All Outputs (76)

A three-dimensional model of residential energy consumer archetypes for local energy policy design in the UK (2012)
Journal Article
Zhang, T., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2012). A three-dimensional model of residential energy consumer archetypes for local energy policy design in the UK. Energy Policy, 47, 102-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2012.04.027

This paper reviews major studies in three traditional lines of research in residential energy consumption in the UK, i.e. economic/infrastructure, behaviour, and load profiling. Based on the review the paper proposes a three-dimensional model for arc... Read More about A three-dimensional model of residential energy consumer archetypes for local energy policy design in the UK.

A beginner's guide to systems simulation in immunology (2012)
Book Chapter
Figueredo, G. P., Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., & Foan, S. (2012). A beginner's guide to systems simulation in immunology. In C. A. Coello Coello, J. Greensmith, N. Krasnogor, P. Liò, G. Nicosia, & M. Pavone (Eds.), Artificial immune systems: 11th International Conference, ICARIS 2012, Taormina, Italy, August 28-31, 2012: proceedings. Springer

Some common systems modelling and simulation approaches for immune problems are Monte Carlo simulations, system dynamics, discrete-event simulation and agent-based simulation. These methods, however, are still not widely adopted in immunology researc... Read More about A beginner's guide to systems simulation in immunology.

Towards the development of a simulator for investigating the impact of people management practices on retail performance (2011)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2011). Towards the development of a simulator for investigating the impact of people management practices on retail performance. Journal of Simulation, 5(4), 242-265. https://doi.org/10.1057/jos.2010.20

Often models for understanding the impact of management practices on retail performance are developed under the assumption of stability, equilibrium and linearity, whereas retail operations are considered in reality to be dynamic, non-linear and comp... Read More about Towards the development of a simulator for investigating the impact of people management practices on retail performance.

Modelling Reactive and Proactive Behaviour in Simulation: A Case Study in a University Organisation (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abdul Majid, M., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2011, September). Modelling Reactive and Proactive Behaviour in Simulation: A Case Study in a University Organisation. Presented at GAMEON Arabia 2011, Arab Open University, Amman, Jordan

Simulation is a well established what-if scenario analysis tool in Operational Research (OR). While traditionally Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and System Dynamics Simulation (SDS) are the predominant simulation techniques in OR, a new simulation t... Read More about Modelling Reactive and Proactive Behaviour in Simulation: A Case Study in a University Organisation.

A three-dimensional model of residential energy consumer archetypes for local energy policy design in the UK (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, T., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2011, September). A three-dimensional model of residential energy consumer archetypes for local energy policy design in the UK. Presented at Energy and People: Futures, Complexity and Challenges, Oxford, UK

This paper reviews major studies in three traditional lines of research in residential energy consumption in the UK, i.e. economic/infrastructure, behaviour, and load profiling. Based on the review the paper proposes a three-dimensional model for arc... Read More about A three-dimensional model of residential energy consumer archetypes for local energy policy design in the UK.

Modelling electricity consumption in office buildings: an agent based approach (2011)
Journal Article
Zhang, T., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2011). Modelling electricity consumption in office buildings: an agent based approach. Energy and Buildings, 43(10), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.07.007

In this paper, we develop an agent-based model which integrates four important elements, i.e. organisational energy management policies/regulations, energy management technologies, electric appliances and equipment, and human behaviour, to simulate t... Read More about Modelling electricity consumption in office buildings: an agent based approach.

Systems dynamics or agent-based modelling for immune simulation? (2011)
Book Chapter
Figueredo, G. P., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. (2011). Systems dynamics or agent-based modelling for immune simulation?. In P. Liò, G. Nicosia, & T. Stibor (Eds.), Artificial immune systems: 10th international conference, ICARIS 2011, Cambridge, UK, July 18-21, 2011: proceedings. Springer

In immune system simulation there are two competing simulation approaches: System Dynamics Simulation (SDS) and Agent-Based Simulation (ABS). In the literature there is little guidance on how to choose the best approach for a specific immune problem.... Read More about Systems dynamics or agent-based modelling for immune simulation?.

A first approach on modelling staff proactiveness in retail simulation models (2011)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2011). A first approach on modelling staff proactiveness in retail simulation models. Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, 14(2), https://doi.org/10.18564/jasss.1760

There has been a noticeable shift in the relative composition of the industry in the developed countries in recent years; manufacturing is decreasing while the service sector is becoming more important. However, currently most
simulation models for... Read More about A first approach on modelling staff proactiveness in retail simulation models.

Modelling office energy consumption: an agent based approach (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, T., Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. Modelling office energy consumption: an agent based approach. Presented at 3rd World Congress on Social Simulation (WCSS2010)

In this paper, we develop an agent-based model which integrates four important elements, i.e. organisational energy management policies/regulations, energy management technologies, electric appliances and equipment, and human behaviour, based on a ca... Read More about Modelling office energy consumption: an agent based approach.

Towards modelling cost and risks of infrequent events in the cargo screening process (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sherman, G., Menachof, D., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. (2010, March). Towards modelling cost and risks of infrequent events in the cargo screening process. Presented at UK OR Society Simulation Workshop 2010 (SW10), Worcestershire, UK

We introduce a simulation model of the port of Calais with a focus on the operation of immigration controls. Our aim is to compare the cost and benefits of different screening policies. Methodologically, we are trying to understand the limits of disc... Read More about Towards modelling cost and risks of infrequent events in the cargo screening process.

Scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation for cost benefit analysis of the cargo screening process (2010)
Book Chapter
Sherman, G., Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., & Menachof, D. (2010). Scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation for cost benefit analysis of the cargo screening process. In A. G. Bruzzone, L. Landau, G. G. Cunha, & S. Saetta (Eds.), The International Workshop on Applied Modelling and Simulation: WAMS, Buizos, 2010. COPPE/UFRJ

In this paper we present our ideas for conducting a cost
benefit analysis by using three different methods: scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation. Then we introduce our case study and examine these methods in a real world situation. We sh... Read More about Scenario analysis, decision trees and simulation for cost benefit analysis of the cargo screening process.

Simulating customer experience and word-of-mouth in retail: a case study (2010)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. W. (2010). Simulating customer experience and word-of-mouth in retail: a case study. SIMULATION, 86(1), https://doi.org/10.1177/0037549708101575

Agents offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. In this paper we describe the development of agent-based simulation models, designed to help to
understand the relationship between people management practices and retail perfor... Read More about Simulating customer experience and word-of-mouth in retail: a case study.

Comparing simulation output accuracy of discrete event and agent based models: a quantitative approach (2009)
Journal Article
Abdul Majid, M., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. (2009). Comparing simulation output accuracy of discrete event and agent based models: a quantitative approach

In our research we investigate the output accuracy of
discrete event simulation models and agent based simulation
models when studying human centric complex systems. In
this paper we focus on human reactive behaviour as it is
possible in both mod... Read More about Comparing simulation output accuracy of discrete event and agent based models: a quantitative approach.

Investigating output accuracy for a discrete event simulation model and an agent based simulation model (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abdul Majid, M., Aickelin, U., & Siebers, P.-O. Investigating output accuracy for a discrete event simulation model and an agent based simulation model. Presented at 2009 INFORMS Simulation Society Research Workshop: Simulation: At the Interface of Modeling and Analysis

In this paper, we investigate output accuracy for a Discrete
Event Simulation (DES) model and Agent Based Simulation (ABS) model. The purpose of this investigation is to find out which of these simulation techniques is the best one for modelling hum... Read More about Investigating output accuracy for a discrete event simulation model and an agent based simulation model.

Modelling and simulating retail management practices: a first approach (2009)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2009). Modelling and simulating retail management practices: a first approach. International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 5(3), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2009.031096

Multi-agent systems offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. We apply agent-based modeling and simulation to investigate a set of problems
in a retail context. Specifically, we are working to understand the relationship betwe... Read More about Modelling and simulating retail management practices: a first approach.

Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation (2008)
Book Chapter
Siebers, P.-O., & Aickelin, U. (2008). Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation. In F. Adam, & P. Humphreys (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies. IGI Global

When designing systems that are complex, dynamic and stochastic in nature, simulation is generally recognised as one of the best design support technologies, and a valuable aid in the strategic and tactical decision making process. A simulation model... Read More about Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation.

Multi-Agent Simulation and Management Practices (2008)
Book Chapter
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2008). Multi-Agent Simulation and Management Practices. In Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies. IGI Global

Intelligent agents offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. Agent-Based Simulation (ABS), one way of using intelligent agents, carries great potential for progressing our understanding of management practices and how they link... Read More about Multi-Agent Simulation and Management Practices.

Enhancing productivity: the role of management practices (2008)
Journal Article
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Battisti, G., Celia, H., Clegg, C., Fu, X., Hoyos, R. D., Iona, A., Petrescu, A., & Peixoto, A. (2008). Enhancing productivity: the role of management practices. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1309605

There is no doubt that management practices are linked to the productivity and performance of a company. However, research findings are mixed. This paper provides a multi-disciplinary review of the current evidence of such a relationship and offers s... Read More about Enhancing productivity: the role of management practices.

An agent-based simulation of in-store customer experiences (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. An agent-based simulation of in-store customer experiences. Presented at Operational Research Society 4th Simulation Workshop, Worcestershire, UK

Agent-based modelling and simulation offers a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. In this paper we describe the development of an agent-based simulation model, designed to help to understand the relationship between human resourc... Read More about An agent-based simulation of in-store customer experiences.

Understanding Retail Productivity by Simulating Management Practices (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Siebers, P.-O., Aickelin, U., Celia, H., & Clegg, C. (2007, September). Understanding Retail Productivity by Simulating Management Practices. Presented at EUROSIM Congress on Modelling and Simulation (EUROSIM07), Ljubljana, Slovenia

Intelligent agents offer a new and exciting way of understanding the world of work. In this paper we apply agent-based modeling and simulation to investigate a set of problems in a retail context. Specifically, we are working to understand the relati... Read More about Understanding Retail Productivity by Simulating Management Practices.