{"title":"Stability-based model for evacuation system using agent-based social simulation and Monte Carlo method","authors":"Makhlouf Naili, M. Bourahla, Mohamed Naili","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097702","url":null,"abstract":"The agent-based modelling is used for modelling many complex dynamic systems, especially those including autonomous individuals such as human beings' societies, animals' societies, robots, insects' societies, etc. Evacuation systems such as those needed for supermarket buildings are considered as complex dynamic systems. In these systems, we have to deal with the problem of rescuing a high number of people of different ages, sex, physical characteristics, etc. Furthermore, this process mostly runs in buildings with different constraints like locations of the rows of shelves, exit gates, etc. On one hand, in order to deal with disasters such as fire propagation, studying this kind of system using a dynamic model has a great importance in order to avoid the maximum of casualties. On the other hand, the model that represents this kind of system must take into account several factors such as time, the building's characteristics and people's characteristics. In this study, an agent-based model has been designed to visualise the dynamic system behaviour via these internal entities that often interact. Additionally, we use some dynamic data mining methods such as Monte Carlo method to calculate the stable characteristics of this model via probabilistic approach.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117253286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulation-based structural design of diesel generator mufflers and their performance analysis","authors":"Li Wei, Yingsheng Luo","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097716","url":null,"abstract":"Aiming at the frequency spectrum characteristics of diesel generator noise, simulation study and physical experiment are made, in this paper, for the structure design of diesel generator mufflers by means of theoretical analysis and GT-POWER simulation, and the noise reduction performance of the designed diesel generator mufflers is theoretically analysed. The results show that elliptical cross-section mufflers show almost the same muffling effect as square cross-section mufflers, while square cross-section mufflers are more suitable for mass production; the length of the first cavity and the overlapped section of the insertion pipe present a remarkable noise reduction on low- and mid-range frequency; shortening the distance between the 1/4 wavelength pipe and the main pipe's confluence is more conducive to noise reduction; the addition of dissipative materials improves the muffling performance. Based on the above structure, a simulation model of impedance composite muffler was designed, with its A-weighting noise level dropped from the original 92.2 dB to 59.7 dB, thus achieving a good noise reduction effect.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122793588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cogent: a coherence-driven cognitive agent modelling and experimentation framework","authors":"Sunit Sivaraj, L. Yilmaz","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097707","url":null,"abstract":"Most agent modelling and simulation languages lack high-level syntactic features necessary for cognitive modelling. In this paper, we present Cogent, an interactive coherence-driven agent specification and simulation platform and demonstrate its use in ethical decision making. The underlying strategy is based on the concept of a connectionist, interactive activation model that implements the theory of coherence. Agents in the Cogent language are specified by a domain-specific language (DSL). The DSL provides the syntax for specifying the decision-making strategy along with its cognitive coherence model. The framework also provides the ability to model complex hierarchical cognitive network structures. To illustrate the utility of Cogent, we explore a machine ethics case study.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116567811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A two-level identification model for selecting the coordination strategy for the urban arterial road based on fuzzy logic","authors":"Haochen Sun, F. Qiao, Zhaoyan Wang, Lingzhong Guo","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2019.10027885","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2019.10027885","url":null,"abstract":"A novel model for identifying the traffic condition of urban arterial roadways is proposed in this paper to improve the operational efficiency and safety of the urban traffic arterial road system. During the identification process, fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy integrated evaluation are employed to identify the traffic condition on the arterial road; according to the fuzzy logic scheme, a proper coordination strategy is then generated based on the resulting identification of each way of the artery. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, a numerical experiment is carried out by using the microscopic traffic simulation software VISSIM, where a traffic flow simulation system is generated according to the real-time traffic data. The comparison results show that the proposed model works well to fit with the actual operating condition of the arterial traffic and the proposed coordination strategy can provide a better performance for the traffic management.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124049507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Swarm Intelligent Algorithm For Re-entrant Hybrid Flow shop Scheduling Problems","authors":"Zhonghua Han, Xutian Tian, Xiaoting Dong, Fanyi Xie","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2019.097704","url":null,"abstract":"In order to solve re-entrant hybrid flowshop (RHFS) scheduling problems and establish simulations and processing models, this paper uses wolf pack algorithm (WPA) as global optimisation. For local assignment, it takes minimum remaining time rule. Scouting behaviours of wolf are changed in former optimisation by means of Levy flight, extending searching ranges and increasing rapidity of convergence. When it comes to local extremum of WPA, dynamic regenerating individuals with high similarity adds diversity. Hamming distance is used to judge individual similarity for increased quality of individuals, enhanced search performance of the algorithm in solution space and promoted evolutionary vitality. A painting workshop in a bus manufacture enterprise owns typical features of re-entrant hybrid flowshop. Regarding it as the algorithm applied target, this paper focuses on resolving this problem with dynamic wolf pack algorithm based on levy flight (LDWPA). Results show that LDWPA can solve re-entrant hybrid flowshop scheduling problems effectively.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132380170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Agent-based modelling and simulation of task execution and coordination in distributed organisations: the psychosocial dynamic interaction perspective","authors":"Haibin Liu, Yufang Cheng, Qinghe Bo","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095877","url":null,"abstract":"The research presents a psychosocial dynamic model of members' commitment to perform local tasks and global tasks under a distributed context. Based on theory of planned behaviour, we explore how local task self-efficacy and IT self-efficacy evolve with a computational model. The simulation results of the aerospace industry show that the organisation will emerge to a non-balanced state of development. Moreover, sites which form the distributed organisation will evolve to the independent locations in the end. For overcoming these situations, the study proposes a strategy - 'resisting foreign aggression home safe'. Moreover, a high rate of global tasks accomplishment can be achieved by improving members' IT self-efficacy, which brings in more communication and coordination between separated sites. For distributed organisations, the higher and the lower coordination are not rewarding, while the high local task self-efficacy and the moderate IT self-efficacy are beneficial.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132724531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mostéfa Mokaddem, B. Atmani, Abdelmalek Boularas, Chihab eddine Mokaddem
{"title":"DEVSServer: ambient intelligence and DEVS modelling-based simulation server for epidemic modelling","authors":"Mostéfa Mokaddem, B. Atmani, Abdelmalek Boularas, Chihab eddine Mokaddem","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095875","url":null,"abstract":"To improve disease surveillance systems (DSS) with faster and accurate outbreak detection and epidemics propagation capabilities, the availability of fine-tuned models is required along with the design of server-based solutions that simulate the effects of public health authorities' measures and integrate ambient intelligence (AmI) capabilities to semantise epidemic models. Hosting discrete event system specifications (DEVS) models, these AmI servers and their communication protocols are different, miscellaneous and require interoperability. The triple-space computing (TSC) paradigm addresses interoperability by sharing information represented in a semantic format through a common virtual space. In this paper, we present DEVSServer, a fully distributed TSC simulation server solution (middleware) designed to meet the needs of parallel and distributed discrete event simulation. DEVSServer defines a service oriented architecture (SOA) interface for the TSC operations. This interface complies with DEVS formalism and focuses on simplicity, conviviality and modularity, so that a single or many simulations that support different models can still interact. To assess DEVSServer, we provide a tuberculosis epidemic model simulation in time-varying temporal network with genetic programming immunisation strategy approach.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"78 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127643583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Finite-time synchronisation of memristive hyperchaotic circuit based on Lorenz system with transmission delay","authors":"Hongjuan Wu, Xiang Hu, Yuming Feng","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095876","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we analyse the characteristics of one type of circuit structure that is extended from simplified Lorenz system by taking a memristor as feedback. Considering the transmission time delay between master system and slave system, we used a compound finite-time synchronisation signal controller, which consists of a general feedback control signal and a fine adjustment signal, to ensure the synchronisation of two memristive hyperchaotic circuits based on Lorenz system. Based on Lyapunov stability theory, finite-time control, matrix inequality, and considering the transmission time delay, the finite-time synchronisation condition for this type of memristive hyperchaotic circuit based on Lorenz system with transmission time delay via finite-time controller is given. Finally, simulation results are used to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of this method.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127717819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three-dimensional pedestrian dead reckoning method based on gait recognition","authors":"Min Huang, Hua Li, Xia Wu","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095878","url":null,"abstract":"With the widespread use of sensors on smartphones, it is becoming easier to use pedestrian dead reckoning (PDR) with smartphones, and making it possible to rely on smartphones for accurate indoor positioning. The existing PDR model is based on two-dimensional effective modelling method of the indoor space, said lack of three-dimensional space. In this paper, the concept of step height is introduced in a creative way, and a three-dimensional PDR model based on gait recognition is proposed, which makes it possible to locate indoor three-dimensional space. The three-dimensional PDR model uses an improved method of step detection and the average accuracy of the model is higher than the traditional 2D PDR model. Meanwhile, the experiment also proved the effectiveness and practicality of the three-dimensional model of the PDR.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124142600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An interactive, interoperable and ubiquitous mixed reality application for a smart learning experience","authors":"F. Longo, Letizia Nicoletti, A. Padovano","doi":"10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPM.2018.095864","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents an innovative comprehensive platform that includes an interactive, interoperable and ubiquitous mixed reality application that will bring beyond the way cultural digital resources are created, disseminated, preserved and re-used. As part of an extensive research effort carried out by the authors to foster the utilisation of the most recent technologies in the field of cultural heritage, this article goes further in the design and development of a prototype of an intelligent, interactive and interoperable comprehensive platform for the 21st century museums (I3-CPM). Since I3-CPM explores unconventional ways to deliver cultural contents (virtual and augmented reality, serious games, holography, simulation, knowledge based systems, vocal interaction technologies, etc.), it is expected to provide users with a new and smart learning experience. The OUTSIDE-REAL application is here described as part of the I3-CPM framework: it provides intuitive navigation of mixed reality cultural contents and storytelling through an intelligent knowledge navigator and vocal assistant, called SOPHOS, thus offering the visitors a user-driven, interactive and meaningful learning experience at the cultural heritage site.","PeriodicalId":266151,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. Simul. Process. Model.","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132262929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}