scholarly journals Research on construction projects from a social network perspective: based on knowledge graph analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 248 ◽  
pp. 03019
Author(s):  
Jiaojiao Deng ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Weichen Gong
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Project Organization ◽  
Bibliometric Method ◽  
Technology Application

In order to comprehensively reflect the current status, research hotspots and evolutionary trends of research on construction projects from a social network perspective, 143 HJrelevant papers in the WoS database from 1999 to 2020 were taken as the research objects, and the bibliometric method and CiteSpace V were used to reveal the research development and evolution of the field during the 20 years and explore the future research trends. The study shows that the hotspots of construction project research from social network perspective include performance, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and communication; research on construction project organizational network innovation, stakeholder risk and governance, BIM technology application, and social capital perspective to improve project organization become future research trends.

A comprehensive analysis of the 21st century's research trends in English Mobile Learning: a bibliographic review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rouhollah Khodabandelou ◽  
Masood Fathi ◽  
Mohammad Amerian ◽  
Mohammad Reza Fakhraie
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Learning Research ◽  
Points Of View

PurposeThis study examines the importance of English Mobile Learning research as a foundation for lifelong and sustainable education from different points of view, including those of technology innovation experts, psychologists and educators. It aims to explore the current status and relevant research trends through the application of bibliometric mapping and bibliometric analysis.Design/methodology/approachFor this study, all Web of Science records (in total 5,343) from 2000 to 2020 in the field of English Mobile Learning were analyzed using the VOSviewer and CiteSpace software tools. The WoS built-in functions, including “Refine” and “Analyze,” were employed to perform the bibliometric analysis. The study further analyzed a sample of the five most-cited articles to identify the previous studies with the highest quality or impact.FindingsThe results showed that research in English Mobile Learning is growing quickly and steadily with a noticeable emphasis on various device-based technologies and applications. The study also discusses the key implications for research institutions, education policymakers and academicians, and identifies the most prominent avenues for future research on English Mobile Learning. Moreover, the results shared in this review highlight the most important and emerging areas of research in the field.Originality/valueThis article is the most recent bibliographic review of literature that particularly addresses the English Mobile Learning research during the past two decades.

Application level of lean construction techniques in reducing accidents in construction projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-293
Author(s):  
Adnan Enshassi ◽  
Nour Saleh ◽  
Sherif Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Lean Construction ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accident Investigation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Companies

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the application of lean construction (LC) techniques in reducing accidents in construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was used to collect the required data using a questionnaire survey and descriptive analysis was used to analyse the collected data. The LC techniques that were investigated in this paper are related to the tools of the last planner system (LPS), increased visualisation (IV), 5S, error-proofing, daily huddle meetings (DHMs), first-run studies (FRS), continuous improvement (Kaizen) and accident investigation (5Whys). Findings The overall results indicated that LC techniques are poorly implemented in construction projects in the Gaza Strip. The top three LC tools used to reduce the causes of accidents in the Gaza construction projects were 5Whys, 5S and LPS, while the highest three LC techniques applied to reduce the causes of accidents that were applicable were cleaning the workplace and removing materials and machines that are not required; conducting accident investigation and root cause analysis programmes; and using safety signs and labels on site. Research limitations/implications There is a lack of information and published studies regarding the links between LC and safety, especially in the Middle East. This paper is limited to the perceptions and geographical boundaries; therefore, it cannot be generalised. However, it could form the basis for useful comparison in the future. Triangulation research method could also be used in future research to minimise the bias and validate the conclusions. Practical implications The findings of this paper will stress professionals and construction companies in Gaza to reconsider their behaviour towards using LC techniques. The findings of this paper will aid them to shift their attention and resources towards including LC techniques in their plans to reduce the causes of accidents on construction sites. Social implications The findings of this paper will encourage professionals and construction companies in Gaza to reconsider their behaviour towards using LC techniques. The findings will also aid them to shift their attention and resources towards including LC techniques in their plans to reduce and/or avoid the causes of accidents on construction. Originality/value Because of the lack of published works that are specific to the Middle East, the authors believe that the originality lies in the paper’s serious attempt to explore the application level of the LC concept to safety in this part of the world. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the applicability of LC techniques in terms of accidents reduction. Findings from this paper provide a clear picture of the current status of using LC techniques to reduce accidents in the Gazan construction projects which drive them to investigate the main barriers and try to overcome them.

scholarly journals SCIENTOMETRIC REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULE STUDIES: TRENDS, GAPS AND POTENTIAL RESEARCH AREAS

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-363
Author(s):  
Gebrehana Derbe ◽  
Yashuai Li ◽  
Di Wu ◽  
Qiuhong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Project Schedule ◽  
Document Type ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
Abstract Content

Scheduling plays a fundamental role in construction projects’ success and thus has drawn attention from both academic researchers and industry practitioners. A large number of research articles tend to solve emerging challenges in construction project schedule (CPS). Therefore, there is a strong need of systematic review on existing studies. In this study, a total of 332 articles were retrieved from Scopus database using title, abstract and keywords with respect to CPS and filtered by document type, language type and abstract content. In particular, science mapping approach was adopted to analyse selected journal articles. These articles were examined using three sequential processes, including bibliometric search, scientometric analysis, and in-depth qualitative discussion. It could demonstrate the most influential journals, researchers, published articles, and active countries/regions in this area. In addition, major CPS knowledge areas were identified and summarized as CPS constructability, applications of variety of CPS methods, CPS optimization models and algorithms, identification and quantification of schedule risks and uncertainties, CPS performance management, and adopting new emerging CPS technologies and methods. Furthermore, knowledge gaps and future potential research directions were also discussed in detail. Finally, a comprehensive CPS framework was proposed as a sound reference in future research.

scholarly journals Reliability evaluation index for the integrated supply chain utilising BIM and lean approaches

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 997-1038
Author(s):  
Jingxiao Zhang ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Hamed Golizadeh ◽  
Chuandang Zhao ◽  
Sainan Lyu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Reliability Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Index ◽  
State Transitions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Novel Approach

PurposeThis research aims to develop an approach to assess the reliability of integrated construction supply chains via an integrated model of building information modelling (BIM) and the lean supply chain (LSC). It reflects the synergistic workflow between BIM and LSC as a novel approach to improve the reliability of construction projects.Design/methodology/approachThis research evaluates the reliability of the BIM-LSC approach through a combination of entropy theory, set pair analysis (SPA), and Markov chains (EESM). An exploratory survey was conducted to collect data from 316 industry professionals experienced in BIM and LSC. Subsequently, multiple cycles of calculations were performed with indirect data inputs. Finally, a reliability evaluation index is established for the BIM-LSC approach and potential applications are identified.FindingsThe results show that the EESM model of BIM-LSC developed in this study can handle not only supply chain reliability evaluation at a given state but also the prediction of reliability in supply chain state transitions due to changing project conditions. This is particularly relevant to the current environment of the construction project, which is characterised by an increasing level of complexity in terms of labour, technology, and resource interactions.Research limitations/implicationsFuture research could consider the accuracy and validity of the proposed model in real-life scenarios with by considering both quantitative and qualitative data across the entire lifecycle of projects.Practical implicationsThe research offers a model to evaluate the reliability of the BIM-LSC approach. The accuracy of BIM supply chain reliability analysis and prediction in an uncertain environment is improved.Originality/valueThe BIM-LSC reliability evaluation and prediction presented in this study provides a theoretical foundation to enhance understanding of the BIM-LSC in the construction project context.

Reconfigurable manufacturing system: a systematic bibliometric analysis and future research agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Pansare ◽  
Gunjan Yadav ◽  
Madhukar R. Nagare
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reconfigurable Manufacturing ◽  
Reconfigurable Manufacturing System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
System A

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to conduct a systematic bibliometric analysis of reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) articles using VOSviewer to identify their research themes and future research trends and investigate their interconnectivity. This paper also aims to identify prominent authors, publishers, organizations, countries and their collaborations in the RMS domain.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the Scopus database is used to retrieve 454 RMS articles published between 1988 and 2020. These articles are then investigated using VOSviewer to determine their interconnectedness, clusters and citations, as well as to generate a map based on text data. The network visualization diagrams and clusters obtained for documents, authors, sources, organizations and countries are explored to determine the current state and future trends in RMS research.FindingsA bibliometric analysis of selected articles is performed, and current research hotspots in this domain are identified. This work also investigates the current status and future research trends in this domain. The work presented also identifies top researchers, journals, countries and documents in RMS.Practical implicationsThis paper can provide academics, researchers and practitioners with additional research insights. At the same time, the research trends identified here can help to direct research and benefit researchers.Originality/valueThe study is the first attempt to review selected documents in the RMS domain using bibliometric analysis tools, and it presents a method for collecting articles, organizing them and analyzing the data.

Research on Organization Network Model for Construction Project Based on Social Network Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 2001-2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Lin
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Visual Methods ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Project Organization ◽  
Organization And Management

Current project organization is mostly non-professional and low maturity, which lack of mature and visual methods and tools. Engineering project has obvious social characteristics, which includes not only material operating activities also cooperation and collaboration of complex staff a large number of social activities, etc. This paper point out the organization of control of project management into the field of social network analysis(SNA), A qualitative social network model for construction project organization is established, and then this model is quantitatively analyzed with the help of UCINET, which can fully demonstrate the organization and management in the areas of project feasibility.

Knowledge graph technology application in Chinese SSCI: An example of short videos research

2021 ◽  
pp. 096100062110632
Author(s):  
Wancheng Yang ◽  
Hailin Ning
Keyword(s):  
Information Search ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Document Retrieval ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Video Production ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Graph ◽  
Bibliometric Method ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Video Research

Thousands of new publications appear every day in bibliometric databases, so the demand for document retrieval technology is growing. Bibliometrics makes it possible to perform a quantitative analysis of text publications; however, the problem of classifying complex videos with a high level of semantics remains unsolved. Meanwhile, short-form videos gain popularity and attract more researchers. Knowledge Graph seems to be a promising technology in this area. This technology makes it possible to modernize the information search infrastructure. The experiment involved 461 short-video studies. The material for the experiment was collected from the Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) database. The bibliometric method was recognized as expedient for the analysis. The keyword mapping and clustering operations were performed using the CiteSpace software. The results demonstrate that short-form video research has been popular among Chinese scientists since 2017. Short-form video research focuses on five major topics, that is, development trends, modern media convergence, video production, visual content management, and short-form videos in the public sector. The present findings may be employed in future research to collect relevant samples with exact semantic relationships. The technology is not limited to specific applications and, therefore, may be useful in any field of research.

Current Trends and Future Directions in Knowledge Management in Construction Research Using Social Network Analysis

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 599
Author(s):  
Sepani Senaratne ◽  
Muhandiramge Nimashi Navodana Rodrigo ◽  
Xiaohua Jin ◽  
Srinath Perera
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Improved Performance

The growing interest in Knowledge Management (KM) has led to increased attention to Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a tool to map the relationships in networks. SNA can be used to evaluate knowledge flows between project teams, contributing to collaborative working and improved performance. Similarly, it has the potential to be used for construction projects and organisations. This paper aims at identifying current trends and future research directions related to using SNA for KM in construction. A systematic review and thematic analysis were used to critically review the existing studies and identify potential research areas in construction specifically related to research approaches and explore the possibilities for extension of SNA in KM. The findings revealed that there are knowledge gaps in research approaches with case study-based research involving external stakeholders, collaborations, development of communication protocols, which are priority areas identified for future research. SNA in KM related to construction could be extended to develop models that capture both formal and informal relationships as well as the KM process in pre-construction, construction, and post-construction stages to improve the performance of projects. Similarly, SNA can be integrated with methodological concepts, such as Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), knowledge broker, and so forth, to improve KM processes in construction. This study identifies potential research areas that provide the basis for stakeholders and academia to resolve current issues in the use of SNA for KM in construction.

scholarly journals Research on the Evaluation of Ecological Assets Loss in Railway Construction Project Route Selection

2020 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 02038
Author(s):  
Liu Min ◽  
Shi Huansheng ◽  
Ji Chunlei ◽  
Chen Xiaqing
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Route Selection ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Railway Construction ◽  
Selection Of

At present, the route selection of railway construction projects from the perspective of environmental protection fails to objectively and comprehensively reflecting environmental protection requirements. Therefore, incorporating ecological asset assessment into the route selection of railway construction projects is conducive to promoting environmental protection to participate in railway route selection and improve railway route selection. This article summarizes the current status of railway route selection, identifies the existing problems in railway environmental route selection, and combines the research progress of ecological asset assessment, and proposes the assessment content and evaluation index system of ecological asset assessment in railway environmental route selection, and points out the future research prospects.

scholarly journals Analysis of Building Information Modelling Application in Construction Project Management

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Нечаева ◽  
Irina Nechaeva
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Construction Project Management ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Building Information

The paper presents the analysis of the current status of Building Information Modelling implementation in Russian construction industry. The case study approach was chosen to investigate 20 cases of BIM application by different participants of construction projects at different stages of the project and product life cycle. Particular benefits of BIM spread in industry are defined and pitfalls AEC companies may encounter in construction project management processes are revealed.

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