2026 Guidelines for SLR and Scale Development (With One / Two Month SmartPLS License Key)

Workshop Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM (IST)
Date: 03 Dec. - 07 Dec. 2026
Amount: INR 4500/- ($ 55) for One Month SmartPLS Key and INR 5500/- ($ 65) for Two Month SmartPLS Key

Workshop Content

Day-1: Theoretical Modeling:
Demystifying Concepts, Constructs, Variables, Dimensions, Items, Questionnaires and Scales, Introduction to theoretical modeling, Discussion of lower and higher order constructs, Introduction to reflective and formative scales, Discussion of seminal papers, Measurement model assessment using SmartPLS software.

Day-2: Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) and Theoretical Modeling
A guide to Framework based SLRs: Types and Popular frameworks, Detailed discussion and explanation using MS-Excel for literature review based on popular frameworks like ADO, TCCM, ADO-TCM, 5W+1H, IMO, etc., Discussion of seminal papers for SLRs, Understanding the different types of Research Gaps, Formulation of Research Questions and Research Objectives, Classification and Operationalization of Variables: Independent vs Dependent Variables, Introduction to the IMPACT Framework, Theory selection and theoretical modeling through the IMPACT Framework. Hands-on experience using MS-Excel.

Day-3: Practical SLR Execution
Search strategies and keyword development (Boolean search strings), Database selection (Scopus, Web of Science), Literature synthesis and research gap identification, Hand holding for conducting ADO–TCM using MS-Excel, Creating a structured SLR data sheet.

Day-4: Crafting High-Quality SLR Papers and Synopsis
Converting SLR findings into publishable papers, Journal selection strategies, Handling reviewer comments and revisions, Critical analysis of published SLR papers, Structure of a synopsis, Common mistakes in synopsis and manuscript writing, Step-by-step mentoring for effective synopsis writing.

Day-5: Practice and Revision