Navigating interdisciplinary research: Historical progression and contemporary challenges-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Navigating interdisciplinary research: Historical progression and contemporary challenges

Published:2024-06-01 Issue:3 Volume:9 Page:14-28
ISSN:2543-683X
Container-title:Journal of Data and Information Science
language:en
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Author:

Li Xiaoqiang¹,Cai Fen²³,Bao Jintao⁴,Jian Yuqing⁴,Sun Zehui⁴,Xie Xin³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. The Office of Science and Technology Development, Peking University , Beijing , , China

2. National Center for Health Professions Education Development, Peking University , Beijing , , China

3. Graduate School of Education, Peking University , Beijing , , China

4. The Office of Scientific Research, Peking University , Beijing , , China

Abstract

Abstract Interdisciplinary research plays a crucial role in addressing complex problems by integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines. This integration fosters innovative solutions and enhances understanding across various fields. This study explores the historical and sociological development of interdisciplinary research and maps its evolution through three distinct phases: pre-disciplinary, disciplinary, and post-disciplinary. It identifies key internal dynamics, such as disciplinary diversification, reorganization, and innovation, as primary drivers of this evolution. Additionally, this study highlights how external factors, particularly the urgency of World War II and the subsequent political and economic changes, have accelerated its advancement. The rise of interdisciplinary research has significantly reshaped traditional educational paradigms, promoting its integration across different educational levels. However, the inherent contradictions within interdisciplinary research present cognitive, emotional, and institutional challenges for researchers. Meanwhile, finding a balance between the breadth and depth of knowledge remains a critical challenge in interdisciplinary education.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/jdis-2024-0025

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