scholarly journals Portuguese Health System, an Overview and a SWOT Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-30
Author(s):  
Aida Isabel Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose: The aim of this work is to describe the Portuguese health system and to provide a SWOT approach of its present situation. In this way, a clear and simplified picture of the health system can be offered and some strategies are proposed to improve the functioning of the health system. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology used is descriptive, based on a literature review structured by SWOT tools and the WHO definition of a health system, and it is applied to Portugal. Findings: The strengths and weaknesses in the Portuguese health system are several and varied, and there are some threats and opportunities, too. The improvement of the Portuguese health system and Portuguese health population will have to consider the facts observed here. Originality/Value: This work contributes to the better understanding about the current situation of the Portuguese health system.

scholarly journals Discovery search tools: a comparative study

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 2-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandi Goodsett
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Discovery Service ◽  
Review Study

Purpose – This review allows librarians to compare three of the major discovery services – EBSCO Discovery Service, Ex Libris’ Primo and Serials Solutions’ Summon – on the basis of price, content, user experience, features and functionality and back-end configuration to make informed decisions about the best tool for their institutions. Design/methodology/approach – The comparisons were made through a literature review, study of the vendors’ websites, several interviews and personal usability testing of each tool. Findings – The tools each have their strengths and weaknesses, and a decision of which tool is most appropriate for an institution varies depending on the institution’s needs and current situation. Originality/value – A literature review shows that no study has yet been conducted comparing these three discovery tools, and few comparative studies of discovery tools have been published recently.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial approach for open innovation: opening new opportunities, mapping knowledge and highlighting gaps

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Flamini ◽  
Massimiliano Matteo Pellegrini ◽  
Mohammad Fakhar Manesh ◽  
Andrea Caputo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunities ◽  
Definition Of

PurposeSince the first definition of open innovation (OI), the indivisible relationship between this concept and entrepreneurship was undeniable. However, the exact mechanisms by which an entrepreneurial approach may benefit OI processes and vice versa are not yet fully understood. The study aims to offer an accurate map of the knowledge evolution of the OI–entrepreneurship relationship and interesting gaps to be filled in the future.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a bibliometric analysis, coupled with a systematic literature review performed over a data set of 106 peer-reviewed articles published from 2005 to 2020 to identify thematic clusters.FindingsThe results show five thematic clusters: entrepreneurial opportunities, organisational opportunities, strategic partnership opportunities, institutional opportunities and digital opportunities for OI. Investigating each of them, the authors created a framework that highlights future avenues for further developing the topic.Originality/valueThis study is the first of its kind to systematise, analyse and critically interpret the literature concerned with the topic of the OI–entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Toward a scholarship of peace leadership

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney McIntyre Miller
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Scholarly Work ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Leader Role

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the phenomenon of peace leadership, an emerging sub-area of leadership studies. Design/methodology/approach This literature review discusses peace leadership scholarly work specifically identified as such by its authors, and therefore does not include literature potentially viewed as informing the broader discussion of peace leadership. Findings The peace leadership specific scholarly literature discussed herein includes work on the traits, characteristics, and practices of peace leaders; peace leader role and responsibilities; and the connective and collective nature of peace leadership. Originality/value Discussion of the literature concludes a proposed definition of peace leadership and with three suggestions for ways to continue to build peace leadership scholarship including: empirical studies, theoretical and conceptual model creation, and ongoing informed discussions, and in itself contributes to the emerging conversation of peace leadership.

Social entrepreneurship review: a gap in the Latin American context

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Ibáñez
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Future Growth

Purpose Social entrepreneurship (SE) has been a field of research that has interested researchers for over 30 years. However, there is no consensus on the concept of SE, and research in this field moves in several directions. The purpose of this study is to summarize the definitions of SE, propose a unified definition of SE and describe the state-of-the-art of SE in the Latin American context. Design/methodology/approach This study carries out a literature review on SE from 2010 to 2020 to explore the main topics in the SE field, searching, reviewing and selecting the most representative articles published. Findings The findings of this study suggest agreements and disagreements in the main topics of SE and reveal a significant gap in the SE research in the Latin American scenario. Originality/value This study contributes to the future growth of SE literature under a common umbrella that allows for more and better knowledge in this field and proposes a novel research agenda for the SE field in Latin America.

A decade of research on Muslim entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose The purpose of this study is two-fold. First, it proposes a definition of Muslim entrepreneurship and second, it synthesizes existing literature on Muslim entrepreneurship published in the past decade. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review technique has been used to identify and analyse the literature for a period between 2009 and 2019. Findings Results of the study suggest that there is a dearth of literature conceptualizing and operationalizing the concept of Muslim entrepreneurship in the management literature. Further, studies examining the factors which affect Muslim entrepreneurship practices are limited. Research limitations/implications The study has analysed only peer-reviewed articles from management literature. Originality/value A synthesis of the literature on Islamic entrepreneurship is missing. Also, literature proposing a comprehensive definition of the concept and summarizing the factors which affect Muslim entrepreneurship practices are absent.

scholarly journals EL CONCEPTO DE SMART DESTINATION EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN TURÍSTICA. REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE LA LITERATURA PARA SU DEFINICIÓN Y NORMALIZACIÓN

2021 ◽  
pp. 301-323
Author(s):  
Ainhoa Carballido ◽  
Antonio Guevara Plaza
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Smart Tourism

Con el auge del uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) y un nuevo escenario en el que las zonas urbanas se superponen a las áreas rurales en términos de volumen poblacional, nuevas necesidades emergen, y con ellas nuevos modelos urbanos y económicos como lo son las Smart Cities, las Smart Destinations, o el Smart Tourism. Este artículo trata de establecer una definición holística de estos términos, profundizando en el modelo de inteligencia aplicado al destino turístico, a través de una revisión literaria que permitirá esclarecer los inicios, la evolución y la situación actual de estos conceptos. With the use of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) boom and a new scenario in which urban areas are beyond rural ones in terms of demographic size, new needs emerged, and with them new urban and economic models, such as Smart Cities, Smart Destinations, or Smart Tourism. This paper aims to establish a holistic definition of those concepts, deepening in the smartness model applied to a tourism destination, through a literature review that allows clarifying the beginning, the evolution, and the current situation of those concepts.

The nature and characteristics of Japanese NGOs in international disaster response

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko Iizuka
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary English ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Phases ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the nature of Japanese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in international disaster response and analyzes their distinctive characteristics. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted of secondary English and Japanese sources including peer-reviewed journals, books, and non-academic journals published by government and NGOs. Findings First, Japanese disaster response NGOs are relatively young compared to Western ones and they continue to increase in number. Second, the scale of disaster response NGOs is much larger than that of other NGOs in the development field not only because of the availability of government funds but also because of the presence of internationally affiliated NGOs and religious-based organisations with strong fundraising programs. Third, Japanese disaster response NGOs have a long-term engagement with the local community, not only during the emergency phase, but also during the recovery and development phases in various fields. Finally, coordination NGOs play an important role in networking, advocating and supplementing NGOs that often lack financial and human resources. Research limitations/implications The limitation of this study is the definition of Japanese NGOs in the context of international disaster response; therefore, this paper adopts MOFA’s definition, which includes NGOs engaged in overseas activities through direct intervention. Originality/value There has been little research in English on the scale and nature of Japanese NGOs involved in disaster response activities.

scholarly journals A Review of Leadership Empowerment and Employee Creativity: Based on the Chinese Enterprises Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Songyu Jiang ◽  
Xiaojun Ke
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Employee Creativity ◽  
Chinese Enterprises ◽  
The Future ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

<p>Based on the literature on the relationship between leadership empowerment (LE) and employee creativity (EC) in Chinese enterprises context, this article uses literature review method to explore the current situation of this issue in China. On the basis of comparative analysis of relevant literature, this article sorts out the definition of LE and EC by different scholars and the use of relevant scales. It also discusses the current situation of LE and EC in China, the problems encountered and the future prospects.</p>

Expanding the scope of affect: taxonomy construction for emotions, tones, and associations

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 383-397
Author(s):  
Louise Spiteri ◽  
Jen Pecoskie
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Affective Experiences ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an examination of emotional experiences, particularly how they are situated in the readers’ advisory (RA) literature and the literatures from a variety of outside disciplines in order to create taxonomies of affect from this context. Design/methodology/approach The approach of this study is twofold. First, this work reviews the literature on affect in Library and Information Science (LIS) and ancillary disciplines in order to understand the definition of affect. Second, using extant taxonomies and resources noted from the literature review, taxonomies are created for three aspects of affect: emotions, tones, and associations. Findings This paper contextualises and defines affect for the LIS discipline. Further, a result of the work is the creation of three taxonomies through an RA lens by which affective experiences can be classified. The resulting three taxonomies focus on emotion, tone, and associations. Practical implications The taxonomies of emotion, tone, and associations can be applied to the practical work of bibliographic description, helping to expand access and organisation through an affective lens. These taxonomies of affect could be used by readers’ advisors to help readers describe their desired reading experiences. As the taxonomies have been constructed from an RA perspective, and can be applied to the RA literature, they could expand the understanding of RA theory, especially that of appeal. Originality/value This study furthers the exploration of affect in LIS and provides tangible taxonomies of affect for the LIS discipline in an RA context, which have not been previously produced.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis: An update

2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212110221
Author(s):  
Daniele Giovanni Ghiglioni ◽  
Anna Maria Zicari ◽  
Giuseppe Fabio Parisi ◽  
Giuseppe Marchese ◽  
Cristiana Indolfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis ◽  
International Level ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Definition Of

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) are potentially severe and complex disease in its management among the various allergic eye diseases. In this regard, studies clarified the etiopathogenetic mechanisms. The workup should be multidisciplinary. The treatment includes topical and systemic medications with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant activity. However, a definition of nationally- and internationally-shared diagnostic protocols would also be needed and validated access to therapeutic options of proven safety and efficacy to avoid the use of galenic preparations, up to now still essential in the management of moderate-severe VKC. Finally, recognizing VKC and AKC, among rare diseases, at a national and international level would be an essential step to allow the management of VKC with adequate timings and settings within the National Health System.

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