Relevance of Management Science in the One Health Paradigm.

Area of Science:

• Interdisciplinary health research
• Management science applications
• Systems thinking in public health

Background:

• The One Health paradigm emphasizes interconnected human, animal, and environmental health.
• Operationalizing One Health requires systems thinking, decision-making, and governance beyond biomedical knowledge.
• Management science offers tools like decision analysis and digital innovation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To demonstrate the transversal role of Management Science in One Health research.
• To propose a roadmap for integrating Management Science into One Health platforms.
• To highlight the need for a human-centered, ethical, and digital ecosystem for One Health action.

Main Methods:

• Review of interdisciplinary literature on Management Science and One Health.
• Analysis of examples involving artificial intelligence, data governance, and collaborative networks.
• Development of a strategic roadmap for embedding Management Science capacity.

Main Results:

• Management Science principles are fundamental to effective One Health implementation.
• AI, data governance, and networks are key areas for Management Science integration.
• A revised roadmap is proposed for building Management Science capacity.

Conclusions:

• Management Science is essential for translating One Health policy into practice.
• Embedding Management Science requires a focus on human-centered, ethical, and digital approaches.
• Collaborative, cross-sectoral action is vital for addressing complex health threats.