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Systematic literature reviews in software engineering -- a systematic literature review
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Kitchenham, Barbara (Author)
- Pearl Brereton, O. (Author)
- Budgen, David (Author)
- Turner, Mark (Author)
- Bailey, John (Author)
- Linkman, Stephen (Author)
Title
Systematic literature reviews in software engineering -- a systematic literature review
Abstract
Background: In 2004 the concept of evidence-based software engineering (EBSE) was introduced at the ICSE04 conference. Aims: This study assesses the impact of systematic literature reviews (SLRs) which are the recommended EBSE method for aggregating evidence.
Method: We used the standard systematic literature review method employing a manual search of 10 journals and 4 conference proceedings.
Results: Of 20 relevant studies, eight addressed research trends rather than technique evaluation. Seven SLRs addressed cost estimation. The quality of SLRs was fair with only three scoring less than 2 out of 4.
Conclusions: Currently, the topic areas covered by SLRs are limited. European researchers, particularly those at the Simula Laboratory appear to be the leading exponents of systematic literature reviews. The series of cost estimation SLRs demonstrate the potential value of EBSE for synthesising evidence and making it available to practitioners.
Publication
Information and Software Technology
Volume
51
Issue
1
Pages
7-15
Date
1/2009
Journal Abbr
Information and Software Technology
Language
en
ISSN
09505849
Accessed
13/06/2021, 13:48
Library Catalogue
DOI.org (Crossref)
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Citation
Kitchenham, B., Pearl Brereton, O., Budgen, D., Turner, M., Bailey, J., & Linkman, S. (2009). Systematic literature reviews in software engineering -- a systematic literature review. Information and Software Technology, 51(1), 7–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infsof.2008.09.009
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