Systems Theory
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Systems theory is the transdisciplinary study of systems, i.e. cohesive groups of interrelated, interdependent components that can be natural or artificial. Every system has causal boundaries, is influenced by its context, defined by its structure, function and role, and expressed through its relations with other systems. A system is "more than the sum of its parts" when it expresses synergy or emergent behavior. Changing one component of a system may affect other components or the whole system. It may be possible to predict these changes in patterns of behavior. For systems that learn and adapt, the growth and the degree of adaptation depend upon how well the system is engaged with its environment and other contexts influencing its organization. Some systems support other systems, maintaining the other system to prevent failure. The goals of systems theory are to model a system's dynamics, constraints, conditions, and relations; and to elucidate principles (such as purpose, measure, methods, tools) that can be discerned and applied to other systems at every level of nesting, and in a wide range of fields for achieving optimized equifinality. General systems theory is about developing broadly applicable concepts and principles, as opposed to concepts and principles specific to one domain of knowledge. It distinguishes dynamic or active systems from static or passive systems. Active systems are activity structures or components that interact in behaviours and processes or interrelate through formal contextual boundary conditions (attractors). Passive systems are structures and components that are being processed. For example, a computer program is passive when it is a file stored on the hard drive and active when it runs in memory. The field is related to systems thinking, machine logic, and systems engineering.
Article Title : Systems theory
Article Snippet :applied to other systems at every level of nesting, and in a wide range of fields for achieving optimized equifinality. General systems theory is about developing
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Article Snippet :thermodynamics, and evolutionary theory. This concept was expanded upon with the advent of information theory and subsequently systems theory. Today the concept has
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Article Snippet :World-systems theory (also known as world-systems analysis or the world-systems perspective) is a multidisciplinary approach to world history and social
Article Title : Dynamical systems theory
Article Snippet :equations are employed, the theory is called continuous dynamical systems. From a physical point of view, continuous dynamical systems is a generalization of
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Article Snippet :Ecological systems theory is a broad term used to capture the theoretical contributions of developmental psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner. Bronfenbrenner
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Article Snippet :such as power grid, transportation or communication systems, complex software and electronic systems, social and economic organizations (like cities), an
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Article Snippet :Control theory is a field of control engineering and applied mathematics that deals with the control of dynamical systems in engineered processes and
Article Title : Chaos theory
Article Snippet :of disorder and irregularities. Chaos theory states that within the apparent randomness of chaotic complex systems, there are underlying patterns, interconnection
Article Title : System
Article Snippet :expressed in its functioning. Systems are the subjects of study of systems theory and other systems sciences. Systems have several common properties
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