The pros and cons of the rapid reviews in information systems and computing research: A mini-review

Abstract

Information systems (IS) and computing discipline, and research continues to provide innovative and progressive research ideas, concepts, and findings for immediate and long-time solutions. The research findings and solutions are conducted using various methods, which include rapid reviews. Rapid reviews are the shorter version of a systematic literature review (SLR) to assist IS and computing researchers to provide quick and effective research findings to aid the decision-making process. This study provided the pros and cons of rapid reviews in IS and computing research using the mini-review method. Mini-reviews search, evaluate, and synthesizes academic literature in understanding the use and application of rapid reviews in IS and computing discipline and research. The study revealed that rapid reviews shorten the process, and the duration of conducting IS and computing research. It allows IS and computing researchers to produce quick, accessible, and relevant research findings to aid development and decision-making. The researchers recommend the adoption of rapid review methods in conducting IS and computing research to aid quick and relevant research findings in promoting decision-making.