Interdisciplinary Studies

Toolkitting: an unrecognized form of expertise for overcoming fragmentation in inter- and transdisciplinarity

B. Laursen, B. Vienni-baptista, et al.

Discover the untapped expertise of 'toolkitting' in inter- and transdisciplinary research, as Bethany Laursen, Bianca Vienni-Baptista, Gabriele Bammer, Antonietta Di Giulio, Theres Paulsen, Melissa Robson-Williams, and Sibylle Studer explore essential practices for developing effective ITD toolkits. This paper addresses the fragmentation in knowledge and proposes solutions to enhance accessibility in this vital field.

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Abstract

Inter- and transdisciplinary (ITD) research often faces challenges due to fragmented knowledge about methods and tools. This paper introduces "toolkitting," the practices involved in creating, using, maintaining, funding, and studying ITD toolkits. The authors argue that toolkitting is a vital, yet often overlooked, form of expertise. They present four case studies of ITD toolkits and analyze the expertise needed for their creation, maintenance, and scholarly study. The authors propose the development of a comprehensive toolkit inventory and a federated knowledge bank to improve accessibility and address fragmentation in the ITD field.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jun 29, 2024

Authors

Bethany Laursen, Bianca Vienni-Baptista, Gabriele Bammer, Antonietta Di Giulio, Theres Paulsen, Melissa Robson-Williams, Sibylle Studer

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