Table 2.

Relative recency classification

CategoryTimeframeDescription
OldestMore than10 years old (before 2015)Foundational or earliest works
Older6–10 years old (2015–2018)Early but still relevant studies
Intermediate (mid)3–5 years old (2019–2021)Transitional contributions
Recent1–2 years old (2022–2023)Emerging and timely studies
Very recentWithin the last year (2024)Cutting edge, latest findings
Most recentCurrent year (2025)Ongoing and most up-to-date research
Source(s): Coherent Solutions (2025) 

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