KEY ASPECTS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY

Abstract

The article highlights the objective factors and development trends of the ecosystem that substantiate the relevance and feasibility of employing interdisciplinary research under conditions of uncertainty. It identifies the key dimensions reflecting the essence of interdisciplinary studies—scientific-theoretical, applied, and worldview—and provides their characteristics. It is emphasised that interdisciplinary research can be viewed both from a purely theoretical perspective, as contributing to scientific advancement and the emergence of new conceptual frameworks, and from a practical angle, as studies whose results are embodied in tangible products and applied across sectors of the national economy. The article outlines the core principles that ensure the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary approach: constructive synthesis, synergy, comprehensiveness, transparency, systematicity, innovativeness, and communicativeness. Special attention is given to the role of interdisciplinary research in strategic management in the face of uncertainty and risk. The paper also characterises the specific application of interdisciplinary studies for compensatory, recovery, and developmental strategies of Ukraine’s economy, underscoring the particular importance of interdisciplinary methodological tools for all types of management, including HR management. Furthermore, it is stressed that interdisciplinary research fosters the development of new competencies—rational, divergent, and ecological thinking, cross-sectoral communication, and strategic vision—which are essential under uncertain conditions and enable the effective mastery of technical and managerial skills. Interdisciplinary research is carried out across various institutions endowed with specific functions and responsibilities, interconnected by the common chain “science – education – business”. The study concludes that it is necessary to further develop cross-disciplinary linkages and methodological tools of interdisciplinary synthesis in order to enhance the quality of scientific research and ensure its implementation in the economic environment. It is highlighted that the practical effectiveness of economic strategies largely depends on efficient management; therefore, it is advisable to continue research into the application of the interdisciplinary approach in this field, capitalising on the achievements of other disciplines and the opportunities of digital technologies.