Publishing Non-Empirical Papers

2021 ◽  
pp. 470-490
Author(s):  
Seth J. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Theoretical Literature ◽  
Theory Review

This chapter provides guidance on publishing theoretical, literature review, and policy papers. A primary theme of the chapter is that these papers are more difficult to publish than empirical papers because they have is no set structure, and because non-empirical papers do not rely directly on empirical data. Authors are advised to stay extremely close to existing empirical work when proposing a new theory or when reviewing literature. Differences between scoping and integrative reviews, and between theoretical and policy papers, are also outlined. The chapter suggests that authors provide clear justification for why their theory, review, or position is needed and for how it advances the literature. Common reviewer criticisms of non-empirical papers are also provided.

An empirical review of gambling expansion and gambling-related harm

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 295-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debi A. LaPlante ◽  
Heather M. Gray ◽  
Pat M. Williams ◽  
Sarah E. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Expansion Method ◽  
Responsible Gambling ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Empirical Comparison ◽  
Related Harm

Abstract. Aims: To discuss and review the latest research related to gambling expansion. Method: We completed a literature review and empirical comparison of peer reviewed findings related to gambling expansion and subsequent gambling-related changes among the population. Results: Although gambling expansion is associated with changes in gambling and gambling-related problems, empirical studies suggest that these effects are mixed and the available literature is limited. For example, the peer review literature suggests that most post-expansion gambling outcomes (i. e., 22 of 34 possible expansion outcomes; 64.7 %) indicate no observable change or a decrease in gambling outcomes, and a minority (i. e., 12 of 34 possible expansion outcomes; 35.3 %) indicate an increase in gambling outcomes. Conclusions: Empirical data related to gambling expansion suggests that its effects are more complex than frequently considered; however, evidence-based intervention might help prepare jurisdictions to deal with potential consequences. Jurisdictions can develop and evaluate responsible gambling programs to try to mitigate the impacts of expanded gambling.

The Social Consequences of Phubbing

2020 ◽  
pp. 157-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariek Vanden Abeele
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Expectancy Violations ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
The Social

Recent empirical work suggests that phubbing, a term used to describe the practice of snubbing someone with a phone during a face-to-face social interaction, harms the quality of social relationships. Based on a comprehensive literature review, this chapter presents a framework that integrates three concurrent mechanisms that explain the relational impact of phubbing: expectancy violations, ostracism, and attentional conflict. Based on this framework, theoretically grounded propositions are formulated that may serve as guidelines for future research on these mechanisms, the conditions under which they operate, and a number of potential issues that need to be considered to further validate and extend the framework.

Modularity in Health and Social Services

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mervi Vähätalo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Health And Social Services ◽  
Theoretical Literature ◽  
Service Production ◽  
Common Concept

Modularity is a common concept in manufacturing. Recently, it has been applied to service production. Higher expectations of efficiency and demand-based services but also the availability of multiple providers gives reason to study its potential relevance to health and social services. A systematic literature review helped to clarify the content of the relevant concepts when modularity is applied in practice. Multidisciplinary databases were consulted in order to find out how the concept is perceived and used in this context. The analysis of the material was based on the theoretical literature on modularity. The results are revealed further in the article.

scholarly journals Moss diversity in Malesia: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e698986851
Author(s):  
Risjunardi Damanik
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Tropical Forest ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Tropical Forests ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Theoretical Literature ◽  
Wide Geographical Distribution ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
The Pacific

This article has the objective to overview literature on the topic of the distribution of Malesia mosses which is closely related to tropical forest. This diversity and distribution is an important concern because of the increasing rate of destruction of tropical forests throughout region. Using theoretical literature method, the author summarizes mosses’ wide geographical distribution covering the tropical regions of Asia, the Pacific and Australia. Some types of liverworts do not spread west across the Wallace line. A review of liverworts literature has been conducted but a review specifically on the moss diversity in Melasia region is limited. Thus, this review includes a brief introduction to mosses and then focuses on the following topics; the characteristics of mosses; development of moss plants; classification of moss plants; benefits of moss plants and moss diversity in the Malesia region.

scholarly journals A semiotic investigation of the graphic imagery by pioneer tattoo artists in KwaZulu-Natal with special reference to the Ramesar brothers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rory Van As
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Visual Semiotics ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
History Of ◽  
Communication Practices ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study focuses on the graphic imagery of tattoo artists in KwaZulu-­‐Natal with special reference to the Ramesar brothers. Various visual communication practices and theories are drawn upon to explain the imagery created by them. The literature review chapters of this study cover a brief history of primarily Western tattooing practices, as well as a discussion of the meaning of tattoos from a visual semiotics perspective. The fieldwork component of the study involved conducting and analysing a series of qualitative in-­‐depth interviews with interviewees who were either tattooed by, or are family members of, the Ramesar brothers. The purpose of the interviews was to explore the personal experiences and motivations that contributed to the work of these tattoo artists. The study contributes to visual studies in South Africa in the sense that the empirical data confirm the pioneer status of the Ramesar brothers as graphic artists.

scholarly journals Systematic Quantitative Literature Review on Criminological Theories in Asia

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiro Suzuki ◽  
Chen-Fu Pai ◽  
Md. Jahirul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
English Language Journal ◽  
Asian Context ◽  
Criminological Theories ◽  
The Relationship

Empirical work on criminological theories in Asia has been increasing. However, few comprehensive and systematic reviews on the application of criminological theories in Asia have been conducted. Using a systematic quantitative literature review method on peer-reviewed English-language journal articles, we aim to provide an overview of the use of five major criminological theories in Asia: (1) strain; (2) social learning; (3) control; (4) routine activity; and (5) developmental and life-course. In particular, we address the following four questions: (1) how often are these theories tested in which region of Asia?; (2) what methodology is used to test these theories?; (3) to what extent are these theories supported in the Asian context?; and (4) what cultural uniqueness in the Asian context is taken into account in testing these theories, and what role and effect do they play in analysis and outcome? Findings indicate that the relationship between these theories and the Asian regions is skewed; many studies do not employ rigorous methodologies; these theories are either fully or partially supported in the Asian context; and only a few studies have analyzed the cultural uniqueness of the Asian context, and no effect of cultural uniqueness of the Asian context was found. Research implications for developing criminology in Asia are discussed.

scholarly journals Commentary on Shaffer et al.: A cluster analysis of harmony in the McGill Billboard dataset

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Daniel Müllensiefen
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Harmonic Progression ◽  
Short Commentary ◽  
Target Paper ◽  
Music Information

This short commentary on the target paper by "A cluster analysis of harmony in the McGill Billboard" by Shaffer et al. starts with observing that not all harmonic progressions that are theoretically possible are equally common. Instead, some progressions are more popular than others in popular. In fact, certain harmonic progressions are closely associated with specific styles and sub-genres and it is the aim of the target paper to provide a meaningful classification system for harmonic progression. The commentary identifies several strengths of the target paper, including a nice balance between rigorous empirical work and providing a context and interpretations that are musicologically well-informed. In its critique the commentary points to the limitations of only using harmonic bigrams (i.e. the transitions between two chords) as the empirical data and the missing link to related literature on harmonic modelling in the music information retrieval community.

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