scholarly journals A Systematic Literature Review of the Successors of ‘NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies’

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-73
Author(s):  
Evgenia Papavasileiou ◽  
Jan Cornelis ◽  
Bart Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Fitness Landscape ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Search Space ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Categorization Scheme ◽  
New Research

NeuroEvolution (NE) refers to a family of methods for optimizing Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) using Evolutionary Computation (EC) algorithms. NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies (NEAT) is considered one of the most influential algorithms in the field. Eighteen years after its invention, a plethora of methods have been proposed that extend NEAT in different aspects. In this paper we present a systematic literature review (SLR) to list and categorize the methods succeeding NEAT. Our review protocol identified 232 papers by merging the findings of two major electronic databases. Applying criteria that determine the paper's relevance and assess its quality, resulted in 61 methods that are presented in this paper. Our review paper proposes a new categorization scheme of NEAT's successors into three clusters. NEATbased methods are categorized based on 1) whether they consider issues specific to the search space or the fitness landscape, 2) whether they combine principles from NE and another domain or 3) based on the particular properties of the evolved ANNs. The clustering supports researchers 1) understanding the current state of the art that will enable them 2) exploring new research directions or 3) benchmarking their proposed method to the state of the art, if they are interested in comparing, and 4) positioning themselves in the domain or 5) selecting a method that is most appropriate for their problem.

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy: current state of the art—a systematic literature review and results of a bi-center study

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (S7) ◽  
pp. S1521-S1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wilhelm ◽  
Guoyang Wu ◽  
Afshin Teymoortash ◽  
Christian Güldner ◽  
Thomas Günzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Endoscopic Thyroidectomy ◽  
Current State ◽  
Center Study

Organizational learning and Industry 4.0: findings from a systematic literature review and research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 2435-2457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Belinski ◽  
Adriana M.M. Peixe ◽  
Guilherme F. Frederico ◽  
Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
New Research

PurposeIndustry 4.0 has been one of the most topics of interest by researches and practitioners in recent years. Then, researches which bring new insights related to the subjects linked to the Industry 4.0 become relevant to support Industry 4.0's initiatives as well as for the deployment of new research works. Considering “organizational learning” as one of the most crucial subjects in this new context, this article aims to identify dimensions present in the literature regarding the relation between organizational learning and Industry 4.0 seeking to clarify how learning can be understood into the context of the fourth industrial revolution. In addition, future research directions are presented as well.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a systematic literature review that covers Industry 4.0 and organizational learning based on publications made from 2012, when the topic of Industry 4.0 was coined in Germany, using data basis Web of Science and Google Scholar. Also, NVivo software was used in order to identify keywords and the respective dimensions and constructs found out on this research.FindingsNine dimensions were identified between organizational learning and Industry 4.0. These include management, Industry 4.0, general industry, technology, sustainability, application, interaction between industry and the academia, education and training and competency and skills. These dimensions may be viewed in three main constructs which are essentially in order to understand and manage learning in Industry 4.0's programs. They are: learning development, Industry 4.0 structure and technology Adoption.Research limitations/implicationsEven though there are relatively few publications that have studied the relationship between organizational learning and Industry 4.0, this article makes a material contribution to both the theory in relation to Industry 4.0 and the theory of learning - for its unprecedented nature, introducing the dimensions comprising this relation as well as possible future research directions encouraging empirical researches.Practical implicationsThis article identifies the thematic dimensions relative to Industry 4.0 and organizational learning. The understanding of this relation has a relevant contribution to professionals acting in the field of organizational learning and Industry 4.0 in the sense of affording an adequate deployment of these elements by organizations.Originality/valueThis article is unique for filling a gap in the academic literature in terms of understanding the relation between organizational learning and Industry 4.0. The article also provides future research directions on learning within the context of Industry 4.0.

scholarly journals Sustainability in Heritage Wood Conservation: Challenges and Directions for Future Research

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Zarah Walsh-Korb
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Conservation ◽  
New Research

Conserving the world’s cultural and natural heritage is considered a key contributor to achieving the targets set out in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, yet how much attention do we pay to the methods we use to conserve and protect this heritage? With a specific focus on wooden objects of cultural heritage, this review discusses the current state-of-the-art in heritage conservation in terms of sustainability, sustainable alternatives to currently used consolidants, and new research directions that could lead to more sustainable consolidants in the future. Within each stage a thorough discussion of the synthesis mechanisms and/or extraction protocols, particularly for bio-based resources is provided, evaluating resource usage and environmental impact. This is intended to give the reader a better understanding of the overall sustainability of each different approach and better evaluate consolidant choices for a more sustainable approach. The challenges facing the development of sustainable consolidants and recent research that is likely to lead to highly sustainable new consolidant strategies in the future are also discussed. This review aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion of sustainable conservation and highlight the role that consolidants play in truly sustainable heritage conservation.

scholarly journals Blockchain Applications in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 11811
Author(s):  
Christian Delgado-von-Eitzen ◽  
Luis Anido-Rifón ◽  
Manuel J. Fernández-Iglesias
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Educational Field ◽  
The Way

Blockchain is one of the latest technologies attracting increasing attention from different actors in diverse fields, including the educational sector. The objective of this study is to offer an overview of the current state of the art related to blockchain in education that may serve as a reference for future initiatives in this field. For this, a systematic review of reference journals was carried out. Eleven databases were systematically searched and eligible papers that focused on blockchain in education that made significant contributions, and not only generic statements about the topic, were selected. As a result, 28 articles were analyzed. Lack of precision, and selection and analysis bias were then minimized by involving three researchers. The analysis of the selected papers provided invaluable insight and answered the research questions posed about the current state of the application of blockchain in education, about which of its characteristics can benefit this sector, and about the challenges that must be addressed. Blockchain may become a relevant technology in the educational field, and therefore many proofs of concept are being developed. However, there are still some relevant technological, regulatory and academic issues to be addressed to pave the way for the mainstream adoption of this technology.

scholarly journals A Systematic Literature Review on Military Software Defined Networks

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Gkioulos ◽  
Håkon Gunleifsen ◽  
Goitom Weldehawaryat
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Software Defined Networks ◽  
Application Domain ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Current State ◽  
Active Research

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an evolving network architecture paradigm that focuses on the separation of control and data planes. SDN receives increasing attention both from academia and industry, across a multitude of application domains. In this article, we examine the current state of obtained knowledge on military SDN by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Through this work, we seek to evaluate the current state of the art in terms of research tracks, publications, methods, trends, and most active research areas. Accordingly, we utilize these findings for consolidating the areas of past and current research on the examined application domain, and propose directions for future research.

scholarly journals Are We There Yet? - A Systematic Literature Review on Chatbots in Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Wollny ◽  
Jan Schneider ◽  
Daniele Di Mitri ◽  
Joshua Weidlich ◽  
Marc Rittberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Questions

Chatbots are a promising technology with the potential to enhance workplaces and everyday life. In terms of scalability and accessibility, they also offer unique possibilities as communication and information tools for digital learning. In this paper, we present a systematic literature review investigating the areas of education where chatbots have already been applied, explore the pedagogical roles of chatbots, the use of chatbots for mentoring purposes, and their potential to personalize education. We conducted a preliminary analysis of 2,678 publications to perform this literature review, which allowed us to identify 74 relevant publications for chatbots’ application in education. Through this, we address five research questions that, together, allow us to explore the current state-of-the-art of this educational technology. We conclude our systematic review by pointing to three main research challenges: 1) Aligning chatbot evaluations with implementation objectives, 2) Exploring the potential of chatbots for mentoring students, and 3) Exploring and leveraging adaptation capabilities of chatbots. For all three challenges, we discuss opportunities for future research.

scholarly journals SOSE-Based E-Government Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 282-295
Author(s):  
Musa Midila Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Systems Methodology ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
New Research

Purpose: E-government is a means of providing services by facilitating communication between government and citizens, government and businesses and among levels of government in a robust, flexible and efficient manner. Service-Oriented Software Engineering (SOSE) is a recognized approach of developing robust, flexible and efficient E-government system by transformation of existing systems. However, several challenges and issues in SOSE-Based E-government systems need to be addressed to attend the desired goal. This paper used systematic literature review (SLR) to identify, classify and analyze primary studies published in the research community from 2010 to 2021 that focused on SOSE approach for E-government systems. Methodology/Approach: A review protocol was applied to gather 61 relevant primary studies that were critically analyzed, classified and evaluated. Findings/Result: The results shows that research was active on this topic within the reviewed period. The review’s record shows that the highest number of publication of 10 was in 2010 and lowest number of publication of 2 was in 2016. Furthermore, interoperability received the highest attention by researchers with 22 publications, whereas security received the lowest attention with 2 publications in the reviewed period. It is recommended that further research be conducted on modelling in view of the heterogeneous and dynamic nature of business operations in governance. In addition, further research is required toward SOSE security for protection of E-government systems. Originality/Value: A new research direction identified on SOSE-Based E-Government System Paper Type: Review Research Paper.

A systematic literature review for industry 4.0 maturity modeling: state-of-the-art and future challenges

Kybernetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerem Elibal ◽  
Eren Özceylan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Clear Idea ◽  
Research Studies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review for industry 4.0 maturity modeling research studies to obtain a clear view of the current state-of-the-art. Identifying characteristics of the studies; gaps, limitations and highlighted features has been aimed to guide future research studies. Design/methodology/approach The study includes a systematic literature review conducted on Scopus, IEEE Xplore and Web of Science databases and 90 publications have been reviewed. A novel qualitative taxonomy has been constructed which aims to reduce the cognitive load of the readers. Findings While industry 4.0 maturity modeling is an emerging concept and taking researchers’ attraction, review studies are still in infancy. Current review papers are inadequate in getting a clear idea about the concept, especially from the perspective of guiding future researchers. By the conducted approach of classification conducted in this paper, it has been seen that there are some challenges for improving the industry 4.0 maturity modeling. Research limitations/implications Findings represented in this study can serve academicians and practitioners to develop and/or improve industry 4.0 maturity models. Originality/value The study includes a novel classification for the reviewed papers. Constructed taxonomy is among the first and tabular representations instead of prose analogy that aims to simplify the review of papers.

A Systematic Literature Review of the EFQM Excellence Model from 1991 to 2019

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yousaf ◽  
Petr Bris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
European Foundation ◽  
The Subject

A systematic literature review (SLR) from 1991 to 2019 is carried out about EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) excellence model in this paper. The aim of the paper is to present state of the art in quantitative research on the EFQM excellence model that will guide future research lines in this field. The articles were searched with the help of six strings and these six strings were executed in three popular databases i.e. Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Around 584 peer-reviewed articles examined, which are directly linked with the subject of quantitative research on the EFQM excellence model. About 108 papers were chosen finally, then the purpose, data collection, conclusion, contributions, and type of quantitative of the selected papers are discussed and analyzed briefly in this study. Thus, this study identifies the focus areas of the researchers and knowledge gaps in empirical quantitative literature on the EFQM excellence model. This article also presents the lines of future research.

scholarly journals From Supply Chain 4.0 to Supply Chain 5.0: Findings from a Systematic Literature Review and Research Directions

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Guilherme F. Frederico
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Strategy Innovation ◽  
Transition Issues

The main purpose of this paper is to present what the Industry 5.0 phenomenon means in the supply chain context. A systematic literature review method was used to get evidence from the current knowledge linked to this theme. The results have evidenced a strong gap related to Industry 5.0 approaches for the supply chain field. Forty-one (41) publications, including conference and journal papers, have been found in the literature. Nineteen (19) words, which were grouped in four (4) clusters, have been identified in the data analysis. This was the basis to form the four (4) constructs of Industry 5.0: Industry Strategy, Innovation and Technologies, Society and Sustainability, and Transition Issues. Then, an alignment with the supply chain context was proposed, being the basis for the incipient Supply Chain 5.0 framework and its research agenda. Industry 5.0 is still in an embryonic and ideal stage. The literature is scarce and many other concepts and discoveries are going to emerge. Although this literature review is based on few available sources, it provides insightful and novel concepts related to Industry 5.0 in the supply chain context. Moreover, it presents a clear set of constructs and a structured research agenda to encourage researchers in deploying further conceptual and empirical works linked to the subject herein explored. Organizations’ leadership, policymakers, and other practitioners involved in supply chains, and mainly those currently working with Industry 4.0 initiatives, can benefit from this research by having clear guidance regarding the dimensions needed to structurally design and implement an Industry 5.0 strategy. This article adds valuable insights to researchers and practitioners, by approaching the newest and revolutionary concept of the Industry 5.0 phenomenon in the supply chain context, which is still an unexplored theme.

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