University Philosophy Course: Reboot is Required by M. D. Shchelkunov

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New Interfaces in the Automated Landscapes of Logistics by Jesse LeCavalier

“…By connecting these visual experiments to questions of representation, automation, and systems thinking, the article explores the ways we might challenge and extend the possibilities of logistics.…”
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Complex Dynamic Systems Theory in Second Language Acquisition: Exploring Concepts and Unpacking Constructs by Shan An, Ashley Beccia

“…In fact, at the time that Stephan Hawking made his prediction, complexity science and systems thinking had already permeated numerous disciplines, including, and of particular interest to the current forum, second language acquisition (SLA). …”
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A participatory needs assessment to map the system dynamics of overweight related behaviours of 10-14-year-old adolescents living in an underserved neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the... by Helga Emke, Rabab Chrifou, Coosje Dijkstra, Wilma Waterlander, Karien Stronks, Stef Kremers, Mai Chinapaw, Teatske Altenburg

“…Abstract Background Developing interventions along with the population of interest using systems thinking is a promising method to address the underlying system dynamics of overweight. …”
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Self-organization and the Process of Dynamic Learner Language Development by Shan An

“…CDST is revolutionary for the fact that it warrants systems thinking of SLA phenomena that breaks the chain of dichotomous conceptualization on vital issues such as the mechanism of language acquisition and learning and the effectiveness of positive and negative evidence. …”
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From Cybernetics to Systems Theory in the First Space Age by Christian Girard

“…The study of three US institutions (TRW, SDC and NASA) demonstrates an intense alliance between them, with a persistent focus on the issues of automation and systems thinking. A selection of written documents produced by each entity shows with utmost clarity their high degree of involvement in a post-cybernetics systemic approach. …”
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Will decarbonising buildings be enough? Constrain and redistribute growth in floor area by David Ness

“…In reviewing growth projections, and employing creative systems thinking and ‘innovability’, the essay introduces the role of ‘sufficiency’ in avoiding, reducing and prioritising demand in the built environment, coupled with novel ways of meeting service needs enabled by digitalisation. …”
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Sustainability in IT education: A game-based approach by Benedicte H. Gangstø, Monica Divitini

“…The learning goals of the game are to promote systems thinking, an understanding of the connection between sustainability and IT, and to challenge existing perceptions. …”
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Applying systems theory to global mental health by Mark J. D. Jordans

“…In doing so, this paper argues that the field of global mental health might benefit from applying a system theory or system science perspective. Systems thinking aims to understand how different components are connected and interdependent within a larger emergent entity. …”
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From just transitions to just transformations; observations from Aotearoa New Zealand in addressing the human wellbeing impacts of climate change by Isabella Lenihan-Ikin, Proochista Ariana, Caesar Atuire

“…Expansive just transitions are characterised by four features; relationality, systems-thinking, place-based and inter-generational approaches, where emancipation is held as the overarching objective. …”
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Manufacturing Strategies for a Family of Integrated Photovoltaic-Fuel Cell Systems by Chukwuma Ogbonnaya, Grace Hegarty

“…This study explores manufacturing strategies that can be considered for exploiting a family of eleven IPVFC systems. A survey and systems thinking approach were used to investigate the potential modularisation and supply chain management of the systems to achieve an optimal lean and agile manufacturing strategy. …”
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Connecting resonance theory with social‐ecological thinking: Conceptualizing self‐world relationships in the context of sustainability transformations by Florian Brossette, Claudia Bieling

“…We argue that resonance theory contributes to social‐ecological systems thinking by adding the notion of uncontrollability in transformations and shifting the debate on agency towards relationships. …”
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Designing A Web-Based Reporting Application For Elementary School Kompleks Sambung Jawa by Asnimar, Akbar Iskandar, First Wanita, Kamaruddin, Erwin Gatot Amiruddin, Akbar Hendra, Mansyur, Oluwaseun Tobechukwu

“…The method used in designing this application is the FAST method (Framework for the Application of Systems Thinking), which includes the stages of requirements analysis, system design, and implementation. …”
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System Dynamics Modeling Can be Leveraged to Predict Critical Care Pathways and Costs for End Stage Renal Disease: US Population to 2020 by Luca Fernandez, Christopher Koliba, Asim Zia, Katharine Cheung, Richard Solomon, Christopher Jones

“…Patients can be shifted to more effective treatments, while planning integrating systems thinking can save Medicare’s ESRD program billions over the next decade.…”
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An Analysis of the Concept of Water in Secondary School Biology Textbooks by Musa Dikmenli, Vedat Kadir Ozkan, Selda Kilic, Osman Cardak

“…However, it was revealed that the concept of water in textbooks should be structured according to the principles of the systems thinking approach. …”
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Design and implementation of a community-based rehabilitation curriculum for training multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams to serve people aging with disabilities by Zaliha Omar, Yohei Otaka, Eiichi Saitoh

“…A customized CBR curriculum was developed using systems thinking design. Thirty-five learners were trained through 36 instructional contact hours and 60 hours of guided self-directed learning. …”
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Identification and interpretive ranking of factors affecting the improvement of agility in business process management by Sadegh Hasani Moghadam, Mohammad Mahdi Mohtadi, Hossein Bazargani, Ali Taheri, Mohsen Miri

“…One of the most critical requirements of such a model is using systems thinking and a soft operations research approach because the methods introduced in the background to achieve the agility of the process management generally include fragmentary optimization because of the one-dimensional view and the lack of a system view to identifying agility variables in process management.Methodology: In this study, an attempt was made to provide a comprehensive model using the interpretative paradigm's capabilities. …”
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Background and Foreground: Connections and Distinctions When Health Professions Faculty Teach Both Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Quality Improvement—A Case Study by Katherine Stevenson, Johan Thor, Marcel D’Eon, Linda A Headrick, Boel Andersson Gäre

“…Furthermore, they described the relationship between QI and ICP as one mediated by systems thinking, where ICP is backgrounded as a critical pre-requisite and QI is foregrounded as a vector for developing interprofessional competencies. …”
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Integration of planetary health in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education: protocol for a scoping review by Lindsey Sikora, Daniel I McIsaac, Husein Moloo, Rajajee Selvam, Nieve Seguin, Lisa Zhang, Ariane Lacaille-Ranger

“…Outcomes will be categorised within the domains of the Planetary Health Education Framework, which incorporates concepts of systems thinking, social justice and interconnection within nature as they apply to education for planetary health.Ethics and dissemination As no intervention or patient recruitment will be required, research ethics board approval is not applicable. …”
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A wicked problem: Systemic issues surrounding Canadian equestrian dressage and dressage horse welfare by Megan Ross, Kathryn Proudfoot, Katrina Merkies, Charlotte Lundgren, Caroline Ritter

“…These results aim to inform future research initiatives that promote a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by the dressage industry and promote systems thinking solutions.…”
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