R0007/2026-03-20/C003 — Self-Audit¶
ROBIS 4-Domain Audit¶
Domain 1: Eligibility Criteria¶
Rating: Low risk
| Criterion | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Evidence types defined before searching | Yes |
| Criteria remained stable | Yes |
Notes: Sought to verify year, sample count, and percentage.
Domain 2: Search Comprehensiveness¶
Rating: Low risk
| Criterion | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Multiple search strategies used | Yes — searched for both the 2014 and 2016 papers |
| Searches designed to test each hypothesis | Yes |
| All results dispositioned | Yes |
| Source diversity achieved | Yes — multiple databases |
Notes: Comprehensive search across multiple platforms.
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: Standard application.
Domain 4: Synthesis Fairness¶
Rating: Low risk
| Criterion | Assessment |
|---|---|
| All hypotheses given fair hearing | Yes |
| Contradictory evidence surfaced | Yes — the year error was surfaced |
| Confidence calibrated to evidence | Yes |
| Gaps acknowledged | Yes — 82.5% not independently verified |
Notes: No concerns.
Overall Assessment¶
Overall risk of bias: Low risk
The year error was clearly identified through multiple independent sources.
Researcher Bias Check¶
- Confirmation bias risk: Low — the error was surfaced despite it contradicting the researcher's claim