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Utilizing a systematic literature review to develop an integrated framework for information and knowledge management systems

Chulatep Senivongse (Institute for Knowledge and Innovation South-East Asia (IKI-SEA), Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand)
Alex Bennet (Mountain Quest Institute, Marlinton, West Virginia, USA andInstitute for Knowledge and Innovation South-East Asia (IKI-SEA), Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand)
Stefania Mariano (Institute for Knowledge and Innovation South-East Asia (IKI-SEA), Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand)

VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems

ISSN: 2059-5891

Article publication date: 8 May 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of using a systematic literature review to develop an integrated framework for information and knowledge management systems.

Design/methodology/approach

First, the systematic literature review method is introduced, differentiating it from traditional literature reviews in terms of value-added and limitations. Second, this methodology is used in a research application focused on absorptive capacity internal capabilities with regard to the processes of acquisition, assimilation, transformation and exploitation. Third, an integrated framework for information and knowledge management systems is developed from this application.

Findings

The systematic literature review approach provides a rigor that can assist in reducing researcher bias while simultaneously enabling the definition of a precise scope of review, with a clear explanation of selection criteria with the objective to find and review all the studies that are relevant to the search definitions. As a research method, it effectively supports a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methodology.

Research limitations/implications

This methodology was applied to one specific area of research. Specific limitations include the availability of articles in subscribed databases and the analytical capabilities of the tools used for text mining and analytics.

Originality/value

This paper demonstrates the usefulness of the systematic literature review methodology in developing an integrated framework for analysis.

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Citation

Senivongse, C., Bennet, A. and Mariano, S. (2017), "Utilizing a systematic literature review to develop an integrated framework for information and knowledge management systems", VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 47 No. 2, pp. 250-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-03-2017-0011

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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