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Cronholm, S., Göbel, H., Sjöström, J. & Juell-Skielse, G. (2024). Generalisation of Design Science Research. In: Proceedings of European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS). 17-19 June, Cyprus.: . Paper presented at European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Cyprus, 17-19 June..
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Generalisation of Design Science Research
2024 (English)In: Proceedings of European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS). 17-19 June, Cyprus., 2024Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

In several design science research (DSR) frameworks and methods, the need for generalising problemsand solutions has been emphasised. For example, various DSR studies present generalised designprinciples as nascent theories. Due to the creative and contextual nature of DSR, several scholars reportthat generalisation can be challenging. The challenge is particularly valid for single qualitative studiesbecause the design of an artefact always reflects the circumstances in the context where it is to be used.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to present guidelines regarding generalisation. The suggestedguidelines are: strategically plan the generalisation process, validate the generalised knowledge toaugment the reusability and find an appropriate generalisation level. The formulation of the guidelinesis based on the analyses of three DSR projects and insights from previous knowledge. Our knowledgecontribution consists of prescriptive knowledge (guidelines) as a complement to existing explanativeand descriptive knowledge.

Keywords
Design science research, Design science, Generalisation, Projectability
National Category
Computer and Information Sciences Earth and Related Environmental Sciences
Research subject
Business and IT; Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-32578 (URN)
Conference
European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Cyprus, 17-19 June.
Available from: 2024-09-20 Created: 2024-09-20 Last updated: 2024-09-20
Sjöström, J. & Cronholm, S. (2024). Meta-requirements for LLM-Based Knowledge Exploration Tools in Information Systems Research. In: Munir Mandviwalla, Matthias Söllner, Tuure Tuunanen (Ed.), Design Science Research for a Resilient Future: 19th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2024, Trollhättan, Sweden, June 3–5, 2024, Proceedings. Paper presented at 19th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2024, Trollhättan, Sweden, June 3–5, 2024. (pp. 424-439).
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Meta-requirements for LLM-Based Knowledge Exploration Tools in Information Systems Research
2024 (English)In: Design Science Research for a Resilient Future: 19th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2024, Trollhättan, Sweden, June 3–5, 2024, Proceedings / [ed] Munir Mandviwalla, Matthias Söllner, Tuure Tuunanen, 2024, p. 424-439Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The problem we address in this paper is that the potential impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) on the research practice in information systems is not well understood. The focus has been on how LLMs could support literature review processes. Therefore, this paper aims to advance knowledge on how Large Language Models (LLMs) could support knowledge exploration through literature reviews. The knowledge contribution consists of meta-requirements that inform the design of LLM-based tools assisting knowledge exploration. The meta-requirements are theoretically justified by scrutinizing established IS literature review methodologies, reported challenges of LLMs and design process experiences. Furthermore, we introduce an LLM supported literature review process model that maps the relationships between the meta-requirements and specific phases of the process model. This work contributes to the field by providing a foundation for designing transparent, controllable, and resource-efficient tools for knowledge exploration, and supporting the rigor of knowledge exploration in information systems research. 

Keywords
LLM, meta-requirements, literature review, knowledge exploration
National Category
Information Systems, Social aspects
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-32617 (URN)10.1007/978-3-031-61175-9_29 (DOI)001285477600029 ()
Conference
19th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2024, Trollhättan, Sweden, June 3–5, 2024.
Available from: 2024-09-25 Created: 2024-09-25 Last updated: 2024-11-04Bibliographically approved
Cronholm, S., Göbel, H. & Shrestha, A. (2024). Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration in Action Design Research. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 28
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration in Action Design Research
2024 (English)In: Australasian Journal of Information Systems, ISSN 1449-8618, E-ISSN 1326-2238, Vol. 28Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Action Design Research (ADR) is a well-known research method within Design Science Research (DSR). An essential characteristic of the ADR method is the need for researcher-practitioner collaboration (RPC). While there is abundant research on RPC regarding information systems projects in general concerning explanatory and normative knowledge, there is very limited prescriptive knowledge on how to execute RPC in ADR projects. Successful collaboration in ADR projects is imperative since the development of socio-technical IT artefacts requires frequent interaction in organisational contexts. However, RPC can be hard to manage due to competing interests. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to present prescriptive knowledge for how to manage RPC. We have analysed a collaborative ADR project consisting of several researchers and practitioners. Based on a grounded theory approach, we have developed theoretical models based on challenges identified in an ADR project. The models provide prescriptive knowledge regarding: shape the IT artefact based on organisational intervention, exploit the mutual dependency between developing design principles and IT artefacts, and contextualise and generalise learning. Each model involves logical relationships between: conditions for the challenges, actions taken to address the challenges and consequences of the actions taken. The guidelines were deducted from the models and consist of recommendations that could be considered in future ADR projects.

Keywords
researcher-practitioner collaboration, action design research, ADR projects, design science research, academy-industry collaboration
National Category
Information Systems
Research subject
Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-32579 (URN)10.3127/ajis.v28.4281 (DOI)001314064900004 ()
Available from: 2024-09-20 Created: 2024-09-20 Last updated: 2024-11-06Bibliographically approved
Cronholm, S., Göbel, H. & Cao, L. (2023). Abductive Design Science Research: The Interplay between Deduction and Induction. In: : . Paper presented at 34th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS). Wellington, New Zealand, Dec 6-8. 2023..
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Abductive Design Science Research: The Interplay between Deduction and Induction
2023 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Design science research (DSR) aims to generate knowledge about innovative solutions to real-world problems. DSR studies usually involve inductive, deductive or abductive inference strategies to generate design knowledge. However, applying these strategies has often remained implicit, which means that the transparency of the research processes could be questioned (e.g. openness, honesty). This study focuses on abductive DSR, which is often regarded as a combination of inductive and deductive strategies. Based on our literature review, we can conclude that there is a lack of prescriptive support for how to conduct abductive DSR. We have also identified that the concept of abduction is omitted in well- known DSR frameworks/methods. To address this research gap, our study applies a qualitative content analysis to analyse two abductive DSR PhD theses. The analysis outcome is a conceptual model describing central relationships and an abductive DSR process model illustrating movements between the theoretical and empirical domains. 

Keywords
Abduction, design science, design science research, action design research, abductive reasoning
National Category
Information Systems, Social aspects
Research subject
Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-30925 (URN)2-s2.0-85192515185 (Scopus ID)
Conference
34th Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS). Wellington, New Zealand, Dec 6-8. 2023.
Available from: 2023-11-24 Created: 2023-11-24 Last updated: 2024-05-28Bibliographically approved
Cronholm, S. & Göbel, H. (2022). Action Design Research – Models for Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration. In: The Transdisciplinary Reach of Design Science Research: 17th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, Proceedings: . Paper presented at DESRIST 2022, St Petersburg, FL, USA, June 1–3, 2022. (pp. 393-404). Springer
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Action Design Research – Models for Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration
2022 (English)In: The Transdisciplinary Reach of Design Science Research: 17th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, Proceedings, Springer, 2022, p. 393-404Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

One essential characteristic of the Action Design Research (ADR) method is researcher-practitioner collaboration (RPC). The purpose of this paper is to present theoretical models for RPC collaboration in ADR projects. The models involve conditions, actions, and consequences concerning RPC challenges. A grounded theory approach was applied to identify the RPC challenges. The challenges were identified in a collaborative ADR project consisting of four researchers and nine organizations from the industry sector. The identified main challenges are: researcher intervention in practitioner contexts, reciprocal shaping between artifacts and design principles emerged from theory and practice, and researcher and practitioner learning. The contribution to practice, which consists of future ADR projects involving collaboration between researchers and practitioners, involves specific actions to be taken.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2022
Series
Lecture Notes in Computer Science ; 13229
Keywords
Action-design research, ADR, Researcher-practitioner collaboration, Collaboration, Design science research
National Category
Communication Studies
Research subject
Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-28353 (URN)10.1007/978-3-031-06516-3_29 (DOI)2-s2.0-85131946939 (Scopus ID)
Conference
DESRIST 2022, St Petersburg, FL, USA, June 1–3, 2022.
Funder
Knowledge Foundation
Available from: 2022-08-11 Created: 2022-08-11 Last updated: 2024-02-01
Cronholm, S. & Göbel, H. (2022). Action design research: integration of method support. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 15(8), 19-47
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Action design research: integration of method support
2022 (English)In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, ISSN 1753-8378, E-ISSN 1753-8386, Vol. 15, no 8, p. 19-47Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose Action design research (ADR) has become widely accepted as a prominent research method within information systems when managing design-oriented research projects. One purpose of the ADR method is to provide methodological guidance for the building of IT artefacts. However, several scholars have reported a lack of guidance of method support at the micro level. This article aims to complement the macro level of the ADR method by integrating prescriptive method support at the micro level. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach including direct content analysis. An empirical ADR project was analysed in order to identify method support that could be integrated into the ADR method. Findings Method support at the micro level was identified for all the stages of the ADR method. The method support consists of procedural support, guiding concepts, and various techniques for the documentation of project tasks stated in the ADR method. Research limitations/implications The contribution to theory consists of aspects concerning the integration of macro and micro levels: relationships between normative and prescriptive support, continuous focus shifts, and method completeness. Practical implications The contribution to practice consists of explicit suggestions for method support that could be integrated into the ADR method. Originality/value This study extends previously provided knowledge by offering empirical evidence concerning theoretical constructions consisting of explicit relationships between ADR tasks and integrated method support, and elaboration on the integration of macro and micro levels.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2022
Keywords
Action design research, ADR, Project management, ADR projects, Design science research, Design methods, MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, SCIENCE RESEARCH, RECIPROCITY, INNOVATION, FRAMEWORK, FUTURE, TOOL
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-27942 (URN)10.1108/IJMPB-07-2021-0196 (DOI)000793684300001 ()2-s2.0-85130190789 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2022-05-30 Created: 2022-05-30 Last updated: 2023-11-27Bibliographically approved
Cronholm, S. & Göbel, H. (2022). Design Principles for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence. In: : . Paper presented at European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Timisoara, Romania, 18–24 June, 2022..
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Design Principles for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence
2022 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Advancements within artificial intelligence (AI) enable organisations to reformulate strategies forexploiting data in order to refine their business models, make better decisions and maintain acompetitive advantage. We recognise the technical advantages of AI. However, our view is that thetechnical perspective as a base for decision-making is necessary but insufficient. Several studies inhuman science report that essential human knowledge and competencies that affect decision making arenot represented in AI systems. Based on this observation, we have developed design principles fordeveloping decision-support systems (DSS) that combine human intelligence (HI) with AI. The designprinciples are: design for amplified decision-making, design for unbiased decision-making and designfor human and AI learning. The design principles constitute the scientific contribution to the emergentfield of Human-Centred AI. The contribution to practice consists of a DSS (a digital prototype) thatsupports the combination of HI and AI.

Keywords
Human-centred AI, Design principles, Decision-support systems, Action Design Research
National Category
Computer Sciences
Research subject
Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-28354 (URN)
Conference
European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Timisoara, Romania, 18–24 June, 2022.
Note

Finansiär: Handelsrådet

Available from: 2022-08-11 Created: 2022-08-11 Last updated: 2022-08-11
Cronholm, S., Göbel, H. & Andersson, L. (2022). Digitala hybridsystem för innovation: Populärvetenskaplig slutrapport. Handelsrådet
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Digitala hybridsystem för innovation: Populärvetenskaplig slutrapport
2022 (Swedish)Report (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Handelsrådet, 2022
National Category
Information Systems
Research subject
Business and IT; Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-27429 (URN)
Available from: 2022-02-03 Created: 2022-02-03 Last updated: 2022-02-03Bibliographically approved
Cronholm, S. (2021). Lifelong Learning: Challenges and Principles. In: Hus, Vlasta (Ed.), Current Research in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 1: . B P International
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Lifelong Learning: Challenges and Principles
2021 (English)In: Current Research in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 1 / [ed] Hus, Vlasta, B P International , 2021Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Aim/Purpose: The concept of lifelong learning has attracted a lot of interest for several years. One reason is the rapid development of digital technology. The purpose of this paper is to create knowledge supporting the development of education for lifelong learning. 

Background: On meeting the growing demand for lifelong learning, universities face several challenges. One challenge is that the curriculum seldom is designed for lifelong learning. At the same time, several universities want to be attractive education partners for adult students with work experiences. There is a lack of normative and prescriptive support that can guide the development of education concerning lifelong learning.

Methodology: Design science research, interviews, grounded theory and root-cause analysis.

Contribution: Contribution to practice: A master program in Information Systems that supports lifelong learning. Contribution to theory: Advancements on design knowledge that can guide the development of education programs concerning rapid advancements in digital technology.

Findings: Five design principles: consider rapid development of digital technology, balance time-consuming bureaucratic procedures with companies’ demands for speedy access to new modern courses, simplify procedures for students applying with work experience qualifications, implement plans for competence development of teachers, and base courses on rigour and relevance. The main conclusion is that the rapid technological development causes universities to face a strategic imperative to broaden access to lifelong learning. We can also conclude that close academic-practitioner collaboration will support the design of lifelong learning.

Impact on Society: Lifelong learning improves social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development, competitiveness, and employability.

Future Research: Further validation of the design principles in order to create knowledge that can support the development of education for lifelong learning.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
B P International, 2021
Keywords
Lifelong learning, design principles, development of study programs, academy-industry collaboration, challenges for lifelong learning, action design research
National Category
Computer and Information Sciences Educational Sciences
Research subject
Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-26956 (URN)10.9734/bpi/crlle/v1/13966D (DOI)978-93-5547-170-3 (ISBN)978-93-5547-171-0 (ISBN)
Available from: 2021-11-30 Created: 2021-11-30 Last updated: 2023-11-27Bibliographically approved
Cronholm, S. (2021). Lifelong Learning: Principles for Designing University Education. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 35-60
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Lifelong Learning: Principles for Designing University Education
2021 (English)In: Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, p. 35-60Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Aim/Purpose

Due to the rapid development of digital technology, create knowledge to support the development of education for lifelong learning.

Background

There is a lack of normative and prescriptive support that can guide the development of education concerning lifelong learning.

Methodology

Design science research, interviews, grounded theory and root-cause analysis.

Contribution

Contribution to practice: A master program in Information Systems that supports lifelong learning. Contribution to theory: Advancements on design knowledge that can guide the development of education programs concerning rapid advancements in digital technology.

Findings

Five design principles: consider rapid development of digital technology, balance time-consuming bureaucratic procedures with companies’ demands for speedy access to modern courses, simplify procedures for students applying with work experience qualifications, implement plans for competence development of teachers, and base courses on rigour and relevance.

Recommendations for Practitioners

Companies could enter the whole education program or select interesting courses or course modules.

Recommendation for Researchers

The design principles should be considered when research on guidance concerning lifelong learning for adult learners is conducted.

Impact on Society

Lifelong learning enhances social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development, as well as competitiveness and employability.

Future Research

Further validation of the design principles in order to create knowledge that can support the development of education for lifelong learning.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Informing Science Institute, 2021
Keywords
lifelong learning, design principles, development of study programs, academy-industry collaboration
National Category
Computer and Information Sciences
Research subject
Business and IT
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-24941 (URN)10.28945/4686 (DOI)000612287100001 ()2-s2.0-85107972670 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Knowledge Foundation
Available from: 2021-02-15 Created: 2021-02-15 Last updated: 2024-02-01
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Identifiers
ORCID iD: ORCID iD iconorcid.org/0000-0002-1452-4206

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