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A simulation model for addressing supply chain disruptions under a multi-capital sustainability perspective: a case study in the agri-food sector J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Francesco Longo, Giovanni Mirabelli, Vittorio Solina
In recent years, interest in the resilience and sustainability of supply chains has significantly increased. In fact, various events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the weakness of...
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Comparison of execution times of three multi-agent platforms (Netlogo/GAMA/Repast simphony) based on the LASCAR model J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-14 Romain Reulier, Gregory Bonnet, Florentin L’Homme
Three multi-agent simulation platforms (NetLogo, GAMA, Repast Simphony) were tested to find the best platform for the LASCAR model (LAndscape StruCture And Runoff) execution. The LASCAR model simul...
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Fair and efficient ride-scheduling: a preference-driven approach J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Yi Cheng Ong, Nicos Protopapas, Vahid Yazdanpanah, Enrico H. Gerding, Sebastian Stein
Smart mobility and, in particular, automated ridesharing platforms promise efficient, safe, and sustainable modes of transportation in urban settings. To make such platforms acceptable to the end-u...
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Advanced simulation-based predictive modelling for solar irradiance sensor farms J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 José L. Risco-Martín, Ignacio-Iker Prado-Rujas, Javier Campoy, María S. Pérez, Katzalin Olcoz
The need for accurate solar power forecasting is critical for grid stability as solar energy becomes more prevalent. This paper presents a new framework called Cloud-based Analysis and Integration ...
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Esra (elevator simulation, research & analysis): an open-source software tool for elevator traffic simulation, research, and analysis J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Emre Oner Tartan, Cebrail ÇİFLİKLİ
Today, although elevator companies typically have their own elevator simulation and analysis tools, these remain inaccessible to the public due to commercial concerns and rivalry in the sector. Con...
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An agent-based model of school tracking, accountability, and segregation J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Nicola Pensiero, Markus Brede
Extant research on the effect of education system characteristics on school socio-economic segregation does not consider education as a complex system. This paper’s contribution lies in using agent...
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The spatial structure of housing affordability and the impact of public infrastructure J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Omar A. Guerrero, Stephen Law
We develop a parsimonious agent-level model of the housing market that reproduces the spatial price structure of London at the level of each property. Prices emerge as agents make utility-driven ch...
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A systematic literature review into simulation for building operations management theory: reaching beyond positivism? J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Kamil Erkan Kabak, Johannes Hinckeldeyn, Rob Dekkers
This paper examines the extent to which simulation modelling has been employed beyond positivism, particularly under post-positivist and design-science-oriented paradigms, for theory building in op...
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Comparing micro-level and macro-level models for epidemic diffusion in the metro system J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Pei-Fen Kuo, Tzai-Hung Wen, Ting-Wu Chuang, Chui-Sheng Chiu, Yi-Jyun Ye, I Gede Brawiswa Putra
Few studies focus on how the ground transport system has increased COVID-19 transmission; the details of its spread remain unclear. The absence of station-level data obstructs healthcare profession...
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An uncertainty quantification framework for agent-based modeling and simulation in networked anagram games J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Zhihao Hu, Xueying Liu, Xinwei Deng, Chris J. Kuhlman
In a networked anagram game, players are provided letters with possible actions of requesting letters from their neighbours, replying to letter requests, or forming words. The objective is to form ...
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Simulation-based mathematical learning for higher education students from heterogeneous backgrounds J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Neila Campos, Canan G. Corlu, Maria Nogal, Angel A. Juan, Cristina Caliz
This paper explores the use of simulation-based training for mathematical learning in undergraduate and graduate mathematics, science, and engineering courses. Simulation-based training offers the ...
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A simulation-based modelling approach for a production line with nested-loop work sequences J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Tanakorn Tantanawat, Ekkachart Hattha, Koonlachat Meesublak, Vithinut Phakphonhamin
Critical for current situation analysis in lean initiatives, establishing standardised work can be challenging due to the intricacies involved in documenting complex routine work, mainly characteri...
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A finely-detailed simulation-based approach for measuring bus bay performance J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Yawei Wang, Xin Li, Yini Ren, Huaiyue Li
Measuring the performance of the bus bay is critical to evaluate the effectiveness of the transit system. However, there are only a few examples of such work in the literature. This study proposes ...
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Open-source 3D discrete event simulator based on the game engine unity J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Javier Pernas-Álvarez, Diego Crespo-Pereira
In this paper, we present the development of an open-source discrete event simulator (DES) using the cross-platform game engine Unity and C#. Our goal is to provide a robust DES engine that can be ...
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ABMSCORE: a heuristic algorithm for forming strategic coalitions in agent-based simulation J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Andrew J. Collins, Gayane Grigoryan
Integrating human behavior into agent-based models has been challenging due to its diversity. An example is strategic coalition formation, which occurs when an individual decides to collaborate wit...
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Sustainable and integrated rail operations planning for grain exports J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Carlos Henrique Fernandes de Faria, Luiz Ricardo Pinto, João Flávio Freitas de Almeida, Allan Messeder Caldas Bretas
The grain export in Brazil is operated by several players and regulated by a few governmental agencies. Although players have particular interests, sustainability is an increasing concern that pose...
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Agent-based simulation of vehicle-sharing systems J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Enrique Jiménez-Meroño, Francesc Soriguera
Agent-based simulation is a powerful tool that allows emulating the complex behaviour of individuals within a system in order to assess its global performance. In this context, this paper develops ...
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Simulation- optimisation approach to support management of blood components inventory J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Virgínia Silva Magalhães, Luiz Ricardo Pinto, Lásara Fabrícia Rodrigues, John T. Blake
Blood supply chains (BSCs) face challenges in managing the production and inventory of blood components. We developed a simulation-optimisation approach to address inventory of blood products in bl...
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The impact of a tariff on logistics service strategies in an international e-commerce trade: game theory and agent-based model J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Heng Du, Yisheng Wu, Hao Xu
This paper develops two models to investigate the impact of a tariff on logistics strategies in an international e-commerce trade, where the methods of game theory and agent-based model are utilize...
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Using discrete-event simulation to assess an AHP-based dynamic patient prioritisation policy for elective surgery J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Youness Frichi, Lina Aboueljinane, Fouad Jawab
Patient prioritisation in elective surgery is a critical multi-criteria decision-making issue. Elective patients should be ranked on the waiting list based on various criteria related to their heal...
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Quantization-based simulation of spiking neurons: theoretical properties and performance analysis J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Mariana Bergonzi, Joaquín Fernández, Rodrigo Castro, Alexandre Muzy, Ernesto Kofman
In this work we present an exhaustive analysis of the use of Quantized State Systems (QSS) algorithms for the discrete event simulation of Leaky Integrate and Fire models of spiking neurons. Making...
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Cost-efficient fixed-width confidence intervals for the difference of two Bernoulli proportions J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Ignacio Erazo, David Goldsman, Yajun Mei
We study the properties of confidence intervals (CIs) for the difference of two Bernoulli distributions’ success parameters, px−py, in the case where the goal is to obtain a CI of a given half-widt...
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Application of microscopic discrete event-based simulation in the modelling of the city logistics systems of concentrated sets of delivery locations J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Dávid Lajos Sárdi, György Lipovszki, Krisztián Bóna
Nowadays, city logistics issues are getting more and more attention. Within this, our City Logistics Research Group is currently focusing on the urban concentrated sets of delivery locations. MS Ex...
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Decoupling visualisation for better DEVS-based simulation applications J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Bruno St-Aubin, G. A. Wainer
Simulation visualisation is an effective way of understanding and communicating complex systems and processes. Among other advantages, it increases model transparency and intelligibility for all ca...
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Dominant factors in the simulation-based development of warehousing services J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Tessa Sarnow, Ralf Elbert
Robust solutions are needed in the context of warehouse planning in contract logistics. To achieve this goal, knowledge about dominant factors is a prerequisite and thus presents the aim of this re...
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Computer model and code sharing practices in healthcare discrete-event simulation: a systematic scoping review J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Thomas Monks, Alison Harper
Discrete-event simulation (DES) is a widely used computational method in health services and health economic studies. This scoping review investigates to what extent authors share DES models and au...
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Editorial: 10thAnniversary post-simulation workshop 2021 special issue J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Antuela A. Tako, Anastasia Anagnostou, Masoud Fakhimi
Published in Journal of Simulation (Vol. 17, No. 5, 2023)
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Simulation of a schedule-based mass vaccination clinic J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Ludovica Adacher, Marta Flamini, Maurizio Naldi
The insurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled many countries to set up vaccination clinics to carry out mass vaccination campaigns. Though sizing a clinic impacts both costs and service qua...
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The unified process interaction worldview J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 F. J. Barros
ABSTRACT The process interaction worldview (PI) provides a description of a simulation model based on the life cycles of its entities. PI has traditionally been described under two perspectives: active resource and active transaction. While many simulation languages support the active transaction approach, the active resource has generally been adopted by M&S formalisms aimed to support modular models
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Can agent-based modelling support organizational design in a complex environment? The proposal of a computational laboratory J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Lorella Cannavacciuolo, Cristina Ponsiglione, Simonetta Primario, Ivana Quinto, Giuseppe Zollo
Organisations are increasingly considered Complex Adaptive Systems, made by multiple parts interacting with each other and the external environment. Such interactions typically produce complex and ...
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Learning from simulating with system dynamics in healthcare: evaluating closer care strategies for elderly patients J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Gary Linnéusson, Ainhoa Goienetxea Uriarte
This paper presents results from a simulation case study analyzing care strategies for elderly patients in a regional healthcare system (HCS) in Sweden. Three strategies to reduce emergency visits,...
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Design and application of real-time traffic simulation platform based on UTC/SCOOT and VISSIM J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Kai Liu
ABSTRACT The problems of traditional road traffic signal control simulation and the natural connections between UTC/SCOOT and VISSIM are analysed. Three different levels of simulation model concepts are summarised and a real-time traffic simulation platform based on UTC/SCOOT, interface technology, and VISSIM is designed. This paper provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of integrating
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A simheuristic approach using the NSGA-II to solve a bi-objective stochastic flexible job shop problem J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Camilo Andrés Rodríguez-Espinosa, Eliana María González-Neira, Gabriel Mauricio Zambrano-Rey
ABSTRACT This paper addresses a bi-objective problem in flexible job shop scheduling (FJSS) with stochastic processing times. Following the Just-In-Time philosophy, the first objective is to minimise deterministic Earliness+Tardiness, and the second objective is to minimise the Earliness+Tardiness Risk. The second objective function seeks to obtain robust solutions under uncertain environments. The
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A spline function method for modelling and generating a nonhomogeneous poisson process J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Lucy E. Morgan, Barry L. Nelson, Andrew C. Titman, David J. Worthington
ABSTRACT This paper presents a spline-based input modelling method for inferring the rate function of a nonhomogeneous Poisson process (NHPP) given arrival-time observations and a simple method for generating arrivals from the resulting rate function. Splines are a natural choice for modelling rate functions as they are smooth by construction, and highly flexible. Although flexibility is an advantage
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Discrete simulation optimization for tuning machine learning method hyperparameters J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Varun Ramamohan, Shobhit Singhal, Aditya Raj Gupta, Nomesh Bhojkumar Bolia
An important aspect of machine learning (ML) involves controlling the learning process for the ML method in question to maximize its performance. Hyperparameter tuning (HPT) involves selecting suit...
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Machine learning integrated patient flow simulation: why and how? J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-29 Tesfamariam M Abuhay, Stewart Robinson, Adane Mamuye, Sergey V Kovalchuk
Stochastic distribution methods were used to construct patient flow simulation sub-models such as patient inflow, length of stay (LoS), cost of treatment (CoT) and clinical pathways (CPs). However,...
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Prescribed Fire Simulation with Dynamic Ignitions Using Data from UAS-based Sensing J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Xiaolin Hu, Mu Ge, Saket Gowravaram, Haiyang Chao, Ming Xin
ABSTRACT Prescribed fire is an important tool for wildfire management and land management. Simulation of prescribed fires holds great potential in supporting planning of prescribed burn events. This paper presents a simulation-based study of a prescribed fire using data from Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based sensing. A systematic approach for modelling and simulating prescribed fires with dynamic
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A simulation and scheduling method for analyzing the peak time capacity of the dual-robot in-line stocker J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Jaewoo Chung
ABSTRACT The automated material handling system (AMHS) plays a central role in realising smart manufacturing by providing manufacturing facilities with flexible, fast, and precise controls. This paper investigates a new type of AMHS known as the in-line stocker, which not only moves unit loads in manufacturing facilities under processing, similar to the automated-guided vehicle but also stores them
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One-way station-based electric carsharing service design considering route selection based on road congestion J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Yangsheng Jiang, Hao Li, Lu Hu, Yun Pu
ABSTRACT In the field of one-way station-based electric carsharing systems (OSECSs), determining the optimal service design is a major challenge faced by operators. To address this issue, This study proposes a simulation-optimisation framework that takes into account several factors, such as fleet size, station capacity, rental pricing, vehicle relocation, and staff rebalancing to determine the optimal
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An agent-based model of supply chain financing: agents’ strategies, performance, and risk contagions J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Yang Yang, Xinli Que, Qian Qian, Hao Fang
ABSTRACT Supply chain finance (SCF), which has gained prominent attention from academicians, is a complex process involving various participants. However, previous studies have not provided a comprehensive framework integrating these participants or a consensus on how participants’ strategies influence SCF. Here, a comprehensive framework is proposed to investigate SCF through an agent-based approach
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Modelling interdependencies in an electric motor manufacturing process using discrete event simulation J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Izhar Oswaldo Escudero-Ornelas, Divya Tiwari, Michael Farnsworth, Ashutosh Tiwari
ABSTRACT The manufacturing of electric motors is a complex process involving deformable materials and wet processes. When faults are created during the manufacturing process, they tend to accumulate, creating a downstream effect affecting the overall product quality. To detect the faults early in the process, it is crucial to understand how critical process parameters and the interdependencies between
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Development of an open-source data-driven simulator for the unit-load multi-aisle automated storage and retrieval systems J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-16 Vishwesh Singbal, Gajendra K. Adil
Discrete-event simulations are widely used to research automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS). However, using commercial general-purpose simulators for this purpose has limitations such as lac...
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Modelling presymptomatic infectiousness in COVID-19 J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-23 Russell Cheng, Christopher Dye, John Dagpunar, Brian Williams
This paper considers SEPIR, an extension of the well-known SEIR continuous simulation compartment model. Both models can be fitted to real data as they include parameters that can be estimated from...
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Using a hybrid simulation model to assess the impacts of combined COVID-19 containment measures in a high-speed train station J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Hongli Zhu, Shiyong Liu, Xiaoyan Li, Weiwei Zhang, Nathaniel Osgood, Peng Jia
ABSTRACT In this study, we present a hybrid agent-based model (ABM) and discrete event simulation (DES) framework where ABM captures the spread dynamics of COVID-19 via asymptomatic passengers and DES captures the impacts of environmental variables, such as service process capacity, on the results of different containment measures in a typical high-speed train station in China. The containment and
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Hybrid Simulation Modelling of Emergency Departments for Resource Scheduling J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Yinling Liu, Thierry Moyaux, Guillaume Bouleux, Vincent Cheutet
ABSTRACT This paper addresses the problem of resource scheduling of emergency departments in an uncertain environment. An innovative approach based on Agent-Based Simulation (ABS) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is proposed. To do so, this paper first proposes a framework integrating ABS and DES. Subsequently, we provide a detailed description of the DES and ABS parts of the model of the ED. Five
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Modelling the leaping cycle by modified Lotka-Volterra equations with applications to technology and safety J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 A. Y. Klimenko
ABSTRACT A bounded version of the Lotka – Volterra model based on logistic differential equations is suggested to emulate cyclic behaviour in complex evolutionary and other systems. The model provides reasonable approximations for the so-called leaping cycles and other oscillational processes when the main state variables are limited by physical constraints. The model represents a basic model-building
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Queueing inspired feature engineering to improve and simplify patient flow simulation metamodels J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-26 Mark W. Isken, Osman T. Aydas, Yazan F. Roumani
ABSTRACT We explore the interplay between domain-informed feature engineering, model performance, and model interpretability. This is a hybrid modelling and simulation study that merges the application of discrete-event simulation with alternative metamodelling techniques for modelling patient flow in health care. We consider two cases: a tandem queueing system of obstetric hospital units and a transient
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A lane-changing behaviour algorithm for connected and autonomous vehicles to facilitate emergency vehicle movements on urban arterials in microsimulation J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-20 Mohamadreza Haghani, Aryan Hosseinzadeh, Robert Kluger
ABSTRACT Reducing the response time of emergency vehicle(EV) is accompanied with many health and traffic-related benefits. New technologies can be utilised in creating a cooperative lane-changing behaviour for surrounding traffic to reduce the response time. In this research, the influence of lane-changing behaviour on the delay of EV and surrounding vehicles was studied in microscopic traffic simulation
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A new teaching approach exploiting lab-scale models of manufacturing systems for simulation classes J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-10 Giovanni Lugaresi, Nicla Frigerio, Ziwei Lin, Mengyi Zhang, Andrea Matta
ABSTRACT Teaching in higher education is often challenging for the lack of practical implementation and difficulties in student involvement. In engineering classes, students are often deeply involved in computer laboratories and projects in which they are challenged with decision-making problems. The lack of the real system that is being modelled may hinder the effectiveness of the teaching activities
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Discrete event simulation as a decision tool: a cost benefit analysis case study J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Giuliana Rotunno, Giacomo Lo Zupone, Leonarda Carnimeo, Maria Pia Fanti
ABSTRACT This paper proposes a decision support strategy using in synergy Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models with the Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA), to support investments for improving efficiency and turnover of logistic systems such as ports. The system of interest is described using the Unified Modelling Language, and then it is modelled, simulated, and validated in a simulation environment. The
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Simheuristic and learnheuristic algorithms for the temporary-facility location and queuing problem during population treatment or testing events J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-24 Christopher Bayliss, Javier Panadero
ABSTRACT Epidemic outbreaks, such as the one generated by the coronavirus disease, have raised the need for more efficient healthcare logistics. One of the challenges that many governments have to face in such scenarios is the deployment of temporary medical facilities across a region with the purpose of providing medical services to their citizens. This work tackles this temporary-facility location
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Agent-based modelling and simulation for life-cycle airport flight planning and scheduling J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-24 Xiaoyu Ma, Zhou He, Pengfei Yang, Xiyang Liao, Wei Liu
The airport flight planning and scheduling (AFPS) process involves many sub-systems in airport management, including flight arrival prediction, flight landing prioritisation, flight route schedulin...
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Installation planning for an offshore wind farm: a hybrid modelling framework of integrating simulation and optimisation with a Markov Chain J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Ki-Hwan Bae, Hyun-Jeung Ko
ABSTRACT Offshore wind energy has been rapidly gaining traction more recently and the development of offshore wind farms continues to rise on a global scale in search of a sustainable future energy source. In the meantime, the capital-intensive project of installing wind turbines offshore involves a multitude of logistics activities and maritime operations. The high-risk installation process becomes
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A decision support methodology to support military asset and resource planning J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-08 Sondoss Elsawah, Hasan Hüseyin Turan, Lindsay Gordon, Michael J. Ryan
This paper presents a decision-support methodology to support the development and assessment of military asset and resource strategies. The methodology is built around a system dynamics model that ...
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Modelling a Computed Tomography service using mixed Operational Research methods J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Mary Conlon, Owen Molloy
Demand for computed tomography (CT) and CT waiting lists are growing, a problem exacerbated by the postponement of scheduled services during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this case study operational re...
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COVID-19 and United States Election systems: a simulation study of in-person voting in Rhode Island J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Nicholas D. Bernardo Jr., Bridgett A. King, Gretchen A. Macht
ABSTRACT For decades, election research in the United States has focussed on the potentially disenfranchising consequences of evolving election laws and procedures. With the widespread changes and requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, elections have adapted to prevent the spread of the virus. Despite implementing system changes, it is unclear what impact the pandemic had on the voter experience
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Simulation-based optimization for resectorization in healthcare systems J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Aydin Teymourifar
ABSTRACT The main objective of the sectorization approach is to divide a vast region into symmetric sectors. Balancing accessibility of healthcare units, which is commonly between the goals of governments is closely related to the concept of sectorization. When the desired equilibrium between sectors is lost resectorization is applied. In this study, we propose a new model based on the resectorization
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Factors affecting the market dynamics of lithium-ion battery for electric mobility: a system dynamics perspective J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Pratap Bhanu, T V Krishna Mohan, R K Amit, Venugopal Shankar
ABSTRACT As an electrical vehicle (EV) power source, a lithium-ion battery (LIB) is essential in enabling electric mobility growth. However, the high LIB cost, evolving LIB electrode chemistry, and EV range anxiety limit LIBs' market growth. In this paper, we present a system dynamics model to analyse the interrelationship between battery capacity (Battery OEMs), battery electrode composition, range
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Application of perceptual control theory to a Beer Game supply chain model J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-04 Anthony S. White, Lindsey Brodie, Michael Censlive
ABSTRACT The research investigated whether Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) can be used to model the decisions of small groups utilizing data from the Beer Game. The PCT model was tested on public and MSc data operating the Beer Game. Investigations of closed-loop behaviour determined the perceived disturbance was the controlled variable. A set of PCT Simulink models was built and their parameters adjusted
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Dynamics of freight transport decarbonisation: a conceptual model J. Simul. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-18 Verônica Ghisolfi, Lóránt Antal Tavasszy, Gonçalo Homem de Almeida Rodriguez Correia, Gisele de Lorena Diniz Chaves, Glaydston Mattos Ribeiro
As part of the global efforts to mitigate climate change, policymakers are designing measures to reduce the carbon emissions of the freight transport system. As global agreements for decarbonisatio...