Note from the publisher

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(2002), "Note from the publisher", Kybernetes, Vol. 31 No. 9/10. https://doi.org/10.1108/k.2002.06731iaa.003

Note from the publisher

Looking forward – Kybernetes in 2003

In 2002 Kybernetes continued to develop its reputation at the world's most authoritative voice on issues relating to cybernetics and systems. As well as regular features such as technical reviews, Internet commentaries, communications and forum contributions and book reviews and reports, the journal continued to publish leading research articles as well as its unique Contemporary Systems and Cybernetics” section. Additionally, the journal published special issues on Charles Muses, the respected cybernetician and mathematician, Contemporary Cybernetic and Systemic Researches, and of course the current issue centred around papers given at this year’s World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics Congress. Published in two special double issues. Part II is to be published in Volume 32, No 5/6, 2003.

In 2003, we can expect special issues on:

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  Artificial Life,

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  Reconstructability Analysis,

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  New theories about space-time,

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  Grey systems theory, methodology and applications.

These issues will be prepared by the editorial team with the backing of distinguished Guest Editors.

The Kybernetes Research Award

As the official journal of the World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics (WOSC), Kybernetes was once again delighted to present its Research Award at the WOSC 12th Triannual Congress, held in Pittsburgh, PA.

The award, judged by Professor Robert Vallee and Dr. Alex Andrew, was presented to M. Nemiche and Raphael Pla-Lopez of Universitat de Valencia for their paper “A Learning Model for the Dual Evolution of Human Social Behaviours”.

Three Highly Commended awards were also presented to:

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  Gary Shaffer of Southern Louisiana University for his paper “Simulating ecosystem dynamics by isolating events comprised of only a few variables: needs for K-systems granulation methodology”.

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  Sifeng Liu, Yi Lin, Yaoguo Dang and Bingjun Li for their paper “The technical change and the funds for science and technology”.

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  Willard Fey and Ann Lam for their paper “The bridge to humanity’s future”.

Emerald was pleased to support this initiative.

Kybernetes – usage in 2002

Electronic usage of Kybernetes has continued to increase in 2002, with an average of between 3,000 and 4,000 articles being downloaded every month. Over 8,000 article downloads were achieved in March alone.

The benefits of having an electronic archive are clear to see when we look at the top ten most accessed articles so far this year. As we can see below, content from the 1997 volume continues to be accessed regularly alongside more recent content:

Top ten most accessed articles for 2002

1. 1.

   "Organisations, complexity, and viable knowledge management”VMaurice YollesVolume 29 Number 9

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   "Systemic thinking as the philosophical foundation for knowledge management and organizational learning”Jon-Arild Johanessen, Johan Olaisen and Bjørn OlsenVolume 28 Number 1

3. 3.

   "Some complementary concepts of communication theory”Lars SkyttnerVolume 27 Number 2

4. 4.

   "Expert systems: an integral part of knowledge management”Jay LiebowitzVolume 27 Number 2

5. 5.

   "Styles of learning and approaches to studying in higher education”Noel EntwistleVolume 30 Number 5

6. 6.

   "What have we learnt about student learning? A review of the research on study approach and style”Stella TickleVolume 30 Number 7

7. 7.

   "Organisations as social systems: the search for a systemic theory of organisational innovation processes”Jon-Arild JohannessenVolume 27 Number 4

8. 8.

   "A look at why information systems fail”Jay LiebowitzVolume 28 Number 1

9. 9.

   "The viable system model and knowledge management”Allena LeonardVolume 29 Number 5

10. 10.

    "Intelligent agent behavior based on organizational image theory”David G Schwartz and Dov Te’eniVolume 30 Number 2

Do not forget to use your electronic entitlement as a subscriber to this journal – tell us about the articles you like, and subjects you would be interested to see covered in the journal.

For more information, contact Managing Editor, Vicky Williams at vwilliams@emeraldinsight.com