Study on the evolution of division of labor patterns and interaction mechanisms in organized interdisciplinary collaboration

Organized interdisciplinary research collaboration is a crucial measure for advancing the national strategy of building a leading-edge science and technology power. However, organized interdisciplinary collaboration still faces challenges, such as unclear theoretical mechanisms for collaborative interaction (Zhao Lanxiang et al., 2024) and difficulties in reconciling diverse disciplinary perspectives in practice. Relevant research has lagged behind in addressing issues related to the division of labor and its underlying mechanisms, which severely limits the synergistic innovation potential of organized interdisciplinary collaboration. To implement the requirements of the Ministry of Science and Technology and other departments regarding strengthening the organized research system, transforming the research paradigm, and enhancing multi-actor collaboration, this study focuses on the perspective of the division of labor in research. It innovatively constructs an analytical framework for the division of labor patterns and a model for examining collaboration mechanisms in organized interdisciplinary research. By integrating natural language processing techniques and causal analysis, this study systematically reveals the characteristics of the division of labor and its dynamic evolution patterns among different research entities in various interdisciplinary contexts. The aim is to break through traditional thinking and provide theoretical foundations and practical strategies for the management and implementation of organized interdisciplinary collaboration.