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Review and Critique of

The Use of AI in Software Engineering: A


Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis (SKS)
of the Recent Research Literature

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What It Means to Critique

 Critiquing the research design or methodology means


analyzing how the study was planned, conducted, and
presented to determine its strengths, weaknesses, and areas
for improvement. It involves asking questions like:

 Appropriateness: Is the methodology appropriate for answering the research question(s)?


 Clarity: Are the design and methodology clearly described and justified?
 Execution: Was the methodology executed rigorously and as intended?
 Limitations: Does the methodology have inherent limitations, and are these acknowledged?
 Alternatives: Could different methods or designs have been used for potentially better outcomes?
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Scheme of Presentation
 Part 1: Overview/Understanding of the Paper

 Part 2: Analysis/Critique of RM of paper with proof

 Part 3: Criticism of Scope, Frameworks, Methodology and Approach

 Part 4: Gaps in the Paper

 Part 5: Results Analysis/Critique

 Part 6: Suggestions for Improvement

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Part 1: Overview/Understanding of the Paper
 Introduction to the Paper
 Research Questions and Objectives
 Methodology Overview
Introduction to the Paper

 Title of the Paper: "The Use of AI in Software Engineering: A


Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis of the Recent Research
Literature.“ Author: Peter Kokol
 Objective: To provide a research landscape of AI applications in
software engineering.
 Methodology Used:
 Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis (SKS). 10K publications were analyzed.
 Key Findings:
 Five themes and 15 categories identified.
 Geographical and institutional research productivity trends analyzed.
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Research Questions

 What is the volume and maturity status of the research on using


AI in software engineering (SE)?
 What are the volume and dynamics of the production of the
research literature on AI use in software?
 How is the research geographically distributed?
 Which information sources informing the scientific community are
the most prolific?
 Which funding bodies sponsoring research on AI in SE are the
most prolific.
 What are the most prolific research themes?
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Research objectives

 A general understanding of the current status, possible target applications,


practical software engineering usage scenarios, unavoidable limitations,
ethical concerns, and challenges is still required.

this paper presents a comprehensive


 To partially close this gap,
research landscape of the current research literature on
the use of AI in software engineering.

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Methodology Overview

 Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis (SKS):


 Combines bibliometric mapping, content analysis, and descriptive
bibliometrics.
 Semi-automated approach suitable for analyzing large data
corpora.
 Data Source: Scopus database.

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Methodology Overview…Triangulation

 Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis (SKS):


 Descriptive Bibliometrics:
 Quantitative analysis of publication patterns, such as the number of publications
per year, prolific authors, or countries contributing to research.
 Bibliometric Mapping:
 Visual representation of relationships between elements like keywords, authors,
or research topics using tools like VOSviewer or Gephi.
 Content Analysis:
 Qualitative analysis of the textual content of research papers to identify themes,
trends, or theoretical frameworks.

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Descriptive and Production Bibliometrics…

 Volume of Research
 The search resulted in 9046 publications.
 There were 5187 conference papers, 3097 articles, 354 conference reviews,
185 book chapters, 179 review papers, 15 editorials, 10 retracted papers, 9
errata, 5 short surveys, 4 notes, and 1 data paper.
 The three most prolific titles are conference
proceedings: (H-index 58 and 446)
 Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
 ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (ICPS)
 Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
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The research productivity trend…

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Production Dynamics and Most Prolific Funding Bodies Of The
Research Literature

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Most Prolific Research Themes…

 Content analysis was performed using SKS Steps 3 and


4 and VOSViewer software:

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Most Prolific Research Themes…

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Most Prolific Research Themes…

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The research landscape of AI use in software engineering. Keywords appearing in 20 or more publications
are shown. Colors represent clusters.

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Conclusion
 Impact of AI on Software Development:
 AI has transformed software engineering, from natural language processing and machine
learning in fault prediction to deep learning for intelligent code management and quality
improvement.
 Benefits of AI Integration:
 AI reduces resource requirements, enhances software quality, accelerates development
cycles, and automates repetitive tasks, improving developer well-being and enabling
intelligent user-centric applications.
 Support for Software Managers:
 AI helps managers monitor team performance, identify underutilization or burnout risks,
and ensure balanced workloads.
 Future Research Directions:
 Rapid AI advancements necessitate tools to include non-peer-reviewed publications and
periodic updates to ensure comprehensive synthesis of state-of-the-art trends. 18
Part 2: Analysis/critique of RM of paper with proof
 Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis (SKS)
 Bibliometric Mapping
 Content Analysis
 Descriptive Bibliometrics

 While specific critiques of Synthetic Knowledge Synthesis (SKS) as a


combined methodology are limited, several scholarly articles discuss the
limitations and challenges associated with its individual components
bibliometric mapping, content analysis, and descriptive bibliometrics.
Here are some references that provide insights into these critiques:
Methodology Disadvantages…
 Researchers must use tools (e.g., VOSviewer, Gephi) and manually review content,
which is labor-intensive.
 Misalignment or inconsistencies between bibliometric data and content analysis may
result in conflicting conclusions.
 It requires expertise in both numerical analysis and interpretative methods
 Bibliometric analysis relies on databases like Scopus, Web of Science or
Google Scholar. If relevant research is not indexed or if the data is incomplete, the results
may not be comprehensive or accurate.
 Skewed or biased data (e.g., more conference papers than journal articles) can lead to limited
insights
 Although qualitative analysis offers depth,
it is inherently subjective and dependent
on the researcher's interpretation, leading to potential bias in identifying themes or
insights. 20
Analysis/critique of RM …

 Bibliometric Analysis: The Main Steps


 Authors:
 Giovanni Abramo and Ciriaco Andrea D’Angelo
 Journal:
 Science and Technology Libraries, 2022
 Summary:
 This article outlines the primary steps involved in bibliometric analysis
and discusses potential pitfalls, such as data collection challenges and
the varying formats of bibliometric data across different databases.

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Analysis/critique of RM …

 Guidelines for Interpreting the Results of Bibliometric


Analysis: A Sensemaking Approach
 Authors: Fred Niederman and Sean Lux
 Journal:
 Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, 2018
 Summary: This article proposes a sensemaking approach to
transition researchers from mere description to proactive
interpretation of bibliometric results, addressing common
misinterpretations and overreliance on quantitative metrics.

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Alternative Methodology…Case Study + Meta-Analysis: Explores real-
world applications with statistical generalization.

 Title:
 Distributed Scrum: A Case Meta-analysis
 Journal:
 ACM Computing Surveys, 2023
 Summary:
 This article presents a meta-analysis of case studies on the use of Scrum in
distributed software development environments. It synthesizes findings from
multiple case studies to identify common challenges and best practices,
providing statistical generalizations about the effectiveness of distributed Scrum.
 ACM DIGITAL LIBRARY
 This study exemplifies how combining case studies with meta-analysis can
enhance the depth and generalizability of research findings in software
engineering. 23
Alternative Methodology…SLR + Delphi method: Iterative rounds of
expert surveys

 Title:
 A Systematic Literature Review and Delphi Study on Agile Software Development
Challenges
 Journal:
 IEEE Xplore, 2022
 Summary:
 This study combines a systematic literature review with the Delphi method to identify
and prioritize challenges in agile software development. The Delphi method was
utilized to gather expert opinions and achieve consensus on the most critical
challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issues faced in agile
practices.
 This research exemplifies the application of the Delphi method in synthesizing
expert insights to enhance literature findings in software engineering. 24
Alternative Methodology…Natural Language Processing and Text
Mining:

 Title:
 Automating Systematic Literature Reviews with Natural Language Processing and Text
Mining: a Systematic Literature Review
 Source:
 arXiv preprint arXiv:2211.15397, 2022
 Summary:
 This study presents a systematic literature review focusing on the automation of
systematic literature reviews (SLRs) using text mining and NLP techniques. It
identifies the objectives of automation studies, the specific steps within the SLR
process that have been automated, the machine learning techniques employed, and
discusses the challenges, limitations, and future research directions in this area.
 This research exemplifies the application of text mining and NLP methods to
enhance and automate the literature review process in software engineering.
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Part 3: Criticism of Scope, Frameworks,
Methodology and Approach
 Critique of:
 Design and Scope
 Frameworks
 Methodology
 Approach

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