Theory of Complexity - Definitions, Models, and Applications [Working Title]

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Complexity

scholarly journals Assessment of health/functioning of older adults who consume psychoactive substances

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 942-950
Author(s):  
Vania Dias Cruz ◽  
Silvana Sidney Costa Santos ◽  
Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem ◽  
Bárbara Tarouco da Silva ◽  
Celmira Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Health Functioning ◽  
Final Consideration ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the health/functioning of the older adult who consumes psychoactive substances through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, considering the theory of complexity. Method: Qualitative case study, with 11 older adults, held between December 2015 and February 2016 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, using interviews, documents and non-systematic observation. It was approved by the ethics committee. The analysis followed the propositions of the case study, using the complexity of Morin as theoretical basis. Results: We identified older adults who consider themselves healthy and show alterations - the alterations can be exacerbated by the use of psychoactive substances - of health/functioning expected according to the natural course of aging such as: systemic arterial hypertension; depressive symptoms; dizziness; tinnitus; harmed sleep/rest; and inadequate food and water consumption. Final consideration: The assessment of health/functioning of older adults who use psychoactive substances, guided by complex thinking, exceeds the accuracy limits to risk the understanding of the phenomena in its complexity.

What Can We Learn From a Theory of Complexity?

Emergence ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Cilliers
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Complexity

Study on Behavioral Risks Based on Complexity Theory

2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 2353-2357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Dong He ◽  
Yuan Li Wang ◽  
Yuan Yuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Complexity Theory ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Project Organization ◽  
Nonlinear Characteristics ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Complex Project ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

We attempt to study the participants behavioral risks of the complex project based on the theory of complexity analysis in this paper. First of all, through the review of literature we put forward the research contents of the complexity theory. Then, discuss the complexity characteristics of the project management; focus on the definition of the project complexity, the nonlinear characteristics of the project organization, the emergence and uncertainty characteristics of the complex project, etc. Finally, we point out that both from the perspective of theoretical research and project practice, the complexity analysis of project management has a positive significance.

scholarly journals Assemblage theory: coping with complexity in technology enhanced language learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 280-284
Author(s):  
Blair Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Assemblage Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

Language classrooms are complex systems, but theory often simplifies these processes making researching effectiveness difficult. Assemblage theory – a theory of complexity in the social sciences – allows us to examine complexity in the language classroom. In this paper, I present an account of the language classroom that captures the complexity, subjectivity, and temporality of technology enhanced language learning.

Strategic Simplification: Toward a Theory of Modular Design in Negotiation

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Modular Design ◽  
New Products ◽  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Complexity Management ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

AbstractUsing Richard Holbrooke's negotiations in Bosnia as an instructive example, this article examines structural complexity as a barrier to agreement and proposes approaches to "strategic simplification" that are inspired by research on modular design of new products. This article represents an initial step toward development of a broader theory of complexity management in negotiation.

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