A cybernetic approach to multi-agent system simulation in Tijuana-San Diego using the Viable Systems Model

Jones, Susan; Rodríguez-Díaz, Antonio; Hall, L.; Castañón–Puga, Manuel; Flores, Dora–Luz; Gaxiola–Pacheco, Carelia

doi:10.1109/icsmc.2007.4413698

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“…Nonetheless, agentbased crime simulation is commonly focused on the spatial distribution of crime [3,5,6]. In fact, agent-based crime models have been defined for specific cities or regions, for instance, the agent-based crime simulation works presented in [17,19]. Moreover, agent-based crime models have been designed for specific locations and crime types, see the agent-based crime model developed for the city of Leeds to analyze burglary [21], and the agent-based model developed for the city of Seattle to analyze street robbery [15].…”

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Agent-Based Simulation of Crime

Gutiérrez-García

Aguirre

Landassuri-Moreno

2013

2013 12th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence

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The effects of crime are diverse and complex, ranging from psychological and physical traumas faced by crime victims, to negative impacts on the economy of a whole nation. In this paper, an agent-based crime simulation framework to analyze crime and its causes is proposed and implemented. The agent-based simulation framework models and simulates both 1) crime events as a consequence of a set of interrelated social and individual-level crime factors, and 2) crime opportunities, i.e., combinations of circumstances that enable a person to commit a crime. The selection of crime factors and design of agent models are supported by, and based on, existing criminological literature. In addition, the simulation results are validated and compared with macrolevel crime patterns reported by various criminological research efforts.Agent-based social simulation; agent-based modeling; crime; situational crime

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Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agent-Based Simulation of Crime

Gutiérrez-García

Aguirre

Landassuri-Moreno

2013

2013 12th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence

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“…Complementary methods/methodologies Schwaninger, 2000 Team syntegrity Schwaninger, 2004b System dynamics Ríos, 2006 System dynamics and team syntegrity Kinloch et al, 2009 Soft systems methodology Donaires et al, 2010 Team syntegrity Jones et al, 2007 Agent-based simulation Azadeh and Darivandi, 2010 Discreet-event simulation Darivandi Shoushtari et al, 2011/ Darivandi Shoushtari, 2013 SCOR model and democratic hierarchy Figure 3 shows the methodology and the output of each step.…”

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An Integrated Artificial Neural Network and System Dynamics Approach in Support of the Viable System Model to Enhance Industrial Intelligence: The Case of a Large Broiler Industry

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Organizational cybernetics is one of the powerful systems approaches that benefits from the viable system model (VSM). The model is very general and is usually in need of complementary methods. In this article, one of artificial intelligence methods, artificial neural networks (ANNs), and system dynamics simulation have been used in support of the VSM. Iran broiler industry is conceived as a complex economic system and has been modelled using VSM. Operational elements, coordination, control, development, policy functions and environment of the industry are identified. ANN has been utilized in service of the controller (system 3) and the intelligence function (system 4) of the industry. ANN helps system 3 to anticipate market deviation from defined targets and reduce action delays for feeding the system back. A model in which ANN and system dynamics simulation are combined helps systems 4 and 5 manage external relationships by facilitation of defining imports tariff for maize and soybean, which are detected as critical environmental elements in identifying the industry environment. Maize and soybean cost contribute to more than 60% of chicken meat cost in Iran. Chicken meat is a high‐consumed product all over the world and one of the main sources of protein. Suitable price of chicken meat is an important factor for the industry managers in Iran. As illustrated in the paper, artificial intelligence can improve VSM subsystems functioning and enhance the industry intelligence and regulation against internal and external oscillations. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…Jones et al . () proposed to use VSM and cybernetic thinking as a contextual model to approach multi‐agent system simulation in Tijuana–San Diego.…”

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Diagnosing, Simulating and Improving Business Process Using Cybernetic Laws and the Viable System Model: The Case of a Purchasing Process

2011

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This paper approaches business process diagnosis from a cybernetic viewpoint. Ashby's law of requisite variety is used to understand deficiencies of business processes. A case of a purchasing process that suffers from low effectiveness and long waiting times of purchase requests is considered to be improved using cybernetic concepts and models. It is discussed that the problems with the process result from a lack of requisite variety. Then, Stafford Beer's viable system model (VSM) is used to ease the problems by balancing the varieties. The static and dynamic aspects of the process are modelled using data flow diagram (DFD) and integrated computer simulation model. It is demonstrated that after applying the VSM, the duration of the process will decrease largely. This is the first study that uses cybernetic law and VSM for improvement of a purchasing process through computer simulation and DFD. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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A cybernetic approach to multi-agent system simulation in Tijuana-San Diego using the Viable Systems Model

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Agent-Based Simulation of Crime

Agent-Based Simulation of Crime

An Integrated Artificial Neural Network and System Dynamics Approach in Support of the Viable System Model to Enhance Industrial Intelligence: The Case of a Large Broiler Industry

Diagnosing, Simulating and Improving Business Process Using Cybernetic Laws and the Viable System Model: The Case of a Purchasing Process

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