A system dynamics simulation tool for the management of extreme events in urban transportation systems

Armenia S, Tsaples G, Carlini C, Volpetti C, Onori R - The objective of the paper is to present a simulation-based interactive environment that could help decision-makers to evaluate the direct, indirect, social and economic effects of a public transportation system closedown. The methodology that was used for the development of the simulator is system dynamics, because it is used to understand how a system’s behaviour emerges and how insights can be gained into how policy changes might alter the very same behaviour.

Exploring the dynamical behavior of software systems quality attributes throughout its evolution: A case study from the maintenance process perspective

Ferreira Franco E, Armenia S, Hiramai K - The dissemination of software systems in corporate environments is a reality, and some authors no longer consider them as a competitive advantage, but rather as commodities (Carr, 2003). Its mass diffusion made companies operational and managerial dependent on them (Melville, Kraemer and Gurbaxani, 2004).

Smart Model-based Governance: from Big-Data to future Policy Making

Armenia S, Ferreira Franco E, Mecella M, Onori R - The dissemination of software systems in corporate environments is a reality, and some authors no longer consider them as a competitive advantage, but rather as commodities (Carr, 2003). Its mass diffusion made companies operational and managerial dependent on them (Melville, Kraemer and Gurbaxani, 2004).

Resilience of transportation networks in the face of randomness: A System Dynamics approach

Armenia S et al. - Critical Infrastructures are widely perceived as the backbone of today's society and awareness about their security needs is constantly growing. Due to the fact that infrastructures are no longer a public-authority monopoly, investments in security and resilience need to be proven effective and cost-efficient vis-à-vis the emerging challenging and the issues at stake.

System Dynamics Models to teach occupational safety and health

Armenia S et al. - We present a system dynamics model, based on a judicial decision concerning a fatal accident at work, and an experiment performed using it. With a preventional view, our aim is to go beyond the criminal liability and to address the matter of safe behavior and safety culture.