A Research on the Systematic Interaction Effects of Interdisciplinary Challenges with Use of Grey DEMATEL Method

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Researcher of Imam Hossein University, Cognitive Knowledge and Intelligence Research Center

2 Iran Science and Industry University, College of Progressed Engineering, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

In recent years the attitude toward interdisciplinary fields is accelerated. But there is q need to focus on the obstacles ahead these studies and species. The aim of this study is evaluation of the challenges and obstacles that are facing with the interdisciplinary studies. In this study the effects and ranking of factors is studied with use of gray DEMATEL method as a systematic method. Nine classes gathered as the basic factors. besides, a systematic model presented about the factors action by an Effecting and effected factors. In the current paper it is shown that organizational, social-cultural and scientific and academic factors have the greatest impact on the system of challenges. Finally, in the conclusions section, there are some recommendations to reduce the impact the challenges which presented that showed policy making and more regard is very vital in this area.

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