Training students in evidence-based software engineering and systematic reviews: a systematic review and empirical study

Pizard, Sebastián; Acerenza, Fernando; Otegui, Ximena; Moreno, Silvana; Vallespir, Diego; Kitchenham, Barbara

doi:10.1007/s10664-021-09953-9

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“…We followed evidence-based software engineering approach [51] to conduct this research. As part of our research methodology, we adopted the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to identify, analyse, and investigate the available literature based on the outlined research questions.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

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Software Architecture for Quantum Computing Systems -- A Systematic Review

Khan¹,

Ahmad²,

Waseem³

et al. 2022

Preprint

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Quantum computing systems rely on the principles of quantum mechanics to perform a multitude of computationally challenging tasks more efficiently than their classical counterparts. The architecture of software-intensive systems can empower architects who can leverage architecturecentric processes, practices, description languages, etc., to model, develop, and evolve quantum computing software (quantum software for short) at higher abstraction levels. We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) to investigate (i) architectural process, (ii) modeling notations, (iii) architecture design patterns, (iv) tool support, and (iv) challenging factors for quantum software architecture. Results of the SLR indicate that quantum software represents a new genre of software-intensive systems; however, existing processes and notations can be tailored to derive the architecting activities and develop modeling languages for quantum software. Quantum bits (Qubits) mapped to Quantum gates (Qugates) can be represented as architectural components and connectors that implement quantum software. Tool-chains can incorporate reusable knowledge and human roles (e.g., quantum domain engineers, quantum code developers) to automate and customize the architectural process. Results of this SLR can facilitate researchers and practitioners to develop new hypotheses to be tested, derive reference architectures, and leverage architecture-centric principles and practices to engineer emerging and next generations of quantum software.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Software Architecture for Quantum Computing Systems -- A Systematic Review

Khan¹,

Ahmad²,

Waseem³

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…In this sense, this paper conducts a comprehensive review to identify applications of Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) models in the context of public security, with the main objective of providing guidance and support for readers interested in this area. To achieve this, a methodology was applied, consisting of the steps presented in Figure 1, based on the guidelines proposed by Kitchenham et al [54], Pizard et al [55], and the systematic review guide proposed by Okoli [56], taking as objectives:…”

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confidence: 99%

Multicriteria Decision-Making in Public Security: A Systematic Review

Costa,

Silva

2024

Mathematics

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The Multiple Criteria Decision-Making/Analysis (MCDM/A) methods have been widely used in several management contexts. In public security, their use enhances managerial decision-making by considering the decision-maker’s preference structure and providing a multidimensional view of problems. However, methodological support for their applications in this field lacks clarity, including selecting appropriate methods, addressing pertinent problematics, and identifying alternatives and criteria. To address this gap, this article conducts a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to diagnose the state of the art and identify the main directions of the research in multicriteria models applied to public security management. The research methodology involves five main research questions, and the extraction and analysis of data from 51 articles selected through a structured filtering process. The analysis includes identifying the number of publications and citations, as well as listing the MCDM/A approaches and issues employed. Furthermore, the criteria used and the number of criteria considered are discussed, as well as the method employed. Finally, the identification of the main research directions in MCDM/A models applied to public security is presented. The findings suggest that prioritization and classification are common problematics, social criteria are frequently considered, and the AHP method is widely used, often employing fuzzy sets and hybrid models.

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“…They propose a framework and a set of recommendations to help the community to produce and consume credible evidence. Pizard et al [42] proposed to improve the practice to obtain better results.…”

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Semi-Automatic Mapping Technique Using Snowballing to Support Massive Literature Searches in Software Engineering

Monsalve

Leite²,

Pardo³

2022

Rev. Fac. Ing.

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Systematic literature reviews represent an important methodology in Evidence-Based Software Engineering. To define the methodological route in these type of studies, in which a review of quantitative and qualitative aspects of primary studies is carried out to summarize the existing information regarding a particular topic, researchers use protocols that guide the construction of knowledge from research questions. This article presents a process that uses forward Snowballing, which identifies the articles cited in the paper under study and the number of citations as inclusion criteria to complement systematic literature reviews. A process that relies on software tools was designed to apply the Snowballing strategy and to identify the most cited works and those who cite them. To validate the process, a review identified in the literature was used. After comparing the results, new works that were not taken into account but made contributions to the subject of study emerged. The citation index represents the number of times a publication has been referenced in other documents and is used as a mechanism to analyze, measure, or quantitatively assess the impact of said publication on the scientific community. The present study showed how applying Snowballing along with other strategies enables the emergence of works that may be relevant for an investigation given the citations rate. That is, implementing this proposal will allow updating or expanding systematic literature studies through the new works evidenced.

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Training students in evidence-based software engineering and systematic reviews: a systematic review and empirical study

Cited by 14 publications

References 55 publications

Software Architecture for Quantum Computing Systems -- A Systematic Review

Software Architecture for Quantum Computing Systems -- A Systematic Review

Multicriteria Decision-Making in Public Security: A Systematic Review

Semi-Automatic Mapping Technique Using Snowballing to Support Massive Literature Searches in Software Engineering

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