Writing DSR Articles for Maximum Impact

2023 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Cahenzli, Marcel; Winter, Robert

Abstract: Design Science Research (DSR) projects are diverse along various dimensions (e. ... Expand

Abstract: Design Science Research (DSR) projects are diverse along various dimensions (e.g., methodological reference approach, level of contribution, type of evaluation) and they produce a vast amount of information. This poses problems especially for less experienced design researchers who wish to write and publish DSR articles. Since DSR projects hardly fit the established structure of mainstream research articles in Information Systems, it is not entirely clear which aspects of the research project should be communicated and how to compile them. Existing guidance for a specific DSR article structure (Gregor and Hevner, 2013) is generic and has not been adapted yet to different types of DSR research projects. The purpose of the study at hand is to design a guide for design researchers that accommodates the diversity among DSR projects and clarifies what should be reported in which sequence. The concept of design patterns and various descriptive studies were used to design and evaluate the proposed guidance artefact. situation is problematic, as the contributions of DSR to the field of IS should advance the field and provide new opportunities for both design-oriented and behavioral research. However, due to a comparably small share of publications in high-impact outlets, the impact of DSR on IS research is lower than one would expect (vom Brocke et al., 2020;Gregor and Hevner, 2013).Having recognized the communication of DSR projects as a problem, various IS researchers have dedicated time and effort to develop support (e.g., vom Brocke and Maedche, 2019;Peffers et al., 2007;Avdiji and Winter, 2019;Cahenzli, 2022b;Cahenzli et al., 2021;Gregor et al., 2020;Gregor and Jones, 2007). To the best of our knowledge, the only publication focusing on the communication task of writing DSR articles is the MIS Quarterly article by Gregor and Hevner (2013), that proposes a reference structure for all types of DSR articles. This generic communication guidance has, however, not proven effective enough for design researchers, as the underlying problem appears to persist (Tremblay et al., 2018). The authors of the article at hand, design researchers themselves, perceive that the persistence of the "DSR writeup problem" is at least partially due to the diversity among DSR studies. Hence, a general reference structure may be either too restrictive for providing applicable support for the entire range of DSR projects, or too generic to be applicable to specific studies. Thus, this existing solution needs to be revisited.Our research objective is therefore to provide innovative support for design researchers in writing DSR articles. This support should both accommodate project diversity and be appropriate for writing articles for top-tier IS outlets. Aiming at providing a solution for a class of problems (i.e., a purposefully designed artifact), we apply the DSR methodology in our study. To ensure the validity of the proposed solution, the multi-grounded approach to DSR by Goldkuhl (2004) is applied. This means that artifact proposals should be grounded in theory, internally, and empirically. Consequently, several studies were conducted to ensure appropriate grounding of the artifact, including interviews, document analyses, and a survey.The article at hand reports these studies by presenting the background knowledge (including original research that provides the basis for the artifact design's theoretical grounding), the design approach, the proposed artifact, and its evaluation (internal and empirical grounding). 2 Background KnowledgeThis section provides an overview of the problem space (Maedche et al., 2019) and the current solution knowledge. Since the phenomenon of writing top-tier DSR articles is barely covered by literature, we conducted a set of original studies, the results of which are also presented in this section. Collapse

Topics: perceived usefulness

Methods: survey design artifact qualitative interview theory development literature sample

The emergence of smart service ecosystems—The role of socio-technical antecedents and affordances

2023 | Information Systems Journal | Citations: 0

Authors: Herterich, Matthias M.; Dremel, Christian; Wulf, Jochen; vom Brocke, Jan

Abstract: As physical products are increasingly augmented with digital technology, manufac ... Expand

Abstract: As physical products are increasingly augmented with digital technology, manufacturing firms have become part of the development of so-called smart products and smart services. As such, manufacturing firms are challenged by new market participants and ecosystem partners, particularly from the software development industry, and by the dynamic nature of business relationships. While the academic literature on the distinctive characteristics of ecosystems, particularly digital ecosystems, is rich, the effect of smart service ecosystems' emergence on the foundation of smart products remains uncertain. This study reports on case study research based on 47 semi-structured interviews with four companies that participate in an industrial smart service ecosystem. Taking an affordance-theoretic perspective, we uncover the antecedents of and the process of emergent smart service ecosystems. We find that smart service ecosystems have three socio-technical antecedents: a shared worldview, structural flexibility and integrity, and architecture of participation. We explain the emergence of smart service ecosystems as the result of specialisation in shared affordances and integration of idiosyncratic affordances into collective affordances. We derive seven propositions regarding the emergence of smart services, outline opportunities for further research, and present practical guidelines for manufacturing firms. Collapse

Topics: affordance smart device value creation user experience innovation management

Methods: qualitative interview qualitative coding case study focus group personal interview

Theories: theory of affordance stakeholder theory service-dominant logic

Exploring Design Characteristics of Data Trustees in Healthcare - Taxonomy and Archetypes

2023 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Lauf, Florian; Scheider, Simon; Friese, Jana; Kilz, Sarah; Radic, Marija; Burmann, Anja

Abstract: The use of health data provides valuable insights for both research and industr ... Expand

Abstract: The use of health data provides valuable insights for both research and industry comprising the potential to improve services and facilitate the development of innovative solutions in healthcare. However, due to data protection requirements and technical challenges, access to health data is still severely inhibited. To enhance access to and utilization of health data, science and politics increasingly consider data trustee models as a conceivable solution. Yet, such concepts are still in their infancies and hardly known. At the same time, they exhibit strong differences in their design. Thus, to foster awareness about and the development of data trustee models, this study investigates their design characteristics and integrates them into a holistic taxonomy under the lens of European data law. Additionally, design patterns are explored and archetypes derived. The findings reveal that data trustee models in healthcare follow some overarching design patterns and can be assigned to four dominant archetypes. Collapse

Topics: data governance database system business model legal context healthcare data

Methods: focus group literature study archival research design pattern group interview

Going Digital First while Safeguarding the Physical Core: How an Automotive Incumbent Searches for Relevance in Disruptive Times

2023 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Liu, Shiyuan(Eric); Essén, Anna; Mähring, Magnus

Abstract: Incumbent firms typically face significant risk of losing the relevance of thei ... Expand

Abstract: Incumbent firms typically face significant risk of losing the relevance of their physical core when facing industry disruption driven by digital technologies. Existing literature emphasizes a digital first approach, whereby firm offerings are fundamentally redeveloped from a digital point of view, from the point of conception. While this prescription can help accelerate innovation, it does not tell us how incumbents might safeguard the relevance of their traditional physical core resources when going digital first. This is important, since major discontinuities in strategic repositioning, while often celebrated in digital innovation and transformation literature, create significant risks to firm survival. To this end, we conduct a grounded analysis of a European automotive firm's innovation journey over an eight-year period. We contribute to the digital innovation and transformation literature by developing a process model explaining how a digital first approach can be employed in a way that also safeguards the physical core. Collapse

Topics: innovation management digital innovation digital transformation internet of things mobile system

Methods: qualitative interview business process modeling design pattern conceptual modelling qualitative coding

A Process-Based Approach to Information Security Investment Evaluation: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation

2023 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Matschak, Tizian; Nastjuk, Ilja; Niedzela, Laura; Kuehnel, Stephan; Trang, Simon

Abstract: In recent years, the importance of information security has grown significantly ... Expand

Abstract: In recent years, the importance of information security has grown significantly due to the rise of cyber threats and attacks. However, evaluating investments in information security can be challenging, as traditional methods often rely solely on monetary factors and fail to capture the dynamic nature of business processes. This paper introduces a novel process-based evaluation method for assessing the effect of investments in information security on business processes. The paper outlines practical design requirements for the method and its instantiation as a prototype, which is then evaluated using a threestep approach with two companies from the healthcare and energy sectors. The evaluation results demonstrate the proposed method's usefulness in information security investment decisions. This paper contributes to the field of information security investment evaluation by providing a proof-of-concept that potentially paves the way for future research to increase the quality and economics of investments in information security. Collapse

Topics: data security usability business process management knowledge base user requirement

Methods: design artifact design requirement usability testing design process design principle

Design Principles in Information Systems Research: Trends in Construction and Formulation

2023 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Strohmann, Timo; Siemon, Dominik; Elshan, Edona; Gnewuch, Ulrich

Abstract: Design knowledge has become increasingly important in information systems resea ... Expand

Abstract: Design knowledge has become increasingly important in information systems research in recent years, with Design Science Research (DSR) as an approach to developing innovative and effective artifacts. Design Principles (DPs) have proven to be a popular tool for contributing to abstract design knowledge. The construction and formulation of DPs has become more professional in recent years, with publications providing guidance. However, the implementation by researchers of these rules needs to be investigated. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic literature review, analyzed the various forms of design knowledge that have emerged, and examined the state of design principle construction and formulation. Our analysis shows that in recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of publications dealing with DP design. Our results shed light on the characteristics and evolution of DPs, as well as their construction and formulation, and provide valuable guidance for future research. Collapse

Topics: database system information system use business model business intelligence enterprise information system

Methods: structured literature research design guideline design principle design pattern literature sample

Using Students’ Screencasts as an Alternative to Written Submissions

2022 | HICSS | Citations: 0

Authors: Christensen, Henrik Bærbak

Abstract: In this paper, we report our experiences on using student produced screencasts ... Expand

Abstract: In this paper, we report our experiences on using student produced screencasts as a medium for students to explain and provide overview of their solution to advanced design and programming exercises. In our context, the screencasts have replaced written reports as submissions, and we report both on students' perception on work effort and effectiveness of screencasts as well as teaching assistants' experiences in assessing and marking the screencasts. Our main conclusions are that screencasted submissions is an important tool in the teacher's toolbox for some categories of learning tasks, but there are a number of best practices to follow to gain the full benefits of the approach. Collapse

Topics: brainstorming online learning system pandemic test-driven development systems design

Methods: survey design qualitative interview survey group interview personal interview

The role of design patterns in the development and legal assessment of lawful technologies

2022 | Electronic Markets | Citations: 2

Authors: Dickhaut, Ernestine; Li, Mahei Manhai; Janson, Andreas; Leimeister, Jan Marco

Abstract: Novel technologies such as smart personal assistants integrate digital services ... Expand

Abstract: Novel technologies such as smart personal assistants integrate digital services into everyday life. These services use personal data to offer personalized services. While they are subject to special data protection regulations at the time of development, there are few guidelines describing the transition from legal requirements to implementation. To reduce risks, services depend on external legal assessments. With developers and legal experts often missing either legal or technical knowledge, the challenge lies in bridging this gap. We observe that design patterns support both developers and legal experts, and we present an approach in which design patterns are leveraged to provide twofold value for both developers and legal experts when dealing with novel technologies. We conducted a revelatory case study for smart personal assistants and scaffolded the case interpretation through cognitive fit theory. On the basis of the findings, we develop a theoretical model to explain and predict the twofold value of design patterns to develop and assess lawful technologies. Collapse

Topics: systems development problem solving legal context General Data Protection Regulation legal information system

Methods: design pattern case study simulation theory development qualitative interview

Theories: cognitive fit theory

Decision model to design a blockchain-based system for storing sensitive health data

2022 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Erler, Christina; Schinle, Markus; Dietrich, Michael; Stork, Wilhelm

Abstract: The storage and sharing of sensitive health data in Blockchain-based systems im ... Expand

Abstract: The storage and sharing of sensitive health data in Blockchain-based systems implicates data protection issues that must be addressed when designing such systems. Those issues can be traced back to the properties of decentralized systems. A blessing but also a curse in the context of health data is the transparency of the Blockchain, because it allows the stored data to be viewed by all participants of the network. In addition, the property of immutability is in contrast to the possibility to delete the personal data upon request according to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Accordingly, approaches to tackle these issues have recently been discussed in research and industry, e.g. by storing sensitive data encrypted On-Chain or Off-Chain on own servers connected to a Blockchain. These approaches deal with how the confidentiality and integrity of stored data can be guaranteed and how data can be deleted. By reviewing the proposed approaches, we develop a taxonomy to summarize their specific technical characteristics and create a decision model that will allow the selection of a suitable approach for the design of future Blockchain-based systems for the storage of sensitive health data. Afterwards, we demonstrate the utility of the decision model based on a use case for storing test results from a digital dementia screening application. The paper concludes with a discussion of the results and suggestions for future research. Collapse

Topics: blockchain healthcare data computer data storage data protection JavaScript

Methods: design artifact structured literature research literature study computational algorithm machine learning

Collaborate to Innovate: Utilizing Design Patterns Cards for Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

2022 | HICSS | Citations: 0

Authors: Gerling, Christoph; Bickel, Fabrice; Haskamp, Thomas; Uebernickel, Falk

Abstract: As more and more organizations reach the limits of their internal capabilities t ... Expand

Abstract: As more and more organizations reach the limits of their internal capabilities to deal with the challenges induced by digital transformation, they are increasingly forced to seek external digitalization opportunities. In particular, small and medium enterprises are affected by this due to their limited human and financial resources. Currently, there is a lack of overview of options considering limited internal digital capabilities and resources. Thus, we choose an action design research approach to develop an external digitalization activity navigator. As a result, we derive five design principles for successful navigation and 30 activities, which are presented as design pattern cards. Our work can help practitioners and scholars alike to structure external digitalization activities. Collapse

Topics: open innovation digital transformation innovation management digital ecosystem IT skill

Methods: design pattern design principle qualitative interview design requirement action design research