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64th Annual Proceedings of the ISSS Call for Papers
Vol. 64 No. 1 (2020)The 64th conference was planned for July 2020 in South Africa. The conference was cancelled because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. There are no ISSS Proceedings or Abstracts published for 2020.
2019-2020 President Shankar Sankaran intends to publish a collection of 2020 papers in the Systems Research and Behavioral Science (SRBS) Journal. For several years edition 5 of the SRBS each year is called the ISSS Yearbook. The last complete ISSS Yearbook published by ISSS was in 1989. Members can access yearbooks from 1952 to 1989 at https://www.isss.org/yearbooks/
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66th Annual Proceedings of the International Society for the Systems Sciences
Vol. 66 No. 1 (2022)66th Annual Proceedings of the International Society for the Systems Sciences
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The 67th Annual Proceedings of the International Society for the Systems Sciences
Vol. 67 (2023)The 67th Annual Proceedings of the International Society for the Systems Sciences is a collection of full papers submitted for double-blind peer review to the ISSS2023 Conference held in Skukuza, at the Kruger National Park, June 16-23, 2023.
The theme of the conference was Systems Practice for Professions. Systems Practice is based on a set of methodologies to address problematic situations holistically where complexity is embraced rather than reduced. Since many systems thinking methodologies exist, there is an opportunity to promote a unified framework for systems practice. The conference aimed to promote the use of holistic, inclusive thinking in addressing problems in various professions, integrating solutions across professions, and strengthening the national, regional, and international professional networks of practitioners. Although we invited papers on systems practice and systems science for professions, we also encouraged papers on systems theory, since systems practice without robust underlying frameworks for understanding is undesirable.
Examples of professional areas in which systems knowledge and know-how are applied are the natural sciences operations research, crisis and disaster management, ecology, physical and mental well-being and health (medicine, psychiatry, psychology, psychiatry, physical education, sports), architecture, urban and rural development, climate and environmental risk management, financial markets, sustainable energy and food systems transitions, sustainable development innovation, data science, policy development, trans-disciplinarity, design and management of complex social organizations (neighborhoods, cities, co-operatives, governance structures, etc). We accepted papers covering all areas and themes of systems science, such as the use of systems approaches in applications or subject sciences (natural and social), concept or position papers, and speculative (novel) thinking.
The International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) is among the first and oldest professional organizations devoted to interdisciplinary inquiry into the nature of complex systems and remains perhaps the most broadly inclusive. These proceedings enhance the body of knowledge of the Systems Sciences. Contributions from our community of researchers and practitioners cover broad areas of systems science, including the design and application of systems approaches to the natural and social sciences (natural and social), concept or position papers, and provide a platform for speculative (novel) thinking to deliver valuable insights that benefit business, management, science, education, and public policy.
The ISSS Editorial Committee only accepts and reviews original, previously unpublished research proposals and papers. The Committee ensures submissions support the conference theme and are written in English. Conference papers are peer reviewed as authors present their papers in chaired paper sessions. The Vice President of Publications and Research and the Editorial Committee conduct a final review and publish those papers that meet the quality standards. I sincerely thank all the authors for their contributions, the Editorial Committee, and the Chairs.
I hope you will enjoy, be informed, and be inspired by these original works.
Roelien Goede
President 2022-23 International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS)
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The 68th Annual Proceedings of the International Society for the Systems Sciences
Vol. 68 No. 1 (2024)Proceedings for the 68th Annual Meeting of The International Society for the Systems Sciences, June 9 – 13th, Washington D.C. U.S.A.
The general theme of the conference is: influence and responsibility.
As systems scientists we see the world and its parts as systems. The systems influence themselves over time – the change and evolve. They influence other systems and the context within which they are placed. Systems scientists influence the systems they study and work with, and the systems influence them back – even if it is just to confirm what the systems scientist already knew. Decision makers make decisions in a complex and every changing world. Too often they are unaware of the riches of the systems sciences, and make poor decisions as a result. As a species we have a lot of influence on the biosphere, and many would argue that we have too much power over it because we are affecting it in harmful and irreparable ways. That harm affects our own functioning as individual human systems and it affects social systems.
As systems scientists we have a responsibility to help decision makers make better decisions. Decision makers have the responsibility to learn systems science in order to make better decisions. As a species, we cannot afford to make many more mistakes. Let us take our responsibility seriously and influence others together when we can do so effectively.
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The 69th Annual Proceedings of the International Society for the Systems Sciences
Vol. 69 No. 1 (2025)Proceedings for the 69th Annual Meeting of The International Society for the Systems Sciences, July 11 – 15th, Birmingham, UK
The International Society for System Sciences (ISSS) is pleased to hold its 2025 conference at the prestigious Birmingham Leadership Institute in the UK. This flagship event brings together global scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore the theme of Advancing Together: An invitation for Systemic Collaboration
In an era of unprecedented complexity and interconnected challenges, the systems community is uniquely positioned to lead efforts in creating holistic, collaborative solutions. This conference aims to facilitate dialogue and action, fostering the emergence of a cohesive systems science enterprise that integrates diverse perspectives and practices across disciplines.
