scholarly journals Investigating Current Directions in Cross-Industry Innovation Research – a Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torben Andreas Mahnken
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Semantic Similarity ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Similarity Analysis ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Constant Change ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Semantic Similarity Analysis

Abstract Background: The companies’ operative environment is covered by a constant change through digitization, industry 4.0, artificial intelligence and megatrends, which pose enormous challenges. In order to master these challenges, the development of knowledge from foreign industries is a possible solution. This phenomenon is called cross-industry innovation. The aim of this study is to identify major directions in cross-industry innovation research. An essential part of science is to build on and enhance already published knowledge. In order to identify this knowledge and to offer a comprehensible and reproducible process, a systematic approach is required. For this study, a systematic literature review will be applied. During the review of the relevant literature, an understanding of the broad and deep nature of the literature emerges and it is possible to identify research gaps, which is often based on qualitative analyses. We will develop a new approach for analyzing literature based on semantic similarity analysis. Methods: In order to achieve the research objectives a systematic literature review is applied and slightly modified. First, we will apply a systematic literature review protocol to establish reproducible results. Second, we develop a new approach for analyzing literature using a combination of semantic similarity analysis and a cluster analysis. Conclusion: This review will aid in determining the directions of cross-industry innovation. Overall, six directions of cross-industry innovation research can be identified. Furthermore, this study offers a new approach for analyzing literature based on quantitative analysis like semantic similarity analysis.

scholarly journals Commercialization of conventional and sustainability-oriented innovations: a comparative systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 340-353
Author(s):  
Dinara Kalmakova ◽  
Yuriy Bilan ◽  
Aknur Zhidebekkyzy ◽  
Rimma Sagiyeva
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Debate ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
Strategic Factors ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Innovations play an important role in achieving competitiveness and long-term economic growth at all levels of the economic hierarchy. More recently, the role of sustainability-oriented innovation in achieving economic growth has become equally important. However, there is a scientific debate about the possibility of effective commercialization of sustainability-oriented innovations. The existence of such scientific debate, as well as the absence of citation-based systematic literature reviews, became a prerequisite for conducting a comparative literature review of research on the effective commercialization of conventional and sustainability-oriented innovations. The purpose of the study is to conduct a comparative review and analysis of research on the commercialization efficiency of conventional and sustainability-oriented innovations. The analysis was conducted on the basis of a citation-based systematic literature review method. The results show that sustainable innovation research is more focused on the relationship between commercialization and firm performance. In the field of conventional innovations, research trends have shifted from studying the impact of technology transfer office (TTO) size, staffing, compensation practices to how strategic factors affect the efficiency of commercialization. In the area of sustainability-oriented innovation, the issues of the strategic orientation impact cause the most sustained interest, while managerial concerns and the stringency of environmental regulations have been actively explored in the past few years. It was revealed that the commercialization efficiency of sustainability-oriented innovations is characterized by so called sustainability-oriented criteria. A distinctive output criterion for commercialization efficiency of sustainability-oriented innovation is the improvement of the firm’s image. In addition, content analysis identified possible research directions to be investigated.

scholarly journals Criteria and models for the distribution of casualties in trauma-related mass casualty incidents: a systematic literature review protocol

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Khajehaminian ◽  
Ali Ardalan ◽  
Sayed Mohsen Hosseini Boroujeni ◽  
Amir Nejati ◽  
Abbasali Keshtkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Review Protocol

Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-162
Author(s):  
Mathieu Ouimet ◽  
Pierre-Olivier Bédard
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Review Protocol

This chapter highlights literature review. Reviewing the published literature is one of the key activities of social science research, as a way to position one’s academic contribution, but also to get a bird’s eye view of what the relevant literature says on a given topic or research question. Many guides have been created to assist academic researchers and students in conducting a literature review, but there is no consensus on the most appropriate method to do so. One of the reasons for this lack of consensus is the plurality of epistemological attitudes that coexist in the social sciences. Before initiating a literature review, the researcher should start by clarifying the need for and the purpose of the review. Once this has been clarified, the actual review protocol, tools, and databases to be used will need to be determined to strike a balance between the scope of the study and the depth of the review.

Identifying enablers for coordination across construction supply chain processes: a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Chen ◽  
Daniel Mark Hall ◽  
Bryan Tyrone Adey ◽  
Carl Thomas Haas
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Chain Processes ◽  
Depth Analysis

PurposeManaging stakeholders' reciprocal interdependencies is always a challenging issue. Stakeholders need to find out different ways to communicate information and coordinate material flows during the supply chain processes. Many recent studies have advanced construction supply chain coordination from multiple perspectives. However, the field still lacks a comprehensive analysis to summarize existing research, to explicitly identify all the possible enablers for coordination and to investigate how the enablers can be carried out at the supply chain interfaces. To fill the gap, this study aims to conduct a systematic review in order to examine the relevant literature.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review process was conducted to identify and synthesize relevant publications (published in the past 20 years) concerning the coordination of construction supply chain functions. These publications were coded to link main research findings with specific enabler categories. In addition, how these enablers can be used at the interfaces across supply chain processes was reviewed with an in-depth analysis of reciprocal communications between stakeholders at design-to-production, production-to-logistics and production-to-site-assembly phases.FindingsThe coordination enablers were classified into three categories: (1) contractual enablers (including subtopics on relational contracts and incentive models), (2) procedural enablers (including subtopics on multiagent knowledge sharing systems and the last planner system) and (3) technological enablers (including subtopics on linked databases for design coordination, design for manufacturing software platforms and automated monitoring technologies). It was found that interfacing different functions requires a certain level of integration of stakeholders for quick response and feedback processes. The integration of novel contractual forms with digital technologies, such as smart contracts, however, was not adequately addressed in the state of the art.Research limitations/implicationsThe scope of the systematic review is limited to the static analysis of selected publications. Longitudinal studies should be further included to sharpen the inductions of enablers considering organizational changes and process dynamics in construction projects.Practical implicationsDifferent enablers for coordination were summarized in a concise manner, which provides researchers and project stakeholders with a reinforced understanding of various ways to manage reciprocal interdependencies at different supply chain interfaces.Originality/valueThis study constitutes an important input for research on the construction supply chain by illuminating the thematic topic of coordination from inductively developed review processes, which included a holistic framing of the emerging coordination enablers and their use across supply chain functions. Consequently, it closes some identified knowledge gaps and offers additional insights to improve the supply chain performance of construction projects.

scholarly journals What is the impact of clinically assisted hydration in the last days of life? A systematic literature review and narrative synthesis

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002600
Author(s):  
Arjun Kingdon ◽  
Anna Spathis ◽  
Robert Brodrick ◽  
Gemma Clarke ◽  
Isla Kuhn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Weight Of Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Evidence Framework ◽  
Clinically Assisted Hydration ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundClinically assisted hydration (CAH) can be provided in the last days of life as drinking declines. The impact of this practice on quality of life or survival in the last days of life is unclear. Practice varies worldwide concerning this emotive issue.MethodSystematic literature review and narrative synthesis of studies evaluating the impact of, or attitudes toward, CAH in the last days of life. Databases were searched up to December 2019. Studies were included if the majority of participants were in the last 7 days of life, and were evaluated using Gough’s 'Weight of Evidence' framework. Review protocol registered with PROSPERO, registration number CRD42019125837.ResultsFifteen studies were included in the synthesis. None were judged to be both of high quality and relevance. No evidence was found that the provision of CAH has an impact on symptoms or survival. Patient and family carer attitudes toward assisted hydration were diverse.ConclusionThere is currently insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions on the impact of CAH in the last days of life. Future research needs to focus on patients specifically in the last days of life, include those with non-malignant diagnoses, and evaluate best ways to communicate effectively about this complex topic with patients and their families.

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.

A systematic literature review and analysis towards developing PPP models for delivering smart infrastructure

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimesha Sahani Jayasena ◽  
Daniel W.M. Chan ◽  
Mohan Kumaraswamy
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Environmental Pressures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Holistic Review ◽  
Smart Infrastructure

PurposeRising human aspirations leading to rapid urbanisation, amidst climate changes and other environmental pressures have aggravated the needs for better-focused sustainable urban development in general as well as for smart and sustainable cities in particular. Indeed, smart infrastructure (SI) development is a prerequisite for smart cities (SCs). However, inadequate funding and expertise for such SI development pose profound challenges that may be partially addressed by mobilising private finance and efficiencies through collaborative public–private partnership (PPP) models. This paper provides a holistic review and analysis of the relevant literature, as a basis for proposing such PPP models for developing SI.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review helped to fulfil the aim of this paper in the first phase of the underlying longer-term study. Authoritative search engines like Scopus and Web of Science indexed articles were reviewed and analysed, 85% of these being journal articles.FindingsSCs that necessarily include SI are important in overcoming current urban challenges in developing and developed countries. Given shortfalls in traditional procurement and funding models, special PPP models are required for SI development. After identifying the relevant needs, drivers, barriers and challenges in different countries, a general indicative framework is developed to illustrate how the various interacting force fields can be harnessed to develop the envisaged PPP models that can complement non-PPP procurement models.Originality/valuePPP for SI development is a relatively new, hence, under-researched topic. This desktop review and analysis provide a useful launching pad for the development of SI through overcoming the potential challenges in traditional procurement and financial models.

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