Modeling and Simulation: A Great Challenge for Human, Social, and Economic Aspects of Software
Abstract
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is an essential practice for anticipating properties of complex systems, especially in critical domains such as military, energy and urban. The application of M&S in Software Engineering, including for smart cities, has gained prominence due to its ability to evaluate architectures, prototype, conduct experiments and predict project properties. Additional challenges arise with Social, Human and Economic Aspects of Software (SHEAS), raising questions about human behavior modeling, economic aspects and appropriate M&S approaches. This paper highlights M&S as a Grand Challenge for SHEAS, provoking reflections on how to address these challenges and explore opportunities in critical areas for society.
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Von Bertalanffy, L. (1950). An outline of general system theory. The British Journal for the Philosophy of science, 1(2):134–165.
Published
2024-07-21
How to Cite
GRACIANO NETO, Valdemar Vicente; COUTINHO, Emanuel.
Modeling and Simulation: A Great Challenge for Human, Social, and Economic Aspects of Software. In: PROCEEDINGS OF WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL, HUMAN AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF SOFTWARE (WASHES), 9. , 2024, Brasília/DF.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2024
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p. 163-168.
ISSN 2763-874X.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/washes.2024.2067.
