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General Systems Theory (GST) is an interdisciplinary field that studies the common properties and behaviors of systems in various disciplines, whether they are physical, biological, social, or engineered. It emphasizes holistic and integrative approaches to understanding complex phenomena. Here's a comprehensive list of various branches and concepts within general systems theory:

1. Systems Concepts and Principles¶

Systems Thinking
Holism and Emergence
Open and Closed Systems
System Dynamics
Feedback Loops (Positive and Negative)
Homeostasis and Equilibrium
Self-Organization
Autopoiesis
Complexity Theory
Adaptation and Evolution
Hierarchy Theory
Interconnectivity and Interdependence
Nonlinearity
Chaos and Edge of Chaos

2. Systems Analysis and Modeling¶

System Analysis
System Modeling
Simulation and Computational Models
Systems Mapping
Systems Engineering
Soft Systems Methodology
Hard Systems Methodology
Systems Architecture
Systems Design
System Optimization
Systems Integration

3. Cybernetics ¶

First-Order Cybernetics
Second-Order Cybernetics
Control Theory
Information Theory
Communication Theory
Socio-Cybernetics
Biocybernetics

4. Systems Approaches in Various Disciplines¶

Ecosystems Theory
Biological Systems Theory
Social Systems Theory
Economic Systems Theory
Ecological Systems Theory
Political Systems Theory
Psychological Systems Theory
Educational Systems Theory
Organizational Systems Theory

5. Systems Methodologies¶

Systems Analysis and Design
Systems Practice
Action Research
Participatory Systems Design
System Dynamics Methodology
Scenario Planning and Analysis
Systems Evaluation and Assessment

6. Systems Philosophy¶

Philosophy of Systems
Epistemology of Systems
Ethics in Systems
Systems Ontology
Transdisciplinary Approach
Systems and Complexity Sciences

7. Systems Psychology and Sociology¶

Family Systems Theory
Group Dynamics
Organizational Behavior
Community Systems
Social Network Analysis

8. Environmental and Ecological Systems¶

Sustainable Systems
Systems Ecology
Environmental Systems Analysis
Resilience Theory
Human-Environment Systems

9. Mathematical and Computational Systems Theory¶

Dynamical Systems Theory
Network Theory
Graph Theory
Game Theory
Stochastic Systems
Systems Algorithms

10. Knowledge and Information Systems¶

Knowledge Management Systems
Information Systems Theory
Computational Systems
Artificial Intelligence Systems
Decision Support Systems

11. Systems in Engineering and Technology¶

Control Systems Engineering
Industrial Systems Engineering
Technological Systems
Infrastructure Systems
Energy Systems

12. Health and Medical Systems¶

Health Systems Theory
Biomedical Systems
Public Health Systems
Healthcare Management Systems

13. Art and Aesthetics in Systems¶

Systems Art
Aesthetic Theories in Systems
Art as a System

General Systems Theory is known for its broad applicability across various fields, offering a unified language and set of concepts for describing and analyzing complex systems, their structures, behaviors, and interrelationships. This multidisciplinary approach allows for the integration of knowledge from different domains, fostering a comprehensive understanding of complex phenomena.

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