Description

This book transforms the way academic research is understood, showing that social problems do not exist in isolation but rather as part of interconnected and dynamic systems. It invites readers to look beyond traditional methods by integrating theory, practice, ethics, and context in order to create meaningful knowledge capable of transforming reality. Throughout its pages, readers explore the foundations of systemic and holistic thinking, learning how to formulate research problems and objectives coherently and how to build solid theoretical frameworks that connect hypotheses, variables, and epistemological foundations. The book offers clear strategies for designing rigorous research, from the selection of methods and research designs to data collection, sampling, and information processing, ensuring reliable and applicable results. The work also delves into the comprehensive management of research projects, addressing planning, resources, budgeting, and quality evaluation, with criteria and tools that strengthen innovation and continuous improvement. The practical exercises included allow readers to connect theory with action, developing the skills needed to address complex problems through critical and creative thinking. Aimed at graduate students and researchers from diverse disciplines, this book challenges readers to rethink research as a living and transformative process capable of generating relevant knowledge and providing real solutions to social, educational, legal, and health-related challenges. Each page offers an intellectual journey that connects ideas, contexts, and actions, inviting readers to build science that leaves a tangible impact on society.

Suggested citation (APA, seventh edition)

Ortega-Chávez, W., Aguilar-Polo, A. E., Rios-Ángeles, J. E., Valdivia-Rengifo, H., Campos-Llana, M. E., & Tacuri-Toribio, R. L. (2026). Research from complex thinking. Sophia Editions.