The scientific research field which is engaged in the transdisciplinary study of universal system-based properties of the world is general system theory, systems science and recently systemics. They investigate the abstract properties of the matter and mind, their organization, searching concepts and principles which are independent of the specific domain, independent of their substance, type, or spatial or temporal scales of existence.
The term system has multiple meanings [1]:
1. A collection of organized things; as, a solar system.
2. A way of organizing or planning.
3. A whole composed of relationships among the members.
Most systems share the same common characteristics. These common characteristics include the following:[2]
1. Systems have a structure that is defined by its parts and processes.
2. Systems are generalizations of reality.
3. Systems tend to function in the same way. This involves the inputs and outputs of material (energy and/or matter) that is then processed causing it to change in some way.
4. The various parts of a system have functional as well as structural relationships between each other.
The characteristics of systems have been studied in general systems theory.
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