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Expertise in Research Integration and Implementation for Tackling Complex Problems: When is it Needed, Where can it be Found and How can it be Strengthened?
The Australian National University, Australia;Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Germany.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9098-0951
Michigan State University, USA.
CSIRO Land and Water, Australia.
University of California, USA.
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2020 (English)In: Palgrave Communications, E-ISSN 2055-1045, Vol. 6, article id 5Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Expertise in research integration and implementation is an essential but often overlooked component of tackling complex societal and environmental problems. We focus on expertise relevant to any complex problem, especially contributory expertise, divided into ‘knowing-that’ and ‘knowing-how.’ We also deal with interactional expertise and the fact that much expertise is tacit. We explore three questions. First, in examining ‘when is expertise in research integration and implementation required?,’ we review tasks essential (a) to devel- oping more comprehensive understandings of complex problems, plus possible ways to address them, and (b) for supporting implementation of those understandings into govern- ment policy, community practice, business and social innovation, or other initiatives. Second, in considering ‘where can expertise in research integration and implementation currently be found?,’ we describe three realms: (a) specific approaches, including interdisciplinarity, transdisciplinarity, systems thinking and sustainability science; (b) case-based experience that is independent of these specific approaches; and (c) research examining elements of integration and implementation, specifically considering unknowns and fostering innovation. We highlight examples of expertise in each realm and demonstrate how fragmentation currently precludes clear identification of research integration and implementation expertise. Third, in exploring ‘what is required to strengthen expertise in research integration and implementation?,’ we propose building a knowledge bank. We delve into three key chal- lenges: compiling existing expertise, indexing and organising the expertise to make it widely accessible, and understanding and overcoming the core reasons for the existing fragmen- tation. A growing knowledge bank of expertise in research integration and implementation on the one hand, and accumulating success in addressing complex societal and environmental problems on the other, will form a virtuous cycle so that each strengthens the other. Building a coalition of researchers and institutions will ensure this expertise and its application are valued and sustained.

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Springer, 2020. Vol. 6, article id 5
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Information Systems
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Computer and Information Sciences Computer Science, Information Systems
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-99281DOI: 10.1057/s41599-019-0380-0ISI: 000514124200001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85077906442Local ID: 2020OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-99281DiVA, id: diva2:1507385
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Knowledge Foundation, 20190256Available from: 2020-12-07 Created: 2020-12-07 Last updated: 2023-05-02Bibliographically approved

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