Systemism is the basic alternative to holism and reductionism with regard to specification and testing of theory. Incorporation of a full set of potential connections, spanning levels of analysis, is required for status as a full-fledged theory. Visualization allows for a better understanding of the interplay between theoretical building blocks. Systemism uses a graphic approach to display analytical arguments. Its notation is user-friendly and can be grasped at a level sufficient for implementation in just a few hours. Over 800 systemist diagrams are available from the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP) (www.visualinternationalrelationsproject.com) and the archive continues to expand.
The aim of this Research Topic is to explore systemism as an innovative approach to improving the degree of integration among topic areas in the study of Political Science in order to enhance scientific progress. Terminology and methods have proliferated, and it is increasingly difficult for those working in different areas to communicate effectively and achieve synergy from their work. Systemism, which depicts analytical arguments in a graphic format based on a user-friendly notation, is put forward as the means toward solving the problem of fragmentation. Through the application of systemism to a range of research themes, the anticipated value of this approach is to provide an improved means of communication.
For all the submissions to this Research Topics the authors are asked to apply the systemist graphic approach to their subject area. The focus being the innovative method of information presentation, the themes of the articles can be diverse, including but not limited to:
- Cyber politics
- Political pedagogy
- Women and security
The manuscripts will be evaluated based on their adherence to the new information presentation method rather than on their field-specific contents.
Keywords:
graphic, international politics, method, systemism, visual
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Systemism is the basic alternative to holism and reductionism with regard to specification and testing of theory. Incorporation of a full set of potential connections, spanning levels of analysis, is required for status as a full-fledged theory. Visualization allows for a better understanding of the interplay between theoretical building blocks. Systemism uses a graphic approach to display analytical arguments. Its notation is user-friendly and can be grasped at a level sufficient for implementation in just a few hours. Over 800 systemist diagrams are available from the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP) (www.visualinternationalrelationsproject.com) and the archive continues to expand.
The aim of this Research Topic is to explore systemism as an innovative approach to improving the degree of integration among topic areas in the study of Political Science in order to enhance scientific progress. Terminology and methods have proliferated, and it is increasingly difficult for those working in different areas to communicate effectively and achieve synergy from their work. Systemism, which depicts analytical arguments in a graphic format based on a user-friendly notation, is put forward as the means toward solving the problem of fragmentation. Through the application of systemism to a range of research themes, the anticipated value of this approach is to provide an improved means of communication.
For all the submissions to this Research Topics the authors are asked to apply the systemist graphic approach to their subject area. The focus being the innovative method of information presentation, the themes of the articles can be diverse, including but not limited to:
- Cyber politics
- Political pedagogy
- Women and security
The manuscripts will be evaluated based on their adherence to the new information presentation method rather than on their field-specific contents.
Keywords:
graphic, international politics, method, systemism, visual
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.