scholarly journals How Open Is the Maker Movement? Integrative Literature Review of the Openness Practices in the Global Maker Movement

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13559
Author(s):  
Hanna Saari ◽  
Maria Åkerman ◽  
Barbara Kieslinger ◽  
Jouko Myllyoja ◽  
Regina Sipos
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Maker Movement ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Value Conflicts ◽  
Open Hardware ◽  
Multiple Meanings ◽  
The Maker Movement

This article explores the multiple meanings of the concept of openness in the global maker movement. Openness is viewed as one of the key principles of the maker movement. As the global maker movement is a bricolage of diverse and situated practices and traditions, there are also many different interpretations and ways of practicing openness. We have explored this diversity with an integrative literature review, relying on the Web of Science™ database. We identified three interrelated but also, in part, mutually contested approaches to openness. Firstly, openness often refers to applying open hardware. Secondly, it is in many cases related to the inclusion and empowerment of various groups in making. Thirdly, openness appears to be seen as a means to pursue economic growth through increasing innovation activity and entrepreneurship. Our results also highlight the substantial barriers encountered by makers while aiming to open up their practices. These barriers include: value conflicts in which openness is overridden by other important values; exclusion of lower income groups from making due to a lack of resources; and difficulties in maintaining long-term activities. The different meanings of openness together with the barriers create tensions within the maker movement while implementing openness. We propose that engaging in a reflexive futures dialogue on the consequences of these tensions can enhance the maker movement to become more open, inclusive and resilient.

scholarly journals The Big Why of Implementing Computational Thinking In STEM Education: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-289
Author(s):  
Norhafizan Abdul Wahab ◽  
Othman Talib ◽  
Fazilah Razali ◽  
Nurzatulshima Kamarudin
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Considerable Effect ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Prisma Statement

Computational Thinking (CT) has been increasingly embraced as a reformation in STEM education. This paper discusses why the implementation of CT would have a considerable effect on STEM education. The first objective of this systematic literature review is to identify the subjects that incorporate the most elements of CT in STEM education. Secondly, it aims to provide an overview of CT practices in the classrooms. Finally, the major findings of this study seek to discuss the benefits and challenges of the use of CT in STEM education. Fifteen articles were methodically selected from Scopus, Web of Science, Dimensions, and Google Scholar databases as the relevant studies to be discussed in this systematic study, based on the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) review technique. This review identifies current research gaps and directions for the practice and implementation of CT in STEM education. Further analysis of the articles has contributed to a conclusion that CT has become more widespread and multi-disciplinary and seems to have propagated improvements in STEM education. Still, a new study is required, especially on long-term implications.

scholarly journals Um estudo bibliométrico sobre a pesquisa operacional aplicada à sustentabilidade ## A bibliometric study on operational research applied to sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Hugo Souza De Abreu ◽  
Marina Leite de Barros Baltar ◽  
Andrea Souza Santos
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Operational Research ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Human Action ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Bibliometric Approach

ResumoA sustentabilidade está sendo cada vez mais vista como uma possível solução para os problemas decorrentes, principalmente, da ação humana no meio ambiente. Entretanto, para que seus efeitos sejam observados à longo prazo faz-se necessário que sejam utilizadas abordagens como a Pesquisa Operacional (PO) que busca solucionar, ou pelo menos minimizar, problemas reais e complexos, fornecendo apoio aos tomadores de decisão. Nesse sentido, este estudo busca realizar uma revisão da literatura com abordagem bibliométrica que tem como objetivo identificar estudos que utilizam a PO aplicada à sustentabilidade. Para obter e compilar as informações, foram utilizados os bancos de dados do Web of Science™, que apresenta alcance e cobertura satisfatórios. Os resultados mostram, por exemplo, que o assunto, embora antigo, continua em expansão, sendo publicados estudos em periódicos com elevada relevância científica. Além disso, nota-se que a utilização da PO é uma importante estratégia de suporte aos tomadores de decisão brasileiros de diversas áreas do conhecimento tais como saúde pública, gerenciamento urbano e rural e engenharia para promoção da sustentabilidade. AbstractSustainability is increasingly being seen as a possible solution to problems arising mainly from human action on the environment. However, for its long-term effects to be observed, it is necessary to use approaches such as Operational Research (OR) which seeks to solve, or at least minimize, real and complex problems, providing support to decision makers. Thus, this study conducts a literature review with a bibliometric approach that aims to identify studies that use the OR applied to sustainability. To obtain and compile the data, we used Web of Science ™ databases, which have satisfactory range and coverage. The results show, for example, that the despite being an old subject, it is still expanding, with studies published in journals with high scientific relevance. In addition, it is noted that the use of OR is an important strategy to support Brazilian decision makers from various areas of knowledge such as public health, urban and rural management, and engineering to promote sustainability.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Rehab Fright Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain ◽  
Nadir Mumtaz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Original Work ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Open Access Article

Being diagnosed as positive for SARS-2 CoV RNA on PCR generates anxiety and stress as well as depression due to the prospects of being isolated. With genetically varied forms of virus on the rise the widely adopted manner to protect oneself is social distancing. This is frightening for rehabilitation professionals who at times are exposed at close quarters to the patients as rehabilitation is essential. Data in this backdrop is lacking, as this is a recent and ongoing pandemic. As such the current study was conducted with an attempt to review and highlight the causes of fright among rehabilitation professionals and possible management options in the wake of current pandemic of COVID-19 in the perspective of Pakistan. For this purpose literature was searched from major electronic databases including PubMed, Google, Google Scholar and Web-of-science, with keywords “Covid-19, mental health, telehealth, telemedicine, tele-rehabilitation and combination of words”. Eighty English, full text articles were studied out of which 36 were used for the literature review. With this literature review we conclude that COVID-19 has resulted in fear of contracting and transmitting this disease among health professionals and can be reduced and managed by provision of tele-rehabilitation and telehealth facilities. Patients emerging from prolonged mechanical ventilations require extensive rehabilitation to restore routine body functions. The role of the otolaryngologist and speech language pathologist (SLP) is formal and direct to ensure appropriate and timely long term intervention and rehabilitation to ensure that these individuals re-enter mainstream activities. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3187 How to cite this:Mumtaz N, Saqulain G, Mumtaz N. COVID-19 Rehab Fright Management. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(1):277-282. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.3187 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

A Systematic Literature Review of the EFQM Excellence Model from 1991 to 2019

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yousaf ◽  
Petr Bris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
European Foundation ◽  
The Subject

A systematic literature review (SLR) from 1991 to 2019 is carried out about EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) excellence model in this paper. The aim of the paper is to present state of the art in quantitative research on the EFQM excellence model that will guide future research lines in this field. The articles were searched with the help of six strings and these six strings were executed in three popular databases i.e. Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Around 584 peer-reviewed articles examined, which are directly linked with the subject of quantitative research on the EFQM excellence model. About 108 papers were chosen finally, then the purpose, data collection, conclusion, contributions, and type of quantitative of the selected papers are discussed and analyzed briefly in this study. Thus, this study identifies the focus areas of the researchers and knowledge gaps in empirical quantitative literature on the EFQM excellence model. This article also presents the lines of future research.

scholarly journals Systematic Review of Alexithymia in the Population of Hemodialysis Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 2862
Author(s):  
Đorđe Pojatić ◽  
Ivana Tolj ◽  
Davorin Pezerović ◽  
Dunja Degmečić
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Bodily Sensations

Alexithymia is a construct defined as the inability to differentiate between emotional experiences and bodily sensations. According to existing knowledge, alexithymia may have a major effect on the process of treatment and the outcome of the hemodialysis disease. The objective of this literature review was to determine the significance that alexithymia has for compliance and variables of clinical and mental health in the population of hemodialysis patients. For the above purpose, bibliographic databases “MEDLINE” and “Web of Science” were searched. The matrix method was used in analysis of articles. Searching both databases resulted in 248 articles. After applying exclusion and inclusion criteria, we included results of 13 articles in the literature review. The results of the search are findings regarding the prevalence and correlation of alexithymia with variables of clinical and mental health in hemodialysis patients. Alexithymia is significantly more common in the population of hemodialysis patients, and it has a negative effect on their mental and somatic health. Alexithymia levels in hemodialysis patients are more pronounced in cases where there is a greater number of comorbidities. Alexithymia is the predictor of high mortality rate in the population of hemodialysis patients, independent of other comorbidities.

scholarly journals Long-Term and Short-Term Prognostic Value of Circulating Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity-2 Concentration in Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cardiology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Guoqi Dong ◽  
Hao Chen ◽  
Hongru Zhang ◽  
Yihuang Gu
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Prisma Statement ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Increasing Risk

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2 (sST2) has been considered as a prognostic factor of cardiovascular disease. However, the prognostic value of sST2 concentration in chronic heart failure remains to be summarized. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for eligible studies up to January 1, 2020. Data extracted from articles and provided by authors were used in agreement with the PRISMA statement. The endpoints were all-cause mortality (ACM), cardiovascular mortality (CVM)/heart failure-related hospitalization (HFH), and all-cause mortality (ACM)/heart failure-related readmission (HFR). <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 11 studies with 5,121 participants were included in this analysis. Higher concentration of sST2 predicted the incidence of long-term ACM (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.03, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02–1.04), long-term ACM/HFR (HR: 1.42, CI: 1.27–1.59), and long-term CVM/HFH (HR: 2.25, CI: 1.82–2.79), regardless of short-term ACM/HFR (HR: 2.31, CI: 0.71–7.49). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Higher sST2 concentration at baseline is associated with increasing risk of long-term ACM, ACM/HFR, and CVM/HFH and can be a tool for the prognosis of chronic heart failure.

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