Online users are responsible for protecting their online privacy themselves: the mantra is
custodiat te (protect yourself). Even so, there is a great deal of evidence pointing to the fact …

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly transforming the way we work, live, and
travel. IoT devices collect, store, analyze, and act upon a continuous stream of data as a by …

Building on recent developments in mixed methods, we discuss the methodological
implications of critical realism and explore how these can guide dynamic mixed-methods …

We aim to raise awareness of context by examining its role in empirical research. We apply
the dichotomy of universalism and particularism, and discuss the interaction of theory and …

In quantitative research, collecting data from an entire population of a study is impractical in
many instances. It squanders resources like time and money which can be minimized by …

Abstract Ralph Waldo Emerson brilliantly said,“Life is a journey, not a destination.” As
researchers, we travel on paths of knowledge throughout life. The outcomes of rigorous …

General theories of software engineering must balance between providing full
understanding of a single case and providing partial understanding of many cases. In this …

The application of agile practices for requirements prioritization in distributed and
outsourced projects is a relatively recent trend. Hence, not all of its facets are well …

Current proposals for combining action research and design science start with a concrete
problem in an organization, then apply an artifact to improve the problem, and finally reflect …

The expanding use of social networking sites (SNSs) and their flexible functionalities allow
individuals to use these sites in unexpected and unethical ways. SNS users face ethical …