SettingsSystems theory
Accidental Adversaries
Accidental Adversaries is one of the ten System archetypes used in System Dynamics modelling, or Systems Thinking.
Accidental Adversaries is one of the ten System archetypes used in System Dynamics modelling, or Systems Thinking.
Active and passive transformation
In the physical sciences, an active transformation is one which actually changes the physical position of a system, and makes sense even in the absence of a coordinate system whereas a passiv...
In the physical sciences, an active transformation is one which actually changes the physical position of a system, and makes sense even in the absence of a coordinate system whereas a passiv...
Adaptive system
The term adaptation arises mainly in the biological scope as a trial to study the relationship between the characteristics (anatomic structure, physiological processes or behavior) of living bei...
The term adaptation arises mainly in the biological scope as a trial to study the relationship between the characteristics (anatomic structure, physiological processes or behavior) of living bei...
Allopoiesis
Allopoiesis is the process whereby a system produces something other than the system itself.
Allopoiesis is the process whereby a system produces something other than the system itself.
Anthony Wilden
Anthony Wilden is a writer, social theorist, college lecturer, and consultant.
Anthony Wilden is a writer, social theorist, college lecturer, and consultant.
Anticausal system
An anticausal system is a hypothetical system with outputs and internal states that depend solely on future input values.
An anticausal system is a hypothetical system with outputs and internal states that depend solely on future input values.
Autopoiesis
Autopoiesis literally means "self-creation" and expresses a fundamental dialectic among structure, mechanism and function.
Autopoiesis literally means "self-creation" and expresses a fundamental dialectic among structure, mechanism and function.
Behavioral modeling
In behavioral science, system theory and dynamic systems modeling, a behavioral model reproduces the required behavior of the original analyzed system, such as there is a one-to-one corresponden...
In behavioral science, system theory and dynamic systems modeling, a behavioral model reproduces the required behavior of the original analyzed system, such as there is a one-to-one corresponden...
Biomatrix systems theory
Biomatrix systems theory is an integrated systems theory.
Biomatrix systems theory is an integrated systems theory.
Black box
In science and engineering, a black box is a device, system or object which can be viewed solely in terms of its input, output and transfer characteristics without any knowledge of its internal ...
In science and engineering, a black box is a device, system or object which can be viewed solely in terms of its input, output and transfer characteristics without any knowledge of its internal ...
Boundary critique
Boundary critique (BC) is the concept in critical systems thinking, according to Ulrich (2002) that states that "both the meaning and the validity of professional propositions always depend on b...
Boundary critique (BC) is the concept in critical systems thinking, according to Ulrich (2002) that states that "both the meaning and the validity of professional propositions always depend on b...
Bow tie (biology)
The term bow tie (so called for its shape) refers in science to a recent concept that tries to grasp the essence of some operational and functional structures observed in biological organism...
The term bow tie (so called for its shape) refers in science to a recent concept that tries to grasp the essence of some operational and functional structures observed in biological organism...
Brittle system
A brittle system is system characterized by a sudden and steep decline in performance as the system state changes.
A brittle system is system characterized by a sudden and steep decline in performance as the system state changes.
Brittle Systems
A Brittle System is system characterized by a sudden and steep decline in performance as the system state changes.
A Brittle System is system characterized by a sudden and steep decline in performance as the system state changes.
Béla H. Bánáthy
Béla Heinrich Bánáthy (December 1, 1919 – September 4, 2003) was a Hungarian linguist, systems scientist and a professor at San Jose State University and UC Berkeley.
Béla Heinrich Bánáthy (December 1, 1919 – September 4, 2003) was a Hungarian linguist, systems scientist and a professor at San Jose State University and UC Berkeley.
Catastrophe theory
In mathematics, catastrophe theory is a branch of bifurcation theory in the study of dynamical systems; it is also a particular special case of more general singularity theory in geometry.
In mathematics, catastrophe theory is a branch of bifurcation theory in the study of dynamical systems; it is also a particular special case of more general singularity theory in geometry.
Chreod
Chreod, is a portmanteau term coined by 20th century biologist Conrad Hal Waddington that combines the Greek word for "determined" or "necessary" and the word for "pathway."
Chreod, is a portmanteau term coined by 20th century biologist Conrad Hal Waddington that combines the Greek word for "determined" or "necessary" and the word for "pathway."
Closed system
The term closed system has different meanings in different contexts.
The term closed system has different meanings in different contexts.
Co-Design
Co-design is a philosophy in the American pragmatist tradition, which argues that all people have different ideals and perspectives and that any design process needs to deal with this.
Co-design is a philosophy in the American pragmatist tradition, which argues that all people have different ideals and perspectives and that any design process needs to deal with this.
Co-design
Co-design is a concept in the American pragmatist tradition, which argues that all people have different ideals and perspectives and that any design process needs to deal with this.
Co-design is a concept in the American pragmatist tradition, which argues that all people have different ideals and perspectives and that any design process needs to deal with this.
Conatus
Conatus (Latin for effort; endeavor; impulse, inclination, tendency; undertaking; striving) is a term used in early philosophies of psychology and metaphysics to refer to an innate incli...
Conatus (Latin for effort; endeavor; impulse, inclination, tendency; undertaking; striving) is a term used in early philosophies of psychology and metaphysics to refer to an innate incli...
Constructivist epistemology
Constructivist epistemology is an epistemological perspective in philosophy about the nature of scientific knowledge.
Constructivist epistemology is an epistemological perspective in philosophy about the nature of scientific knowledge.
Control system
A control system is a device, or set of devices to manage, command, direct or regulate the behavior of other devices or system.
A control system is a device, or set of devices to manage, command, direct or regulate the behavior of other devices or system.
Core-periphery
Core-periphery theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success.
Core-periphery theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success.
Critical mass (sociodynamics)
Critical mass is a sociodynamic term to describe the existence of a sufficient amount of adopters of an innovation in a social system such that the rate of adoption becomes self-sustaining and c...
Critical mass is a sociodynamic term to describe the existence of a sufficient amount of adopters of an innovation in a social system such that the rate of adoption becomes self-sustaining and c...
Critical systems thinking
Critical systems thinking is a recent systems thinking framework, that wants to bring unity to the diversity of different systems approaches and advises managers how best to use them.
Critical systems thinking is a recent systems thinking framework, that wants to bring unity to the diversity of different systems approaches and advises managers how best to use them.
Design structure matrix
The design structure matrix is a compact, matrix representation of a system or project.
The design structure matrix is a compact, matrix representation of a system or project.
Developmental systems theory
In developmental psychology, developmental systems theory is an overarching theoretical perspective on biological development, heredity, and evolution.
In developmental psychology, developmental systems theory is an overarching theoretical perspective on biological development, heredity, and evolution.
Dissipative soliton
Dissipative solitons (DSs) are stable solitary localized structures that arise in nonlinear spatially extended dissipative systems due to mechanisms of self-organization.
Dissipative solitons (DSs) are stable solitary localized structures that arise in nonlinear spatially extended dissipative systems due to mechanisms of self-organization.
Dissipative system
A dissipative system is a thermodynamically open system which is operating out of, and often far from, thermodynamic equilibrium in an environment with which it exchanges energy and matter.
A dissipative system is a thermodynamically open system which is operating out of, and often far from, thermodynamic equilibrium in an environment with which it exchanges energy and matter.
DSRP
DSRP is a theory and method of thinking, developed by educational theorist and cognitive scientist, Derek Cabrera based on his research at Cornell University.
DSRP is a theory and method of thinking, developed by educational theorist and cognitive scientist, Derek Cabrera based on his research at Cornell University.
Dynamical system
A dynamical system is a concept in mathematics where a fixed rule describes the time dependence of a point in a geometrical space.
A dynamical system is a concept in mathematics where a fixed rule describes the time dependence of a point in a geometrical space.
Dynamical systems theory
Dynamical systems theory is an area of mathematics used to describe the behavior of complex dynamical systems, usually by employing differential equations or difference equations.
Dynamical systems theory is an area of mathematics used to describe the behavior of complex dynamical systems, usually by employing differential equations or difference equations.
DYNAMO (programming language)
DYNAMO (DYNAmic MOdels) was a simulation language and accompanying graphical notation developed within the system dynamics analytical framework.
DYNAMO (DYNAmic MOdels) was a simulation language and accompanying graphical notation developed within the system dynamics analytical framework.
Ecological Systems Theory
Ecological Systems Theory, also called Development in Context or Human Ecology theory, specifies four types of nested environmental systems, with bi-directional influences within and...
Ecological Systems Theory, also called Development in Context or Human Ecology theory, specifies four types of nested environmental systems, with bi-directional influences within and...
Ecological systems theory
Ecological systems theory, also called development in context or human ecology theory, specifies four types of nested environmental systems, with bi-directional influences within and...
Ecological systems theory, also called development in context or human ecology theory, specifies four types of nested environmental systems, with bi-directional influences within and...
Eigensystem realization algorithm
The Eigensystem realization algorithm is a system identification technique popular in civil engineering, in particular in structural health monitoring.
The Eigensystem realization algorithm is a system identification technique popular in civil engineering, in particular in structural health monitoring.
Emergy
Emergy is the available energy of one kind that is used up in transformations directly and indirectly to make a product or service.
Emergy is the available energy of one kind that is used up in transformations directly and indirectly to make a product or service.
Enterprise social networking
Enterprise social networking focuses on the use of online social networks or social relations among people who share business interests and/or activities.
Enterprise social networking focuses on the use of online social networks or social relations among people who share business interests and/or activities.
Equifinality
Equifinality is the principle that in open systems a given end state can be reached by many potential means.
Equifinality is the principle that in open systems a given end state can be reached by many potential means.
Event Relationship Graph
Event Relationship Graphs (ERGs) are a generalized type of mathematical graph used for modeling discrete-event system dynamics.
Event Relationship Graphs (ERGs) are a generalized type of mathematical graph used for modeling discrete-event system dynamics.
Event relationship graph
Event relationship graphs are a generalized type of mathematical graph used for modeling discrete-event system dynamics.
Event relationship graphs are a generalized type of mathematical graph used for modeling discrete-event system dynamics.
Experimental system
In scientific research, an experimental system is the physical, technical and procedural basis for an experiment or series of experiments.
In scientific research, an experimental system is the physical, technical and procedural basis for an experiment or series of experiments.
Extended order
Extended order is an economics and sociology concept introduced by Friedrich August von Hayek in his book The Fatal Conceit.
Extended order is an economics and sociology concept introduced by Friedrich August von Hayek in his book The Fatal Conceit.
Fail-silent system
A Fail-silent system is a type of system that either provides the correct service, or provides no service at all.
A Fail-silent system is a type of system that either provides the correct service, or provides no service at all.
Failing badly
Failing badly and failing well are concepts in systems security and network security describing how a system reacts to failure.
Failing badly and failing well are concepts in systems security and network security describing how a system reacts to failure.
Failure demand
Failure demand is a systems concept used in service organisations first discovered and articulated by Professor John Seddon as 'demand caused by a failure to do something or do something right f...
Failure demand is a systems concept used in service organisations first discovered and articulated by Professor John Seddon as 'demand caused by a failure to do something or do something right f...
Fixes that fail
Fixes that fail is a system archetype that in system dynamics is used to describe and analyze a situation, where a fix effective in the short-term creates side effects for the long-term behaviou...
Fixes that fail is a system archetype that in system dynamics is used to describe and analyze a situation, where a fix effective in the short-term creates side effects for the long-term behaviou...
Generative science
Generative science is a interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary science that explores the natural world and its complex behaviours as a generative process.
Generative science is a interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary science that explores the natural world and its complex behaviours as a generative process.
Global brain
The global brain is a metaphor for the worldwide intelligent network formed by people together with the information and communication technologies that connect them into an organic whole.
The global brain is a metaphor for the worldwide intelligent network formed by people together with the information and communication technologies that connect them into an organic whole.
Graphical language
Graphical language is an emergent concept.
Graphical language is an emergent concept.
Hard systems
In systems science Hard systems is a title sometimes used to differentiate between different types of systems problems.
In systems science Hard systems is a title sometimes used to differentiate between different types of systems problems.
High- and low-level
High-level and low-level are terms used in classifying levels of description and goals in many fields where systems could be described from different perspectives.
High-level and low-level are terms used in classifying levels of description and goals in many fields where systems could be described from different perspectives.
Holism in science
Holism in science, or Holistic science, is an approach to research that emphasizes the study of complex systems.
Holism in science, or Holistic science, is an approach to research that emphasizes the study of complex systems.
Holistic management
The Holistic Management Framework also considers the key role that animals play in renewing the land, and recognizes the nature and importance of four basic ecosystem processes: the water cycle,...
The Holistic Management Framework also considers the key role that animals play in renewing the land, and recognizes the nature and importance of four basic ecosystem processes: the water cycle,...
Holistic Management International
Holistic Management International (HMI) is a not-for profit farm and ranch management organization located in New Mexico.
Holistic Management International (HMI) is a not-for profit farm and ranch management organization located in New Mexico.
Homeorhesis
Homeorhesis, derived from the Greek for "similar flow", is a concept encompassing dynamical systems which return to a trajectory, as opposed to systems which return to a particular state, which ...
Homeorhesis, derived from the Greek for "similar flow", is a concept encompassing dynamical systems which return to a trajectory, as opposed to systems which return to a particular state, which ...
Homeostasis
Homeostasis is the property of a system that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, constant condition of properties such as temperature or pH. It can be either an op...
Homeostasis is the property of a system that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, constant condition of properties such as temperature or pH. It can be either an op...
Human Systems Engineering
Human Systems Engineering is a Master of Advanced Studies program of the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland as a complementary and postgraduate program for students who have alre...
Human Systems Engineering is a Master of Advanced Studies program of the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland as a complementary and postgraduate program for students who have alre...
Human systems engineering
Human systems engineering is a field based on systems theory intended as a structured approach to influence the intangible reality in organizations in a desirable direction.
Human systems engineering is a field based on systems theory intended as a structured approach to influence the intangible reality in organizations in a desirable direction.
Hybrid system
A hybrid system is a dynamic system that exhibits both continuous and discrete dynamic behavior – a system that can both flow and jump.
A hybrid system is a dynamic system that exhibits both continuous and discrete dynamic behavior – a system that can both flow and jump.
Hysteresis
Hysteresis is the dependence of a system not just on its current environment but also on its past.
Hysteresis is the dependence of a system not just on its current environment but also on its past.
Hysteresivity
Hysteresivity derives from “hysteresis”, meaning “lag”.
Hysteresivity derives from “hysteresis”, meaning “lag”.
Instability
In numerous fields of study, the component of instability within a system is generally characterized by some of the outputs or internal states growing without bounds.
In numerous fields of study, the component of instability within a system is generally characterized by some of the outputs or internal states growing without bounds.
International Federation for Systems Research
The International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR) is an international federation for global and local societies in the field of systems science.
The International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR) is an international federation for global and local societies in the field of systems science.
Large Technical System
A Large Technical System is a system or network of enormous proportions or complexity.
A Large Technical System is a system or network of enormous proportions or complexity.
Large technical system
A large technical system is a system or network of enormous proportions or complexity.
A large technical system is a system or network of enormous proportions or complexity.
Laws of Technical Systems Evolution
The Laws of Technical Systems Evolution are the most general evolution trends for technical systems discovered by TRIZ author G. S. Altshuller after reviewing thousands USSR invention authorship...
The Laws of Technical Systems Evolution are the most general evolution trends for technical systems discovered by TRIZ author G. S. Altshuller after reviewing thousands USSR invention authorship...
Laws of technical systems evolution
The laws of technical systems evolution are the most general evolution trends for technical systems discovered by TRIZ author G. S. Altshuller after reviewing thousands USSR invention authorship...
The laws of technical systems evolution are the most general evolution trends for technical systems discovered by TRIZ author G. S. Altshuller after reviewing thousands USSR invention authorship...
Linear system
A linear system is a mathematical model of a system based on the use of a linear operator.
A linear system is a mathematical model of a system based on the use of a linear operator.
Living systems theory
Living systems theory is a general theory about the existence of all living systems, their structure, interaction, behavior and development.
Living systems theory is a general theory about the existence of all living systems, their structure, interaction, behavior and development.
Logan plot
A Logan plot is a graphical analysis technique based on the compartment model that uses linear regression to analyze pharmacokinetics of tracers involving reversible uptake.
A Logan plot is a graphical analysis technique based on the compartment model that uses linear regression to analyze pharmacokinetics of tracers involving reversible uptake.
Macy conferences
The Macy Conferences were a set of meetings of scholars from various disciplines held in New York by the initiative of Warren McCulloch and the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation from 1946 to 1953.
The Macy Conferences were a set of meetings of scholars from various disciplines held in New York by the initiative of Warren McCulloch and the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation from 1946 to 1953.
Management system
A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organization can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives.
A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organization can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives.
Mental Research Institute
The Palo Alto Mental Research Institute (MRI) is one of the founding institutions of brief and family therapy.
The Palo Alto Mental Research Institute (MRI) is one of the founding institutions of brief and family therapy.
Meta-system
Meta-systems have several definitions. In general, they link the concepts "system" and "meta-".
Meta-systems have several definitions. In general, they link the concepts "system" and "meta-".
Metacomputing
Metacomputing is all computing and computing-oriented activity which involves computing knowledge common for the research, development and application of different types of computing.
Metacomputing is all computing and computing-oriented activity which involves computing knowledge common for the research, development and application of different types of computing.
Metaman
Metaman: The Merging of Humans and Machines into a Global Superorganism (ISBN 067170723X) is a 1993 book by author Gregory Stock.
Metaman: The Merging of Humans and Machines into a Global Superorganism (ISBN 067170723X) is a 1993 book by author Gregory Stock.
Metasystem transition
A metasystem transition is the emergence, through evolution, of a higher level of organization or control.
A metasystem transition is the emergence, through evolution, of a higher level of organization or control.
Michael Lissack
Michael Lissack is a professor, realtor, author, and business consultant in Naples, Florida, who was formerly a managing director in the municipal bond department at Smith Barney.
Michael Lissack is a professor, realtor, author, and business consultant in Naples, Florida, who was formerly a managing director in the municipal bond department at Smith Barney.
Milieu intérieur
Milieu intérieur or interior milieu, from the French, milieu intérieur, is a phrase coined by Claude Bernard to refer to the extra-cellular fluid environment, and its physiological capacity ...
Milieu intérieur or interior milieu, from the French, milieu intérieur, is a phrase coined by Claude Bernard to refer to the extra-cellular fluid environment, and its physiological capacity ...
Misiurewicz point
A Misiurewicz point is a parameter in the Mandelbrot set (the parameter space of quadratic polynomials) for which the critical point is strictly preperiodic (i.e., it becomes periodic after fini...
A Misiurewicz point is a parameter in the Mandelbrot set (the parameter space of quadratic polynomials) for which the critical point is strictly preperiodic (i.e., it becomes periodic after fini...
Mixing patterns
Mixing patterns refer to systematic tendencies of one type of nodes in a network to connect to another type.
Mixing patterns refer to systematic tendencies of one type of nodes in a network to connect to another type.
Multi-compartment model
A multi-compartment model is a type of mathematical model used for describing the way materials or energies are transmitted among the compartments of a system.
A multi-compartment model is a type of mathematical model used for describing the way materials or energies are transmitted among the compartments of a system.
Multibody system
A multibody system is used to model the dynamic behavior of interconnected rigid or flexible bodies, each of which may undergo large translational and rotational displacements.
A multibody system is used to model the dynamic behavior of interconnected rigid or flexible bodies, each of which may undergo large translational and rotational displacements.
Open and closed systems in social science
Ludwig Bertalanffy describes two types of systems: open systems and closed systems.
Ludwig Bertalanffy describes two types of systems: open systems and closed systems.
OPMS
OPMS or One Page Management System was developed by George S. Chandy in 1981 as a system of Interactive Management within the field of Systems Theory.
OPMS or One Page Management System was developed by George S. Chandy in 1981 as a system of Interactive Management within the field of Systems Theory.
Organizational network analysis
Organizational network analysis is a method for studying communication and socio-technical networks within a formal organization.
Organizational network analysis is a method for studying communication and socio-technical networks within a formal organization.
Output
Output is the term of data exiting the processing stage to be stored in the computer memory.
Output is the term of data exiting the processing stage to be stored in the computer memory.
Panarchy
Panarchy is a conceptual term first coined by the Belgian botanist and economist Paul Emile de Puydt in 1860, referring to a specific form of governance (-archy) that would encompass (pan-) all ...
Panarchy is a conceptual term first coined by the Belgian botanist and economist Paul Emile de Puydt in 1860, referring to a specific form of governance (-archy) that would encompass (pan-) all ...
Patlak plot
A Patlak plot (sometimes called Gjedde–Patlak plot, Patlak–Rutland plot, or Patlak analysis) is a graphical analysis technique based on the compartment model that uses linear r...
A Patlak plot (sometimes called Gjedde–Patlak plot, Patlak–Rutland plot, or Patlak analysis) is a graphical analysis technique based on the compartment model that uses linear r...
Pattern of Evolution
Patterns of evolution were developed by Genrich Altshuller as a set of patterns common to systems as they are developed and as they acquire new features.
Patterns of evolution were developed by Genrich Altshuller as a set of patterns common to systems as they are developed and as they acquire new features.
Patterns of evolution
Patterns of evolution were developed by Genrich Altshuller as a set of patterns common to systems as they are developed and as they acquire new features.
Patterns of evolution were developed by Genrich Altshuller as a set of patterns common to systems as they are developed and as they acquire new features.
Percolation
In physics, chemistry and materials science, percolation concerns the movement and filtering of fluids through porous materials.
In physics, chemistry and materials science, percolation concerns the movement and filtering of fluids through porous materials.
Phase margin
In electronic amplifiers, phase margin (PM) is the difference between the phase, measured in degrees, of an amplifier's output signal (relative to its input) and 180°, as a function of frequency.
In electronic amplifiers, phase margin (PM) is the difference between the phase, measured in degrees, of an amplifier's output signal (relative to its input) and 180°, as a function of frequency.
Plectics
Plectics is the name that Murray Gell-Mann, the Nobel Laureate in Physics, has suggested for the research area described by Gell-Mann as "a broad transdisciplinary subject covering aspects of si...
Plectics is the name that Murray Gell-Mann, the Nobel Laureate in Physics, has suggested for the research area described by Gell-Mann as "a broad transdisciplinary subject covering aspects of si...
Polytely
Polytely can be described as frequently, complex problem-solving situations characterized by the presence of not one, but several goals, endings.
Polytely can be described as frequently, complex problem-solving situations characterized by the presence of not one, but several goals, endings.
Predispositioning Theory
Predispositioning Theory in the field of decision theory and systems theory is a theory, that focused on the intermediate stage between a complete order and a complete disorder.
Predispositioning Theory in the field of decision theory and systems theory is a theory, that focused on the intermediate stage between a complete order and a complete disorder.
Predispositioning theory
Predispositioning theory in the field of decision theory and systems theory is a theory, that focused on the intermediate stage between a complete order and a complete disorder.
Predispositioning theory in the field of decision theory and systems theory is a theory, that focused on the intermediate stage between a complete order and a complete disorder.
Process (science)
In science, a process is every sequence of changes of a real object/body which is observable using the scientific method.
In science, a process is every sequence of changes of a real object/body which is observable using the scientific method.
Process architecture
Process architecture is the structural design of general process systems and applies to fields such as computers (software, hardware, networks, etc.), business processes (enterprise architecture...
Process architecture is the structural design of general process systems and applies to fields such as computers (software, hardware, networks, etc.), business processes (enterprise architecture...
Proteostasis
Proteostasis is a portmanteau of the words protein and homeostasis, and refers to the concept that there are competing and integrated biological pathways within cells that control the bi...
Proteostasis is a portmanteau of the words protein and homeostasis, and refers to the concept that there are competing and integrated biological pathways within cells that control the bi...
Q-analysis
Q-analysis is a mathematical framework to describe and analyze structures.
Q-analysis is a mathematical framework to describe and analyze structures.
Quasiperiodicity
Quasiperiodicity is the property of a system that displays irregular periodicity.
Quasiperiodicity is the property of a system that displays irregular periodicity.
Ravi Gomatam
Ravi Veeraraghavan Gomatam is the Director of Bhaktivedanta Institute and the newly formed Institute for Semantic Information Sciences and Technology.
Ravi Veeraraghavan Gomatam is the Director of Bhaktivedanta Institute and the newly formed Institute for Semantic Information Sciences and Technology.
Real-time large-scale change
In Organizational Development (OD), real-time large-scale change is an intervention designed to have a rapid impact on an entire organizational system.
In Organizational Development (OD), real-time large-scale change is an intervention designed to have a rapid impact on an entire organizational system.
Realization (systems)
Realization, in the system theory context refers to a state space model implementing a given input-output behavior.
Realization, in the system theory context refers to a state space model implementing a given input-output behavior.
Regenerative Design
Regenerative design is a process-oriented systems theory based approach to design.
Regenerative design is a process-oriented systems theory based approach to design.
Regenerative design
Regenerative design (sometimes referred to as cradle-to-cradle design) is a process-oriented systems theory based approach to design.
Regenerative design (sometimes referred to as cradle-to-cradle design) is a process-oriented systems theory based approach to design.
Reliability theory of aging and longevity
Reliability theory of aging and longevity is a scientific approach aimed to gain theoretical insights into mechanisms of biological aging and species survival patterns by applying a general theo...
Reliability theory of aging and longevity is a scientific approach aimed to gain theoretical insights into mechanisms of biological aging and species survival patterns by applying a general theo...
Safety assurance
Safety assurance is the application of safety engineering practices, intended to minimize the risks of operational hazards.
Safety assurance is the application of safety engineering practices, intended to minimize the risks of operational hazards.
Sampled data systems
A sampled-data system is a control system where continuous-time plant is controlled with a digital device.
A sampled-data system is a control system where continuous-time plant is controlled with a digital device.
Self-assembly
Self-assembly is a term used to describe processes in which a disordered system of pre-existing components forms an organized structure or pattern as a consequence of specific, local interaction...
Self-assembly is a term used to describe processes in which a disordered system of pre-existing components forms an organized structure or pattern as a consequence of specific, local interaction...
Self-organization
Self-organization denotes a system of synergistically cooperative elements whose patterns of global behavior are distributed (i.e., no single element coordinates the activity) and self-limiting...
Self-organization denotes a system of synergistically cooperative elements whose patterns of global behavior are distributed (i.e., no single element coordinates the activity) and self-limiting...
Social dynamics
Social dynamics is the study of the relationship between individual interactions and group level behaviors.
Social dynamics is the study of the relationship between individual interactions and group level behaviors.
Social network
A social network is a social structure made up of a set of actors and the dyadic ties between these actors.
A social network is a social structure made up of a set of actors and the dyadic ties between these actors.
Social network analysis
Social network analysis is the methodical analysis of social networks.
Social network analysis is the methodical analysis of social networks.
Social reality
Social reality is distinct from biological reality or individual cognitive reality, representing as it does a phenomenological level created through through social interaction and transcending t...
Social reality is distinct from biological reality or individual cognitive reality, representing as it does a phenomenological level created through through social interaction and transcending t...
Socio-cognitive
Socio-cognitive or sociocognitive describes integrated cognitive and social properties of systems, processes, functions, models, as well as can indicate the branch of science, engineering ...
Socio-cognitive or sociocognitive describes integrated cognitive and social properties of systems, processes, functions, models, as well as can indicate the branch of science, engineering ...
Sociocybernetics
Sociocybernetics is an independent chapter of science in sociology based upon the General Systems Theory and cybernetics.
Sociocybernetics is an independent chapter of science in sociology based upon the General Systems Theory and cybernetics.
Sociotechnical systems
Sociotechnical systems (STS) in organizational development is an approach to complex organizational work design that recognizes the interaction between people and technology in workplaces.
Sociotechnical systems (STS) in organizational development is an approach to complex organizational work design that recognizes the interaction between people and technology in workplaces.
Soft systems methodology
Soft systems methodology is a systemic approach for tackling real-world problematic situations.
Soft systems methodology is a systemic approach for tackling real-world problematic situations.
Spontaneous order
Spontaneous order, also known as "self-organization", is the spontaneous emergence of order out of seeming chaos.
Spontaneous order, also known as "self-organization", is the spontaneous emergence of order out of seeming chaos.
Steady state
A system in a steady state has numerous properties that are unchanging in time.
A system in a steady state has numerous properties that are unchanging in time.
Stigmergy
Stigmergy is a mechanism of indirect coordination between agents or actions.
Stigmergy is a mechanism of indirect coordination between agents or actions.
Stock and flow
Economics, business, accounting, and related fields often distinguish between quantities that are stocks and those that are flows.
Economics, business, accounting, and related fields often distinguish between quantities that are stocks and those that are flows.
Superposition principle
In physics and systems theory, the superposition principle, also known as superposition property, states that, for all linear systems, the net response at a given place and time caused by ...
In physics and systems theory, the superposition principle, also known as superposition property, states that, for all linear systems, the net response at a given place and time caused by ...
System dynamics
System dynamics is an approach to understanding the behaviour of complex systems over time.
System dynamics is an approach to understanding the behaviour of complex systems over time.
System equivalence
In the systems sciences the term system equivalence is the notion that a parameter or component of a system behaves in a similar way as a parameter or component of a different system.
In the systems sciences the term system equivalence is the notion that a parameter or component of a system behaves in a similar way as a parameter or component of a different system.
System identification
In control engineering, the field of system identification uses statistical methods to build mathematical models of dynamical systems from measured data.
In control engineering, the field of system identification uses statistical methods to build mathematical models of dynamical systems from measured data.
System of systems
System of systems is a collection of task-oriented or dedicated systems that pool their resources and capabilities together to create a new, more complex, system which offers more functionality ...
System of systems is a collection of task-oriented or dedicated systems that pool their resources and capabilities together to create a new, more complex, system which offers more functionality ...
Systematics – study of multi-term systems
Systematics is a study of systems and their application to the problem of understanding ourselves and the world, developed by John G. Bennett in the mid-twentieth century.
Systematics is a study of systems and their application to the problem of understanding ourselves and the world, developed by John G. Bennett in the mid-twentieth century.
Systemic shock
A systemic shock is a shock to any system that perturbs a system enough to drive it out of equilibrium.
A systemic shock is a shock to any system that perturbs a system enough to drive it out of equilibrium.
Systemic therapy
Systemic therapy is a school of psychology which seeks to address people not on individual level, as had been the focus of earlier forms of therapy, but as people in relationship, dealing with t...
Systemic therapy is a school of psychology which seeks to address people not on individual level, as had been the focus of earlier forms of therapy, but as people in relationship, dealing with t...
Systemics
In the context of systems science and systems philosophy, the term systemics refers to an initiative to study systems from a holistic point of view.
In the context of systems science and systems philosophy, the term systemics refers to an initiative to study systems from a holistic point of view.
Systems analysis
Systems analysis is the study of sets of interacting entities, including computer systems analysis.
Systems analysis is the study of sets of interacting entities, including computer systems analysis.
Systems art
Systems art is art influenced by cybernetics, and systems theory, which reflects on natural systems, social systems and social signs of the art world itself.
Systems art is art influenced by cybernetics, and systems theory, which reflects on natural systems, social systems and social signs of the art world itself.
Systems ecology
Systems ecology is an interdisciplinary field of ecology, taking a holistic approach to the study of ecological systems, especially ecosystems.
Systems ecology is an interdisciplinary field of ecology, taking a holistic approach to the study of ecological systems, especially ecosystems.
Systems intelligence
Systems intelligence is human action that connects sensitivity about a systemic environment with systems thinking, thus spurring a person's problem solving capabilities and invoking performance ...
Systems intelligence is human action that connects sensitivity about a systemic environment with systems thinking, thus spurring a person's problem solving capabilities and invoking performance ...
Systems philosophy
Systems philosophy is the study of the development of systems, with an emphasis on design and root cause analysis.
Systems philosophy is the study of the development of systems, with an emphasis on design and root cause analysis.
Systems science
Systems science is an interdisciplinary field of science that studies the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science.
Systems science is an interdisciplinary field of science that studies the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science.
Systems theory
Systems theory is the interdisciplinary study of systems in general, with the goal of elucidating principles that can be applied to all types of systems at all nesting levels in all fields of re...
Systems theory is the interdisciplinary study of systems in general, with the goal of elucidating principles that can be applied to all types of systems at all nesting levels in all fields of re...
Systems theory in anthropology
Systems Theory in Anthropology is an interdisciplinary, non-representative, non-referential, and non-Cartesian approach that brings together natural and social sciences to understand society in ...
Systems Theory in Anthropology is an interdisciplinary, non-representative, non-referential, and non-Cartesian approach that brings together natural and social sciences to understand society in ...
Systems theory in archaeology
Systems theory in archaeology is the application of systems theory and systems thinking in archaeology.
Systems theory in archaeology is the application of systems theory and systems thinking in archaeology.
Systems theory in political science
Systems theory in political science is a highly abstract, partly holistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics.
Systems theory in political science is a highly abstract, partly holistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics.
Systems thinking
Systems thinking is the process of understanding how things influence one another within a whole.
Systems thinking is the process of understanding how things influence one another within a whole.
Tectology
Tectology is a term used by Alexander Bogdanov to describe a discipline that consisted of unifying all social, biological and physical sciences, by considering them as systems of relationships, ...
Tectology is a term used by Alexander Bogdanov to describe a discipline that consisted of unifying all social, biological and physical sciences, by considering them as systems of relationships, ...
Tektology
Tectology is a term used by Alexander Bogdanov to describe a discipline that consisted of unifying all social, biological and physical sciences, by considering them as systems of relationships, ...
Tectology is a term used by Alexander Bogdanov to describe a discipline that consisted of unifying all social, biological and physical sciences, by considering them as systems of relationships, ...
The purpose of a system is what it does
The Purpose Of a System Is What It Does, (often shortened to POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer.
The Purpose Of a System Is What It Does, (often shortened to POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer.
The Vanguard Method
The Vanguard Method is a method used by service organisations to change from a command and control to a systems approach to the design and management of work.
The Vanguard Method is a method used by service organisations to change from a command and control to a systems approach to the design and management of work.
Transformation theory
Transformation theory, first explained by Dr. George Land (also George Ainsworth Land and George T. Lock Land) (1927-) is a description of the structure of change in natural systems.
Transformation theory, first explained by Dr. George Land (also George Ainsworth Land and George T. Lock Land) (1927-) is a description of the structure of change in natural systems.
Trapping region
In applied mathematics, a trapping region of a dynamical system is a region such that every trajectory that starts within the trapping region will move to the region's interior and remain there ...
In applied mathematics, a trapping region of a dynamical system is a region such that every trajectory that starts within the trapping region will move to the region's interior and remain there ...
Tree of Knowledge System
The Tree of Knowledge (ToK) System is a theoretical approach to the unification of psychology developed by Gregg Henriques, associate professor and Director of the Combined-Integrated Doctoral P...
The Tree of Knowledge (ToK) System is a theoretical approach to the unification of psychology developed by Gregg Henriques, associate professor and Director of the Combined-Integrated Doctoral P...
Twelve leverage points
The twelve leverage points to intervene in a system were proposed by Donella Meadows, a scientist and system analyst focused on environmental limits to economic growth.
The twelve leverage points to intervene in a system were proposed by Donella Meadows, a scientist and system analyst focused on environmental limits to economic growth.
Ultra-Large-Scale Systems
An Ultra-Large Scale System is an extremely large-scale and highly complex software system that gives its users an extraordinary advantage in a given field or industry.
An Ultra-Large Scale System is an extremely large-scale and highly complex software system that gives its users an extraordinary advantage in a given field or industry.
Ultra-large-scale systems (software)
An ultra-large scale system is an extremely large-scale and highly complex software system that gives its users an extraordinary advantage in a given field or industry.
An ultra-large scale system is an extremely large-scale and highly complex software system that gives its users an extraordinary advantage in a given field or industry.
User (system)
A user of a system is a person who interacts with the system, to enable its operation, or to utilize its function.
A user of a system is a person who interacts with the system, to enable its operation, or to utilize its function.
Viable System Model
The Viable Systems Model, or VSM is a model of the organisational structure of any viable or autonomous system.
The Viable Systems Model, or VSM is a model of the organisational structure of any viable or autonomous system.
Viable system model
The viable systems model, or VSM is a model of the organisational structure of any viable or autonomous system.
The viable systems model, or VSM is a model of the organisational structure of any viable or autonomous system.
Wonderland Model
Wonderland is a integrated mathematical model used for studying phenomena in sustainable development.
Wonderland is a integrated mathematical model used for studying phenomena in sustainable development.
Wonderland model
Wonderland is a integrated mathematical model used for studying phenomena in sustainable development.
Wonderland is a integrated mathematical model used for studying phenomena in sustainable development.
World-system
World-system is a crucial element of the world-system theory, a multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change.
World-system is a crucial element of the world-system theory, a multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change.
World-systems theory
World-systems theory is a multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change.
World-systems theory is a multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change.
World3
The World3 model was a computer simulation of interactions between population, industrial growth, food production and limits in the ecosystems of the Earth.
The World3 model was a computer simulation of interactions between population, industrial growth, food production and limits in the ecosystems of the Earth.
World3 nonrenewable resource sector
The world3 nonrenewable resource sector is the portion of the world3 model that simulates the nonrenewable resources.
The world3 nonrenewable resource sector is the portion of the world3 model that simulates the nonrenewable resources.