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R0007/2026-03-20/C002 — Self-Audit

ROBIS 4-Domain Audit

Domain 1: Eligibility Criteria

Rating: Low risk

Criterion Assessment
Evidence types defined before searching Yes — sought official award documentation
Criteria remained stable Yes

Notes: Simple factual verification.

Domain 2: Search Comprehensiveness

Rating: Some concerns

Criterion Assessment
Multiple search strategies used Limited — single search strategy
Searches designed to test each hypothesis Partially — searched for the award, not for evidence it was not given
All results dispositioned Yes
Source diversity achieved Limited — single authoritative source

Notes: For a binary factual claim about an award, a single authoritative source is arguably sufficient, but broader search would have been ideal.

Domain 3: Evaluation Consistency

Rating: Low risk

Criterion Assessment
All sources scored using same framework Yes
Evidence typed consistently Yes
ACH matrix applied Yes
Diagnosticity analysis performed Yes

Notes: Straightforward application.

Domain 4: Synthesis Fairness

Rating: Low risk

Criterion Assessment
All hypotheses given fair hearing Yes
Contradictory evidence surfaced None found — absence noted
Confidence calibrated to evidence Yes
Gaps acknowledged Yes

Notes: No concerns.

Overall Assessment

Overall risk of bias: Low risk

Simple factual verification with clear evidence.

Researcher Bias Check

  • Confirmation bias risk: Low — binary factual claim
  • No researcher profile biases relevant to this claim