AO: I don’t have an edxo question but the analysts are interested in how to train the next generation of transdisciplinary scholars. They argue that metrics (that are “valid and reliable” are needed that capture the quality, novelty, and scope of disciplinary integration of the work completed by a trainee over time.
AO: Analysts note that “understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences and their impact on teamwork” is important but it is unclear what kinds of “culture” they mean… Seems to be “traditional idea of culture as tied to nation and ethnicity (S245).
AO: No discussion of material constraints.
AO: No analysis of data practices.
AO: Technological infrastructure is not discussed.
AO: the analysts noted that conceptualization and investigation around interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration processes and outcomes has been led by behavioral scientists, and, as such, many of the evaluation strategies use behavioral methodologies (e.g., self-report surveys, latent variable analyses)” (S244)
AO: The analysts believe that a shared set of terms is needed for the progress of the science of team science. They note that there is too much variation in definitions used and so they are writing this paper to provide a “strong basic terminology”
AO: QUOTE: “Such variations in definitions and operationalizations of key terms can result in highly divergent measure- ment approaches to evaluating team science, which are likely to perpetuate confusion in the literature and impede progress in the science of team science” (S244).
AO: The analysts are looking at “team science” which they note can be conducted within a single, focused discipline or can span multiple disciplines. They also describe transdisciplinary action research, which involves collab- orations among scientists and practitioners (S244) (and interprofessionalism to describe cross-disciplinary work that bridges the work of researchers with practitioners).
AO: Power relations are not discussed.
AO: The analysts mention that “in a globalized world” demands for cross-national collaborations grow. They also note decrease in funding and a need to coordinate different funding sources.
AO: Analysts are interested in how “sustainable” such transdisciplinary research collaboratives are because after the funding ends then critics say that the network collapses.