Figure 1
The diagram shows an eight-step conceptual model of a structured review process arranged in a horizontal sequence with arrows connecting each step. Step 1 is labeled “Formulation of the Problem”, which includes the note “Define research question”. A right-pointing arrow leads to Step 2 labeled “Development of a Review Protocol”, which includes the notes “Define keywords” and “Choose journal list”. A right arrow leads to Step 3 labeled “Literature Search”, which includes the note “Search Google Scholar for keywords in list of journals” and the bracketed values “[616, 496]”. Another right arrow leads to Step 4 labeled “Screening for Inclusion”, which includes the notes “Search for keywords”, “Abstract review”, and the bracketed values “[125, 20]”. A left downward arrow continues to Step 5 labeled “Assessment of Relevance”, which includes the notes “Full text read”, “Backward and forward search”, and the bracketed values “[112, 12]”. A right arrow leads to Step 6 labeled “Data Extraction”, which includes the note “Thematic analysis”. The next arrow points to Step 7 labeled “Synthesis of the Data”, which includes the note “Generate organizing framework”. The final arrow leads to Step 8 labeled “Report of Findings”, which includes the note “Write synthesis section”.Literature review steps