Systems Theory Approach Research Articles

Dismantling pervasive gender stereotypes in healthcare leadership contexts with an ecological systems theory approach

Dismantling pervasive gender stereotypes in healthcare leadership contexts with an ecological systems theory approach

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There has been growing needs to encourage competing thoughts, debates, cooperation and research works that support critical thoughts, ideas, concepts, approaches, doctrines, and philosophies on development of education in Mongolia.Nowadays, system inquiry is often regarded as systematic approach for educational development. System inquiry consists of three inter-related components including system theory, system philosophy, and system approach. System philosophy explains the universe from system view and employs system thinking as an approach to theoretical and real life problems.Itgel and his colleagues (2018, 2023, 2024) published serial articles, which put forward solutions to develop education in system approach. One of the main findings of these articles identified Mongolian education vision, values, learners’ profile employing qualitative and quantitative approach. Hence, the current article attempts to give a philosophical explanation to the above-mentioned findings. We Mongolians place greater emphasis on the beginning and root of anything as we attempt to identify its true meaning and nature. This can be easily observed in our language, culture and way of thinking. As it is traced back to the beginning of philosophy, we can find three concepts namely “ethos, eidos, praxis”.This study identified 47 possibilities for interactions of these three concepts. As it is conceptually mapped, “Mongolian education vision” can be coined as “ethos”, “Mongolian education values” can be coined as “eidos” and Mongolian learners’ profile can be coined as “praxis” as they are structured to contain one another. Although Mongolian education vision, values, and learners’ profile are identified having their own special characteristics, they are exactly consistent with the topological structure of the global education paradigm. Finally, the article offers three possibilities to expand the ideas of this study.

Exploring the Constitution of Resilience in Places: A Media Place Approach to Tourism Studies

Resilience in tourism studies has mainly departed from a socioecological system theory approach and has developed knowledge in relation to different tourism contexts. This approach has consequences for the conceptualization of resilience and sets limits. Calls for theory development on resilience see a need to take account of, for instance, politics and power relations, and conflicts over resources. As a response to this call, this conceptual article discusses the ontological underpinnings of resilience in tourism studies from an interdisciplinary approach and argues for a media place approach to resilience. From a general socioecological system approach a tourist place is ontologically constituted as a subject with clear boundaries even if it has interactions, relations, and dependencies. The tourism place is therefore constituted as a fixed entity in its essence, even if equilibriums can be positioned differently. However, tourism resilience is a complex issue that calls for additional perspectives. The proposed interdisciplinary media place approach follows changes and dependencies between mediatization of tourism places and changes in the resilience of tourism places. The role of mediatization and its significance for changes in places are put at the center of the analysis. The approach assumes that a tourist place is constituted as a verb that is constantly created and re-created in a process. Additionally, resilience in places must also be conceptualized ontologically as a fluid concept that evolves over time. To understand sudden and long-term changes in tourism place resilience, special attention must be given to nodes or flows of information that connect the media systems and constitute places. Further, the article concludes that resilience is molded by the politics of media practices. An interdisciplinary approach brings new answers to complex questions that cannot be solved from a single disciplinary perspective.

System Theory and Human Factors Hazard Identification Approach for Marine Survey Operation

Abstract Marine survey operation is one of the most frequent and essential activities in enhancing ocean knowledge. Some dangerous tasks and activities involve scientists, marine crews, survey equipment, and sensors, such as deploying equipment near the seabed, collecting the sediment sample, and towing the equipment with the ship’s movement. Since it consists of several controllers and components, the comprehensive system theory must be applied to analyse the risk, and the effect of human error must be incorporated as the equipment’s controller within the system. This study provides a holistic hazard identiMication of marine survey operation by using System Theory Process and Analysis (STPA) and integrating it with the Human Factors ClassiMication System (HFACS) to deMine the unsafe control actions (UCA) and failure scenarios. According to the STPA, 194 UCAs could occur. The main causal factors of the UCAs are human and followed by technical errors. The STPA-HFACS analysis indicated that additional human and equipment actions would have a detrimental effect on the failures of the operation. This study will beneMit stakeholders in marine survey operations with an alternative method for risk analysis.

A Conversation Analysis-Complex Dynamics Systems Theory (CA-CDST) Approach for Analyzing Longitudinal Development in L2 Pragmatics

The compatibility of Conversation Analysis (CA) and Complex Dynamics Systems Theory Approach (CDST) in analyzing second language (L2) development has long been discussed (e.g., Larsen-Freeman & Cameron, 2008a). Nevertheless, how CA and CDST are compatible and how the method can be applied to data to analyze L2 development has been rarely demonstrated, with a few exceptions (e.g., Siegel & Seedhouse, 2024). This paper builds upon these prior discussions, explaining the compatibility of CA and CDST and a demonstration of the Conversation Analysis-Complex Dynamics Systems Theory (CA-CDST) approach to holistically analyze L2 pragmatic development. The CA-CDST approach is exemplified through the analysis of the use of code-switching in L2 interaction. The analysis demonstrates that unmarked code-switching in L2 interaction is not an omnipresent interactional phenomenon. Rather, it is learned; it is an interactional resource that is co-constructed through the sequential process of multiple encounters, adaptation, and accommodation to both the interlocutor and the interactional setting. Moreover, the analysis demonstrates the adaptable nature of CA and how the CA-CDST can elucidate the non-linear nature of L2 pragmatic development.

A Phenomenological Variant Ecological Systems Theory Approach for Exploring Racial Stress, and Campus Engagement Among Black Male College Students

Studies show that a nexus exists between racialized campus experiences, racial-ethnic identity, and engagement in campus activities for Black college men and shapes their perceptions about an institution's commitment to support the communities they represent. Yet, there is limited knowledge about how this nexus may unfold ecologically for this student population during their undergraduate experience. Using the Phenomenological Variant Ecological System Theory, this qualitative study describes how 31 Black college males leveraged their identities to manage self and societal appraisals, cope with stress experienced in university programs, and navigate feelings of marginalization and sense of belonging during their undergraduate experience.

The Role of Data Analytics and Sustainable Circular Economy in Developing Countries

In the twenty-first century, data analytics has become a vital tool in decision-making. Modern companies and organisations create enormous volumes of data, which need for sophisticated ways to analyse. Statistics help companies make data-driven decisions by organising, summarizing, and interpreting data. 21st-century enterprises, organisations, and people generate more data than ever. Due to rapid technological advancement and growing data, companies must make data-driven choices. As such, the place of data analytics is the era of digital economy cannot be overemphasize. This paper essentially review these roles in achieving sustainable circular economy in developing countries. The study was based solely on secondary data elicited from the review of previous studies on the subject being investigated. The examined the concepts and benefits of circular economy, the challenges in implementing circular economy in developing countries, as well as the concept, impact and role of data analytical impact on achieving sustainable circular economy. The overall findings from this study indicates that indeed, data analytics play important role in achieving sustainable circular economy in developing countries and thus recommends the system theory approach to circular economy where all parts are connected in somewhere to enhance effectiveness and reduce cost. Such connection can only be efficient through data analytics.

Adopting Theories Underlying Directed Technology Integration Strategies: Study Objectivist Learning Theories

This paper examines key theories underlying directed technology integration strategies in education, focusing on objectivist learning approaches. The study reviews and analyzes several influential theories, including B.F. Skinner's behaviorism, Atkinson and Shiffrin's information processing model, Robert Gagne's conditions of learning, and systems theory approaches to instructional design.The analysis reveals how these theories provide conceptual foundations for technology integration in education. Behaviorism emphasizes reinforcement and observable outcomes. Information processing theory explains memory and cognitive processes. Gagne's work highlights conditions for effective learning. Systems approaches offer frameworks for designing technology-enhanced instruction. While each theory offers valuable insights, an integrated approach incorporating behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist perspectives may be most effective for technology-enhanced learning. Understanding these theoretical underpinnings can guide educators in developing more effective technology integration strategies and creating optimal learning conditions in digital environments. This paper synthesizes key objectivist learning theories relevant to educational technology, providing a theoretical foundation to inform technology integration practices in modern education.

Systemic Perspective on Companies and the Digital Transformation: A Prototypical Methodological Approach as a Solution to Complex Business Problems

Due to changing market conditions, customer needs and environmental influences, organisations are facing increased pressure to transform in today’s world. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have made many organisations aware of the importance of digital transformation in order to remain successful even in times of disruptive change. However, the pandemic has also shown how connected and complex the world is. The aim of this work is to answer the question of what a possible systematic method for dealing with complex business problems might look like. Dealing with complexity is a critical factor for any organisation and determines how resilient it can position itself in the face of dynamic environmental influences. To answer the research question, a prototype was first developed based on Niklas Luhmann’s systems theory, from which a systematic method was derived. The prototypes were then further developed and validated in qualitative expert interviews. A systems theory approach was chosen because it claims to construct a holistic picture of the company as a social system and thus to capture the interactions of all system components. Qualitative interviews based on a semi-standardised approach were used to test the prototypes for comprehensibility, applicability, and validity. German experts in the fields of system technology, change management and digital transformation were interviewed.

Mining corruption, environmental damage, and the increasing unauthorized properties of state officials

Indonesia is blessed with natural resources in the form of minerals and coal. Their use must be directed towards the greatest welfare and prosperity of the people based on the 1945 Constitution. However, what is currently happening is the opposite. the Attorney General revealed case of alleged corruption in the trading system of tin commodities in the Bangka Belitung region. The suspects include businessmen, directors, crazy rich Indonesians, and artists who are now increasingly attracting public attention. The total state losses were equivalent to $16,667 billion USD. This research used a sociological legal research model. The research object was the legal behavior in the reality of society. It was found that to formulate appropriate law enforcement for mining corruption, Friedman’s legal system theory approach was used. This theory includes legal structures, with good synergy from each law enforcement institution. Concerning the legal substance, apart from using the Corruption Crime Law, perpetrators also need to be impoverished by regulating the crime of money laundering. In terms of legal culture, state officials should uphold ethics and integrity to achieve good governance. Meanwhile, restoration of environmental damage resulting from mining activities can begin with future environmental policies that are directed towards ensuring the safety and health of the human life as well as controlling the wise use of natural resources. The integration of environmental law and Islam can be carried out using a prophetic ethical approach. The prophetic paradigm interprets nature as something sacred as humans only borrow it and manage.

The Student’s Physical Behavior Surveyed at a University in Hanoi

According to the approach of systems theory and behaviorism, this paper considers physical behavior as a kind of characteristic behavior of learners in physical education, namely students' physical behavior in physical education and physical exercise in students' daily life. This article uses a literature review method and a survey method at a university in Hanoi to analyze the current situation, influencing factors and consequences of physical behavior conceptualized into the concept of "physical exercise". The article also aims to identify possible problems and suggest solutions to innovate physical education for the physical behavior transformation into the students’ physical habits-for-health to meet the requirements of the physical education quality improvement under the market economy conditions and world integration.

Implementation of mindfulness at work considering digital support: A qualitative study with a systems theory approach

Current research states the benefits of implementing mindfulness within the workplace. In large corporations, financial and personnel resources for a mindfulness-based intervention may exist, but successfully implementing interventions within a corporation may also require changes in the workplace culture as a whole. This study aims to depict the integration of a mindfulness-based intervention in a digitally augmented setting to promote mindfulness in the digital workplace. Because change in an organization cannot be managed one-dimensionally, systems theory is implemented within this study to meet the requirements of a complex system. Interviews with experts working in or with large companies on the topic of mindfulness in new work contexts disclose an integration process. Subsequently, information is extracted from the interviews and the content is qualitatively analyzed to find answers to the research question. Differentiated results from (a) employees’, (b) employers’, and (c) consultants’ perspectives, with information about input (1), throughput (2), and output (3) of a mindfulness-based intervention in the corporate setting were stated, for example, with respect to communication by using the employees’ language as well as internal resources, such as social media and communication platforms. Guidelines for implementing digitally-supported mindfulness at work are derived and discussed.

Dynamics of Jombang Religious Court Decision on Marriage Dispensation: Jaser Auda's Systems Theory Approach

Dynamics of Jombang Religious Court Decision on Marriage Dispensation: Jaser Auda's Systems Theory Approach

Correction: Entangled eclecticism: a sociotechnical-pedagogical systems theory approach to learning experience design

Correction: Entangled eclecticism: a sociotechnical-pedagogical systems theory approach to learning experience design

Seeing the forest for the trees: An ecological systems theory approach to addressing emergent issues in psychedelic-assisted therapy research

AbstractDespite growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) research, there remains a lack of consensus about key issues relevant to difficulties in predicting acute drug effects, and the role of therapeutic support in clinical trials. In the absence of a clear theoretical model to conceptualize multifaceted components in PAT research, dialogue across contexts (e.g., popular media, peer reviewed journals, conference settings) is becoming increasingly polarized and siloed. This has even contributed to somewhat unusual recommendations by the FDA and others that removing critical aspects of psychological and medical safety could enhance our ability to investigate the impact of these drugs on clinical outcomes. Considering the importance of determining and maximizing safety in ongoing PAT research, this commentary suggests that an ecological systems theory (EST) approach provides a structure to make contextual and practical factors a more explicit and testable component of research. Utilizing systems theory and Bronfenbrenner’s EST approach adapted for healthcare settings, we propose that a more detailed conceptual model in PAT research would enable more explicit consideration of contextual factors informing and influencing outcomes. This commentary is accompanied by a custom figure that illustrates application of this model for psychedelic research and highlights the limitations of current measurement of acute subjective experience.

Observations on sport and eSport from a systems theory perspective: Theoretical reflections on differentiating sport and eSport and on the functions and consequences of an integration

This article takes up the sport policy and sports science debate on the recognition of competitive computer and video games—so-called eSport—as sport and pursues the goal of differentiating sport and eSport on the basis of systems theory considerations and reflecting on the functions and consequences of recognizing eSport as sport. It begins by addressing the questions of how sport can be observed at all with the help of theories and which epistemological position underlies the systems theory approach. This is followed by a consideration of sport in terms of systems theory as a social functional system and by reflection on forms of structural coupling between the sport system and other social functional systems. In light of these theoretical considerations, the connectivity of eSport to the sport system as well as the functions and consequences of such an integration for structural couplings between the sport system and the systems of health, education, the economy, mass media, and politics are analyzed. The article concludes with an outline of perspectives for future scientific observation of sport and eSport.

Characterizing the defense industry for risk management: a systems approach

PurposeManagement and risk techniques within industries have been studied from various disciplines in nondefense-affiliated industries. Given the assumption that these techniques, strategies and mitigations used in one industry apply to other similar industries, this paper examines the defense industry for risk assessment. We characterize interactions for onward application to risk identification in the defense industry.Design/methodology/approachThis research employs a systems theory approach to the characterization of industry interactions, using three dimensions including environment, boundaries and relationships. It develops a framework for identifying relationship types within system-of-systems (SoS) environments by analyzing the features of interactions that occur in such environments.FindingsThe study’s findings show that different systems environments within the defense industry SoS exhibit different interaction characteristics and hence display different relationship patterns, which can indicate potential vulnerabilities.Research limitations/implicationsBy employing interaction as a means for evaluating potential risks, this research emphasizes the role played by relationship factors in reducing perceived risks and simultaneously increasing trust.Originality/valueThis paper intends to develop an initial snapshot of the relationship status of the Swedish defense industry in light of the global consolidation in this industry, which is a relevant contextual contribution.

Correction to: Exploring the Methodological Foundation of a Systemic Approach in Grey Systems Theory

Correction to: Exploring the Methodological Foundation of a Systemic Approach in Grey Systems Theory

The Household Food Security Status of Food Assistance Programs and Food Security Initiatives

Purpose: The general objective of the study was to investigate the household food security status of food assistance programs and food security initiatives. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to household food security status and food assistance programs. Preliminary empirical review revealed that food assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC, and school meal programs, played a critical role in improving food security among vulnerable populations. However, it emphasized the importance of adopting a holistic approach to address underlying causes of food insecurity, such as poverty and systemic inequalities. Community-based initiatives and efforts to strengthen local food systems were identified as promising complements to traditional food assistance programs. Targeted interventions tailored to the unique needs of different population groups were also deemed essential. Overall, the study highlighted the need for coordinated efforts from various stakeholders to build resilient and equitable food systems and ensure access to nutritious food for all. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Determinants of Health theory, Systems theory and Capability Approach may be used to anchor future studies on household food security. The study provided valuable recommendations that contributed to theory, practice, and policy in addressing food insecurity. It integrated theoretical frameworks such as the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) theory, highlighting the complex dynamics underlying food insecurity. Practically, it emphasized the importance of multi-sectoral approaches, community engagement, and participatory decision-making in program design and implementation. At the policy level, the study advocated for comprehensive strategies that prioritize food security as a fundamental human right, including strengthening and expanding existing food assistance programs, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and promoting evidence-based policy reforms. Overall, the study advanced understanding and action on food security by addressing systemic drivers, promoting collaborative practices, and advocating for policy changes.

The Political Economy of Pandemics’ Influence On Hegemonic Shifts: A Comparison of the Influenza of 1918 and COVID-19

Following the World Health Organization (WHO)'s declaration of ending the public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2023, this study seizes the opportune moment to analyze it alongside its historical precedent, the Influenza of 1918, commonly known as the Spanish flu. Amid the ongoing US-China rivalry for global leadership, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out when a century had elapsed since the Influenza of 1918. This analysis aims to test the hegemonic cycles approach of the World Systems Theory and to contribute to the literature of international political economy. The hegemonic cycles approach of the World Systems Theory calls for an analysis of the figures of industrial production, international trade, and finance to judge the changes within the international economy as a hegemonic shift, which occurs at 100-150 years in a circular nature. This study furthermore adds up the figures of GDP per capita to the analysis to provide insight into the level of welfare offered by the ascending hegemons to their citizens vis-à-vis the descending ones. Thus, changes in GDP per capita, industrial production, foreign trade, and finances of the UK vs. the US during the Influenza of 1918, and the US vs. China during COVID-19 provide insights into the political economy of pandemics in terms of their impact on changing hegemonic orders. The findings reveal that both pandemics triggered a period of hegemonic shift that was preeminent on economic terms within the international order.