scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Application of Maturity Models in Universities

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 466
Author(s):  
Esteban Tocto-Cano ◽  
Sandro Paz Collado ◽  
Javier Linkolk López-Gonzales ◽  
Josué E. Turpo-Chaparro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Novel Approach

A maturity model is a widely used tool in software engineering and has mostly been extended to domains such as education, health, energy, finance, government, and general use. It is valuable for evaluations and continuous improvement of business processes or certain aspects of organizations, as it represents a more organized and systematic way of doing business. In this paper, we only focus on college higher education. For this reason, we present a novel approach that allows detecting some gaps in the existing maturity models for universities, as they are not models that address the dimensions in their entirety. To identify these models and their validities, as well as a classification of models that were identified in universities, we carried out a systematic literature review on 27,289 articles retrieved with respect to maturity models and published in peer-reviewed journals between 2007 and 2020. We found 23 articles that find maturity models applied in universities, through exclusion and inclusion criteria. We then grouped these items into nine categories with specific purposes. We concluded that maturity models used in Universities move towards agility, which is supported by the semantic web.

scholarly journals Application of Three Dimensional Geometric Morphometric Analysis for Sexual Dimorphism of Human Skull: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelnasser Ibrahim ◽  
Aspalilah Alias ◽  
Mohamed Swarhib Shafie ◽  
Faridah Mohd Nor
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Geometric Morphometric ◽  
Human Skull ◽  
Geometric Morphometric Analysis

The present systematic review explores the most sexually dimorphic parameters by using geometric morphometric analysis of human skull. An extended search was conducted in Google Scholars and PubMed (published between 2005 and 2017). The main inclusion criteria were research articles published in English, and studies that used geometric morphometric analysis for classification of human skull. The literature search identified 54 potential relevant articles whereby, five had met the inclusion criteria. Most studies reported positive contribution of geometric morphometric as an alternative and accurate tool for classification of unknown human crania. Geometric morphometric method resulted in a high classification accuracy of sexual dimorphism among different populations. Further studies are required to approach the best method used for varied types of postcranial bones equipped with a more advanced meta-analysis of the results.

Study of Construction Management Maturity Model

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 410-414
Author(s):  
Chao Xu ◽  
Yu Hua An
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Management Level ◽  
International Construction ◽  
Management Ability ◽  
Engineering Industries ◽  
Management Of Project

The construction management maturity model for the proceeding constuction is mainly studied in this paper. As one of the methods of construction management of project, the construction management maturity model can not only be used for evaluating of the construction management ability but also assess the current construction management level of engineering indusdtries to find the gap and provide the approaches of continuous improvement for engineeringl enterprises. In the paper, the characteristics of construction management maturity model of engineering enterprises are first introduced, and then some international construction management maturity models widely applied are compared. Based on the above, the present situation of application of the construction management maturity model in the engineering industries of China and some main problems needed to be resolved for establishment of the construction management maturity model suitable to the architectural enterprises of our country are finally pointed out.

Definitions and participant characteristics of frequent recurrent headache types in clinical trials: A systematic review

Cephalalgia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 786-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Eliza R Aguila ◽  
Trudy Rebbeck ◽  
Kristofferson G Mendoza ◽  
Mary-Grace L De La Peña ◽  
Andrew M Leaver
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Cluster Headache ◽  
Cervicogenic Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Recurrent Headache ◽  
Episode Frequency ◽  
Type Headache

Background Clear definitions of study populations in clinical trials may facilitate application of evidence to clinical populations. This review aimed to explore definitions of study populations in clinical trials on migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and cervicogenic headache. Methods We performed a systematic review of clinical trials investigating treatment efficacy for migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and cervicogenic headache. We extracted data on diagnosis, inclusion criteria and baseline headache characteristics. Results Of the 229 studies reviewed, 205 studies (89.5%) defined their populations in adherence to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) criteria. Some studies ( n = 127, 55.5%) specified diagnosing through interview, clinical examination and diary entry. The most commonly reported inclusion criteria were pain intensity for migraine and tension-type headache studies ( n = 123, 66.1% and n = 21, 67.7%, respectively), episode frequency ( n = 5, 71.4%) for cluster headache studies, and neck-related pain for cervicogenic headache studies ( n = 3, 60%). Few studies reported details on the extent to which diagnostic criteria were present at baseline. Conclusions ICHD is routinely used in defining populations in headache studies. Details of baseline headache characteristics were not as consistently reported.

scholarly journals The Facilitators, Obstacles and Needs of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Conditions Accessing Further and Higher Education: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicky Toor ◽  
Terry Hanley ◽  
Judith Hebron
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Autism Spectrum Conditions ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
College And University ◽  
University Life ◽  
Qualitative Literature

Many young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) intend to go to college and/or university, yet research suggests that these individuals find aspects of college and university life challenging. To explore the views of individuals directly affected by these challenges, a systematic review of the existing qualitative literature in this area was conducted. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis of these articles identified six superordinate themes: the involvement of professionals; academic, environmental, and social factors; wellbeing; communication; and understanding. The facilitators, obstacles and needs of students pervaded these themes and are discussed alongside implications for counsellors and psychologists working in schools.

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THESES ON “CALL CENTER” IN TURKEY BASED ON CALL CENTER COMPONENTS: 2003-2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (15) ◽  
pp. 246-260
Author(s):  
Selin AYGEN ZETTER ◽  
Yasemin BİLİŞLİ
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Strategy Process ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject

In this study, it is aimed to systematically examine the theses on the call center. On the subject the thesis archive of the Council of Higher Education was searched using the keyword "Call Center". As a result of the search, 224 studies were reached, however, a total of 206 studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. It was determined that 120 of the scanned articles were written by the Social Sciences Institute, 28 were written by Marmara University, and 180 were postgraduate theses. When the subjects of the examined studies were classi-fied in terms of call center components, it was observed that 114 postgraduate theses were related to the human factor. In addition, it was found that strategy, process and technology-related subjects were among the research topics in the call center components. As a result, other disciplines as well as social sciences should show interest equally in the subject of call center, which should be addressed by many disciplines, in terms of contributing to the development of call centers. It is thought that it is possible to improve the system by focusing on the studies that examine the "strategy" and "technology" factor, as well as the employee and customer-oriented studies investigating the "human" factor from the call center components.

scholarly journals Are self-ligating brackets related to less formation of Streptococcus mutans colonies? A systematic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Euler Andrade Gomes do Nascimento ◽  
Margareth Maria Gomes de Souza ◽  
Angela Rita Pontes Azevedo ◽  
Lucianne Cople Maia
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Central Register ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis

OBJECTIVE: To verify, by means of a systematic review, whether the design of brackets (conventional or self-ligating) influences adhesion and formation of Streptococcus mutans colonies. METHODS: Search strategy: four databases (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Ovid ALL EMB Reviews, PubMed and BIREME) were selected to search relevant articles covering the period from January 1965 to December 2012. Selection Criteria: in first consensus by reading the title and abstract. The full text was obtained from publications that met the inclusion criteria. Data collection and analysis: Two reviewers independently extracted data using the keywords: conventional, self-ligating, biofilm, Streptococcus mutans, and systematic review; and independently evaluated the quality of the studies. In case of divergence, the technique of consensus was adopted. RESULTS: The search strategy resulted in 1,401 articles. The classification of scientific relevance revealed the high quality of the 6 eligible articles of which outcomes were not unanimous in reporting not only the influence of the design of the brackets (conventional or self-ligating) over adhesion and formation of colonies of Streptococcus mutans, but also that other factors such as the quality of the bracket type, the level of individual oral hygiene, bonding and age may have greater influence. Statistical analysis was not feasible because of the heterogeneous methodological design. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, it was concluded that there is no evidence for a possible influence of the design of the brackets (conventional or self-ligating) over colony formation and adhesion of Streptococcus mutans.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY MODELS - REVIEW AND CLASSIFICATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneta Kucińska-Landwójtowicz
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Business Excellence ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Organizational Maturity ◽  
The Subject

The continuous development of the organization and business excellence currently belongs to the most important challenges of modern management. It requires many activities aimed at the improvement of the efficiency of processes and the improvement of the product quality. This is accompanied by a wide range of performance evaluation and organizational maturity analysis in many aspects. The objective of this paper is to provide a systematic review protocol followed and the associated reasoning. The systematic review of the literature is carried out according to strictly defined four phases. The literature of the subject placed in the universal Thompson/Reuters Web of Science database was adopted as the object of exploration. The analysis of the most important articles, proceedings, books and reviews has been performed. The review covers the last 25 years. The systematic review reported in this paper was guided by the objective to classify existing organizational maturity models (OMM), in order of their application area and to indicate the latest research trends. The result of the conducted research is the classification of organizational maturity models including key categories. The main contribution of the paper is the subsequent grouping of these models into nine areas of application to allow further study and development of these. In addition, new maturity models were selected for specific areas of the organization's operations or related to new management concepts. The value of the article is a clear and detailed review of the models proposed in the literature, which may be useful for both researchers and practitioners. The main limitation is the analysis in the scope of topic organizational maturity models including only the Thompson/Reuters Web of Science. This is the first stage of literature review that are continued.

scholarly journals BIM maturity model for higher education institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-150
Author(s):  
Jeferson Spiering Böes ◽  
José de Paula Barros Neto ◽  
Mariana Monteiro Xavier de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Matrix Model ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The State ◽  
Maturity Index ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Degree Of Maturity

Abstrac The literature presents several BIM maturity models for projects, organizations and individuals. However, there is still a gap in models for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Consequently, there is an absence of studies that measure the BIM maturity of those institutions. Thus, the present study aims at (i) present a BIM maturity matrix model for HEIs; (ii) perform the measurement of BIM maturity in the HEIs in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The developed model is structured into three BIM fields (Policies, Processes and Technology), through 16 criteria and divided into five maturity levels. This research analyzed 26 courses in Civil Engineering as well as Architecture and Urbanism, in both public and private HEIs, therefore obtaining the Degree of Maturity, the Maturity Index, as well as the characteristics of BIM use. As a contribution, the study presents: (i) a theoretical contribution through the proposal of a BIM maturity model for HEIs, allowing other institutions to measure their performance; (ii) BIM characterization in HEIs, as well as the barriers for its adoption, uses and BIM disciplines; (iii) measurement of HEIs' maturity. The measurement of BIM maturity in the HEIs in Ceará state allowed an overview of them, becoming part of a macro-diagnostic state in the sector.

Continuous Improvement Maturity Models

2021 ◽  
pp. 1901-1914
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Practice Models ◽  
A Company

Maturity models seek to enhance a business with the passage of time. The purpose is to attain a competitive advantage. Various maturity models are accessible, including the continuous improvement maturity model (CIMM). The model offers outstanding techniques and practice models in addition to tools, skill sets, and a proper mindset to process improvement. This article analyzes the need for Continuous Improvement Maturity Models in a company. Hence, the current maturity of a company cannot be indicated by this model. There is a need for progress and knowledge to combine and improve the company's level of maturity. The model assessment refers to an instrument that is research-based and assists the users to set a goal assessment of the maturity level. The purpose of designing this model is for it to be utilized by any manufacturing company. A series of repetitive phases are required by this instrument, and its moderations and validation are based on various case-studies and semi-structured interviews conducted with experts.

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