A Conceptual Framework to Construct an Artefact for Meta-Abstract Design Knowledge in Design Science Research

A process for designing algorithm-based personalized gamification

“…In our design science research process, we applied the abstract design knowledge framework by Ostrowski and Helfert [51], which follows Goldkuhl and Lind's [19] division of design science research into an empirical part (a design practice) and a theoretical part (meta-design). The abstract, meta-design design part creates information such as design theories, generic process models, or guidelines for design.…”

“…In order to realize that goal, we used the design science research method [24] to create a personalized gamification design process based on Deterding's work [12] with additional steps for personalization strategy and algorithm creation. We also demonstrated the process by applying it to a computer-supported collaborative learning environment, which resulted in an instantiation of one specific personalized gamification algorithm and an initial, artificial validation of the method according to the principles of design science [24,51,62].…”

The Role and Impact of Descriptive Theories in Creating Knowledge in Design Science

“…The kernel theory that is used as a basis for artefact creation can also be tested and refined during the design science research process [7]. Ostrowski and Helfert [8][9][10][11] presented a design science research framework which follows Goldkuhl and Lind's [12] division of design science research into a situational, empirical part (design practice) and abstract, design knowledge part (meta-design). The meta-design part is informed by descriptive theory, and the empirical part is in turn informed by the abstract design knowledge created in the metadesign process.…”

“…In this paper, we extend the original framework by Ostrowski et al [8][9][10][11] and present an approach that uses grounded theory -based kernel theories as a basis for creating design science artefacts. The main novel contribution in this paper is using the approach to demonstrate and explain the bidirectional connection between the kernel theories and design science research processes.…”

“…Clarify the bidirectional connection between kernel theories and design science processes. This is accomplished by presenting an approach that utilizes grounded theory to generate kernel theories as an input for Ostrowski and Helfert's metalevel design science process [8][9][10][11]. 2.…”