SYSTEMIC PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Fostering knowledge exchange to shape management discourse.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Action Research Methodologies:
The journal emphasizes the application of action research methodologies, promoting participatory and reflective practices that engage stakeholders in the research process to drive meaningful change. - Systems Thinking:
A core focus on systems thinking is evident, exploring how interconnected components within complex systems influence outcomes and decision-making. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives, the journal publishes research that integrates insights from various fields to address complex challenges. - Ethical Leadership and Governance:
The journal explores themes of ethical leadership and governance, examining how systemic approaches can inform leadership practices and organizational structures. - Sustainability and Social Innovation:
There is a consistent focus on sustainability and social innovation, investigating how systemic methodologies can contribute to sustainable development and social equity. - Complex Problem Solving:
Research published in the journal often targets complex problem-solving in organizational contexts, utilizing systemic frameworks to identify, analyze, and address intricate issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation:
Recent publications highlight the impact of digital transformation on organizations, emphasizing the need for adaptive systems thinking to navigate the complexities of technological change. - Collaborative Approaches to Problem Solving:
There is a growing trend towards collaborative approaches that engage multiple stakeholders in problem-solving processes, reflecting the journal's commitment to participatory action research. - Health and Wellbeing Systems:
Emerging themes related to health and wellbeing systems are gaining traction, focusing on how systemic methodologies can enhance community health and address public health challenges. - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Integration:
Research increasingly aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, exploring how systemic practices can contribute to achieving these global objectives. - Reflexive Practice in Leadership:
A notable trend is the exploration of reflexive practices in leadership, examining how leaders can use systemic insights to foster inclusive and ethical organizational cultures. - Social Justice and Equity:
Emerging discussions on social justice and equity within systemic frameworks highlight the importance of addressing inequalities through action research and systemic interventions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Management Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional management practices, as the journal shifts towards more innovative and systems-oriented approaches. - Sector-Specific Research:
Research that is narrowly focused on specific sectors, without a broader systemic perspective, seems to be less prevalent, reflecting a shift towards more holistic analyses. - Quantitative Methodologies:
The emphasis on purely quantitative methodologies appears to be diminishing, with a growing preference for qualitative and mixed methods that align with action research principles. - Static Organizational Models:
Papers centered on static models of organization and management are appearing less frequently, indicating a move towards dynamic and adaptable frameworks. - Traditional Educational Theories:
There is a decline in the exploration of traditional educational theories without contextual applications, as the journal increasingly favors practical, action-oriented educational research.
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