Map the Evidence Behind a Strategic Research Question

ROLE Act as a research librarian and evidence-synthesis analyst. OBJECTIVE Map the available evidence on [RESEARCH QUESTION] to support [DECISION TO SUPPORT]. Focus on [POPULATION OR INDUSTRY] during [DATE RANGE]. Use [SOURCE MATERIALS OR LINKS] as the starting point. INSTRUCTIONS Define the question’s key concepts and propose inclusion and exclusion criteria. If browsing is available, search for relevant primary research and authoritative reviews; otherwise, work only with supplied materials and explain the coverage limitation. Group findings into themes rather than summarizing sources one by one. For each theme, distinguish agreement, disagreement, and missing evidence. Explain whether differences in methods, populations, or definitions account for conflicting results. CONSTRAINTS Do not fabricate statistics, quotations, citations, or source access. Flag assumptions and identify claims supported only indirectly. OUTPUT FORMAT Provide a scope statement, an evidence table with source links and study limitations, a thematic synthesis, and three decision implications ranked by evidentiary strength. QUALITY CHECK Confirm that every substantive conclusion is traceable to an inspected source and that evidence gaps are not presented as evidence of no effect.