The Case for Knowledge Translation

Context: For the outcomes of systematic literature reviews to be of use for practitioners, we need to develop models for addressing the needs of Knowledge Translation (KT). Aim: To identify some of the key issues that need to be addressed by a KT process for software engineering (SE) and possible routes for achieving these. Method: We have examined some of the models used in other disciplines, and suggested a possible interpretation for software engineering. Results: We propose a model for achieving KT. Conclusions: Research with industry and commerce is needed to explore how this can be realised.