Effective research design is crucial for ensuring the reliability and validity of research findings. While existing frameworks, models, and typologies offer valuable guidance, they often have limitations such as overemphasizing or oversimplifying philosophical foundations, inadequate integration...

In a globalized world, small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (manufacturing SME) face the challenge of keeping up with global competition. Although AI is ascribed the potential to fundamentally change entire markets, industries, and general business activities, the question remains...