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title: Software Modernization for small and medium-sized enterprises - Search Protocol

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# Software Modernization for small and medium-sized enterprises - Search Protocol
*Kaan Baylan K11910231*
*Simon Primetzhofer K11942035*

## Search String
```
TITLE-ABS-KEY ( ( small  OR  medium )  
    AND  ( company  OR  enterprise  OR  corporation  OR  organization ) 
    AND  ( migration  OR  modernization  OR  transformation  OR  re-engineering ) 
    AND  ( legacy  OR  existing  AND  systems  OR  object-oriented ) ) 
    AND  ( LIMIT-TO ( SUBJAREA ,  "COMP" ) )  
    AND  ( LIMIT-TO ( LANGUAGE ,  "English" ) ) 
```

## Search and Screening

For searching the papers we used the site https://www.scopus.com/ and retrieved a total of **151** papers using the above search string.

### Screening process per paper
1. Read the title and abstract and evaluate if it is fitting to the topic of our paper
2. Check if the full version of the paper is publicly available and not behind a paywall
3. Check the language and the length of the paper (must be in English and >= 5 pages)
4. Read the introduction and conclusion of the paper

We split up the search such that one student screens the papers with an even index, whereas the other one screens the odd ones.
Both Students select five papers and add them to the list below.

## Inclusion and Exclusion criteria
**Inclusion criteria:**
* Related to software modernization/maintenance/evolution
* Related to small or medium-sized enterprises

**Exclusion criteria:**
* Paper is not written in English
* Secondary studies
* Papers with less than five pages


## List of selected papers
We had to choose 10 papers from the given 151 we found through our search string.

The selected papers are the following:
1. [The technology matrix – A tool-based method for technology scouting](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85073904309&citeCnt=0&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&nlo=&nlr=&nls=&sid=496eec5c783e6a19e8df07f46f9bd2a5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=35&citeCnt=1&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
1.1. PDF: http://www.iadisportal.org/components/com_booklibrary/ebooks/201905L017.pdf
2. [An Effective Approach to Cloud Migration for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9265935)
2.1. PDF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=9265935
3. [Towards a cloud migration framework](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84978395231&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&nlo=&nlr=&nls=&sid=496eec5c783e6a19e8df07f46f9bd2a5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=71&citeCnt=3&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
3.1. PDF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7483315
4. [Decision-making IoT adoption in SMEs from a technological perspective](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85089017072&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=496eec5c783e6a19e8df07f46f9bd2a5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=19&citeCnt=2&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
4.1. PDF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=9141045
5. [Technological Variables for Decision-making IoT Adoption in Small
and Medium Enterprises](https://www.jisem-journal.com/article/technological-variables-for-decision-making-iot-adoption-in-small-and-medium-enterprises-8484)
5.1. PDF: https://www.jisem-journal.com/download/technological-variables-for-decision-making-iot-adoption-in-small-and-medium-enterprises-8484.pdf
6. [User-centric process management system for digital transformation of production](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?origin=recordpage&eid=2-s2.0-85068570207&citeCnt=1&noHighlight=false&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=7d79670e55ba9936bc456d71b4ce07e5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=38&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
7. [Microservice Migration Using Strangler Fig Pattern: A Case Study on the Green Button System](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85102169609&citeCnt=1&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=7d79670e55ba9936bc456d71b4ce07e5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=16&citeCnt=2&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
7.1. PDF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9359092
8. [Legacy Digital Transformation: TCO and ROI Analysis](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85114732078&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=7d79670e55ba9936bc456d71b4ce07e5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=8&citeCnt=0&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
9. [A Multi-Criteria Strategy for Redesigning Legacy Features as Microservices: An Industrial Case Study](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85106562484&citeCnt=1&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=7d79670e55ba9936bc456d71b4ce07e5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=6&citeCnt=1&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
9.1. PDF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9425875
10. [Working-Out of Recommendation System to Increase the Digital Maturity Level of Enterprises](https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85114408092&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=7d79670e55ba9936bc456d71b4ce07e5&sot=a&sdt=a&cluster=scosubjabbr%2c%22COMP%22%2ct%2bscolang%2c%22English%22%2ct&sl=227&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY+%28+%28+small+OR+medium+%29+AND+%28+company+OR+enterprise+OR+corporation+OR+organization+%29+AND+%28+migration+OR+modernization+OR+transformation+OR+re-engineering+%29+AND+%28+legacy+OR+existing+AND+systems+OR+object-oriented+%29+%29&relpos=2&citeCnt=1&searchTerm=&featureToggles=FEATURE_NEW_DOC_DETAILS_EXPORT:1)
10.1 PDF: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9467978

# Classification:
Reading abstracts and noting down keywords

## Paper 1: THE TECHNOLOGY MATRIX – A TOOL-BASED METHOD FOR TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING
- digital transformation
- business model innovations
- emerging technology trends
- digitalization process

## Paper 2: An Effective Approach to Cloud Migration for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 
- cloud computing
- cloud migration
- migration complexities
- data privacy
- on-premise cloud services

## Paper 3: Towards a Cloud Migration Framework 
- cloud computing
- legacy systems
- migration process
- architecture driven modernization
- on-premise application

## Paper 4: Decision-making IoT adoption in SMEs from a technological perspective 
- internet of things
- IoT adoption
- technology-organization-environment model
- digital transformation

## Paper 5: Technological Variables for Decision-making IoT Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises
- internet of things
- digital transformation
- technological change

## Paper 6: User-centric process management system for digital transformation of production

- profound changes in production
- Industry 4.0
- future-proof, cost-effective
- foreman experience by enterprise models
- user centric process management sysem
- baseline concept


## Paper 7: Working-Out of Recommendation System to Increase the Digital Maturity Level of Enterprises

- latest digital technologies
- changing business strategy
- increase competitiveness
- which technologies, digtial tools to select
- road maps for business digitalization
- practical recommendations
- assigning recommendations, requests

## Paper 8: IoT Technologies as Instruments for SMEs’ Innovation and Sustainable Growth

- adoption of IoT (achieve sustainable growth)
- impact of IoT
- quantative marketing research
- advanced marketing technologies without IoT
- design viable marketing programs
- allocate resources for business development
- educating HR using IoT

## Paper 9: Methodology for Digital Transformation with Internet of Things and Cloud Computing: A Practical Guideline for Innovation in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises 

- researches on IoT, Cloud Computing
- academic and industrial world
- lack of expertise in information and communication technologies
- refrence framework for SMEs
- guideline in the journey of digital transformation
- three-stage procedure
    - business
    - technology
    - innovation
- case study: digital transformation in vertical plant wall industry
- solution design principles
- review of digital transformation practice

## Paper 10: Building an Effective Model of Intelligent Entrepreneurship Development in Digital Economy

ds paper is a kompletter bullshit aq

- pecularities in the formation and development of intelligent entrepenurship
- relationship between intelligent, informatial and innovative activites
- new understanding of  "intelligent entrepenuership", "talent management"
- structure of intelligent potential of entrepreneurship under the conditions of digital transformation of the economy
- directions of digital transformation of intelligent entrepreneurship
- system-integrated methodological approach to determining the Index of digital transformation of business entities 

## Consolidated keywords
- cloud computing
- internet of things
- industry 4.0
- changing business strategy/model
- intelligent entrepreneurship

## Classification Scheme

### Categories from keywords
| Category name | Included papers |
| ---- | ----|
| Cloud computing | 2,3,9 |
| Internet of things | 4,5,8,9 |
| Industry 4.0 | 6 |
| Changing business strategy/model | 1,4,7,9,10 |
| Intelligent entrepreneurship | 10 |

### Extract evaluation type

| Evaluation type     | Description (taken from slides) | Included papers |
| ----------- | ----------- | ---- |
| Case Study      | ...an empirical enquiry that draws on multiple sources of evidence…within its real life context...       | 3, 7, 8, 9 |
| Experiment   |  ...an empirical enquiry based on randomization where different treatments are applied while keeping variables constant.        | |
| Quasi-experiment   | similar to an experiment, where the assignment of treatments cannot be based on randomization but emerges from the characteristics of the subjects or objects themselves.        |4, 7, 10 |
| Survey or Interview   | collect information from or about people to describe, compare or explain their knowledge, attitudes and behavior.        |1 |
| Proof of concept   | Proof-of-Concept: a conceptual implementation of the approach to demonstrate its use.        | 6, 8 |
| Manual comparison  | Comparison with related work manually, describing main differences, advantages and drawbacks        |1, 2, 4 |