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ATHERA Adaptive Theory of Hierarchical Entropy Regulation in Organizations

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This document represents the v1 theoretical foundation of ATHERA. Empirical calibration, simulation results, and extended case analysis are ongoing and will be incorporated in subsequent versions. The author welcomes engagement, critique, and collaboration from researchers in organizational theory, system dynamics, and related fields.

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A Viability-Constrained Theory of Organizational Coherence Dynamics Under Adaptive Pressure

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