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Recent events and updates in the field of systems engineering
Recent events and updates in the field of systems engineering
System Dynamics Review - Call for Papers The System Dynamics Review has issued a call for papers associated with its upcoming issue on the “Qualitative Aspects of System Dynamics Modeling” Noting that almost all forms of system dynamics modeling use qualitative data and methods to: • • •
Conceptualize and structure dynamics models Interpret and communicate findings and insights Represent a system purely qualitatively to encourage stakeholder engagement or to develop consensus around a problem.
The editors are looking for practical examples of the application of qualitative methods to the modeling process, i.e. work that may inspire the thousands of systems thinkers and system dynamicists around the world who read the System Dynamics Review. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: • • • • • •
Qualitative procedures in problem elicitation Model conceptualization and representation, such as causal loop diagrams Qualitative data sources and research methods Integration of qualitative and quantitative data Validation of qualitative aspects Learning from social science theory and methods
Initial abstracts are due by 30 November 30, 2021. Abstracts and inquiries should be directed to the editors for the special issue: Krys Stave (krystyna.stave@unlv.edu), Nici Zimmermann (n.zimmermann@ucl.ac.uk) and Hyunjung Kim (hkim18@csuchico.edu). Final versions of invited papers will be due no later than 31 August 31, 2022. Society members can access all articles by logging in on the Society website and clicking the "Member Only Access" button. Join now. Learn more.
Society of System Dynamics offers Fundamentals of System Dynamics Modelling Course The System Dynamics Society announces the availability of a new online course, offered by DESTA, to introduce participants to the fundamentals of System Dynamics and simulation modelling with the opportunity to apply the tools of computer simulation. DESTA is a firm located in India dedicated to providing research and consulting services for sustainable development using System Dynamics and systems thinking.
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