scholarly journals Framework for Conducting and Writing a Synthetic Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara R. Schirmer
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
The State ◽  
The Body ◽  
Topic Identification ◽  
Framework Approach

The framework presented in this article supports researchers in translating the copious information gleaned from the research literature into a coherent synthesis and critical analysis of the state of knowledge on the topic, identification of gaps and inconsistencies in the body of research, and recognition of the next logical steps in the line of research inquiry. The framework sequence guides the researcher in a step-by-step fashion from selecting the research literature to be reviewed to analyzing the studies, identifying the patterns and trends in the literature, writing the literature review narrative, and drawing conclusions and implications. The framework approach ensures that the literature review will reflect the quality indicators expected of this kind of research whether the end product is the rationale for an empirical study or a freestanding synthetic literature review.

The effect of gamification on motivation and engagement

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raed S. Alsawaier
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
College Courses ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Motivation And Engagement ◽  
Implementation Guidelines

Purpose Gamification is the application of game features, mainly video game elements, into non-game context for the purpose of promoting motivation and engagement in learning. The application of gamification in a pedagogical context provides some remedy for many students who find themselves alienated by traditional methods of instruction. The use of gamification could provide a partial solution to the decline in learners’ motivation and engagement the schooling system is facing today. Specifically, the college environment could benefit a lot from gamifying not only their graduate recruitment strategies, but also the college course content and curricula. This critical analysis of literature on gamification is intended to be part of a sequence on the effect of gamification on motivation and engagement. A proposed methodology in the study of gamification effect on motivation and engagement in addition to an empirical study on three college courses are being finalized to complete this trilogy. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Themes covered in the literature review include: conceptualizing gamification, advantages of gamification over game-based learning, theoretical connections to gamification, motivation and engagement, connecting gamification to motivation and engagement, emotions and fun in gamification, player types and gamification features, gamification in action, and implementation guidelines. Findings The literature on the effect of gamification on motivation and gamification is still limited on multiple levels. There is a gap between theory and practice in the study of gamification. There is limited literature on the implementation guidelines of the gamified designs. Practical implications This critical analysis of literature is followed by connecting it to future research by the same author as part of a sequence on the effect of gamification on motivation and engagement. The second project, will be proposing a methodology for any successful design to provide a holistic understanding of the topic of gamification. Finally, an empirical study on the effect of gamification on students’ motivation and engagement in three college courses will be submitted to complete the trilogy. Originality/value This paper is a literature review, so there is a strong connection to literature on this topic. However, the synthesis of the themes and ideas are original. The literature review is extensive and covers the different aspects of the topic of gamification and its relationship to motivation and engagement.

Towards the Creation of Strong Brand Image of Waqf Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Shafiu Ibrahim Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
The State ◽  
Muslim World ◽  
Modern World ◽  
The World ◽  
The Creation

Studies have been conducted focusing on the role of trust, integrity, and reputation on the image and reputations of Islamic charities. But, these are not the only challenges faced by contemporary Waqf. While the world outside the Waqf institutions has changed, Awqaf are stuck in centuries-old procedures and management practices. This must change for Awqaf to be up to the challenges of modern world. This work focuses on proposing a mechanism that explains how possible it is for Awqaf to improve their image given their unique features and environment. The process through which Waqf improves its relationship with stakeholders such as donors, beneficiaries, and government is as important as other aspects of Waqf operation that have been traditionally covered by scholars. The methodology followed for conducting this work is mainly literature review and critical analysis of the state of Waqf in the Muslim world. Thus, the work is a deductive analysis in Islamic economics and marketing, borrowing from Islamic and conventional fields of marketing and branding.

scholarly journals Proposal of Thematic Axes for the Model of Certification of Social and Labor Responsible Companies in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico

2019 ◽  
pp. 6-16
Author(s):  
Ramón Navarrete-Reynoso ◽  
Cecilia Ramos-Estrada ◽  
Ricardo Rodriguez-Lara ◽  
Guillermo Lira-Torres
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
The State ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
The Body ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Guiding Principles ◽  
Functional Areas

Introduction: This article presents a literature review for the proposal of the dimensions of the certification model known as “Company with Social and Labor Responsibility”, in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico. Method: Various national and international literature sources were analyzed on best practice in companies in labor and social matters, as well as other forms of certification for compa-nies in this field, in order to outline the body of knowledge of the investigation. Additionally, the concepts of Social Responsibility, Companies Social Responsibility (CSR), Environ-mental Responsibility, among others, they have been developed by various sources. Results: With this frame of reference of the investigation and taking into account the needs of the Subsecretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social; There were generated nine axles for the certification model "Company with Socio-Labor Responsibility", which respond to the cur-rent needs in matter of socio responsibility of the companies and the society of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico. Discussion or Conclusion: The nine guiding principles relate to the functional areas of the company, the staff working on it and the contact there of with the community in which it operates.

scholarly journals Functional Morphology of the Immune Structures of the Spleen Under the Influence of Damaging Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
N. T. Alexeeva ◽  
A. G. Kvaratskheliya ◽  
D. A. Sokolov ◽  
A. A. Bakhmet ◽  
M. V. Popov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Functional Morphology ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
The State ◽  
The Body ◽  
Immune Organ ◽  
Functional Characteristics

In recent years, interest in the study of the morphological and functional characteristics of the organs of the immune system has grown significantly. The immune system makes a significant contribution to the processes of homeostasis and maintaining the health of the organism. Immunity determines the state of the body's resistance to infectious factors. At the same time, the spleen is of particular interest as an immune organ, since the immune system of humans and animals is one of the most sensitive systems of the body, which quickly reacts to any influences. The article presents a literature review devoted to modern concepts of the morphofunctional organization of the spleen in connection with the functions performed, as well as the influence of damaging factors on changes in the morphofunctional parameters of the components of the spleen.

scholarly journals Eight challenges of servitisation for the configuration, measurement and management of organisations

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 745-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai S. Nudurupati ◽  
David Lascelles ◽  
Gillian Wright ◽  
Nick Yip
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
The Body ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Related Field ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Product Service

Purpose There is an extensive research literature on servitisation and the related field of product-service systems that has emerged independently from different fields including engineering, management, design and environmental studies. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a structured literature review to explore, identify and synthesise the multi-disciplinary research challenges in the journey towards servitisation. Design/methodology/approach The research approach is a systematic literature review using key word searches and citation tracking for research reported between 1990 and 2013 in research databases that cover the fields which have generated the body of knowledge. Findings One of the key findings from the extant literature on servitisation is that it suffers from three fundamental weaknesses. First, numerous studies are conceptual in nature with limited practicality. Second, there are relatively few empirical studies, and often the findings relate to a single case study based on the insights of a limited number of senior managers. Third, often the dynamics are insufficiently studied in these organisations because data for most cases are collected post-event. Research limitations/implications Based on the literature review and its shortfalls, this paper proposes a holistic framework of eight themes that require further attention from academic researchers in order that a more complete conceptual understanding of servitisation is developed to support practice. Practical implications Each theme in the framework has an associated list of questions that can be addressed through research and presented to managers as a challenge agenda to improve their servitisation efforts. That servitisation is associated with differentiation and competitive advantage makes this a valuable approach for managing corporate performance. Originality/value Research from multi-disciplinary sources is synergised in order to develop an overarching servitisation agenda that transcends domain-based boundaries. This paves the way for an approach to servitisation that is coherent and harmonious.

RISK FACTORS LEADING TO A DECREASE IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
К.Ж. Рыскелдиева ◽  
С.А. Туктибаева
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
The State ◽  
The Body ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Demographic Situation ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
The Stability

Будущее любой нации определяется, прежде всего, здоровьем подростков, их репродуктивными способностями. Состояние репродуктивного здоровья подростков в настоящее время является предметом обсуждения не только среди специалистов, но и в обществе. Это говорит об особой остроте и актуальности проблемы. Пубертатный период, как период формирования полового созревания организма, занимает важное место в формировании женской репродуктивной системы, функционирование которой во многом зависит от совместимости и развития девочки в период полового созревания. Особенности пубертатного периода влияют на состояние репродуктивного здоровья женщины в течение всей ее жизни, ее фертильность, а также на демографическую ситуацию в стране [1,2]. Статистические данные за последнее десятилетие показывают, что наряду с ярко выраженными неблагоприятными тенденциями в здоровье всего населения наблюдаются значительные изменения среди девочек-подростков. По мнению исследователей, устойчивость негативной динамики среди подростков сохраняется, так как во многом это связано с неблагоприятными экологическими условиями, несбалансированными физическими нагрузками, различными факторами, такими как хронический стресс и неграмотность населения в отношении собственного здоровья. Кроме того, большое значение имеет и экономическая ситуация. В связи с этим проведенный литературный обзор направлен на углубленное изучение проблемы. The future of any nation is determined, first of all, by the health of adolescents, their reproductive abilities. The state of adolescent reproductive health is currently the subject of discussion not only among specialists, but also in society. This indicates the special acuteness and urgency of the problem. Puberty, as the period of formation of puberty of the body, occupies an important place in the formation of the female reproductive system, the functioning of which largely depends on the compatibility and development of the girl during puberty. The peculiarities of the puberty period affect the state of a woman's reproductive health throughout her life, her fertility, as well as the demographic situation in the country [1,2]. Statistics over the past decade show that, along with pronounced adverse trends in the health of the entire population, there are significant changes among adolescent girls. According to the researchers, the stability of the negative dynamics among adolescents remains, as this is largely due to unfavorable environmental conditions, unbalanced physical activity, various factors such as chronic stress and illiteracy of the population in relation to their own health. In addition, the economic situation is also of great importance. In this regard, the literature review is aimed at an in-depth study of the problem.

Metodologi Pengeluaran Fatwa di Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-88
Author(s):  
Mohd Faez Mohd Shah ◽  
Norhidayah Pauzi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The State ◽  
Original Source ◽  
Interview Methods ◽  
The Right

In the discipline of Islamic law research, strong proofing and clear Istinbat method are key pillars in the construction of Islamic law based on the application of the science of usul al-fiqh and maqasid al-shari'ah. However, what happens at the state of Johor’s fatwa institution is the opposite. The fatwa research methods applied by the Fatwa Committee of Johor in resolving current fatwa issues is not based on the right and true discipline of Islamic law research. In fact, current inputs related to fatwa issues are not explicitly stated in the method of determining the law either in the form of reality or scientifically verified. Therefore, this paper will discuss the fatwa procedures undertaken by the Fatwa Committee of Johor based on the methods applied in resolving current issues. The research methodology adopted is library and interview methods. This study shows that fatwa management and production in the state of Johor is placed under the jurisdiction of the Mufti of Johor’s Department. The methods adopted by the Fatwa Committee of Johor covers two methods, namely: internal research methods including literature review through the application of original source and proofs based on syarak. Second: field research method that includes an external review or going to the location of study such as conducting observation, questionnaires and interviews including referrals to specialists of different fields. Maslahah and mafsdah consideration are also implemented by the Fatwa Committee in every fatwa decision based on the standard that meets the interests of maqasid al-shari'ah. Keywords: Metode, fatwa, istinbat, usul al-fiqh, maqasid al-shari’ah ABSTRAK Dalam disiplin penyelidikan hukum Islam, kekuatan pendalilan dan kaedah istinbat yang jelas merupakan tunggak utama dalam pembinaan hukum Islam berasaskan kepada aplikasi ilmu usul al-fiqh dan maqasid al-shari’ah. Namun begitu, apa yang berlaku di institusi fatwa negeri Johor adalah sebaliknya. Kaedah penyelidikan fatwa yang diaplikasi oleh Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor dalam menyelesaikan isu fatwa semasa tidak berasaskan kepada disiplin penyelidikan hukum Islam yang tepat dan sebenar. Malahan input-input semasa yang berkaitan dengan isu fatwa juga tidak dinyatakan secara jelas dalam kaedah penentuan hukum sama ada dalam bentuk realiti yang berlaku atau pembuktian secara saintifik. Justeru, kertas kerja ini akan membincangkan prosedur fatwa Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor berdasarkan metode-metode yang diaplikasi dalam menyelesaikan isu-isu yang bersifat semasa. Metodologi kajian yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah melalui metode perpustakaan dan metode lapangan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa pengurusan dan pengeluaran fatwa di negeri Johor hanya terletak di bawah bidang kuasa Jabatan Mufti Johor. Metode fatwa yang diamalkan oleh Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor merangkumi dua metode iaitu pertama, kaedah penyelidikan dalaman yang merangkumi kajian kepustakaan menerusi pengaplikasian dari sumber asas dan dalil-dalil syarak. Kedua, kaedah penyelidikan lapangan yang meliputi kajian luaran atau turun ke lokasi kajian seperti observasi, soal selidik dan temubual dan rujukan kepada pakar dalam bidang yang berlainan. Pertimbangan maslahah dan mafsdah juga dimplementasikan oleh Jawatankuasa Fatwa dalam setiap keputusan fatwanya berasaskan standard yang menepati kepentingan maqasid al-shari’ah. Kata kunci: Metode, fatwa, istinbat, usul al-fiqh, maqasid al-shari’ah

High Heels sebagai Agensi bagi Tubuh Wanita

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Sunandar Macpal ◽  
Fathianabilla Azhar
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
High Heels ◽  
Experience Pain ◽  
Woman's Body

The aims of this paper is to explain the use of high heels as an agency for a woman's body. Agency context refers to pain in the body but pain is perceived as something positive. In this paper, the method used is a literature review by reviewing writings related to the use of high heels. The findings in this paper that women experience body image disturbance or anxiety because they feel themselves are not beautiful or not attractive. The use of high heels, makes women more attractive and more confident, on the other hand the use of high heels actually makes women feel pain and discomfort. However, for the achievement of beauty standards, women voluntarily allow their bodies to experience pain. However, the agency's willingness to beauty standards here is meaningless without filtering and directly accepted. Instead women keep negotiating with themselves so as to make a decision why use high heels.

The Principles of Zakat and Tax Upon the Time of Rasulullah SAW.

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Dian Septiandani ◽  
Abd. Shomad
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Economic Thought ◽  
The State ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Islamic Economic ◽  
General Expense

Zakat is one of principal worship requiring every individual (<em>mukallaf</em>) with considerable property to spend some of the wealth for zakat under several conditions applied within. On the other hand, tax is an obligation assigned to taxpayers and should be deposited into the state based on policies applied, with no direct return as reward, for financing the national general expense. In their development, both zakat and tax had quite attention from Islamic economic thought. Nevertheless, we, at first, wanted to identify the principles of zakat and tax at the time of Rasulullah SAW. Therefore, this study referred to normative research. The primary data was collected through library/document research and the secondary one was collected through literature review by inventorying and collecting textbooks and other documents related to the studied issue.

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