Awards | Two KSU Wings

Kazimieras Simonavicius University in Vilnius has awarded a KSU Wing to both the Next Society Institute (for Global Impact) and my person (for Innovative Scientific Research).

CFA | Special Issue | Guiding distinctions of social theory. Analogue guidelines or digital transformers?

Call for abstracts and papers Special issue of Current Sociology (Current Sociology Monograph series) Guiding distinctions of social theory. Analogue guidelines or digital transformers? Proponents Click here to download this CFA as PDF. Theme The concept of “guiding distinctions” refers to distinctions – such as economy/society, bourgeoisie/proletariat, community/society, nature/culture, system/environment, structure/agency, north/south, black/white, male/female, or, most recently, analogue/digital […]

Release | Special Issue | Simulation and dissimulation

Virtual Special Issue of Futures on Simulation and dissimulation Edited by Steffen Roth, Jari Kaivo-oja, Kristof van Assche, and Harry F. Dahms Introduction Steffen Roth, Jari Kaivo-oja, Kristof van Assche, and Harry F. Dahms: Expressions of untruth, suppressions of truth. A 21st century reintroduction to “Simulation and Dissimulation” Abstract: In this article, we explore the […]

Release | Expressions of untruth, suppressions of truth. A 21st century reintroduction to “Simulation and Dissimulation”

Abstract: In this article, we explore the paradoxical relationship between simulation and dissimulation. We draw on nine contributions to an eponymous virtual special issue of Futures to emphasise that overreliance on simulations or their confusion with research methods is associated with the risk of abetting academic or political dissimulation or immunization strategies that escape conventional forms of […]

CFP | Special Issue | Guiding distinctions of management and organisation research

Call for PapersGuiding distinctions of management and organisation research Guest Editors Steffen Roth1,2, Lars Clausen3,2*, Margit Neisig4,2, Augusto Sales5,2 1Excelia Business School La Rochelle, France, 2Kazimieras Simonavičius University, Lithuania3UCL University College, Denmark4Roskilde University, Denmark5Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration, Brazil *Corresponding co-guest editor Click here to download this CFP as PDF. Luhmann Conference 2024 & […]

CFP | Luhmann Conference 2024 | Guiding distinctions. Observed with social systems theory

Call for papers to the Luhmann Conference 2024 Topic: Guiding distinctions. Observed with social systems theory Venue: Inter-University Centre (IUC), Dubrovnik, CroatiaAddress: Don Frana Bulicá 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Submission deadline (abstracts): 15 June 2024 Conference dates: 10-13 September 2024Pre-conference dinner: 09 September 2024Early Career Program: 09 September 2024 To download this Call for Papers, please click here. […]

Release | Theory of the third: A cybernetic approach to escalative conflict dynamics in business families

Abstract: This conceptual paper explores the surprising impact exerted by third elements on the escalation and de-escalation of conflicts in business families. To this end, we draw on core concepts of Batesonian cybernetic theory to perform a reconceptualisation of pertinent literature on changing conflict dynamics gath- ered in family business research and consultancy. Based on […]

Release | Paradox and family business: A perspective article

Abstract: Purpose: This perspective article provides an overview of current research on paradoxes within family business settings and outlines emerging trends and potential avenues for future research in this field. Design/methodology/approach: This article is inspired by a systems-theoretical approach to business family paradoxes.Findings: The article suggests that increasing research interest in more-than and neither-nor approaches […]

Release | What makes a difference? Symmetry as a sociological concept

Abstract: This article discusses symmetry as an analytical tool for sociological analysis. Sym- metry is presented as a property of social formations and a way to generate informa- tion about them through their mutual comparisons. The concept thus displaces the old dichotomy between individual and society. The latter forces to think in terms of wholes […]