Proposal of an Automated Approach to Support the Systematic Review of Literature Process

摘要

Context: Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR) is a scientific method to identify and assess all available studies related to a specific research topic. Due its characteristics, SLRs are a time consuming, hard process that requires a properly documented protocol for scientific acknowledgment. Objectives: In this context, this paper aims to propose a business model to support automation of the systematic review method, contributing to the productivity and quality of the process. Method: Through the results of a previous review, we identified several contributions to the systematic review process. We define the process using the business Process Model Notation (BPMN) and relate possible tool contributions to the proposed model. Results: The model and contributions proposed in this paper can be used to guide the development of computational tools to support SLR process and the proper execution of its methodology. Conclusions: The implementation of tools supporting SLR processes seems relevant to reduce effort and to ensure the quality of the application of the methodology.