Editors' Introduction to the Special Issue on Exploring Cognitive Readiness in Complex Operational Environments: Advances in Theory and Practice, Part II

Summary: The previous special issue featured articles on the theme of presenting the latest advances in cognitive readiness research in terms of both theory development and practical applications across domains. For researchers, this translates into addressing important research gaps and identifying areas warranting further investigation. For practitioners, this translates into useful and practical recommendations and lessons learned for promoting cognitive readiness in complex domains. The editors continue this theme in this special issue with two more articles that address this important topic. It is their hope that the findings and lessons learned presented in this three-part special issue will provide a basis for future research aimed at creating more cognitively ready individuals and teams.