Recognizing that design is at the core of information systems development has led to a
design-science research paradigm where differing kinds of knowledge goals give form to …

Monitoring the complexity of a firm's IT architecture is imperative to ensure a stable and
flexible platform foundation for competing in the era of digital business strategy. However, IT …

In IS research, there is a dichotomy where design science and behavioral science are
distinct research paradigms. IS researchers should view these paradigms as complementary …

The strong effects of descriptive normative feedback (“how you compare to others”) on an
individual's electricity consumption have been documented in the IS literature. Here, we …

Methods for assessing the reliability of natural science research must be redefined to
address the assumptions underlying design science research. Challenges arise, especially …

Abstract Design science is a recognized information systems research paradigm, which is
fundamentally centered on problem solving through technology design. The design process …

Design research can be described as a form of research that involves the design of some
human creation or artefact. These artefacts are designed for some purpose, ie, they aim at …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition in the hip or knee joints that develops during a long period
of time and sometimes needs hip or knee joint replacement surgery when pain gets too …

Reliability, which is concerned with whether something performs as it should, is well‐
accepted as an important part of any scientific research, with recognised methods for …

The challenges of managing security have increased substantially with the advent of
outsourcing and cloud computing. Service providers need to ensure that security controls …