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Systematic literature search

Librarians at Østfold University College perform systematic literature searches for research projects and for research grant applicationsThe service is for employees. Students are welcome to use the service Book a librarian.

A systematic literature search may be used to:

  • provide an overview over the research literature on specific subjects
  • provide a basis of knowledge for different kinds of reviews
  • identify knowledge gaps

Performing comprehensive literature searches for research projects are often time-consuming, require an understanding and competence with search techniques, and a knowledge of the various databases and information sources. Librarians, from both campuses, are available to perform systematic literature searches in collaboration with researchers and research fellows.

What we can offer

Thoroughly prepared and documented search strategies

  • Suggestions of relevant databases and information sources
  • Perform systematic searches
  • Delivery of references from completed systematic searches
  • Suggested text detailing the method utilized to conduct the literature searches, and which can be included in the application, article or literature review.

What contributions do we need from you?

We ask of you to have at least three meetings with the assigned librarian: one at start-up, one during the course of the assignment; and one at the end.  During these meetings, it would be anticipated that the following would be discussed and clarified:

At the start

  • Problem statement
  • In what context will the search be used?
  • Relevant keywords
  • Relevant information sources
  • Examples of relevant literature
  • Limiters

In the process

  • Adjust keywords and limiters after completion of initial search
  • Assessment of the results obtained
  • Selection of the relevant references
  • Any applicable and useful feedback to assist with the process

At the end

  • Delivery and discussion of the final results
  • Review of the method and process behind the systematic literature search

Order a systematic literature search

Crediting

Research ethics guidelines and norms for good scientific practice state that the contributions of others should be credited. Therefore, we suggest the librarian, who performed the systematic search for you, be credited for this contribution in the "acknowledgments" section of your document:

https://www.forskningsetikk.no/en/about-us/what-is-research-ethics/

In the case of a waiting list, we prioritize as follows:

  1. Chronologically by the date of booking
  2. The focus areas: The Digital Society and Language in Learning
  3. The PhD program Digitalisation and Society

Deadline for receiving search assignments before the end of the semester:

We process search assignments continuously, but in order to complete a search assignment before the end of the semester, we need to set some deadlines.

•         Spring semester: June 1st

•         Fall semester: November 25th

We can start search assignments after these deadlines, but it may be difficult to complete them before the end of the semester.

Contact information

The team is coordinated by Kjell Erik Johnsen

Please contact the team at: systematiskesok[at]hiof.no

Examples of publications we have contributed to

In chronological order:

Mathisen, T. F., Hay, P., & Bratland-Sanda, S. (2023). How to address physical activity and exercise during treatment from eating disorders: a scoping review. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 10-1097. https://doi.org/10.1097/YCO.0000000000000892

Leonardsen, A.-C. L., Bååth, C., Helgesen, A. K., Grøndahl, V. A., & Hardeland, C. (2023). Person-Centeredness in Digital Primary Healthcare Services—A Scoping Review. Healthcare, 11(9), 1296. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11091296

Hardeland, C., Svendsen, E. J., Heitmann, G. B., & Leonardsen, A.-C. L. (2023). Healthcare personnel self-assessed competence and knowledge following implementation of a new guideline on maternal resuscitation in Norway. A repeated measure study. Health Science Reports, 6(1), e1035. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1035

Prøitz, L., Langeland, F., Steinnes, K. K. & Mainsah, H. (2022). Hybride maskuliniteter og hatideologi på nett: En litteraturgjennomgang om incels i et feministisk medievitenskapelig perspektiv. Norsk medietidsskrift, 29(2), 1-15https://doi.org/10.18261/nmt.29.2.3 

Skafle, I., Nordahl-Hansen, A., Quintana, D., Wynn, R. & Gabarron, E. (2022). Misinformation About COVID-19 Vaccines on Social Media: Rapid Review. J Med Internet Res, 24(8), e37367. https://doi.org/10.2196/37367

Dean, M., Nordahl-Hansen, A. (2021). A Review of Research Studying Film and Television Representations of ASD. Rev J Autism Dev Disord https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00273-8.

Dechsling, A., Orm, S., Kalandadze, T. et al. (2021). Virtual and Augmented Reality in Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review. J Autism Dev Disordhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05338-5

Del Busso, L. A., Brottveit, G., Løkkeberg, S. E. T. & Gluppe, G. (2021). Women’s embodied experiences of using wearable digital self-tracking health technology: a review of the qualitative research literature. Health Care for Women International. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2021.1884682.

Karlsen, K. H. & Lockhart-Pedersen, V. (2020). Story-based Cross-Curricular Teaching and Learning: A Systematic Mapping of the Research Literature on The Scottish Storyline Approach. I K. H. Karlsen & M. Häggström (Red.), Teaching through Stories: Renewing the Scottish Storyline Approach in Teacher Education (s. 393 - 432)Waxmann.

Spernes, K. (2020). The transition between primary and secondary school: a thematic review emphasising social and emotional issues. Research Papers in Educationhttps://doi.org/10.1080/02671522.2020.1849366

 

Published Jan. 31, 2023 10:33 AM - Last modified Feb. 8, 2024 2:29 PM