
• Include paper citations
• Organize by themes or chronology
• Provide recommendations for further reading

Example Usage

User Query: "Review recent literature on CRISPR gene editing in plants"

Execution:

1. Define: Keywords = ["CRISPR", "gene editing", "plants", "crop improvement"]
2. Search: PubMed for papers from 2020-2025
3. Analyze: Group by crop type and application
4. Synthesize: Identify trends in efficiency and off-target effects
5. Report: Structured summary with key papers and findings

Tools to Use

• bio_literature tools for paper search
• Text processing tools for abstract analysis
• Data analysis tools for trend identification

Output Format

# Literature Review: [Topic]

## Overview
- Total papers found: X
- Date range: YYYY-YYYY
- Key themes: [theme1, theme2, ...]

## Key Findings
1. [Finding 1]
   - Papers: [Author et al., Year]

2. [Finding 2]
   - Papers: [Author et al., Year]

## Research Trends
- [Trend 1]
- [Trend 2]

## Seminal Papers
1. [Author et al., Year] - [Title]
2. [Author et al., Year] - [Title]

## Future Directions
- [Direction 1]
- [Direction 2]

Notes

• Focus on peer-reviewed papers
• Include preprints only if specifically requested
• Cite papers properly with DOI when available
• Limit to most relevant papers to avoid information overload