MethodsX (Jan 2022)

How-to conduct a systematic literature review: A quick guide for computer science research

  • Angela Carrera-Rivera,
  • William Ochoa,
  • Felix Larrinaga,
  • Ganix Lasa

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9
p. 101895

Abstract

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Performing a literature review is a critical first step in research to understanding the state-of-the-art and identifying gaps and challenges in the field. A systematic literature review is a method which sets out a series of steps to methodically organize the review. In this paper, we present a guide designed for researchers and in particular early-stage researchers in the computer-science field. The contribution of the article is the following: • Clearly defined strategies to follow for a systematic literature review in computer science research, and • Algorithmic method to tackle a systematic literature review.

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