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Defining conceptual artefacts to manage and design simplicities in complex adaptive systems
Andrea Falegnami1, Andrea Tomassi1, Chiara Gunella2
1International Telematic University UniNettuno, Rome, Italy.
Heliyon
|January 6, 2025
Summary
This study introduces Simplexity, the intertwined nature of simplicity and complexity, by analyzing seventy years of research. A new conceptual artifact helps Complexity Sciences understand Simplexity across diverse fields.
Area of Science:
- Complexity Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Research
Background:
- The concept of Simplexity, representing the interplay between simplicity and complexity, has appeared across various scientific disciplines.
- Existing contributions offer diverse, yet valuable, perspectives on Simplexity, necessitating a unified understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a conceptual artifact for unraveling the complexity of Simplexity within Complexity Sciences.
- To establish a shared language for diverse scientific fields dealing with complex systems.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review spanning seventy years to identify and distill nuances of Simplexity.
- Application of a Design Science Research-based method to create a conceptual artifact.
Main Results:
- Distillation of Simplexity's meaning from multiple research domains.
- Development of a conceptual artifact applicable to diverse complex systems, from cyber-socio-technical designs to protein network analysis.
Conclusions:
- The developed artifact provides a framework for understanding Simplexity, fostering interdisciplinary communication.
- This work facilitates a common lexicon for psychologists, biologists, engineers, and other complexity scientists.
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