Methodological Review: The Importance of Systematic Literature Review (SLR) in Strengthening the Foundation of Informatics Research for Beginner Researchers
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Research Methodology, Systematic Literature Review, Informatics, Beginner Researchers, Academic Integrity, Keyword 6 (Min 3, Max 6 phrases/keywords. A combination of all keywords represents the content, contribution, or purpose of the manuscript.)Abstract
The rapid development of information technology requires researchers in the field of informatics to have a solid theoretical foundation before conducting technical experiments. This study aims to explain the urgency of the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method as the primary instrument for mapping the state-of-the-art and identifying research gaps. The analysis was conducted through a systematic literature review of 50 scientific publications from national and international journals published between 2020 and 2025.
The data extraction process focused on mapping dominant topics such as wireless network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the implementation of artificial intelligence in education. The study results indicate that the disciplined use of the SLR method can improve the quality of findings and maintain researchers' academic integrity from the risk of unintentional research duplication. Furthermore, this article identifies the significant contribution of local publications in enriching the variety of informatics research case studies in Indonesia. By outlining the stages from formulating research questions to data synthesis, this study provides practical guidance for novice researchers to produce credible and structured scientific papers. It is hoped that this review model can serve as a methodological reference in developing informatics research that is more adaptive to future technological challenges.
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