scholarly journals Promotion of Resilience in Migrants: A Systematic Review of Study and Psychosocial Intervention

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ciaramella ◽  
Nadia Monacelli ◽  
Livia Concetta Eugenia Cocimano
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Migrant Population ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThis systematic review aimed to contribute to a better and more focused understanding of the link between the concept of resilience and psychosocial interventions in the migrant population. The research questions concerned the type of population involved, definition of resilience, methodological choices and which intervention programmes were targeted at migrants. In the 90 articles included, an heterogeneity in defining resilience or not well specified definition resulted. Different migratory experiences were not adequately considered in the selection of participants. Few resilience interventions on migrants were resulted. A lack of procedure’s descriptions that keep in account specific migrants’ life-experiences and efficacy’s measures were highlighted.

scholarly journals Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson Norman ◽  
Timothy P Moss
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background: Some individuals with visible differences have been found to experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. Various models of psychosocial intervention have been used to reduce social anxiety and appearance related distress in this population. The objective of this review was to update a previous systematic review assessing the efficacy of psychosocial intervention programs for adults with visible differences. The original review (Bessell & Moss, 2007) identified 12 papers for inclusion. Methods: A search protocol identified studies from 13 electronic journal databases. Methods: Studies were selected in accordance with pre-set inclusion criteria and relevant data were extracted. Results: This update identified an additional four papers that met the inclusion criteria. Two papers provided very limited evidence for the efficacy of a combined cognitive-behavioural and social skills training approach. None of the papers provided sufficient evidence for the optimal duration, intensity or setting of psychosocial interventions for this population. Discussion: The review concluded that a greater number of Randomised Controlled Trials and experimental studies were required to increase the methodological validity of intervention studies.

scholarly journals Construction processes of roof structures: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 0520-0527
Author(s):  
Thaisa Lana Pilz ◽  
Mayara Scheuer ◽  
Marcell Mariano Corrêa Maceno ◽  
Thalyta Genaro ◽  
Nicolle Christine Sotsek
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Construction Techniques ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Quality Tool ◽  
Selection Of

Despite the fact that the construction industry in Brazil is traditionally recognized for the use of craft construction techniques, in the last few years, there has been a growth in the search for new materials, processes, and technologies for this segment.  This is mainly due to the great environmental impact that this sector causes. Based on this context, this article aimed to map the constructive processes of existing roofs in the literature, to raise its advantages, disadvantages and previous cases. To achieve this aim, the systematic review method based on three phases –  research questions, selection of documents and classification of selected documents, and the 5W2H quality tool were used. Thus, this research could contribute to the literature on this topic, as well as encourage the idealization of new ideas of roof construction processes.

scholarly journals Psychosocial interventions for adults with visible differences: A systematic review

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson Norman ◽  
Timothy P Moss
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background: Some individuals with visible differences have been found to experience psychosocial adjustment problems that can lead to social anxiety and isolation. Various models of psychosocial intervention have been used to reduce social anxiety and appearance related distress in this population. The objective of this review was to update a previous systematic review assessing the efficacy of psychosocial intervention programs for adults with visible differences. The original review (Bessell & Moss, 2007) identified 12 papers for inclusion. Methods: A search protocol identified studies from 13 electronic journal databases. Methods: Studies were selected in accordance with pre-set inclusion criteria and relevant data were extracted. Results: This update identified an additional four papers that met the inclusion criteria. Two papers provided very limited evidence for the efficacy of a combined cognitive-behavioural and social skills training approach. None of the papers provided sufficient evidence for the optimal duration, intensity or setting of psychosocial interventions for this population. Discussion: The review concluded that a greater number of Randomised Controlled Trials and experimental studies were required to increase the methodological validity of intervention studies.

Antecedents of Knowledge Withholding: A Systematic Review & Integrative Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-251
Author(s):  
Nando P. Strik ◽  
Melvyn R. W Hamstra ◽  
Mien S. R. Segers
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Social Exchanges ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
New Research ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of this research is to provide a systematic review and integrative framework of the antecedents of knowledge withholding. A systematic literature review led to a selection of 42 empirical research papers that collected data from 16,649 respondents. The included papers identified 93 antecedents that showed a high degree of theoretical variety. We used the theories of interdependence, social exchange, and social identity to construct a framework that integrates and explains why people withhold their knowledge. We developed propositions of the antecedents of knowledge withholding, which we compare against the SLR. We propose and find that (a) negative interdependence increases knowledge withholding behaviors, but (b) positive versus negative social exchanges may respectively decrease or increase withholding in situations where the default may be positive interdependence. We also propose and find that actors who strongly identify with their immediate team will less likely withhold knowledge from them. In contrast, actors who strongly identify with a different identity will more likely withhold knowledge from their team. The integrative framework provides a strong theoretical foundation for future study and identifies many valuable new research questions

scholarly journals The Effect of Physical Activity on Executive Function: A Brief Commentary on Definitions, Measurement Issues, and the Current State of the Literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Etnier ◽  
Yu-Kai Chang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Measurement Issues ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of the present commentary is to introduce relevant issues with respect to the measurement of executive function in physical activity studies. Suggested definitions of executive function are introduced, and executive function tasks that are commonly used in the neuropsychological literature are presented and briefly described. The extant literature on physical activity and cognition is discussed, and issues relative to the limitations of this body of literature are raised. In summary, research on the effect of physical activity on executive function is still in its infancy. We encourage researchers in this field to provide a clear definition of executive function, to carefully consider the relevance of published effect sizes to their own research questions, and to consider either providing a logical rationale for their selection of particular executive function measures or to use multiple measures of executive function when exploring relationships between physical activity and executive function.

scholarly journals Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura para Identificação de Lacunas de Pesquisa Relacionadas a Mineração de Processos Educacionais

RENOTE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucielton Manoel da Silva ◽  
Rodrigo Lins Rodrigues ◽  
João Carlos Sedraz Silva ◽  
Gibran Medeiros Chaves de Vasconcelos Medeiros Chaves de Vasconcelos ◽  
Jorge Luis Cavalcanti Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Process Mining ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
State Of Art

This paper has as objective present the state of art of Educational Process Mining(EPM) and the application of yours results in Learning Management Systems (LMS), to do this was made a systematic review of literature(SRL), where through a well defined and objective process was selected articles to serve as base to the SRL. After the definition of the protocol and the realization of the methodological process we got nine articles that contributed satisfactorily to the responses of research questions related with the studied phenomenon, where was analisade many aspects of them to get informations about the current state of arte of EPM.

scholarly journals Employment Sustainability for People with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Taubner ◽  
Magnus Tideman ◽  
Carin Staland Nyman
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Definition Of

AbstractPurpose Previous reviews about employment for people with intellectual disability (ID) have left questions about employment sustainability unanswered. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to identify and analyse research regarding employment sustainability for people with ID. The research questions were: What research about employment sustainability for people with ID has been published internationally between 2010 and 2020? In the identified studies, how is employment sustainability defined and measured and what are the main findings regarding employment sustainability? Methods A systematic review was conducted using eight databases from various disciplines including medical, health, and social sciences. After a selection process, 10 articles remained, and a framework matrix was created to analyse them. An employment sustainability definition was used as an analytical tool. Results Ten articles were identified as being about employment sustainability for people with ID. Five of them used qualitative designs and five used quantitative designs. Only four out of ten contained a definition of employment sustainability, and there was an inconsistency in measurement methods. The reported findings in the studied articles were categorised into three types: proportions of long-term employed individuals within the studied population, facilitators and barriers to long-term employment. Conclusions There is only a limited amount of research about employment sustainability for people with ID. Nevertheless, a few facilitators and barriers could be identified. There is no consensus about how to define or measure employment sustainability, making comparisons difficult.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Youth-to-Parent Aggression: Conceptualization, Typologies, and Instruments

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izaskun Ibabe
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Family Intervention ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Selection Of

The goal of this study was to analyze the conceptualization of YPA (youth-to-parent aggression) in relation to terms, definitions, typologies and assessment instruments. To achieve this aim, a systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA protocol. Assessment instruments for YPA were examined in accordance with COSMIN (Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments). After reviewing the literature on conceptualization and measuring instruments, some gaps were found. The use of some particular terms was justified depending on the age of children and severity of case. Taking into account the theoretical background, a full definition of YPA was offered. Moreover, this study revealed that it was possible to discriminate four typologies of YPA (Offensive, Defensive, Affective, and Situational) as a function of the coercion level and nature of the violence. Eleven instruments to measure YPA were analyzed exhaustively, with the most reported and robust psychometric properties being internal consistency and structural validity, while other validity evidence was understudied. The CPV-Q (12–25 years) obtained the highest rating as a promising instrument. The initial psychodiagnosis of a YPA situation would help in the individual or family intervention, as well as prevent more severe situations of YPA through early intervention.

Choosing and Justifying Robust Methods for Educational Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinfa Cai ◽  
Anne Morris ◽  
Charles Hohensee ◽  
Stephen Hwang ◽  
Victoria Robison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Mathematics Education Research ◽  
Robust Methods ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Selection Of

In our recent editorials (Cai et al., 2019a, 2019b), we discussed the important roles that research questions and theoretical frameworks play in conceptualizing, carrying out, and reporting mathematics education research. In this editorial, we discuss the methodological choices that arise when one has articulated research questions and constructed at least a rudimentary theoretical framework. Just as the researcher must justify the significance of research questions and the appropriateness of the theoretical framework, we argue that the researcher must thoroughly describe and justify the selection of methods. Indeed, the research questions and the theoretical framework should drive the choice of methods (and not the reverse). In other words, a sufficiently well-specified set of research questions and theoretical framework establish the parameters within which the most productive methods will be selected and developed.

Selection and Preparation of Specific Tissue Regions For Tem Using Large Epoxy-Embedded Blocks

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 324-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M. Lowrie ◽  
W. S. Tyler
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Anatomical Structures ◽  
Ultrastructural Studies ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Microscopic Evaluation ◽  
Embedded Blocks ◽  
Specific Tissue ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
Selection Of

The importance of examining stained 1 to 2μ plastic sections by light microscopy has long been recognized, both for increased definition of many histologic features and for selection of specimen samples to be used in ultrastructural studies. Selection of specimens with specific orien ation relative to anatomical structures becomes of critical importance in ultrastructural investigations of organs such as the lung. The uantity of blocks necessary to locate special areas of interest by random sampling is large, however, and the method is lacking in precision. Several methods have been described for selection of specific areas for electron microscopy using light microscopic evaluation of paraffin, epoxy-infiltrated, or epoxy-embedded large blocks from which thick sections were cut. Selected areas from these thick sections were subsequently removed and re-embedded or attached to blank precasted blocks and resectioned for transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

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