Site Guide
Welcome to the Institute of Integrated Systems Thinking (IIST). This guide is designed to help visitors navigate the Institute’s resources, programs, publications, and opportunities for participation.
The About IIST section explains the Institute’s mission, governance structure, intellectual foundations, and major initiatives.
Recommended for:
• First-time visitors
• Prospective collaborators
• Researchers seeking institutional information
• Organizations interested in partnership opportunities
Topics include:
• Mission and vision
• Global Lineage Initiative
• Integrated Knowledge approach
• Leadership structure
• Governance and independence
• Resident Scholars and Research Fellows
The Programs section describes how the Institute carries out its educational, research, translation, mentorship, and public scholarship activities.
Recommended for:
• Students
• Educators
• Researchers
• Community organizations
• Prospective participants
Topics include:
• Global Lineage Initiative
• Human Rights in Context Program
• Research and scholarship initiatives
• Translation projects
• Educational programs
• Mentorship opportunities
This section serves as the Institute’s primary gateway to scholarly work, publications, research projects, and knowledge resources.
Recommended for:
• Researchers
• Students
• Educators
• Translators
• Independent scholars
Topics include:
• Research areas
• Publications
• Journal articles
• Books and monographs
• Research notes
• Working papers
• Translation projects
• Scholarly resources
The Works of Scholarship directory provides access to abstracts, research summaries, reviews, articles, books, and other forms of scholarly production.
Recommended for:
• Researchers exploring a topic
• Students beginning a project
• Educators seeking resources
• Scholars seeking related work
Topics include:
• Abstracts
• Research summaries
• Articles
• Books
• Reviews
• Educational resources
• Works in progress
The Bookstore provides access to books, monographs, translations, and other published works associated with the Institute’s mission.
Recommended for:
• Readers
• Students
• Educators
• Libraries
• Researchers
Resources include:
• Books
• Monographs
• Translations
• Educational materials
• Special collections
The Proposal Submission section provides information for authors, translators, editors, researchers, and collaborators interested in contributing to Institute initiatives.
Recommended for:
• Authors
• Translators
• Researchers
• Editors
• Educational content developers
Topics include:
• Publishing proposals
• Translation projects
• Research collaborations
• Educational initiatives
• Partnership opportunities
This section explains the Institute’s approach to collaboration, compensation, stewardship, and intellectual independence.
Recommended for:
• Potential collaborators
• Donors and supporters
• Institutional partners
• Fellows and contributors
Topics include:
• Intellectual independence
• Individual-centered collaboration
• Responsible stewardship
• Compensation principles
• Public scholarship
For Research, Translation, Mentorship, Fellowships, and the Global Lineage Initiative:
Contact the Principal Scholar and Chair of the Global Lineage Initiative.
For Administrative Matters, Partnerships, Organizational Questions, and General Inquiries:
Contact the Executive Director.
For Publishing Proposals and Collaborative Projects:
Use the Proposal Submission platform or the contact information provided on the relevant project page.