Bibliographic citation management software as a tool for building knowledge.
01 Sep 2008-Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing (J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs)-Vol. 35, Iss: 5, pp 463-468
TL;DR: There are many reasons to conduct literature reviews, including preparation of an article for a peer-reviewed journal or research grant proposals, completion of requirements for academic degrees, and more.
Abstract: Conducting literature reviews is an essential tool for knowledge building in nursing and health science. There are many reasons to conduct literature reviews, including preparation of an article for a peer-reviewed journal or research grant proposals, completion of requirements for academic degrees,
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TL;DR: Despite underreporting of use, reference management software is frequently adopted by authors of systematic reviews, and the transparency, reproducibility and quality of systematic review may be enhanced through increased reporting of reference managementSoftware usage.
Abstract: Reference management software programs enable researchers to more easily organize and manage large volumes of references typically identified during the production of systematic reviews. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which authors are using reference management software to produce systematic reviews; identify which programs are used most frequently and rate their ease of use; and assess the degree to which software usage is documented in published studies. We reviewed the full text of systematic reviews published in core clinical journals indexed in ACP Journal Club from 2008 to November 2011 to determine the extent to which reference management software usage is reported in published reviews. We surveyed corresponding authors to verify and supplement information in published reports, and gather frequency and ease-of-use data on individual reference management programs. Of the 78 researchers who responded to our survey, 79.5% reported that they had used a reference management software package to prepare their review. Of these, 4.8% reported this usage in their published studies. EndNote, Reference Manager, and RefWorks were the programs of choice for more than 98% of authors who used this software. Comments with respect to ease-of-use issues focused on the integration of this software with other programs and computer interfaces, and the sharing of reference databases among researchers. Despite underreporting of use, reference management software is frequently adopted by authors of systematic reviews. The transparency, reproducibility and quality of systematic reviews may be enhanced through increased reporting of reference management software usage.
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...Whereas numerous studies have been published citing the benefits of reference management and other sofware programs in the production of systematic reviews, the degree to which these programs have been adopted by the research community is largely unknown [2,3,6,9,18-22]....
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...In the context of systematic reviews, reference management programs facilitate the capture and organization of studies identified through electronic database searching, the identification and elimination of duplicate records from multiple database searches, the transfer of references to Cochrane RevMan and other systematic reviews software, and the accurate citing of references within manuscripts [8,9]....
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TL;DR: Investigating the popularity and usage of Reference Management Softwares among researchers and scholars of the University of Torino, Italy and the role that university libraries can assume about the subject gives light on the users' behaviour in a large Italian university.
Abstract: The present research, originally a master thesis, aims to investigate the popularity and usage of Reference Management Softwares among researchers and scholars of the University of Torino, Italy, and the role that university libraries can assume about the subject. This study, based upon a qualitative approach, is a descriptive survey composed of an online questionnaire and direct interviews addressed to the population of professors and researchers of the STM areas at the University of Torino. A qualitative analysis was made across the 187 responses from the questionnaire and the 13 interviews performed. 7 key concepts were outlined and discussed. The knowledge of Reference Manage Softwares is high among the respondents, but their adoption is not. EndNote is the most known and used software, while other alternatives are more scarcely considered. Scholars, hindered by time issues, rely on old habits and are very unlikely to discover new ways to manage the literature they need. Virtual collaboration is absent from the common research practice.The research gives light on the users' behaviour in a large Italian university, confirming the results provided by the literature. Librarians should assist scholars by providing informations and support about the proper tools to improve the research process.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide guidelines for efficient searching for information and for accurate, critical use of the literature and make recommendations about strategies for managing references to help to ensure the success of a research project.
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TL;DR: It has showed that Mendeley reference management software can import more data from the Google Scholar for researchers and this finding could help to know researchers to use the reference managementSoftware.
Abstract: This paper aimed to present a comparison of researcher’s reference management software such as RefWorks, Mendeley, and EndNote. This aim was achieved by comparing three software. The main results of this paper were concluded by comparing three software based on the experiment. The novelty of this paper is the comparison of researcher’s reference management software and it has showed that Mendeley reference management software can import more data from the Google Scholar for researchers. This finding could help to know researchers to use the reference management software.
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...Studies conducted by Senarath (2007) and Steele (2008) found from 78 respondents who participated in their survey and reported that 79.5% had used reference management tool for their review....
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...The purpose of reference management software is to store, organize, and format references within the manuscript (Steele, 2008), and with the reference management tool researchers easily can keep track of their scientific literature they have read, and facilitate to edit for the scientific papers they write (Francese, 2012)....
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...…on the systematic reviews for the researcher’s reference management software through electronic database searching, duplicate records identification and elimination from multiple database searches, transfer references to Cochrane RefMan and other review software (Senarath, 2007; Steele, 2008)....
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...The purpose of reference management software is to store, organize, and format references within the manuscript (Steele, 2008), and with the reference management tool researchers easily can keep track of their scientific literature they have read, and facilitate to edit for the scientific papers…...
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...The aim of this section is to present existing literature on the systematic reviews for the researcher’s reference management software through electronic database searching, duplicate records identification and elimination from multiple database searches, transfer references to Cochrane RefMan and other review software (Senarath, 2007; Steele, 2008)....
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on the findings of a small-scale applied research project aimed at understanding the reference management practices of postgraduate students and academics in the Arts Faculty at Monash University.
Abstract: An examination of Library and Information Studies literature about scholarly communication reveals that less attention has been paid to the outcomes of reference management instruction in academic libraries than on comparisons and evaluations of reference management software (RMS) and surveys of levels of its use. While there are studies examining the reference management practices of academics and students, the practices of those not using RMS have remained largely unexplored. This article reports on the findings of a small-scale applied research project aimed at understanding the reference management practices of postgraduate students and academics in the Arts Faculty at Monash University. A questionnaire was completed by 81 students and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 8 students and 13 academics in the Faculty. Analysis shows that the reference management practices detailed in this study are individual and personal, and do not always involve the use of RMS. The reasons for adopting these...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an evidence-based approach to quantitative and qualitative research for nursing practice, and provide a critical assessment of qualitative and quantitative research for the purpose of improving clinical outcomes.
Abstract: * Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice* Introduction to Quantitative Research* Introduction to the Qualitative Research Process* Examining Ethics in Nursing Research* Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses* Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review* Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks* Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs* Examining Populations and Samples in Research* Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research* Understanding Statistics in Research* Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice* Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice* Introduction to Outcomes Research Glossary Index
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TL;DR: This resource will help students better understand scientific literature by instilling the essential skills needed to critically evaluate article findings through the "matrix method".
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This resource will help students better understand scientific literature by instilling the essential skills (via the "matrix method") needed to critically evaluate article findings. The fundamental principles of searching, organizing, reviewing, and synthesizing are covered at the most basic level. It will help students to:
· Conduct an efficient and thorough search of the literature using electronic databasesLearn specific methods for organizing journal articles and other source documents for quick and easy accessDiscover how to choose specific topics to systematically abstract the research articlesCreate and use their own abstracts of the research articles to write a synthesis of the literature.
Visual examples and a single case study are woven throughout the text. It is constructed in an easy-to-read and highly practical format.
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TL;DR: This chapter discusses screening for Feasibility and Quality and collects information from the literature on research design and sampling, data collection, interventions, results and conclusions.
Abstract: Reviewing the Literature Why? For Whom? How? Screening for Feasibility and Quality Part One - Research Design and Sampling Screening for Feasibility and Quality Part Two - Data Collection, Interventions, Analysis, Results and Conclusions Collecting Information from the Literature What Did You Find? Summarizing Results Descriptively and Statistically
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TL;DR: This paper will provide a description of the methods, skills, and knowledge of expert searchers working on systematic review teams, crucial throughout the review process-from the development of the proposal and research question to publication.
Abstract: Purpose: This paper will provide a description of the methods, skills, and knowledge of expert searchers working on systematic review teams.
Brief Description: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are very important to health care practitioners, who need to keep abreast of the medical literature and make informed decisions. Searching is a critical part of conducting these systematic reviews, as errors made in the search process potentially result in a biased or otherwise incomplete evidence base for the review. Searches for systematic reviews need to be constructed to maximize recall and deal effectively with a number of potentially biasing factors. Librarians who conduct the searches for systematic reviews must be experts.
Discussion/Conclusion: Expert searchers need to understand the specifics about data structure and functions of bibliographic and specialized databases, as well as the technical and methodological issues of searching. Search methodology must be based on research about retrieval practices, and it is vital that expert searchers keep informed about, advocate for, and, moreover, conduct research in information retrieval. Expert searchers are an important part of the systematic review team, crucial throughout the review process—from the development of the proposal and research question to publication.
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