scholarly journals Research Synthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 598-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Roberts ◽  
Emily Gilbert ◽  
Nick Allum ◽  
Léïla Eisner
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Response Error ◽  
Response Strategies ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Different Types

Abstract Herbert Simon’s (1956) concept of satisficing provides an intuitive explanation for the reasons why respondents to surveys sometimes adopt response strategies that can lead to a reduction in data quality. As such, the concept rapidly gained popularity among researchers after it was first introduced to the field of survey methodology by Krosnick and Alwin (1987), and it has become a widely cited buzzword linked to different forms of response error. In this article, we present the findings of a systematic review involving a content analysis of journal articles published in English-language journals between 1987 and 2015 that have drawn on the satisficing concept to evaluate survey data quality. Based on extensive searches of online databases, and an initial screening exercise to apply the study’s inclusion criteria, 141 relevant articles were identified. Guided by the theory of survey satisficing described by Krosnick (1991), the methodological features of the shortlisted articles were coded, including the indicators of satisficing analyzed, the main predictors of satisficing, and the presence of main or interaction effects on the prevalence of satisficing involving indicators of task difficulty, respondent ability, and respondent motivation. Our analysis sheds light on potential differences in the extent to which satisficing theory holds for different types of response error, and highlights a number of avenues for future research.

“Where is Dementia?” A Systematic Literature Review Exploring Neuroanatomical Aspects of Dementia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (15) ◽  
pp. 9-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chorong Oh ◽  
Leonard LaPointe
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Symptoms ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Precise Diagnosis ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Language Literature

Dementia is a condition caused by and associated with separate physical changes in the brain. The signs and symptoms of dementia are very similar across the diverse types, and it is difficult to diagnose the category by behavioral symptoms alone. Diagnostic criteria have relied on a constellation of signs and symptoms, but it is critical to understand the neuroanatomical differences among the dementias for a more precise diagnosis and subsequent management. With this regard, this review aims to explore the neuroanatomical aspects of dementia to better understand the nature of distinctive subtypes, signs, and symptoms. This is a review of English language literature published from 1996 to the present day of peer-reviewed academic and medical journal articles that report on older people with dementia. This review examines typical neuroanatomical aspects of dementia and reinforces the importance of a thorough understanding of the neuroanatomical characteristics of the different types of dementia and the differential diagnosis of them.

scholarly journals Intangible assets in the process of internationalization

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-78
Author(s):  
Łukasz Bryl
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Employee Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Online Databases

AbstractThe aim of this article is to determine the current state of impact of various forms of intangible assets on the internationalization process. For the purpose of the paper meta-analysis was adopted as a method of the study. English-language peer-reviewed journal articles were analyzed only with the help of: EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, Emerald, JSTOR, ProQuest and Wiley Online databases. The search was aimed at newest papers (after 2012), however some older articles (with regard to their value) were included in the analysis as well. Based on the conducted analysis, there was observed a significant and positive link between the level of employee education and internationalization probability and extent. The effect of the wages on internationalization is stage dependent. Under certain assumptions there is a positive and strong relationship between R&D intensity and internationalization. Advertising spending do not foster the process of internationalization. The practical contribution of this research is twofold. First, it provides valuable insight for practitioners which intangible assets and how foster various modes of the internationalization process. Second, it describes upon which conditions the interrelation between firm intangible assets and internationalization is significant and positive.

Stimulating Academic Optimism

2020 ◽  
pp. 178-203
Author(s):  
Anugamini Priya Srivastava ◽  
Uta M. Stelson
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Effectiveness ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Academic Optimism ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Developed Nations

This study attempts to provide the bibliography and future agenda of a school attribute: academic optimism. Academic optimism refers to a tool used in the hands of school teachers to attain student achievement which can help side-line their socio-economic status. In other words, it explains teachers' belief in self, colleagues, and students in order to manage change in student outcomes. The study evaluates the different taxonomies used within the concept of academic optimism through a comprehensive review of existing literature located in different databases. However, only English language full-text articles available in online databases between the periods of 2000-2019 were considered in this study. The result provided significant lines for future studies that can be conducted in this area by examining publications in 39 journals and 19 countries. Since the topic was considered as key school attribute to achieve student achievement and school effectiveness, this study provides the contextual gaps where future studies can be conducted. The result indicated that most of the research underlying the selected papers on the topic was conducted in developed nations rather than developing nations. The current analysis will contribute understanding in two ways: first it adds value to highlight the conceptual gap available in the literature; second, the gaps identified will pave the way for future research. Practically, this study provides ways for policy makers and other constituents involved in education to design their academic curriculum and motivate their faculty to remain academically optimistic.

scholarly journals A literature review on work transitioning of youth with disabilities into competitive employment

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madri Engelbrecht ◽  
Lynn Shaw ◽  
Lana Van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
Labour Force ◽  
Scientific Journal ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Youth With Disabilities ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Work Transition

Background: The marginalisation of youth with disabilities from employment opportunities is evident from literature in as far as they form part of the larger groups ‘people with disabilities’ and ‘youth’. A focused view of programmes that assist youth with disabilities into employment has not been presented, despite the worldwide crisis of youth unemployment.Aim: This review aimed to identify evidence on work transition programmes that are effective in assisting people with disabilities into open labour market (competitive) employment, as well as to highlight gaps in knowledge to inform future research on this topic.Methods: Literature and policy on programmes that support such transitions were considered, firstly from a global perspective and then with a view from developing countries. The SALSA (Search, Appraisal, Synthesis and Analysis) framework was used to source and analyse information from a diverse set of documents. Various online databases were searched for research papers published between 1990 and 2016, and websites were searched for reports pertaining to this topic.Results: Ninety-nine documents were selected to inform the review, out of an identified 259 scientific journal articles, policy documents, acts, organisational reports and book chapters.Conclusion: A synthesis of findings was presented in a narrative that reflects the themes of youth with disabilities and employment in the world, work transition endeavours in the developing world and a specific focus on this group in South Africa. The review revealed a gap in knowledge and evidence pertaining to youth with disabilities and employment, highlighting these as research foci, and emphasising the need for youth-focused research that generates knowledge about disability and transitions into the labour force.

The information work of community archives: a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 657-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex H. Poole
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
English Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Community Archives ◽  
Work Community ◽  
Information Work

PurposeThis paper scrutinizes the scholarship on community archives' information work. Community archives and archiving projects represent unprecedentedly democratic venues for information work centering on essential documentary concepts such as custody, collection development and appraisal, processing, arrangement and description, organization, representation and naming, collaboration, resource generation and allocation, activism and social justice, preservation, reuse, and sustainability.Design/methodology/approachUnearthed through databases searches, citation chaining, and browsing, sources examined include peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters published in the English language between 1985 and 2018.FindingsThe literature on community archives’ information work shows considerable geographical (six continents), topical, and (inter)disciplinary variety. This paper first explores scholars' efforts to define both community and community archives. Second, it unpacks the ways in which community archives include new stakeholders and new record types and formats even as they leverage alternative archival principles and practices. Third, it discusses community archives as political venues for empowerment, activism, and social justice work. Fourth, this paper delves into the benefits and challenges of partnerships and collaborations with mainstream institutions. Fifth, it documents the obstacles community archives face: not only tensions within and among communities, but also sustainability concerns. Finally, it sets forth six directions for future research.Originality/valueThis paper is the first systematic review of the community archives literature.

A review of the distribution and host plant associations of the platypodine ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Platypodinae) of Australia, with an electronic species identification key

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4894 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
JAMES R. M. BICKERSTAFF ◽  
SHANNON S. SMITH ◽  
DEBORAH S. KENT ◽  
ROGER A. BEAVER ◽  
AINSLEY E. SEAGO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Woody Plants ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Host Tree ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ecological Interactions ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Ambrosia Beetles ◽  
Plant Associations ◽  
Online Databases

Ambrosia beetles (Platypodinae and some Scolytinae) are ecologically and economically important weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that develop within the sapwood and heartwood of woody plants, and their larval and adult stages are dependent on fungal symbionts. Platypodinae mostly occur in tropical and subtropical biomes, with a few species occurring in temperate regions. Australia has 44 recorded platypodine species including 13 species which may only have been intercepted at or near ports of entries and are without established populations in Australia. The host tree associations and biogeography of Australian Platypodinae are largely undocumented, and no comprehensive identification key exists. Here, we review species records, host tree associations, biogeographic distributions, and morphological characteristics of Australian Platypodinae. For this, we examined collection specimens, monographs, catalogues, taxonomic inventories, journal articles and online databases, and developed an electronic LUCID identification key for 36 species recorded in Australia. This review and identification key will be a valuable resource for forestry managers and biosecurity officers and will support diagnostics and future research of these beetles, their biology, and ecological interactions. 

scholarly journals Youth self-report of child maltreatment in representative surveys: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Laurin ◽  
Caroline Wallace ◽  
Jasminka Draca ◽  
Sarah Aterman ◽  
Lil Tonmyr
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Youth Self Report ◽  
Online Databases

Introduction This systematic review identified population-representative youth surveys containing questions on self-reported child maltreatment. Data quality and ethical issues pertinent to maltreatment data collection were also examined. Methods A search was conducted of relevant online databases for articles published from January 2000 through March 2016 reporting on population-representative data measuring child maltreatment. Inclusion criteria were established a priori; two reviewers independently assessed articles to ensure that the criteria were met and to verify the accuracy of extracted information. Results A total of 73 articles reporting on 71 surveys met the inclusion criteria. A variety of strategies to ensure accurate information and to mitigate survey participants’ distress were reported. Conclusion The extent to which efforts have been undertaken to measure the prevalence of child maltreatment reflects its perceived importance across the world. Data on child maltreatment can be effectively collected from youth, although our knowledge of best practices related to ethics and data quality is incomplete.

A Review of Political Branding Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Akhmad Farhan ◽  
Azhar Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Voting Behavior ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Academic Journal ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Political Branding ◽  
Comprehensive Listing ◽  
Research Type

Objective - This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the political branding literature, to classify research articles according to their areas, categories and methodologies, and to identify the gaps in the literature for future research Methodology/Technique - A range of online databases was searched to provide a comprehensive listing of academic journal articles on political branding. 54 journal articles from 26 refereed journals are classified into five areas; marketing, politics, communication, economic, and linguistic. Those articles are also classified into categories; clarifying concepts, branding, campaign and advertising, voting behavior and others issues Findings - The finding shows that research on political branding has increased within the last two years. However, those researches are only conducted in certain countries, mostly in UK and USA. Finally, the finding reveals that there are many existing gaps since a political branding concept is still relatively new Novelty - This research has discovered many gaps in the political branding literature which can be used as a basis for future research Type of Paper - Conceptual Keywords: Political Branding, Marketing, Politics, Journal Articles, Literature Review

scholarly journals Measuring safety in older adult care homes: a scoping review of the international literature

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e043206
Author(s):  
Stacey Rand ◽  
Nick Smith ◽  
Karen Jones ◽  
Alan Dargan ◽  
Helen Hogan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
English Language ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Home Context

BackgroundSafety is a key concern in older adult care homes. However, it is a less developed concept in older adult care homes than in healthcare settings. As part of study of the collection and application of safety data in the care home sector in England, a scoping review of the international literature was conducted.ObjectivesThe aim of the review was to identify measures that could be used as indicators of safety for quality monitoring and improvement in older adult residential or nursing care homes.Sources of evidenceSystematic searches for journal articles published in English language from 1 January 1970, without restriction to the study location or country, were conducted in Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed on 28 July 2019.Eligibility criteriaInclusion criteria were: peer-reviewed journal articles; qualitative or quantitative studies of older adult nursing and/or residential care homes; and related to any aspect of safety in care homes, including the safety of healthcare provision in the care home. A total of 45 articles were included after review of the title/abstract or full text against the inclusion criteria.Charting methodsKey information was extracted and charted. These findings were then mapped to the Safety Measurement and Monitoring Framework in healthcare (SMMF), adapted by the research team to reflect the care home context, to determine the coverage of different aspects of safety, as well as potential gaps.Results and conclusionsSystematic searches for journal articles published in English language from 1 January 1970, without restriction to the study location or country, were conducted in Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed on 28 July 2019. Inclusion criteria were: peer-reviewed journal articles; qualitative or quantitative studies of older adult nursing and/or residential care homes; and related to any aspect of safety in care homes, including the safety of healthcare provision in the care home.A total of 45 articles were included after review of the title/abstract or full text against the inclusion criteria. Key information was extracted and charted. These findings were then mapped to the Safety Measurement and Monitoring Framework in healthcare (SMMF), adapted by the research team to reflect the care home context, to determine the coverage of different aspects of safety, as well as potential gaps.The findings indicate that there are a range of available safety measures used for quality monitoring and improvement in older adult care homes. These cover all five domains of safety in the SMMF. However, there are potential gaps. These include user experience, psychological harm related to the care home environment, abusive or neglectful care practice and the processes for integrated learning. Some of these gaps may relate to challenges and feasibility of measurement in the care home context.

Understanding the differences across data quality classifications: a literature review and guidelines for future research

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Haug
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Numerous Data ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeNumerous data quality (DQ) definitions in the form of sets of DQ dimensions are found in the literature. The great differences across such DQ classifications (DQCs) imply a lack of clarity about what DQ is. For an improved foundation for future research, this paper aims to clarify the ways in which DQCs differ and provide guidelines for dealing with this variance.Design/methodology/approachA literature review identifies DQCs in conference and journal articles, which are analyzed to reveal the types of differences across these. On this basis, guidelines for future research are developed.FindingsThe literature review found 110 unique DQCs in journals and conference articles. The analysis of these articles identified seven distinct types of differences across DQCs. This gave rise to the development of seven guidelines for future DQ research.Research limitations/implicationsBy identifying differences across DQCs and providing a set of guidelines, this paper may promote that future research, to a greater extent, will converge around common understandings of DQ.Practical implicationsAwareness of the identified types of differences across DQCs may support managers when planning and conducting DQ improvement projects.Originality/valueThe literature review did not identify articles, which, based on systematic searches, identify and analyze existing DQCs. Thus, this paper provides new knowledge on the variance across DQCs, as well as guidelines for addressing this.

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