Exciting Announcement: Publication in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics
I am thrilled to share our latest publication in the esteemed Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics. The paper, «Overcoming Obstacles to Interdisciplinary Research: Empirical Insights and Strategies,» is a collaborative effort with my distinguished colleague James Lipuma, Ph.D. It is an honor to contribute to this significant work (Leon & Lipuma, 2024)
Paper Abstract:
This paper presented the significant obstacles to effective interdisciplinary research and discussed strategies to enhance transdisciplinary communication necessary to overcome them. To effectively tackle complex global issues, it is crucial to recognize the pivotal role of interdisciplinary collaboration. This study examined the importance of overcoming communicative barriers to foster innovation and progress. The researchers employed a systematic literature review with a grounded theory approach to navigate the empirical landscape surrounding interdisciplinary research barriers and communication strategies. The findings identified critical barriers, including diverse disciplinary jargon, methodological differences, and a prevailing culture of disciplinary silos. The researchers identified effective strategies for surmounting these challenges, such as promoting inclusive research environments, establishing a common language for interdisciplinary dialogue, and creating transdisciplinary training and collaboration opportunities. The implications of this research suggested that strategic transdisciplinary communication can significantly mitigate barriers to interdisciplinary research, thereby enhancing collaborative outcomes. The authors included two practical examples of the application of transdisciplinary communication to the research collaboration. Moreover, the paper examined specific, actionable strategies that institutions and researchers can implement to foster a more conducive environment for interdisciplinary endeavors. Future directions highlighted in this paper included the need for further empirical research to refine the identified strategies and explore new methodologies for facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, the researchers emphasized the importance of institutional support in implementing these strategies, suggesting a holistic approach to encouraging transdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
Keywords: Transdisciplinary Communication (TDC), Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Disciplinary Silos, Communication Barriers, Collaborative Convergence Pyramid (CCP), Universal Strategic Planning (USP) Model, Multi-disciplinary Engagement, Research Methodologies, Inclusive Research Environments, Empirical Strategies
Presented at AFTC 2024:
Third Meeting of the International Association FOR Trans-Disciplinary Communications (AFTC) (León & Lipuma, 2024).
Read Our Paper
You can access our paper in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 18-34, 2024. Read here
Acknowledgments
The authors thank Sandy Chang and Cynthia Shafer for their unconditional support.
Peer Editors
Jose Ernesto Malpica Rosendo, Maestro.
Colegio Preparatorio Vespertino de Xalapa.
Non-blind Reviewer
Department of Sciences and Arts for Design, Research and Knowledge.
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.
Disclosure statement
No conflict of interest pertains to the research presented above.
ORCID
Cristo Leon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0930-0179
James Lipuma https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9778-3843
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 – 2024 International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics, IIIC. All rights reserved
Sources
Leon, C., & Lipuma, J. (2024). Overcoming Obstacles to Interdisciplinary Research: Empirical Insights and Strategies [Peer-reviewed journal]. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 22(6), 18–34. /Research/Collaboration & Convergence. https://doi.org/10.54808/JSCI.22.06.18
León, C., & Lipuma, J. (2024, March 29). Overcoming Obstacles to Interdisciplinary Research: Empirical Insights and Strategies for Transdisciplinary Communication [Presentation] [Virtual]. Third Meeting of the International Association FOR Trans-Disciplinary Communications (AFTC), Online. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/stemresources/72/
Citation
When citing this paper, use this format:
Leon, C., & Lipuma, J. (2024). Overcoming Obstacles to Interdisciplinary Research: Empirical Insights and Strategies [Peer-reviewed journal]. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 22(6), 18–34. /Research/Collaboration & Convergence. https://doi.org/10.54808/JSCI.22.06.18