PERAN PERUMUSAN MASALAH DAN TINJAUAN PUSTAKA DALAM MENJAMIN KUALITAS PENELITIAN ILMIAH

Authors

  • Putri Norlayli Mustakim Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Uci Fadillah Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Siti Khairani Arfandi Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61722/jaem.v2i4.7909

Keywords:

problem formulation, literature review, research quality, scientific research

Abstract

Problem formulation and literature review are pivotal methodological elements in scientific research that contribute to the study’s methodological and scholarly quality. Problem formulation determines research focus and direction, while literature review provides theoretical foundations and identification of research gaps (Rahman et al., 2025; Ebidor & Ikhide, 2024). This study used a qualitative approach with a library research design and content analysis to review literature regarding the role of these components in ensuring research quality. Findings indicate that clear problem formulation supports methodological consistency and clarity of objectives, while comprehensive literature review strengthens theoretical grounding and helps identify relevant research gaps. Their integration significantly enhances focus, relevance, and validity of scientific research.

References

Ebidor, L., & Ikhide, I. G. (2024). Literature Review in Scientific Research: An Overview. East African Journal of Education Studies, 7(2), 211–218.

Rahman, M. Z., Jailani, M. S., Risnita, R., & Anwar, K. (2025). Formulation of Problems, Variables, and Focuses in Scientific Research. Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains, 6(6), 2050–2060.

Jonathan, E. O. (2024). Research Problem Formulation Guide. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, 10(5), 12–17.

Musthofa, M. A., Firdausi, G. Z., Nadhira, A. H., et al. (2023). Kesalahan Umum dalam Perumusan Masalah Penelitian Pendidikan dan Cara Menghindarinya. Educational Journal: General and Specific Research, 3(2), 12930–12942.

Booth, A., Sutton, A., Clowes, M., & Martyn-St James, M. (2021). Systematic approaches to a successful literature review. International Journal of Management Reviews, 23(4), 456–473.

Hart, C. (2018). Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Research Imagination. SAGE Publications. (standar buku metodologi).

Snyder, H. (2019). Literature review as a research methodology: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research, 104, 333–339.

Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches.

Paré, G., Trudel, M. C., Jaana, M., & Kitsiou, S. (2015). Chapter 9: Methods for Literature Reviews. NCBI Bookshelf.

Thenmc.org. (2025). The Importance of Literature Reviews in Research Methodology.

Downloads

Published

2025-12-22

Issue

Section

Articles