The RAMESES publication standards for realist syntheses aim to provide a framework for reporting these types of systematic reviews. Developed as part of the RAMESES project, these standards were created through a multi-step process involving literature review, expert consultation, and iterative refinement. The standards were developed with input from an international panel of experts in evidence synthesis, realist research, policy, and publishing. The process included real-time support for ongoing syntheses and analysis of questions raised in the RAMESES discussion list. The standards include 19 key items that guide the reporting of realist syntheses. These items cover aspects such as the title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections. Each item is accompanied by an example and explanation of why it is important. The standards are intended to help researchers, authors, journal editors, and policymakers understand what should be reported in a realist synthesis. They are not intended to provide detailed guidance on how to conduct such a synthesis, but rather to ensure that the reporting is transparent and rigorous. Realist synthesis is a relatively new method for evidence synthesis that seeks to explain how and why interventions work in different contexts. It is based on a realist philosophy of science that emphasizes the interaction between context, mechanism, and outcome. The standards aim to ensure that realist syntheses are reported in a way that is clear, consistent, and informative. They are designed to help users of reviews assess the quality and rigor of a review. The standards are expected to evolve as the method develops and as more experience is gained with realist syntheses.The RAMESES publication standards for realist syntheses aim to provide a framework for reporting these types of systematic reviews. Developed as part of the RAMESES project, these standards were created through a multi-step process involving literature review, expert consultation, and iterative refinement. The standards were developed with input from an international panel of experts in evidence synthesis, realist research, policy, and publishing. The process included real-time support for ongoing syntheses and analysis of questions raised in the RAMESES discussion list. The standards include 19 key items that guide the reporting of realist syntheses. These items cover aspects such as the title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections. Each item is accompanied by an example and explanation of why it is important. The standards are intended to help researchers, authors, journal editors, and policymakers understand what should be reported in a realist synthesis. They are not intended to provide detailed guidance on how to conduct such a synthesis, but rather to ensure that the reporting is transparent and rigorous. Realist synthesis is a relatively new method for evidence synthesis that seeks to explain how and why interventions work in different contexts. It is based on a realist philosophy of science that emphasizes the interaction between context, mechanism, and outcome. The standards aim to ensure that realist syntheses are reported in a way that is clear, consistent, and informative. They are designed to help users of reviews assess the quality and rigor of a review. The standards are expected to evolve as the method develops and as more experience is gained with realist syntheses.