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Systems science, or järjestelmätiede in Finnish, is an interdisciplinary field that studies the nature of systems from simple to complex, in nature, society, and science itself. It aims to understand how components of a system interact and influence each other to produce overall behavior. The focus is on the relationships and interdependencies between parts rather than on the parts in isolation.

Key concepts in systems science include emergence, where the whole system exhibits properties that its individual parts do not possess, feedback loops, which describe how the output of a system can influence its input, and self-organization, the process by which a system spontaneously develops structure and order. Systems science draws upon and contributes to various disciplines such as mathematics, biology, engineering, computer science, sociology, and economics.

The goal of systems science is to develop general principles and models that can be applied to understand and manage complex phenomena. This can include studying ecological systems, social networks, organizational structures, or technological infrastructures. By viewing problems through a systems lens, it is possible to gain deeper insights into causal relationships, predict potential outcomes, and design more effective interventions or solutions. Methodologies often employed include computer simulations, network analysis, and qualitative modeling.