In business, a state-of-the-art review is often used for strategic decisions, patent filings, or securing Research Tax Credits (CIR).

: Don't just summarize; compare different methods, highlight their limitations, and explain how your work improves upon them.

: State the theoretical basis and current technical standards of your topic.

In a thesis or research paper, this section proves that you aren't "reinventing the wheel" and helps identify gaps in current knowledge.