On being ‘Systematic’ in Literature Reviews in IS

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian K Boell ◽  
Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Specific Kind ◽  
Critical Engagement ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Standardized Method ◽  
Strict Protocol

General guidelines for conducting literature reviews often do not address the question of literature searches and dealing with a potentially large number of identified sources. These issues are specifically addressed by so-called systematic literature reviews (SLRs) that propose a strict protocol for the search and appraisal of literature. Moreover, SLRs are claimed to be a ‘standardized method’ for literature reviews that is replicable, transparent, objective, unbiased and rigorous, and thus superior to other approaches for conducting literature reviews. These are significant and consequential claims that – despite increasing adoption of SLRs – remained largely unnoticed in the information systems (IS) literature. The objective of this debate is to draw attention of the IS community to SLR's claims, to question their justification and reveal potential risks of their adoption. This is achieved by first examining the origins of SLR and the prescribed SLR process and then by critically assessing their claims and implications. In this debate, we show that SLRs are applicable and useful for a very specific kind of literature review, a meta study that identifies and summarizes evidence from earlier research. We also demonstrate that the claims that SLRs provide superior quality are not justified. More importantly, we argue that SLR as a general approach to conducting literature reviews is highly questionable, concealing significant perils. The paper cautions that SLR could undermine critical engagement with literature and what it means to be scholarly in academic work.

A Comprehensive Summary Review of Internet Advertising and Online Market Places that Provides Detailed Insights and Understanding On What Information Systems Discipline is About

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efosa Idemudia
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Internet Advertising ◽  
Monetary Value ◽  
Literature Reviews

To the best of our knowledge there has been no study that has published a literature review of Internet advertising, online market places, and social e-commerce in the Information System discipline journals. Publishing such articles relating to literature reviews of online market places and Internet advertising is extremely important and essential for the following reasons: (1) to provide insights and understanding to social media and online firms on strategies that can be implemented to improve Internet revenues and click-through rates, (2) provide a comprehensive analysis of some of the most influential studies in Internet advertising and social e-commerce, (3) present some of the benefits and limitations of prior studies in Internet advertising and social e-commerce, (4) encourage scholars and researchers in all disciplines to educate and enlighten college students on what Information systems consist of, and (5) present techniques to measure the effectiveness of Internet advertising and the vast monetary value of Internet advertising.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Sistem Informasi Penjualan dan Piutang Dagang pada PT. LMY

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Henny Hendarti ◽  
Leonard Leonard ◽  
Agus Thamrin ◽  
Yohanes Yohanes
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Accounts Receivable ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Potential Risks

The purpose of this research is to evaluate and test the reliability of sales and accounts receivable information system of PT. LMY in order to help overcome the problems faced by the company. The methods used are literature review and field researches such as interviews, checked-question lists, observations and analysis. Audit around the Computer is used as the audit method. The evaluation results in some discoveries of the advantages and disadvantages of the sales and account receivable information systems used, where the disadvantages allow for the potential risks. The conclusion based on the obtained evaluation results on the control of information systems sales and accounts receivable company is that any improvement is still needed, especially on the control of security management as well as boundary. Thus, it is necessary for the company to do audits regularly on sales and account receivable information system so that the information system can be more reliable. 

A Comprehensive Summary Review of Internet Advertising and Online Market Places that Provides Detailed Insights and Understanding On What Information Systems Discipline is About

2015 ◽  
pp. 263-281
Author(s):  
Efosa Idemudia
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Internet Advertising ◽  
Monetary Value ◽  
Literature Reviews

To the best of our knowledge there has been no study that has published a literature review of Internet advertising, online market places, and social e-commerce in the Information System discipline journals. Publishing such articles relating to literature reviews of online market places and Internet advertising is extremely important and essential for the following reasons: (1) to provide insights and understanding to social media and online firms on strategies that can be implemented to improve Internet revenues and click-through rates, (2) provide a comprehensive analysis of some of the most influential studies in Internet advertising and social e-commerce, (3) present some of the benefits and limitations of prior studies in Internet advertising and social e-commerce, (4) encourage scholars and researchers in all disciplines to educate and enlighten college students on what Information systems consist of, and (5) present techniques to measure the effectiveness of Internet advertising and the vast monetary value of Internet advertising.

scholarly journals A Synthesis of Literature Review Guidelines from Information Systems Journals

10.29007/42v2 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Oosterwyk ◽  
Irwin Brown ◽  
Sharon Geeling
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Level Of Detail ◽  
Conduct Literature ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Specific Activities

There has recently been a plethora of guidelines published in Information Systems (IS) journals on how to conduct literature reviews for publication, often referred to as “systematic” literature reviews. The purpose of this paper is to make sense of these guidelines by synthesising them into a coherent whole. The synthesis results in the identification of five major stages for conducting literature reviews for publication, i.e. (1) Define the protocol, (2) Search the literature, (3) Select the papers, (4) Analyse, synthesise and interpret the data, (5) Write the review. The synthesis reveals that there are different types of literature review, but that the five broad stages are generally valid for all types. Differences in conducting literature review across type arise at a lower level of detail, when considering the specific activities to be performed at each stage. The greatest variation between types occurs at Stage 4, when analysing, synthesising and interpreting data.

Novas Considerações sobre a Fotoproteção no Brasil: Revisão de Literatura/New Considerations on the Photoprotection in Brazil: Literature Review

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-96
Author(s):  
Mayara Motta Melo ◽  
Clarissa Santos de Carvalho Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
De Se ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Harmful Effects

RESUMOA incidência do câncer de pele vem aumentando a cada ano. Sabe-se que entre outros fatores, a radiação solar é a principal responsável pelo desenvolvimento dessa patologia. A prevenção, feita através da fotoproteção, teria grande impacto nesse cenário. No entanto, as orientações sobre como se proteger dos malefícios do sol devem ser coerentes com a incidência solar da região, os hábitos da população e o fototipo da pele. Os conceitos sobre fotoproteção foram definidos por entidades européias e norte americanas e não devem ser reproduzidos para o Brasil de forma aleatória, pois a incidência solar no Brasil é muito maior, a população tem fototipos diferentes e o hábito de se expor ao sol é muito mais frequente. Portanto, faz-se necessário elaborar conceitos próprios para o Brasil e conscientizar a população sobre os perigos da radiação solar para que a incidência do câncer de pele reduza definitivamente. Essa revisão visa mostrar a relação da radiação solar no Brasil com a pele dos brasileiros e evidenciar a importância da fotoproteção para essa população. Para isso foi feito um levantamento de artigos originais, revisões de literatura, consensos brasileiros e internacionais e livros de dermatologia.Palavras-chave: Fotoproteção, Câncer de pele, Exposição solar, Radiação ultravioleta, Vitamina D. ABSTRACTThe incidence of skin cancer is increasing every year. It is known that among other factors, solar radiation is the main responsible for the development of this pathology. Prevention, made by photoprotection, would have great impact in this scenario. However, the guidelines on how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful effects should be consistent with the sunlight of the region, the habits of the population and the phototype skin. The concepts of photoprotection were defined by European and North American entities and should not be played for Brazil at random, as the solar incidence in Brazil is much higher, people have different skin types and the habit of sun exposure is much more frequent. Therefore, it is necessary to draw up own concepts for Brazil and raise awareness about the dangers of solar radiation, so that the incidence of skin cancer can be definitely reduced. This review aims to show the relationship of solar radiation in Brazil with the skin of Brazilian and to highlight the importance of sun protection for this population. With this purpose, it was  made a survey of original articles, literature reviews , Brazilian and international consensus and dermatology books.Keywords: Photoprotection, Skin cancer, Sun exposure, Ultraviolet radiation, D vitamin.

Uncharted Territory

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Freer
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Political Islam ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Social Policies ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Rentier States ◽  
The Way

This introductory chapter outlines where and how this book contributes original research to the existing scholarship on politics of rentier states in the Arabian Peninsula, as well as the academic work on political Islam through a brief literature review. This book will demonstrate that political Islam serves as a prominent voice critiquing social policies, as well as promoting more strictly political, and often populist or reformist, views supported by a great many Gulf citizens. As laid out in this chapter, this book demonstrates that the way that Islamist organizations operate in the unique environment of the super-rentiers is distinct. It also presents information about the methodology and sources used, as well as a detailed explanation for the use of country cases chosen. The chapter closes by describing the format of the book.

scholarly journals The Employability Skills Needed To Face the Demands of Work in the Future: Systematic Literature Reviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 595-603
Author(s):  
Nuryake Fajaryati ◽  
Muhammad Akhyar ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Instructional Process ◽  
Team Working ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
The Future ◽  
Three Stages

AbstractThe qualified human resources with high competitiveness and employability skills are needed to face the era of technological disruption, but employers find a lack of expertise among job seekers. Insufficient skills are related to the issue of education quality. This study aims to identify the employers’ employability skills needed in the career field and the way to integrate it into the instructional process. The research was conducted through Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and mapping approach that consisted of three stages: planning, conducting, and reporting. The literature reviews in this research were derived from Science direct, Springer and IEEE as the main references. The results from the analysis in the literature review showed that employability skills are needed in relation to the work demands in the future according to the employers covering communication, team working, problem solving, and technological skills. The implementation of employability skills in the instructional process is to integrate them into the classroom for all subjects.

Writing a Literature Review: An Essential Component of Critical Thinking

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
Susanne Chandler ◽  
Denise Dedman
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Critical Writing ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Essential Component ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Writing Analysis

This teaching note describes how using the requirement of a literature review helped students become critical thinkers. Literature reviews, as assignments, are often difficult for students because of the need for intense writing, analysis, and evaluation. As part of a larger assignment, students read 7 to 10 research articles and discussed them in class. The students were then assigned the task of writing their own literature reviews using the same research articles. The authors explain how using the practice of critical reading and critical writing helped students engage their review of the literature with a critical thinking mindset.

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