Special Issue on selected PhD literature reviews in the practical aspects of software technology

摘要

Internationally each year, thousands of PhDs are awarded in Computer Science and related disciplines. While many result in conference and journal publications, one of the main thesis components, the literature review, is often not published. In recognition of the potential value of these underutilized resources, Software Practice and Experience has dedicated this Focus Section to the publication of papers based on the literature reviews that appeared in PhD theses awarded during 2008. All the submissions were subject to the Journal's normal review process and the best three papers appear here.