Design Science Research Methods and PatternsInnovating Information and Communication Technology, 2nd Edition By Vijay K. Vaishna

Table of Contents

Introduction
References

DESIGN SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction to Design Science Research in Information and Communication Technology
Overview of Design Science Research
DSR Methodology
Outputs of DSR
Theory in DSR
General Guidance on Expected Outputs from DSR
Example of Community-Determined Outputs
Philosophical Grounding of DSR
An Example of ICT DSR
References
Appendix: A Design Science Research Bibliography

Aggregate Design Science Research Cycle as a Perspective on the Evolution of Computing Communities of Interest
Introduction
Design Science Research Cycle
Aggregate DSRC
Exercising the ADSRC Framework: Concept Mapping 25 Years of Database Research
Using the ADSRC to Explain Coordination between Diverse Groups
Conclusion
References

A Framework for Theory Development in Design Science Research: Multiple Perspectives
Introduction
Design Science Research in IS (DSR-IS) Defined
Knowledge Representation Perspective on the Framework
Extending Knowledge Capture in DSR-IS: Alternative Approaches
Structure of the Remainder of the Chapter
Mid-Range Theory in DSR-IS
Typological Perspective of the Framework
Epistemological Perspective of the Framework
Theory Construction in DSR-IS: Two Published Examples
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Appendix: 
Kernel Theory and DREPT Propositions for a DSR Project
Kaufmann’s Diagrammatic Representation of the Change in Modes of Mental Representation with Problem Novelty and Kasper’s
Interpretation of Kaufmann’s Diagram in Terms of DSS Attributes
Theory Building Techniques in Design Science Research

On Theory Development in Design Science Research: Anatomy of a Research Project
Introduction
Theory in DSR-IS: What Does It Mean?
Conclusions
References
Appendix:
A Process Change Scenario Illustrating "Soft Context Information" (A True Story)
System Quality Representation
Sample Process Graph "Slices" and Associated Text
Description and Micro-rationale as used in our Evaluation Prototype

PATTERNS

Using Patterns to Illuminate Research Practice
Introduction
Patterns, Then, and Now
Using Patterns: The Design Science Research Cycle Revisited
Mining of Design Science Research Patterns
Problem-Solving Patterns in Engineering: The TRIZ Approach
Pattern Structure
Pattern Usage in the Development of the Smart Object Paradigm Practice, Practice, Practice
References
Appendix: The TRIZ Inventive Principles

Creativity Patterns
Enhancement Type Patterns
Utilization Type Patterns
References

Problem Selection and Development Patterns
Preliminaries Type Patterns
Visionary Type Pattern
Extrapolation Type Pattern
Analysis Type Patterns
Generalization Type Pattern
Exploration Type Pattern
Segmentation Type Pattern
Combination Type Pattern
References

Literature Search Patterns
Preliminaries Type Patterns
Analysis Type Pattern
Modeling Type Pattern
References

Suggestion and Development Patterns
Theory Type Patterns
Expanding Design Theories (DTs) with Design and Measurement Models
Hermeneutical/Inductive (H/I) Approach
Hypothetical/Deductive (H/D) Approach
Iterative Prototyping
Preliminaries Type Patterns
Visionary Type Patterns
Extrapolation Type Pattern
Analysis Type Patterns
Exploration Type Patterns
Modeling Type Patterns
Generalization Type Patterns
Segmentation Type Patterns
Combination Type Patterns
Development Type Patterns
Collaboration Type Patterns
References

Evaluation and Validation Patterns
Benchmarking
Demonstration
Experimentation
Logical Reasoning
Mathematical Proofs
Simulation
Using Metrics
References

Publishing Patterns
^MAligning with a Paradigm
Conference and Journal Submissions
Novelty and Significance
^MStyle Exemplars
Use of Examples
Writing Conference Papers
Writing Journal Papers
References

KNOWLEDGE CONTRIBUTION & RESEAR CH PATTERNS USAGE ANALYSIS

Knowledge Contribution and Patterns Usage Analysis of Design Science Research Exemplars
Introduction
Smart Objects: A Data/Knowledge Paradigm for the Modeling and
Design of Operations Support Systems
CyberGate: A Design Framework and System for Text Analysis of Computer‑Mediated Communication
World Wide Web: Proposal for Hypertext Project.
Entity-Relationship Model—Toward a Unified View of Data
Case-Based Database Design Support System
Relational Model of Data for Large Shared Data Banks
Automating the Discovery of AS-IS Business Process Models: Probabilistic and Algorithmic Approaches
Working Set Model for Program Behavior
Communicating Sequential Processes
Multilevel Model for Measuring Fit between a Firm’s Competitive Strategies and ISs Capabilities
Improving Analysis Pattern Reuse in Conceptual Design: Augmenting
Automated Processes with Supervised Learning
Optimum Multiway Search Trees
Conclusion
References