Systematic Review Of Research Research Articles

MOTIVAÇÃO E APRENDIZAGEM NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: O IMPACTO DA AFETIVIDADE

To construct this article, a systematic review of research published between 2019 and 2023 was carried out, with the aim of analyzing and understanding the impact of affectivity on the teaching-learning process in higher education. Nine articles were analyzed, addressing different aspects of this topic, from the perspective of teachers and students. The application of theoretical references anchored to the concepts of the cognitive process on affectivity and motivation in the works of Piaget, Wallon and Vygotsky were essential for understanding the data obtained. The results highlight the influence of affectivity in the sphere of motivation and performance for academic success, highlighting the teacher as a motivating agent in learning. The need for teaching associated with the development of interpersonal relationships and the use of pedagogical strategies that promote a welcoming and stimulating environment is highlighted.

Computer-Aided Diagnosis Systems for Automatic Malaria Parasite Detection and Classification: A Systematic Review

Malaria is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide with a consistent mortality rate. The light microscope examination is the gold standard for detecting infection by malaria parasites. Still, it is limited by long timescales and requires a high level of expertise from pathologists. Early diagnosis of this disease is necessary to achieve timely and effective treatment, which avoids tragic consequences, thus leading to the development of computer-aided diagnosis systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) for the detection and classification of blood cells infected with the malaria parasite in blood smear images. Such systems involve an articulated pipeline, culminating in the use of machine learning and deep learning approaches, the main branches of AI. Here, we present a systematic literature review of recent research on the use of automated algorithms to identify and classify malaria parasites in blood smear images. Based on the PRISMA 2020 criteria, a search was conducted using several electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and arXiv by applying inclusion/exclusion filters. From the 606 initial records identified, 135 eligible studies were selected and analyzed. Many promising results were achieved, and some mobile and web applications were developed to address resource and expertise limitations in developing countries.

Corporate Accelerators: A Systematic Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research

Corporate Accelerators: A Systematic Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research

Electronic Tests: Trends and Their Impact on The Cognitive Variables of University Students, Indicators Using the Systematic Review of Arabic Research

Electronic Tests: Trends and Their Impact on The Cognitive Variables of University Students, Indicators Using the Systematic Review of Arabic Research

Tracing Inclusive Leadership: A Systematic Literature Review and Recommendations for Future Research

Tracing Inclusive Leadership: A Systematic Literature Review and Recommendations for Future Research

Hybrid Professionals: A Systematic Literature Review and Proposal for Future Research

Hybrid Professionals: A Systematic Literature Review and Proposal for Future Research

Weight stigma and health misinformation: A systematic review of research examining correlates associated with viewing The Biggest Loser.

Weight stigma and health misinformation: A systematic review of research examining correlates associated with viewing The Biggest Loser.

Stress Perception and Coping Strategies Among Healthcare Students: A Systematic Review

Background: The prevalence of stress among university students, particularly those studying in healthcare fields, has emerged as a significant worldwide concern. stress is characterized as a state of mental strain or anxiety stemming from challenging situations. The aim of this review is to deliver a systematic review of previous research, and knowledge on the stress perceived by healthcare students and their coping mechanisms. Methods: The articles were obtained from the online databases which are PubMed, Ovid Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, and EBSCO Discovery services. Only 40 studies were included in this review. Results: The result revealed, final year healthcare students mainly from medical and nursing course received stress from workload and assignment, lack of professional knowledge and skill and lack of free time. The students applied problem-focused, emotional-focused and avoidant coping to cope with their stressors. Conclusion: In conclusion, this review indicates the need for future research to focus on perceived stress and coping mechanisms especially for final year healthcare courses other than medical and nursing to emphasize the broader significant and potential impact on the finding.

Development of Ground Control Station for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as important tools in various industries, from military research to civilian applications such as agriculture, disaster management and research. This paper examines the technological development of GCS and current state-of-the-art developments, including advances in hardware, software, and human-machine interfaces. Through a systematic review of recent research, we identify key policy considerations, performance criteria, and challenges associated with GCS development. In addition, we explore autonomy, artificial intelligence integration, cybersecurity, interoperability standards, and other development trends that are changing the UAV industry landscape. Combining insights from academic literature, industry reports, and technology developments, this review provides a comprehensive understanding and new idea of the state of GCS technology and valuable perspectives on future research directions and practical applications in UAV systems.

Understanding validity criteria in technology-enhanced learning: A systematic literature review

Technological aids are ubiquitous in today's educational environments. Whereas much of the dust has settled in the debate on how to validate traditional educational solutions, in the area of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) many questions still remain. Technologies often abstract away student behaviour by condensing actions into numbers, meaning teachers have to assess student data rather than observing students directly. With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in education, it is timely to obtain a clear image of the landscape of validity criteria relevant to TEL. In this paper, we conduct a systematic review of research on TEL interventions, where we combine active learning for title and abstract screening with a backward snowballing phase. We extract information on the validity criteria used to evaluate TEL solutions, along with the methods employed to measure these criteria. By combining data on the research methods (qualitative versus quantitative) and knowledge source (theory versus practice) used to inform validity criteria, we ground our results epistemologically. We find that validity criteria tend to be assessed more positively when quantitative methods are used and that validation framework usage is both rare and fragmented. Yet, we also find that the prevalence of different validity criteria and the research methods used to assess them are relatively stable over time, implying that a strong foundation exists to design holistic validation frameworks with the potential to become commonplace in TEL research.

A Synthesis of Research on Principal Internships

The internship is a crucial component of principal preparation. This systematic research review aims to build on two prior syntheses of existing research on principal internships. We employed an exhaustive review of five search engines for empirical studies on principal internships in the United States between 2010 and 2023. Our search yielded 92 studies. We extracted key characteristics from each study as well as the main findings. We distributed the findings across the following themes: policy, program redesign, program value, diverse perspectives, coaching and mentoring, internship activities, and internship effects. The literature on internship policy, diverse perspectives, and internship activities is relatively limited. In contrast, there was much more research on program redesign and value, coaching and mentoring, and internship effects. We conclude the review by comparing our findings to two prior research reviews and offering recommendations for future research and practice.

Professional development for praxis transformation in early childhood education and care: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Despite the extensive international overview of in-service professional development in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the majority of studies concentrate on short-term training programmes or workshops. The existing scientific literature suggests that these approaches have either minimal or no impact on effective ECEC transformation. Nevertheless, there is a growing global interest in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) approaches situated in the real professional context as a new avenue for praxeological processes. A systematic review of English-language empirical research published between 2018 and 2022 was conducted to identify the features and impacts of CPD approaches that have a significant influence on the transformation of ECEC practices and contexts. The synthesis and analysis of 17 studies yielded thought-provoking findings regarding the approaches, the transformation of ECEC praxis, as well as children and practitioners’ learning. This systematic review is a pioneering endeavour in identifying and synthesising empirical studies that facilitate a more in-depth understanding of the connection between effective CPD and praxis transformation in ECEC.

Knowledge mapping of creative cities research: A visual analysis using VOSviewer and CiteSpace

Creative cities as a study discipline have garnered extensive attention and research in theory and practice as a practical approach to urban revitalization and sustainable development. This study conducted a systematic review of academic research on creative cities. Utilizing the visual analysis tools Citespace and VOSviewer, a comprehensive analysis was performed on 570 relevant articles from the Web of Science database. This study analyzed the most influential publications, authors, journals, institutions, and countries within the sample. The investigation spans various disciplinary domains, including geography, environment, culture, and others. Additionally, an exploration of the structure and characteristics of co-cited references was undertaken to enhance our understanding of the theoretical foundations of creative cities research further. Among these, the focal points of the study encompass urban development, urban policies, and the challenges faced. Finally, through co-occurrence analysis of keywords and examining the evolutionary process, the study forecasted that future trends will focus on the practical application of cities to enhance the urban image and improve urban governance from multi-dimensional perspectives such as creativity-related cultural places, public art, and so forth, exploring novel models of creative cities from case to universal. The results of this study can support scholars in grasping the development trends and exploring focal points.

Factors influencing multiple non-utilized healthcare appointments from patients' and healthcare providers' perspectives: a qualitative systematic review of the global literature.

The term "non-utilised appointments" emerged in 2019 but lacks a clear definition. We focus on multiple non-utilised appointments due to recent advances in understanding 'missingness' in UK healthcare. Studies on missed appointments show conflicting results regarding interventions like text messaging due to oversight of occasional versus repeated missed appointments. Understanding patient and healthcare-related factors in multiple non-utilised appointments is crucial for improving interventions and patient engagement. To identify factors influencing multiple non-utilised appointments from patients' and healthcare providers' perspectives. A systematic review of qualitative research identifying factors that influence multiple non-utilised appointments across diverse global health care settings. The review employed a qualitative systematic approach, encompassing diverse papers from multiple databases, irrespective of patient or healthcare provider age, location, or setting. Data analysis followed Thomas and Harden's thematic synthesis method. Themes are presented in alignment with both the health service and patient perspective aspects of the Levesque access model. Ten thousand and eighty-six records were retrieved. Five studies met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. Six key themes influenced appointment utilisation. Healthcare system determinants highlighted provider-patient relationship and professionalism, and healthcare organisation factors role in appointments utilisation. Patient experience and decision-making explored personal factors. Additionally, communication, support, and engagement delved into challenges with communication and language, family and social support, and socio-familial barriers to appointment utilisation. Health and well-being factors encompassed medical conditions, mental and emotional factors, and psychosocial determinants affecting appointment utilisation. Moreover, financial constraints and socioeconomic factors were identified as significant contributors. Lastly, healthcare access and barriers addressed transportation challenges, accessibility issues, and geographical barriers impacting healthcare access. The analysis reveals complex factors influencing multiple non-utilised appointments. Strong provider-patient relationships improve care accessibility. Flexible scheduling and patient-centred approaches are pivotal, alongside addressing workplace discrimination. Tailored healthcare services and overcoming geographical barriers are essential. Ensuring safety, accessibility, and communication, while supporting vulnerable groups and mental health needs, are necessary. Equitable access to services and alternative transportation solutions are essential for comprehensive healthcare delivery. PROSPERO CRD42023429465.

How are nature-based interventions defined in mild cognitive impairment and dementia studies? A conceptual systematic review and novel taxonomy.

To systematically review research testing nature-based interventions for people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and to report how authors have defined their interventions by presenting a taxonomy of the nature-based interventions. A conceptual systematic review of research published between 2008 and 2024 investigating nature-based interventions for people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia was conducted. Three reviewers contributed independently. Exclusion criteria: not specifying if participants had mild cognitive impairment or dementia, only recruiting caregivers, no primary data, study protocols, abstracts, reviews, not peer-reviewed journal articles and any other grey literature. Intervention descriptions within the papers were thematically analysed. Fifty-two articles reporting fifty-one studies were included. The most common interventions were nature virtual reality (VR technology) and gardening. From the definition data, we produced a taxonomy with overarching domains of: (a) Other terms used; (b) Characteristics; (c) Activities. Subdomains included: development or approach, modes of action, location, physical features, and activities. Some interventions could be grouped. Structure and standardisation of the interventions varied, with a lack of clear reporting. This taxonomy provides conceptualisations of nature-based interventions that can be used by future researchers to guide the development, evaluation and reporting of robust interventions in this area.

A Systematic Hierarchical Virtual Screening Model for RhlR Inhibitors Based on PCA, Pharmacophore, Docking, and Molecular Dynamics.

RhlR plays a key role in the quorum sensing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The current structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of RhlR inhibitors mainly focus on elucidating the functional groups. Based on a systematic review of previous research on RhlR inhibitors, this study aims to establish a systematic, hierarchical screening model for RhlR inhibitors. We initially established a database and utilized principal component analysis (PCA) to categorize the inhibitors into two classes. Based on the training set, pharmacophore models were established to elucidate the structural characteristics of ligands. Subsequently, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and the calculation of binding free energy and strain energy were performed to validate the crucial interactions between ligands and receptors. Then, the screening criteria for RhlR inhibitors were established hierarchically based on ligand structure characteristics, ligand-receptor interaction, and receptor affinity. Test sets were finally employed to validate the hierarchical virtual screening model by comparing it with the current SAR studies of RhlR inhibitors. The hierarchical screening model was confirmed to possess higher accuracy and a true positive rate, which holds promise for subsequent screening and the discovery of active RhlR inhibitors.

Facilitators and Barriers for Private Health Sector Engagement for TB Care in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research.

Private sector engagement is recognized as one of the most critical interventions to achieve the End TB goals in India. We conducted a systematic review and a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies to identify the barriers and facilitators for private sector engagement in TB care in India. A systematic search in electronic databases was done. We assessed the methodological limitations of individual studies, synthesized the evidence using thematic analysis, and assessed our confidence in each finding. Of the 19 eligible articles included for the qualitative synthesis, 31.5% (6/19) were conducted in northern states of India. Included studies had details from 31 focus group discussions and 303 in-depth interviews conducted among various stakeholders. The synthesis revealed that barriers to engaging the private sector were lack of coordination mechanisms, lack of the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) staff capacity to deal with the private sector, lack of private practitioners' knowledge on various programmatic aspects, and perceived complexity of the data exchange mechanism. The private sector felt that NTEP was not sensitive to the patient's confidentiality and demanded too much patient data. The private sector considered nonfinancial incentives like recognition, feedback, involving them in planning, and giving them equal status in partnership as powerful enablers for their engagement in TB care. Factors related to the context in which the engagement occurs, the architecture of the engagement, and interaction among the actors contribute to barriers to engaging the private sector for TB care in India. Strengthening policies to protect patient confidentiality, using behavior change communication to NTEP program managers, providing managerial and soft-skill training to NTEP staff, promoting nonfinancial incentives to private providers, establishing a coordination mechanism between the sectors, and simplifying the data exchange mechanisms need to be done to further strengthen the private-sector engagement.

Insights into elder abuse: a bibliometric analysis

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the trends in academic research on elder abuse from 1990 to 2023 using bibliometric analysis. It seeks to identify research trends, hotspots and gaps and proposes future research directions.Design/methodology/approachUsing bibliometric analysis method, this study analyzes 2,404 documents related to elder abuse from the Scopus database. Visual analysis is conducted using VOSviewer software to reveal research trends, thematic clusters and their interrelationships.FindingsThe study shows a rising concern for elder abuse, especially in nursing homes, domestic settings and among dementia patients. However, research on prevention and intervention measures is lacking, despite increasing international collaboration. Yet, deeper exploration of cross-cultural and regional differences remains limited.Practical implicationsThis study reveals that improving care conditions for nursing home residents and dementia patients requires increased funding, professional training for caregivers, the strengthening of regulations and the establishment of clear guidelines for reporting abuse. Additionally, promoting international cooperation, sharing best practices, raising public awareness and supporting ongoing research are essential measures to ensure the safety and dignity of older adults.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study represents the first systematic review of elder abuse research using bibliometric analysis, providing researchers and policymakers with a comprehensive knowledge framework of the field’s development trends and research hotspots.

Implementing Agile Practices for Sustainable Business Expansion: A Literature Study Approach

This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a systematic review and synthesis of current research on agile practices specifically aimed at sustainable business expansion. It aims to identify key success factors, challenges, and strategic implications of implementing agile methodologies across different organizational contexts. This study employs a qualitative research approach to investigate the implementation of agile practices for sustainable business expansion. Qualitative methods are chosen to explore and analyze the complexities, nuances, and contextual factors associated with agile methodologies across diverse organizational settings. This research adopts a literature study approach, focusing on synthesizing and analyzing existing qualitative studies, case studies, and theoretical frameworks related to agile practices in business contexts. In conclusion, the adoption of agile practices is pivotal for sustainable business expansion in today's competitive landscape. By embracing agile methodologies, organizations can enhance their responsiveness to market changes, improve collaboration across teams, and accelerate innovation cycles. However, successful implementation requires careful consideration of organizational culture, leadership commitment, and ongoing training and development. Moving forward, further empirical research and longitudinal studies are needed to explore the long-term impacts and scalability of agile practices across diverse business environments.

Use of Digital Platforms Among University Students: A Systematic Literature Review

Digital platforms have a high potential for supporting learning processes, especially in higher education. However, there appears to be a limited systematic review of research on the application of digital platforms in higher education. Using a systematic approach, this study analyzes previous research on digital platforms and how these technologies assist university students in their studies and the challenges involved. Examining 76 relevant articles from Scopus, Emerald Insight and ProQuest databases, the findings demonstrate that students' personal development could be accelerated by the practical application of technology through digital learning platforms. Furthermore, by utilizing digital channels, the COVID-19 epidemic has highlighted how crucial strategic management and flexibility are to the higher education sector. The study identified two main themes: digital platforms that support students’ learning and challenges associated with the deployment of digital platforms. Various unexplored areas on the use of digital platforms among university students are highlighted in the study. The review further recommends higher education institutions to offer digital literacy programs that educate students and faculty on using digital platforms, online privacy and data protection.