Towards the Development of a Holistic Framework of Project Complexity

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Saleem Gul
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Chaotic Systems ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Schema Theory ◽  
View Point ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Complex Projects ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Research Students

Project complexity proves to be a difficult concept to grasp, especially for those new to the topic. This article provides a rapid yet thorough review of the concepts of complexity for those research students, researchers, or project professionals who may be interested in working with or studying complex projects. This article is developed using a traditional literature review process and uses a funneled or top-down approach to present the ontological view point of complexity. The article first discusses complexity in general and then moves on differentiate between simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic systems. The discussion then focuses on complexity in projects, from where the perspective of ‘complexity of' projects and ‘complexity in' projects. The article concludes by presenting an extended and deeper framework of complexity that amalgamates previously known thoughts on project complexity, uncertainty, and schema theory.

Introduction to Project Complexity

2020 ◽  
pp. 145-160
Author(s):  
Yuri G. Raydugin
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Ideal Case ◽  
Risk Quantification ◽  
Complex Projects ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Project Risks ◽  
Project Structure ◽  
The Ideal

This chapter provides a literature review of the complexity concept and selects practical ideas that can be used for risk quantification in complex projects. This topic has two angles—complexity of project dealing with practical methods and complexity in project that reflects on general complexity ideas coming mostly from physics. A classification of projects—simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic—is adopted. Three types of interactions in project systems are distinguished—pooled, sequential, and reciprocal. As these interactions exist even in ideally developed project systems, only deviations from the ideal case are of interest that are interpreted as project risks and their interactions. Three analogues types of risk interactions—internal risk amplifications, knock-on interactions, and risk compounding are distinguished. Two fundamental interacting subsystems of a project system are introduced—a project structure subsystem (PSS) and a project delivery subsystem (PDS). Project risks and their interactions are associated with PSS–PDS mismatches.

scholarly journals The Development of a Deprescribing Competency Framework in Geriatric Nursing Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110238
Author(s):  
Winnie Sun ◽  
Magda Grabkowski ◽  
Ping Zou ◽  
Bahar Ashtarieh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Competency Framework ◽  
Geriatric Nursing ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
And Training ◽  
Medication Optimization

The purpose of this article is to report the literature review findings of our larger deprescribing initiative, with the goal of developing a competency framework about deprescribing to be incorporated into the future geriatric nursing education curriculum. A literature review was conducted to examine the facilitators and barriers faced by nurses with regard to the process of deprescribing for older adults, and the development of deprescribing competency in nursing education. We adopted the seven steps of the Comprehensive Literature Review Process Model, which is sub-divided into the following three phases (a) Exploration; (b) Interpretation; and (c) Communication. A total of 24 peer-reviewed documents revealed three major facilitating factors: (a) Effective education and training in deprescribing; (b) Need for continuing education and professional development in medication optimization; and (c) Benefits of multi-disciplinary involvement in medication management.

Empirically validating five propositions regarding 3D visualizations for subsurface utility projects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mechiel van Manen ◽  
Léon olde Scholtenhuis ◽  
Hans Voordijk
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
3D Visualization ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complexity Level ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Complex Projects ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Multiple Case

PurposeThis study aims to empirically validate five propositions about the benefits of three-dimensional (3D) visualizations for the management of subsurface utility projects. Specifically, the authors validate whether benefits from 3D in the literature of building construction project management also apply to subsurface utility projects and map them using a taxonomy of project complexity levels.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study of three utility construction projects was carried out during which the first author was involved in the daily work practices at a utility contractor. 3D visualizations of existing project models were developed, and design and construction meetings were conducted. Practitioners' interactions with and reflections on these 3D visualizations were noted. Observational data from the three project types were matched with the five propositions to determine where benefits of 3D visualizations manifested themselves.FindingsPractitioners found that 3D visualizations had most merit in crowded urban environments when constructing rigid pipelines. All propositions were validated and evaluated as beneficial in subsurface utility projects of complexity level C3. It is shown that in urban projects with rigid pipelines (project with the highest complexity level), 3D visualization prevents misunderstanding or misinterpretations and increases efficiency of coordination. It is recommended to implement 3D visualization approaches in such complex projectsOriginality/valueThere is only limited evidence on the value 3D visualizations in managing utility projects. This study contributes rich empirical evidence on this value based on a six-month observation period at a subsurface contractor. Their merit was assessed by associating 3D approaches with project complexity levels, which may help utility contractors in strategically implementing 3D applications.

scholarly journals Towards a Framework of Literature Review Process in Support of Information Systems Research

10.28945/2980 ◽  
2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yair Levy ◽  
Timothy J. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Target Audience ◽  
Systematic Data ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Blooms Taxonomy

This paper introduces an initial effort towards developing a framework for writing an effective literature review. The target audience for the framework are novice IS researchers or other researchers who are constantly struggling with the development of an effective literature-based foundation for the proposed research. The proposed framework follows the systematic data processing approach comprised of three major stages: 1) inputs (literature gathering and screening), 2) processing (Blooms Taxonomy), and 3) outputs (writing the review). This paper provides the rationale for developing a solid literature review and addresses the central stage, processing the literature. The paper concludes by providing arguments for the value of an effective literature review as well as implications for future work in this proposed framework.

scholarly journals DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE DI INDONESIA: SEBUAH TINJAUAN PUSTAKA

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Muttaqin Choiri ◽  
Mutiara Cahyani Fajrin ◽  
Tanti Alfrida Novianti ◽  
Eva Nur Kholidah Putri Ms
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The World ◽  
Students Attitudes

Abstrak: Pandemi COVID-19 adalah krisis kesehatan yang sedang menjadi perhatian negara-negara di dunia saat ini. COVID-19 merupakan penyakit yang belum pernah teridentifikasi sebelumnya pada manusia yang disebabkan oleh virus Sars-CoV-2. Menyebarnya COVID-19 di Indonesia menyebabkan Indonesia perlu melakukan pembatasan sosial untuk mencegah meningkatnya jumlah pasien COVID-19. Pembatasan sosial menyebabkan terganggunya beberapa aktivitas di berbagai bidang, terutama di bidang pendidikan. Kajian yang dilakukan dalam penyusunan paper mengacu pada 10 artikel terbaru pada tahun 2020 yang membahas tentang permasalahan yang sedang terjadi saat ini, berkaitan dengan dampak COVID-19 terhadap pembelajaran online menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review. Proses pengkajian 10 artikel ini diklasifikasi menjadi 3 kelompok sub topik. Berdasarkan kajian yang telah dilakukan, diperoleh hasil pembelajaran online di era pandemi COVID-19 sangat memacu pertumbuhan pembelajaran online yang memudahkan dalam proses belajar mengajar, namun jika dinilai dari perubahan sikap siswa, sistem tersebut lebih menunjukkan sisi negatif, sehingga diperlukan adanya evaluasi terkait pembelajaran online oleh pemerintah Kata kunci: Covid-19, pembelajaran online, Systematic Literature Review(SLR)Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis that currently has been becoming the concern of countries in the world. COVID-19 is a disease that has never been previously identified in humans, which is caused by the Sars-CoV-2 virus. The spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia has made this country need to do social distancing to prevent the increasing number of COVID-19 patients. This social distancing has disrupted several activities in various fields, especially in the field of education. The paper done refers to 10 current articles in 2020 that discuss current problems, with the COVID-19 impact of online learning using Systematic Literature Review method. The review process of these 10 articles was classified into 3 sub-topic groups. Based on the studies that had been carried out, the result of online learning in the COVID-19 pandemic era has greatly accelerated the growth of online learning which eases the teaching and learning process. However, if it is judged by the changes in the students’ attitudes, the system shows more of negative sides. Therefore, there should be an evaluation related to the online learning by the government.Keywords: Covid-19, online learning, Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

scholarly journals pelaksanaan proses pengkajian keperawatan di ruang rawat inap

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
khairunnisa ayu ramadhan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Nursing Process ◽  
Nursing Assessment ◽  
Review Analysis

Latar belakang : pelaksanaan proses pengkajian keperawatan merupakan suatu tahapan yang pertama pada proses keperawatan yang dapat dilakukan perawat secara sistematis. Tujuan : tujuan pembuatan pengkajian ini untuk membuat perawat mampu melakukan proses pengkajian di ruang rawat inap secara benar dan komperhensif. Metode : metode yang digunakan berdasarkan buku referensi, Literature review analisis, e-book, e-journal, dan juga referensi jurnal minimal 5 tahun terakhir. Hasil : dengan melakukan pengkajian ini perawat dapat melakukan proses pengkajian keperawatan di ruang rawat inap dengan benar. Kesimpulan : dari beberapa referensi buku dan juga beberapa jurnal yang telah dibaca, bahwa kita sebagai perawat harus mampu melaksanakan proses pengkajian keperawatan pada pasien di rumah sakit khususnya di ruang rawat inap.AbstrackBackground : The implementation of the nursing review process is the first stage in the nursing process that nurses can do systematically. Purpose: the purpose of making this assessment is to make nurses able to carry out the assessment process in the inpatient room correctly and comprehensively. Method: the method used is based on reference books, literature review analysis, e-books, e-journals, and also journal references at least the last 5 years. Results: by doing this study nurses can do the nursing assessment process in the inpatient room correctly. Conclusion : from several reference books and also several journals that have been read, that we as nurses must be able to carry out the process of nursing assessment in patients in hospitals, especially in the inpatient room.

scholarly journals Multisite Research Ethics Review: Problems and Potential Solutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidan Ferguson ◽  
Zubin Master
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Ethics Review ◽  
Research Ethics Review ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Proposed Modification ◽  
Clinical Research Trials ◽  
Individual Ethics

Large scale, multisite clinical research trials have been increasing in frequency. As it stands currently, a research project performed at multiple institutions requires ethics review at each institution. While local (institutional) review may be necessary in some instances, repetitive reviews may require unnecessary changes and not serve to further protect participants. Multiple ethics reviews of a single study have been shown to delay research and require, in some cases, significant resources in order to fulfill the requests of individual ethics boards. This literature review discusses the conceptual issues and outlines empirical research surrounding multisite ethics review from different jurisdictions, as well as alternative methods to streamline the ethics review process including reciprocal review, centralized review, and a proposed modification to the centralized review process.

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