scholarly journals Guidance on Conducting a Systematic Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Xiao ◽  
Maria Watson
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Planning Education ◽  
Literature Reviews

Literature reviews establish the foundation of academic inquires. However, in the planning field, we lack rigorous systematic reviews. In this article, through a systematic search on the methodology of literature review, we categorize a typology of literature reviews, discuss steps in conducting a systematic literature review, and provide suggestions on how to enhance rigor in literature reviews in planning education and research.

The Methodology

2018 ◽  
pp. 35-55
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Brand Attachment ◽  
Literature Reviews

This chapter provides a brief description of the methodology used in this book by the following chapters (i.e. “Brand Attachment” [Chapter 3] and “Product Attachment” [Chapter 4]). Applied to address the criticism that literature reviews are naturally liable to subjective choices by the author(s), systematic reviews are based on a methodological protocol intended to minimize subjective biases, while increasing transparency and replicability. After reporting the principles of systematic literature review, the chapter presents how the method has been applied in the research presented throughput the pages of this book.

scholarly journals How to do a systematic literature review

2000 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Papadopoulos ◽  
P. Rheeder
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Making Choices

Physiotherapists, whether serving individual patients or populations, always have to sought to base their decisions and actions on the best possible evidence. In making choices, health professionals may benefit from structured summaries of the options and outcomes, systematic reviews of the evidence and recommendations regarding the best choices. The aim of this paper is to present guidelines on how to conduct a systematic review. The structure and content of a systematic review are being discussed, following a step-by-step approach.

scholarly journals Reviewing systematic literature reviews: ten key questions and criteria for reviewers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Kuckertz ◽  
Joern Block
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Review Articles ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractSystematic literature review articles are important for synthesizing knowledge in management and business research. However, to date, we lack clear guidelines how to review such articles. This editorial takes the perspective of the reviewer. It presents ten key questions and criteria that reviewers should ask when reviewing systematic literature reviews.

scholarly journals SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEWS (SLR) ANALYSIS ON NATIONAL TOURISM POLICY

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (18) ◽  
pp. 122-132
Author(s):  
Madzli Harun ◽  
ZatulIffah Hussin ◽  
Khatijah Omar ◽  
Siti Falindah Padlee
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
Priority Areas ◽  
Significant Element ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Tourism Policy

The National Tourism Policy of Malaysia is known as the National Ecotourism Plan 2016-2025. It focuses on progressive and competitive tourism in the country by giving full thrust to appreciating a prosperous environment for stakeholders in the tourism sector. Hence the study of the systematic literature review focuses on several elements as the determinants of tourism policy namely Malaysia Tourism. Consequently, each of the previous study elements will explore the scope and dimensions functionality of each scientific article is consistently discussing to analyse the year in which the authors regularly publish their publications. This is to prove that a significant element of publication by the author. Meanwhile, the scope of the study by the author also risked the priority areas in each article by the authors of each element. It is important to prove that the scope supports the main headline of the paper which deals with the formulation of the National Tourism Policy. In fact, dimensions give priority to what they want to achieve in each article from the authors related to Tourism Policy. This paper reviews the Qualitative Method concept by referring to Content Analysis. As a result, it will illustrate that dimensions will be in sync with Tourism to achieve the national tourism policy aspirations.

Plastic waste as a significant threat to environment – a systematic literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ilyas ◽  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
Hizbullah Khan ◽  
Saeeda Yousaf ◽  
Kifayatullah Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Waste Plastics ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract Context Materials which exceed the balance of their production and destruction lead to the deterioration in the environment. Plastic is one such material which poses a big threat to the environment. A huge amount of plastic is produced and dumped into the environment which does not readily degrade naturally. In this paper, we address the organization of a large body of literature published on the management of waste plastics being the most challenging issue of the modern world. Objectives To address the issue of the management of waste plastics, there is a dire need to organize the literature published in this field. This paper presents a systematic literature review on plastic waste, its fate and biodegradation in the environment. The objective is to make conclusions on possible practical techniques to lessen the effects of plastic waste on the environment. Method A systematic literature review protocol was followed for conducting the present study [Kitchenham B, Brereton OP, Budgen D, Turner M, Bailey J, Linkman S. Systematic literature reviews in software engineering – A systematic literature review. Inf Softw Technol 2009;51(1):7–15.]. A predefined set of book sections, conference proceedings and high-quality journal publications during the years 1999 to September 2017 were used for data collection. Results One hundred and fifty-three primary studies are selected, based on predefined exclusion, inclusion and quality criteria. These studies will help to identify the fate of different waste plastics, their impact and management and the disposal techniques frequently used. The study also identifies a number of significant techniques and measures for the conversion of waste plastic materials into useful products. Conclusion Five fundamental strategies are used for the handling of plastic waste. These strategies include: recycling, depositing in landfill, incineration, microbial degradation and conversion into useful materials. All of these methods have their own limitations, due to which there is need to explore the studies for optimum solutions of the management of plastics waste.

scholarly journals Effect of Testosterone Treatment on Cardiovascular Events in Men: Protocol for a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
HuiJun Chih ◽  
Christopher M Reid ◽  
Bu B Yeap ◽  
Girish Dwivedi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Cardiovascular Events ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Testosterone Treatment ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Controlled

BACKGROUND Testosterone prescriptions have increased dramatically in recent decades, with increasing usage in men. Despite epidemiological associations reported high circulating concentrations of endogenous androgens and low risk of cardiovascular events and mortality, the effects of exogenous androgens in the form of testosterone therapy for maintaining physiological circulating androgen concentrations on the cardiovascular system remain uncertain with no published meta-analysis on this topic. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of prescribed testosterone treatment, in all forms and durations, from well-developed randomized controlled trials, on cardiovascular events in men aged 18 years or older. METHODS Peer-reviewed journal articles published from 1980 to 2019 will be searched from databases (ie CINAHL [Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature], Embase, Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials as well as the Clinical Trial Registry). Randomized controlled trials or cluster randomized controlled trials with at least one intervention arm of testosterone and a control group of usual care or no testosterone treatment will be included in this review and meta-analysis. Studies on men with previous cardiovascular events or cardiac vascularization (coronary bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention) will be excluded. Data related to primary outcomes such as clinical events of any type of stroke or transient ischemic attack, nonfatal myocardial infarction or acute coronary syndrome, emergency coronary artery revascularization, carotid surgery, cardiac mortality, and all-cause mortality will be extracted for analysis. The criteria for PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) will be followed in the evaluation of evidence. RESULTS Search terms have been piloted and finalized. This study will be completed by the end of 2020. CONCLUSIONS This protocol will guide a systematic literature review of the evidence around prescribed testosterone and its effect on cardiovascular events in men aged 18 years or older. The findings will inform clinical management of hypogonadal men. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42019134278; https://tinyurl.com/y6t7ggge INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT PRR1-10.2196/15163

scholarly journals Screening Tools as a Predictor of Injury in Gymnastics: Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Armstrong ◽  
Nicola Relph
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Acute Injuries ◽  
Movement Screening ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Gymnastics requires a high level of physical ability and technical skill which utilises short sets of athleticism and artistry to perform complex and intense movements which can overload musculoskeletal tissues and result in acute injuries which can develop into chronic injuries. The aim of this systematic literature review was to investigate which screening tools predict injury in gymnasts and encompasses all genres, levels and ages. Methods An electronic search of seven databases from their inception until March 2021 was conducted. The databases were the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, CINAHL, eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), MEDLINE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, SPORTDiscus and PEDro (the Physiotherapy Evidence Base). A combination of the following search terms was used: (1) Gymnastics AND injury AND Screening, (2) Screening AND Gymnastics and (3) Musculoskeletal AND Screening AND Gymnastics. These terms were searched in all text, abstract, title and subject terms. Studies were assessed using a 20-point scoring tool. Results The mean methodological quality score was 13.1 points (range 10–17 points). Range of motion, anthropometric and postural measurements, hypermobility, clinical diagnostic tests, movement screening tools, muscle strength, power and endurance were reported in the included studies. Some evidence existed for screening measurement of height and mass as taller and heavier gymnasts might be more susceptible to injury; however, the different methodologies utilised and lack of acknowledgment of confounding variables limit the clinical relevance of these findings. Conclusions Height and mass should be recorded during the screening process. A lack of heterogeneity in study methodology prevented a meta-analysis. Studies were limited by a lack of prospective injury design, poor injury definition, self-reporting of injury and only 2 studies reported reliability of screening tools. Further research is required to determine the role of injury screening in gymnastics. Registration: The review protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) with the registration number CRD42020218339.

scholarly journals A roadmap toward the automatic composition of systematic literature reviews

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Eugênio Monteiro da Silva Júnior ◽  
Moisés Lima Dutra
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
General Framework ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Computational Techniques ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Automatic Composition

Objective.  This paper presents an overview of existing artificial intelligence tools to produce systematic literature reviews. Furthermore, we propose a general framework resulting from combining these techniques to highlight the challenges and possibilities currently existing in this research area. Design/Methodology/Approach. We undertook a scoping review on the systematic literature review steps to automate them via computational techniques. Results/Discussion. The process of creating a literature review is both creative and technical. The technical part of this process is liable to automation. Based on the literature, we chose to divide this technical part into four steps: searching, screening, extraction, and synthesis. For each one of these steps, we presented practical artificial intelligence techniques to carry them out. In addition, we presented the obstacles encountered in the application of each technique. Conclusion. We proposed a framework for automatically creating systematic literature reviews by combining and placing existing techniques in stages where they possess the greatest potential to be useful. Despite still lacking practical assessment in different areas of knowledge, this proposal indicates ways with the potential to reduce the time-consuming and repetitive work embedded in the systematic literature review process. Originality/Value. The paper presents the current possibilities for automating systematic literature reviews and how they can work together to reduce researchers’ operational workload.

scholarly journals DETERMINAN STATUS PERKEMBANGAN BAYI USIA 0 – 12 BULAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Nuke Aliyya Tama ◽  
Handayani Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Meta Analyses

Tahun pertama kehidupan terutama sejak janin dalam kandungan sampai anak berusia 2 tahun merupakan periode yang sangat penting dalam pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Periode ini merupakan kesempatan emas sekaligus masa-masa yang rentan terhadap pengaruh negatif. Tujuan literatur review ini untuk mengidentifikasi determinan status perkembangan bayi usia 0-12 bulan. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi literatur menggunakan Systematic Literature Review dengan Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang berasal dari artikel ilmiah nasional, basis data yang digunakan yaitu Google Scholar, Pubmed, Science direct Research Gate. Kriteria inklusi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu jurnal yang diambil publish dalam 5 tahun terakhir dengan minimal Sinta 4 dan menggunakan jurnal Quartile 3 dan Quartile 4. Hasil peninjauan bahwa dalam menilai status perkembangan bayi menggunakan instrumen KPSP, serta determinan yang mempengaruhi status perkembangan bayi antara lain status gizi, stimulasi, pola asuh dan ansietas pada ibu.

scholarly journals mHealth Strategies Related to HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Knowledge and Access: Systematic Literature Review, Technology Prospecting of Patent Databases, and Systematic Search on App Stores

10.2196/23912 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e23912
Author(s):  
Artur Acelino Francisco Luz Nunes Queiroz ◽  
Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes ◽  
Simone de Godoy ◽  
Luís Velez Lapão ◽  
Sónia Dias
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
The United States ◽  
Patent Analysis ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Postexposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Industrial Property ◽  
Sex With Men

Background Globally, the number of HIV cases continue to increase, despite the development of multiple prevention strategies. New cases of HIV have been reported disproportionately more in men who have sex with men and other vulnerable populations. Issues such as internalized and structural homophobia prevent these men from accessing prevention strategies such as postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are known to be one of the newest and preferred options to enhance PEP knowledge and access. Objective The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the mobile apps addressing PEP for HIV infections. Methods We conducted a descriptive exploratory study in 3 sequential phases: systematic literature review, patent analysis, and systematic search of app stores. For the systematic review, we followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines adapted for an integrative review in the databases of PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Scopus, Cochrane, Embase, Science Direct, Eric, Treasure, and CINAHL. The patent analysis was performed by exploring the databases of the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the European Patent Office. For the systematic search, we analyzed mHealth apps related to HIV in 2 major app libraries, that is, Google Play Store and App Store. The apps were evaluated by name, characteristics, functions, and availability in iPhone operating system/Android phones. Results We analyzed 22 studies, of which 2 were selected for the final stage. Both studies present the use of apps as mHealth strategies aimed at improving the sexual health of men who have sex with men, and they were classified as decision support systems. The search in the patent databases showed only 1 result, which was not related to the topic since it was a drug intervention. In the app libraries, 25 apps were found and analyzed, with 15 (60%) apps available for Android systems but only 3 (12%) addressing PEP. In general, the apps inform about HIV and HIV prevention and treatment, with the focus users being health care providers, people with HIV, or the general population, but they have only limited features available, that is, mainly text, images, and videos. The 3 apps exclusively focusing on PEP were created by researchers from Brazilian universities. Conclusions Our review found no connection between the scientific studies, registered patents, and the available apps related to PEP; this finding indicates that these available apps do not have a theoretical or a methodological background in their creation. Thus, since the scientific knowledge on HIV is not translated into technological products, preventing the emergence of new infections, especially in the more vulnerable groups, is difficult. In the future, researchers and the community must work in synergy to create more mHealth tools aimed at PEP.

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