An Analysis of Processes, Risks, and Best Practices for Use in Developing Systems Engineering Process Simulators

Ferreira, Susan; Faezipour, Misagh

doi:10.1016/j.procs.2012.01.018

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“…System Dynamics helps analyze the particularities of the software development process [50]. The software development process is inherently human [1] and involves technical, personal and social skills [51].…”

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Characterizing Social and Human Factors in Software Development Team Productivity: A System Dynamics Approach

Restrepo-Tamayo,

Gasca-Hurtado,

Valencia-Calvo

2024

IEEE Access

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Software development projects demand high levels of interaction between work team members. This way, management and decision-making must be supported by analyzing the complex dynamics generated through individual interactions to complete the projects. This complexity can be addressed using system dynamics. This modeling approach studies how the structures and relationships between variables in a system interact to generate behaviors over time. It is used to understand and analyze complex systems and make informed decisions. The first step in modeling is articulating the problem. This step defines the key variables that will be included in the model. Still, the lack of a standardized procedure to select, measure, and propose causal relationships is evident. Subjectivity is often appealed to, but this could lead to inaccurate models and biased results. The challenge intensifies when it comes to qualitative variables. This study introduces a formal methodology to characterize such variables, addressing a gap in the existing literature. The use of systematic mapping and a survey-based study is proposed. The methodology is applied to characterize three social and human factors that influence the productivity of software development teams: communication, leadership, and teamwork. The results captured primary experimental research's proven definitions, measurement mechanisms, and causal relationships. This formalized approach not only fills a significant gap in system dynamics but also lays a foundation for expanding its scope to encompass additional variables. As such, it represents a substantial methodological contribution to the field.

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Section: A System Dynamicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Characterizing Social and Human Factors in Software Development Team Productivity: A System Dynamics Approach

Restrepo-Tamayo,

Gasca-Hurtado,

Valencia-Calvo

2024

IEEE Access

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Utilizing Depth Based Sensors and Customizable Software Frameworks for Experiential Application

Moriarty

Lennon²,

DiCola

et al. 2012

Procedia Computer Science

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Simulação E Controle De Um Reator De Polimerização De Propeno Com O Software Emso

Dias¹,

Silva²,

Dutra³

2015

Anais Do Congresso Brasileiro De Engenharia Química Em Iniciação Científica - Cobeq IC 2015

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RESUMO-O polipropileno tem grande importância econômica, o que estimula buscas por melhoria em seu processo produtivo. Para tal, a simulação de processos, testando modelos matemáticos, tem sido muito utilizada por ser um procedimento simples e de baixo custo. Neste trabalho, utilizando-se o software EMSO, estudos computacionais foram realizados, envolvendo modelagem, simulação e controle de um reator de polimerização de propeno. Algumas adaptações de código computacional foram necessárias para a implementação do modelo. Usando o pacote DASSLC, a simulação foi rápida e robusta, levando a resultados consistentes que podem ser utilizados para o monitoramento e controle da polimerização. Dessa forma, mostrou-se que o EMSO é uma ferramenta eficiente e de grande potencial.

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An Analysis of Processes, Risks, and Best Practices for Use in Developing Systems Engineering Process Simulators

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Characterizing Social and Human Factors in Software Development Team Productivity: A System Dynamics Approach

Characterizing Social and Human Factors in Software Development Team Productivity: A System Dynamics Approach

Utilizing Depth Based Sensors and Customizable Software Frameworks for Experiential Application

Simulação E Controle De Um Reator De Polimerização De Propeno Com O Software Emso

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