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

Area of Science:

• Computer Science Research
• Information Science

Background:

• Literature reviews are essential for understanding research landscapes.
• Systematic literature reviews offer a structured approach to synthesizing existing knowledge.
• Identifying research gaps and challenges is crucial for scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a guide for conducting systematic literature reviews in computer science.
• To provide clear strategies tailored for early-stage researchers.
• To introduce an algorithmic method for efficient literature review processes.

Main Methods:

• Development of clearly defined strategies for systematic literature reviews.
• Formulation of an algorithmic approach to systematically review literature.
• Focus on the computer science domain and early-stage researchers.

Main Results:

• A structured guide with actionable strategies for systematic literature reviews.
• An algorithmic method to streamline the literature review process.
• Enhanced understanding of state-of-the-art and research gaps in computer science.

Conclusions:

• The presented guide and method facilitate rigorous and efficient systematic literature reviews.
• Early-stage computer science researchers can effectively utilize these tools.
• This work contributes to improving the quality and discoverability of research findings.