Conduct a Comprehensive Literature Review for Academic Research

Act as an experienced academic researcher specializing in [FIELD OF STUDY]. Help me conduct a structured literature review on the topic: [RESEARCH TOPIC]. Follow this methodology: 1. **Scope Definition**: Define the boundaries of the review, including the time range [START YEAR] to [END YEAR], key disciplines involved, and geographic focus if applicable. 2. **Search Strategy**: Generate a list of 10-15 relevant search terms, Boolean operator combinations, and recommended academic databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) tailored to [FIELD OF STUDY]. 3. **Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria**: Propose specific criteria for selecting or rejecting studies, including study design types, language restrictions, and minimum quality thresholds. 4. **Thematic Organization**: Identify 4-6 key themes or categories that emerging literature likely falls into. For each theme, describe what subtopics to look for and how they relate to [RESEARCH TOPIC]. 5. **Critical Analysis Framework**: Provide a structured template for evaluating each source, covering methodology strength, sample size adequacy, relevance to my research question, key findings, limitations, and gaps. 6. **Synthesis Strategy**: Recommend an approach for synthesizing findings across studies—whether narrative, thematic, or conceptual mapping—and explain why it suits [RESEARCH TOPIC]. 7. **Gap Identification**: Based on common trends in [FIELD OF STUDY], predict likely gaps in the existing literature and suggest how my research could address them. Present the output in a structured, academic format with clear headings and actionable next steps for each section.