Evaluating the methodological quality of coordinate-based meta-analyses: the qual-CBMA checklist

Veronika I. Müller
Voxel-based meta-analyses—also known as coordinate-based meta-analyses (CBMAs)—are powerful tools for synthesizing evidence from neuroimaging studies in human neuroscience, including investigations of psychological functions and differences in brain disorders. To achieve their full potential in accurately assessing the evidence, CBMAs should adhere to established best-practicmpe guidelines, such as the “Ten Simple Rules” published in 2018. Yet, even when studies report following these recommenda