scholarly journals The Emerging Research Field of Sustainability Transitions: An Evolutionist Perspective on Scientific Advance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victo José da Silva Neto
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Epistemic Communities ◽  
Sustainability Transitions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Scientific Advance ◽  
Innovation Studies ◽  
Problem Framing ◽  
History Of

The main goal of this article is to understand the process of formation of the sustainability transitions (ST) research field. The working hypothesis of this article states that the field arises through a process of speciation: gradual differentiation, from an older and already established research field (innovation studies). This exercise is useful both as a first approximation into the history of ST thought and as a means to assess the explanatory potential of different approaches towards scientific advance (epistemological discussion). Our proxy to investigate the evolution of the field is the ST language or scientific lexicus (concepts, terms and vocabulary) and how it came to be. The methodology to assess the evolution of this object is threefold: documental analysis (epistemic communities’ newsletters); critical review of the literature (retrofitted concepts and proto-ideas) and bibliometric analysis (Scopus/Vantage Point). The documental analysis provides evidence that ST is, indeed, an emergent scientific field. A critical review of the literature points to connections and redetermination of pre-existent concepts and terms from the innovation studies area; bibliometric evidence points to a movement of distancing: after building its own lexicon coherent to its problem framing, ST research area is gradually leaving innovation studies terms and concepts behind. General results point to a process of speciation, reinforcing the explanatory potential of epistemological evolutionism.

A Critical Review of Online Consumer Behavior

2011 ◽  
pp. 262-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy M.K. Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Online Consumer Behavior ◽  
The Past ◽  
Online Consumer

The topic of online consumer behavior has been examined under various contexts over the years. Although researchers from a variety of business disciplines have made significant progress over the past few years, the scope of these studies is rather broad, the studies appear relatively fragmented and no unifying theoretical model is found in this research area. In view of this, we provide an exhaustive review of the literature and propose an integrative model of online consumer behavior so as to analyze the online consumer behavior in a systematic way. This proposed framework not only provides us with a cohesive view of online consumer behavior, but also serves as a salient guideline for researchers in this area. We conclude our paper with a research agenda for the study of online consumer behavior.

Cluster headache responsive to indomethacin: Case reports and a critical review of the literature

Cephalalgia ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 975-982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Prakash ◽  
Nilima D Shah ◽  
Bhavna V Chavda
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Cluster Headache ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Essential Feature ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Hemicrania Continua ◽  
Paroxysmal Hemicrania ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Usual Therapy ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Response to indomethacin is an essential feature for the diagnosis of both paroxysmal hemicrania (PH) and hemicrania continua (HC). Cluster headache (CH) is widely considered to be a disease unresponsive to indomethacin. Case reports: We report four patients with CH who responded to indomethacin. Two patients, who were refractory to the usual therapy for CH, fulfilled the criteria for chronic CH. Conversely, two patients had a history of episodic CH and showed response to both indomethacin and the usual therapy for CH. Literature review: We also reviewed the literature for the presence of indomethacin response in patients with CH. We noted a large number of cases labeled as CH by the authors which showed a response to indomethacin. Discussion: Many cases of definite or possible CH were wrongly labeled as PH because of patients' responding to indomethacin. Conclusion: The response to indomethacin in patients with CH may not be as immediate as in other indomethacin-responsive headaches, and many patients may need larger doses.

Is Chronic Pain a Variant of Depressive Illness? A Critical Review

1986 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhulika A. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Depressive Illness ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Pain Syndromes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Obscure Origin

A critical review of the literature on the association of chronic pain of obscure origin and depression suggests the following: the nosological confusion in defining these two commonly occurring symptom complexes; poor sampling methods and widely ranging selection criteria; occasional lack of appropriate controls and use of unreliable instruments to measure pain and depression; and the frequently erroneous assumption that response of the pain to “antidepressant” medications implies that pain is masquerading some form of depression. All of the above observations lead to incomparable and sometimes opposing conclusions regarding the nature of the association between these two common symptom complexes. Some widespread recurring clinical features of the various studies include; a premorbid history of perfectionistic traits, an apparently minor precipitating event; and pain involving the head, face and musculoskeletal system. Otherwise, chronic pain of obscure origin appears to be a multifactorial and multifaceted problem, with each patient requiring a complete physical and psychosocial evaluation. Further understanding of this group of disorders requires studies of specific chronic pain syndromes using proper controls.

Personnalité passive-agressive et personnalité dépendante — état actuel de la question

1988 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Goulet
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
History Of

The author makes a critical review of the literature concerning dependant and passive-aggressive personalities. After putting them in a historic perspective, he presents the various etiologic hypotheses. Special attention is given to the clinical and therapeutic aspects. The author concludes that despite the supposed high incidence of these two personality disorders, the reliability of the diagnoses and the natural history of the disorders remain to be explored in a prospective and systematic manner, before definite conclusions can be drawn regarding therapy.

Laryngeal leiomyosarcoma

2000 ◽  
Vol 114 (5) ◽  
pp. 398-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gino Marioni ◽  
Giulia Bertino ◽  
Laura Mariuzzi ◽  
Anna Maria Bergamin-Bracale ◽  
Mattia Lombardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immunosuppressive Therapy ◽  
Lung Metastasis ◽  
Endoscopic Resection ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Progressive Decline ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Epstein Barr

Abstract We report one case of leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the larynx occurring in a patient with a history of immunosuppressive therapy, and offer a critical review of the literature. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genome was not identified in the neoplastic cells. The patient was treated with endoscopic resection and post-operative radiotherapy. Lung metastasis and thyroid infiltration became evident 14 months following treatment despite the absence of laryngeal recurrence. Progressive decline occurred and the patient died 15 months after diagnosis.

Applications of Social Capital in Educational Literature: A Critical Synthesis

2002 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra L. Dika ◽  
Kusum Singh
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Intellectual History ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Educational Literature ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
History Of

This critical synthesis incorporates both theoretical and empirical literature on social capital since its original conceptualization by Bourdieu (1986) and Coleman (1988) in the late 1980s. The focus of the review is on educational literature that studies social capital and educational outcomes. After outlining their approach, the authors briefly trace the intellectual history of the concept and its transport to the field of education. Next, they undertake a critical review of the literature by first examining trends in conceptualization, methods, and outcomes and then assessing empirical support for claims that social capital is positively linked to educational and psychosocial outcomes. Finally, they discuss gaps in the conceptualization, measurement, and analysis of social capital in educational literature.

scholarly journals Big Five Trails: A Critical Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Najm Abood Najm
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Universal Models ◽  
Big Five Traits ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Performance

This study seeks to provide a broad and thorough review of the literature on the big five traits (BFT) and its major developments through a long history of conceptual and applied studies in many areas that have been conducted on large samples of individuals, groups and countries. The BFT is the most widely accepted and most prominent model to describe the structure of personality traits, so this study sought to identify them in order to achieve a better understanding as well as for consideration by researchers in their future studies. This review focused on the eight key observations related to the BFT. These observations are as follows: meaning of the traits; the history of the BFT model; unity or hierarchy of traits; number of the traits; three perspectives on BFT; BFT questionnaires; BFT and performance; and the need for a sixth trait. The results of the study clearly confirmed that there are problems with universal models that tend to generalize a limited number of dimensions in order to interpret personality across borders and cultures. This generalization of the models is accompanied by the numerous observations and problems mentioned in the above eight points.

Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Presentation of Inflicted Injuries in Infants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Lee ◽  
Adam Bajinting ◽  
Abby Lunneen ◽  
Colleen M. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Gustavo A. Villalona
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Healthy Infants ◽  
History Of

AbstractReports of incidental pneumomediastinum in infants secondary to inflicted trauma are limited. A retrospective review of infants with pneumomediastinum and history of inflicted trauma was performed. A comprehensive literature review was performed. Three infants presented with pneumomediastinum associated with inflicted trauma. Mean age was 4.6 weeks. All patients underwent diagnostic studies, as well as a standardized evaluation for nonaccidental trauma. All patients with pneumomediastinum were resolved at follow-up. Review of the literature identified other cases with similar presentations with related oropharyngeal injuries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy infants may be associated with inflicted injuries. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an oropharyngeal perforation related to this presentation.

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