scholarly journals Systems Dynamics Modeling of Pandemic Influenza for Strategic Policy Development: a Simulation-Based Analysis of the COVID-19 Case

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlle Sy ◽  
Phoebe Mae Ching ◽  
Jayne Lois San Juan ◽  
Ezekiel Bernardo ◽  
Angelimarie Miguel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Strategic Policy ◽  
Systems Dynamics Modeling

Systems Dynamics Modeling of Air Warfare

1989 ◽  
pp. 608-615
Author(s):  
Donald R. Drew ◽  
Antonio A. Trani ◽  
Lev A. Malakhoff
Keyword(s):  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Systems Dynamics Modeling

An Examination of How to Incorporate Ethics Into Systems Analysis and Vice Versa

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Burgess ◽  
Mario G. Beruvides
Keyword(s):  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Loop Modeling ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Cross Pollination ◽  
Systems Models ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Combining Systems ◽  
Current Systems ◽  
Systems Dynamics Modeling

In their paper “Combining Systems Dynamics and Ethics: Towards More Science?” Erik Pruyt and Jan Kwakkel argue that ethics ought to play a larger role in systems dynamics and vice versa (2007). Including ethics, they contend, will add sensitivity to current systems models as well as provide guidance on how to achieve best outcomes; with respect to both efficiency and flourishing (Pruyt & Kwakkel, 2007). At first blush, such a cross pollination promises to add much needed depth of analysis to systems modeling and a higher degree of precision in ethical analyses. Not surprisingly, however, achieving such outcomes is more complex than it initially appears. Indeed, the quest for additional precision in ethical analysis is not a new one to philosophers and ethicists. The problem remains, in many ways, intractable. In Part I of this paper, the authors expand on Pruyt and Kwakkel’s thesis by examining specific insights and tools that can and should be incorporated into systems dynamics modeling. Emphasis will be placed on the mechanics of this inclusion and the resultant implications. Part II, then, focuses on how systems dynamics tools like causal loop modeling and behavior-over-time graphs can be incorporated into ethical analyses in a non-arbitrary manner. Finally, in Part III of the paper, the authors briefly discuss the ramifications of Parts I and II for engineering education; both among students and practicing engineers. The authors argue that both directions of the cross pollination have merit (especially the inclusion of ethical considerations in systems dynamics modeling) and ought to be developed further.

scholarly journals Lessons from a large‐scale systems dynamics modeling project: the example of the biomass scenario model

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Peterson ◽  
Brian Bush ◽  
Daniel Inman ◽  
Emily Newes ◽  
Amy Schwab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Large Scale Systems ◽  
Scenario Model ◽  
Systems Dynamics Modeling

scholarly journals Public Administration and Governance for the SDGs: Navigating between Change and Stability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 5914
Author(s):  
Louis Meuleman
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Governance Reform ◽  
Policy Coherence ◽  
Sector Reform ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Strategic Policy ◽  
Research And Policy

This article highlights four key reform challenges regarding the quality of public administration and governance (PAG), aimed at increasing ‘SDG-readiness’ at all levels of administration, in a nexus characterized by complexity, volatility, pluriformity and uncertainty. Based on others’ research into how EU Member States institutionalize the implementation of the SDGs, a critical review of SDG-governance approaches, as well as a review paper on the management of the SDGs, it is concluded that that four priority areas could guide research and policy development to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Firstly, to recognize that creating an effective public administration and governance is an important strategic policy area. Secondly, to begin with mission-oriented public administration and governance reform for SDG implementation, replacing the efficiency-driven public sector reform of the past decades. Thirdly, to apply culturally sensitive metagovernance to design, define and manage trade-offs and achieving synergies between SDGs and their targets. Fourthly, to start concerted efforts to improve policy coherence with a mindset beyond political, institutional, and mental ‘silos’.

A qualitative evaluation of the role of simulation in policy development for service improvement

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Blanks ◽  
Nicholas Woodier ◽  
Bryn Baxendale ◽  
Mark Fores ◽  
Lynn Fullerton
Keyword(s):  
Drug Administration ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Service Improvement ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
New Policies

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of simulation-based techniques to prospectively assess developing polices prior to implementation.MethodsA self-selected sample of nursing staff from a local, acute hospital reviewed a draft intravenous drug administration policy before simulating drug administration of either an infusion or direct injection. The participants completed a postsimulation questionnaire regarding the new policy and simulation, took part in a semistructured interview and were observed during the simulation with their consent.Results10 staff attended the simulation. The emergent themes identified a wide range of factors relating to the everyday usability and practicalities of the policy. There were issues surrounding inconsistent language between different clinical teams and training requirements for the new policy.ConclusionSimulation, using simple scenarios, allows the safe evaluation of new policies before publication to ensure they are appropriate for front-line use. It engages staff in user-centred design in their own healthcare system.

scholarly journals Casting Long-Term and Regenerative Perspectives on Global Sustainability through Systems and Resilience Thinking

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1230
Author(s):  
Fabricio Casarejos
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Exponential Behavior ◽  
Global Sustainability ◽  
Resilience Thinking ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
To Come

The main objective of this work is to foster long-term and regenerative perspectives on global sustainability. In pursuing this goal, this study encompasses a critical analysis and synthesis of insights from the fields of systems and resilience thinking, a conceptual framework for modeling and envisioning socio-ecological systems, and the proposition of the “flourishing within boundaries” archetype, which is conceived to provide meaningful insights regarding the essential conditions that would enable global society to flourish not just safely but also fairly. Through systems dynamics modeling, portrayed scenarios emphasize that the higher the regenerative societal change achieved, the greater the exponential behavior of the system’s speed towards promising socio-ecological outcomes. Especially for longer time horizons, the overall results reveal that the pace of the transitions associated with the societal action is inherently higher than those associated with the limiting social and ecological factors. Actions taken by individuals in the local realm and short-term time horizon may not only have immediate local effects but also a variety of innumerous ones that radiate out for years, decades, and even centuries to come. Finally, the pursuit of flourishing within boundaries relies on thinking rationally, globally, and above all, through a long-term and regenerative perspective.

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