Table 1 Criteria for selecting the articles.
Dimension | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
Document type | Peer-reviewed article | Not a peer-reviewed publication |
NRM scope | The article discusses SL in the context of sustainability science and NRM (e.g., land use, water management, biodiversity, etc.) | The article focuses on other academic fields, such as health and management sciences, SL for digitalization, digital learning |
SL scope | Paper related to social learning for NRM mentioning as a social learning process or conduct a method related to social learning/learning Explicit analysis of social learning or learning processes • Empirical studies that detail group learning activities • Descriptions or evaluations of collaborative learning, community engagement, or participatory methods within the study • Use of social learning tools, or assessment of learning outcomes in NRM settings | Paper does not focus on natural resource management but instead focuses on education programs or corporative management, and digital learning as a pure tool. |
Methodology | Includes results from a case study Use of empirical data (quantitative or qualitative results from on-ground, collaborative NRM projects) | Non-empirical (theoretical & conceptual) literature. Does conduct only a literature review. |
Publication period | Non All available included | Non |
Language | Papers indexed in English | Non-English indexed papers |
