filterNHP

filterNHP performs comprehensive literature searches to identify scientific publications involving non-human primates across bibliographic databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO (via EBSCOhost), and Web of Science.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive search filters: Filters developed using systematic review techniques to identify publications involving non-human primates across PubMed, PsycINFO (via EBSCOhost), and Web of Science and to retrieve a broader set of relevant literature than simple search strings.
• Taxonomic sub-group adaptation: Adaptation of filters to specific non-human primate taxonomic sub-groups to tailor searches to particular species or groups.
• Validation and performance: Validation by comparison with simpler search strings, including evaluation on cortisol-related literature, demonstrating superior sensitivity and retrieval of more relevant publications.
• Detection of unindexed publications: Capability to identify publications that are not yet indexed in bibliographic databases.

Scientific Applications:

• Systematic literature reviews: Enables comprehensive evidence synthesis across topics involving non-human primates.
• Experimental planning and policy: Supports design of future experimental studies and informs public policy decisions related to non-human primate welfare and conservation.

Methodology:

Search filters were developed using systematic review techniques and applied to PubMed, PsycINFO (via EBSCOhost), and Web of Science; validation involved comparisons with simpler search strings and evaluation on cortisol-related literature; the approach also detects unindexed publications.