scholarly journals Accessibility concepts and indicators in transportation strategic planning issues: theoretical framework and literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Vulevic
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Transportation Networks ◽  
Travel Speed ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Transportation Accessibility ◽  
Transportation Flows

Abstract Accessibility is a well-known and studied concept within the scientific literature. Good transportation accessibility is certainly an important factor in exploiting spatial potentials. The quality of transportation infrastructure in terms of capacity, travel speed, connectivity etc., determines the quality and advantage of a location relative to other locations, which is usually measured as accessibility. Increasingly overloaded transport corridors, in the context of changing transportation flows are becoming an important issue for accessibility. This Paper gives a very brief overview of which kind of transportation networks and services indicators should be used in relevant documents and in transportation planning practice. This Paper provides a comprehensive overview of the different definitions, dimensions and indicators of accessibility in the literature of those already discovered.

Safety Culture, Patient Safety, and Quality of Care Outcomes: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Eun Lee ◽  
Linda D. Scott ◽  
V. Susan Dahinten ◽  
Catherine Vincent ◽  
Karen Dunn Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Units Of Analysis ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Collection Methods

This integrative literature review was conducted to examine the relationships between safety culture and patient safety and quality of care outcomes in hospital settings and to identify directions for future research. Using a search of six electronic databases, 17 studies that met the study criteria were selected for review. This review revealed semantic inconsistencies, infrequent use of a theory or theoretical framework, limited discussions of validity of instruments used, and significant methodological variations. Most notably, this review identified a large array of nonsignificant and inconsistent relationships between safety culture and patient safety and quality of care outcomes. To improve understanding of the relationships, investigators should consider using a theoretical framework and valid measures of the key concepts. Researchers should also give more attention to selecting appropriate sampling and data collection methods, units of analysis, levels of data measurement and aggregation, and statistical analyses.

Caregiving for ageing parents: A literature review on the experience of adult children

2019 ◽  
pp. 096973301988171
Author(s):  
Ina Luichies ◽  
Anne Goossensen ◽  
Hanneke van der Meide
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Adult Children ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ageing Parents

Background: More and more adults in their fifties and sixties are confronted with the need to support their ageing parents. Although many aspects of filial caregiving have been researched, a well-documented and comprehensive overview of the caregiving experience is lacking. Aim: This study aims for a better understanding of the caregiving experience of adult children by generating an overview of main themes in international research. Method: A literature review of qualitative studies, focusing on the experiences of adult children caring for their ageing parents, was performed. The electronic EBSCO databases Academic Search Premier, CINAHL and PsycINFO, and Google Scholar were searched to identify relevant qualitative studies published between 2000 and 2017. The ‘SPIDER’ eligibility criteria directed the approach. The quality of studies included was screened with the assessment sheet designed by Hawker and colleagues. The experiences reported were analysed and themes were synthesized. Ethical consideration: Ethical requirements were respected in every phase of the research process. Findings: Nineteen qualitative studies met the inclusion criteria. The quality of the relationship with the parent appears to be an important determinant of the children’s caregiving experience. Within this context, three themes were found: caregiving as an emotional rollercoaster, a normatively demanding experience and an opportunity for personal development. Discussion: Children caring for their ageing parents have to deal with a wide range of contradicting and conflicting norms and values. Implications for healthcare professionals and future research have been discussed. Conclusion: Caring for ageing parents is a continuous quest for giving the best possible care and living up to one’s personal values, within the context of the parent’s declining health. Professionals who support filial caregivers should address not only practical responsibilities but also the normative questions and moral considerations caregivers are dealing with.

Assessing Interorganizational Crisis Management Capability

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Granåsen ◽  
Mari Olsén ◽  
Per-Anders Oskarsson ◽  
Niklas Hallberg
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Management Capability ◽  
Valid Assessment ◽  
Methodological Approaches

To strengthen the capability of societies to manage severe events, it is vital to understand what constitutes crisis management capability and how this can be assessed. The objective of this article is to explore how interorganizational crisis management capability has been assessed in the scientific literature. A systematic literature review was performed, resulting in a dataset of 83 publications. A thematic analysis resulted in nine themes of crisis management capability being identified, where interaction was the largest one. Analyses resulted in a comprehensive overview of assessment methods within the themes. The evaluation methods were mainly applied on real cases rather than exercises. The present article contributes with an increased understanding of how crisis management capability is evaluated, as well as applicability and limitations of different methodological approaches. This insight is essential in order to conduct a valid assessment of crisis management capability and design exercises that increase this capability.

scholarly journals A comprehensive literature review of theories and constructs utilized in type 2 diabetes self-care management research involving African-American men

2016 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Ledric Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
African American ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Care Management ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Management Research

Abstract Introduction: The purpose of this study is to ascertain the extent and quality of theory and theoretical construct utilization among published empirical studies specific to self-care management research involving African-American men living with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: Systematic literature review for peer-reviewed articles was performed. Articles with barriers, facilitators, masculinity, social support, mistrust, behaviors and decision making among this specific group were sought out. Results: Some studies mentioned a specific theoretical framework or model. However, 35 out of fifty studies did not report any use of theoretical framework or model. Conclusions: This paucity of theory utilization points to a breach in the quality of both qualitative and quantitative research in this area with is particular population of men. Researchers either failed to sufficiently use theory or did so but failed to specify how.

Microbial-based biocontrol solutions for fruits and vegetables: recent insight, patents, and innovative trends

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola De Simone ◽  
Vittorio Capozzi ◽  
Maria Luisa Amodio ◽  
Giancarlo Colelli ◽  
Giuseppe Spano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Considerable Increase ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Pathogenic Microorganisms ◽  
Biological Control Agents ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
And Storage

Background: Fruits and vegetables are susceptible to colonisation by undesired microflora, which, in pre- and post-harvest conditions, negatively impacts on the quality of these products, leading to a reduction of yield, shelf-life and marketability. In the last years, the use of microbial Biological Control Agents (BCAs) has assumed international relevance in order to control harmful microorganisms, as a promising alternative to chemical interventions. Objective: The purposes of this review is to discuss the microbial-based solutions applicable for the biocontrol of the main microbial spoilers, phytopathogens, and human food-borne pathogens affecting fruits and vegetables during their production and storage. Results: A comprehensive overview of the scientific literature investigating the effectiveness of BCA-based products available on the market is provided, as well as of the most recent patents protecting biotechnological applications in this field. Innovative trends are discussed, with a particular focus on the integration of BCAs to minimise spoilage phenomena and microbiological risks adopting combined approaches. Conclusion: This study underlines the growing interest about biocontrol strategies to counteract the growth of spoilage and/or pathogenic microorganisms indicating that in the next years a considerable increase of commercial products and patents will worldwide developed to exploit innovative biotechnological solutions in the sector.

scholarly journals Integration of concepts about lean construction, sustainability and life cycle of buildings: a literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Eduardo Besser Freitag ◽  
Rosley Anholon ◽  
Valmir Martins de Oliveira ◽  
Tomás Vivanco Larrain
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Lean Construction ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Production Phase ◽  
Building Project

The purpose of this study was the development of a theoretical framework integrating concepts of lean construction, sustainability and the life cycle of buildings. It was prepared using a systematic review of the literature through the Prisma method. Findings show that there is scarce scientific literature about lean construction contributions to activities related to the consumption phase of the life cycle of a building. Project and construction activities presented the highest number of lean construction contributions in the production phase. Research limitations are terms used in the search sentences and the choice of surveyed databases. The study contributes with knowledge that can be used by companies to adopt lean construction. It is also useful for researchers who can explore several research lines. The originality of this research is to view in a same table the interrelationship of concepts about lean construction, sustainability and the life cycle of buildings.

scholarly journals Spiritual dimension of children and adolescents with cancer: an integrative review

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (spe1) ◽  
pp. 161-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Corcioli Mendes Espinha ◽  
Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Spiritual Dimension ◽  
Disease Experience ◽  
Age Range

OBJECTIVE: To review scientific literature relating to the spiritual dimension of children and adolescents with cancer. METHODS: We conducted an integrative literature review in the LILACS, SciELO, PsycINFO and MEDLINE databases in the period between 1990 to 2011. RESULTS: Twenty-one studies were analyzed and grouped into thematic categories: quality of life and elements of spirituality; alternative and complementary therapies: spirituality as a therapeutic resource; spirituality as a coping strategy and spirituality as an attribute of existential transformations. It was found that spirituality is present at different stages of the disease experience and that its forms of expression may vary, according to age and cognitive development. CONCLUSION: There is a scarcity of specific scales for this age range and a need for scientific production relating to the spiritual dimension of children and adolescents with cancer. Descriptors: Neoplasms; Children; Adolescents; Spirituality

scholarly journals University of Applied Sciences Students’ Engagement with Scientific Literature for Final Year Projects: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 287-307
Author(s):  
Abdul Rauf ◽  
Hanna Rahma Abdelwahab ◽  
Dadi Chen ◽  
Peter Birdsall
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Research Frameworks ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Students at universities of applied sciences (UAS) tend to overlook the importance of using scientific literature in their final year projects (FYP), which could affect the quality of their research. This paper explores how UAS students use scientific publications and theories/research frameworks for empirical research in their FYPs. Data were collected from 1) questionnaire completed by 31 final-year and recently graduated students, and 31 academic supervisors and Research Methods teachers, and 2) evaluation of 18 FYPs in an international UAS in the Netherlands. The samples were randomly selected from the university’s formal database (i.e., sampling frame). The analysis of the data led to the discovery of some key factors, such as lack of knowledge in selecting literature, inability to conduct an effective literature review and inability to develop a suitable conceptual/theoretical framework, which hindered the engagement of UAS students with scientific literature. Students’ lack of knowledge in conducting a literature review limited the quality of their final year projects and they need specialized workshops to develop their skills in literature research and critical analysis.

Corporate communication in open innovation: a case-study of three multinationals

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Gutiérrez-García ◽  
Mónica Recalde ◽  
José A. Alfaro
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Communication Function ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
Main Factors

PurposeThis article proposes a theoretical framework that synthesizes the main factors explaining the strategic contribution of communication department to open innovation (OI) processes. Because there is little or no research literature on communication and OI, the purpose is to fill this gap. A literature review and empirical qualitative research were conducted to weigh the significance of the framework in practice.Design/methodology/approachAn interdisciplinary literature review was necessary to identify the main factors that explain the communication contribution to OI. The analysis of three multinational case studies has helped to enrich the proposed framework. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted with in-company communication managers and innovation managers in order to capture their perceptions.FindingsCommunication emerges as a strategic function with the potential to be embedded in the whole OI process. The main conclusion is that it may play an increasingly central role in enhancing relationships with external partners. Moreover, it enacts its strategic role while facilitating the enhancement of the organization's overall communication capability – that is, trust, transparency and a coherently articulated narrative.Research limitations/implicationsThis article has not been designed as a comprehensive overview of the topic, nor it is designed to be statistically representative or generalizable. The study was conducted with the intention of exploring the theoretical and practical contributions of communication department to OI, as well as to raise awareness among scholars and practitioners on this new but neglected topic for research. Its qualitative approach serves to assess the value of the framework proposed, and the key issues highlighted here require further research.Practical implicationsThe theoretical framework proposed may enable innovation managers to identify the factors in which the communication function and its practitioners may play a role for facilitating OI processes. Likewise, communication practitioners may find it useful to foster their organizational role and capabilities within these processes.Originality/valueThis article underlines the significant contribution that the communication function may play in OI processes. Research on this topic has been neglected thus far, despite its significance for the competitiveness of companies and the economy as a whole.

scholarly journals Effects of the Withania somnifera supplementation on sports performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (13) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fábio Pieluhowski Didio ◽  
André Rodrigues Duarte ◽  
Giuseppe Potrick Stefani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Withania Somnifera ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Performance Results

Background: Withania somnifera has been used as an ergogenic resource in recent years. In this scenario, a systematic literature review is justified to compile the findings in the scientific literature and to evaluate the methodological quality of these investigations. Aims: Our objective with this review was to evaluate the effects of Withania somnifera supplementation on sports performance in physical exercise practitioners. Material and Methods: This systematic literature review with meta-analysis addresses the effects of Withania somnifera supplementation on sports performance. Results: Of the parameters evaluated in the articles, the maximum oxygen uptake was shown to improve significantly in the three studies in which it was evaluated. Maximum strength was not influenced by the supplementation. Conclusions: The results of the present systematic literature review showed evidence that the supplementation of Withania somnifera over 500 mg to 1,250 mg before or after exercise can improve physical performance. Keywords: Withania, Sports, Dietary Supplements, Athletic Performance.

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