SIMULATION MODELLING PRACTICE AND THEORY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Simulation Insights for Tomorrow's Innovations.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Simulation Methodologies:
The journal publishes research on diverse simulation methodologies, including discrete-event simulation, agent-based modeling, and hybrid approaches, aimed at resolving complex problems across various fields. - Application in Transportation Systems:
A significant focus is placed on transportation-related simulations, including traffic flow, public transportation systems, and evacuation modeling, to improve safety and efficiency. - Integration with Emerging Technologies:
The journal explores the integration of simulation with emerging technologies such as machine learning, IoT, and cloud computing, highlighting innovative applications that enhance predictive capabilities and system performance. - Healthcare and Emergency Management:
Research related to healthcare processes, emergency evacuations, and crisis management is emphasized, showcasing simulations that support planning and operational decisions in critical situations. - Energy and Resource Management:
The journal covers simulation studies related to energy-efficient systems, cloud computing resource allocation, and optimization strategies for sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- AI and Machine Learning Integration:
There is a growing trend towards integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques into simulation frameworks, enhancing predictive modeling and decision support in various applications. - Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems:
The concept of digital twins is increasingly prevalent, with studies focusing on creating virtual representations of physical systems for real-time monitoring and optimization, particularly in manufacturing and urban planning. - Smart Transportation and Mobility Models:
Innovative simulation approaches addressing smart transportation systems, including autonomous vehicles and connected infrastructure, are on the rise, reflecting the industry's focus on enhancing mobility solutions. - Sustainability and Resource Optimization:
Emerging research emphasizes sustainability, with simulations aimed at optimizing energy consumption, resource allocation, and environmental impacts in various contexts, including urban planning and industrial processes. - Healthcare Simulation Innovations:
There is an increasing emphasis on simulations that enhance healthcare delivery, including patient flow modeling, emergency response strategies, and resource optimization in healthcare settings.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Manufacturing Simulations:
There has been a noticeable decrease in the focus on traditional manufacturing process simulations, which were once prevalent. This shift may reflect the industry's move towards more integrated and automated processes that require different modeling approaches. - Basic Traffic Simulation Models:
While traffic simulation remains a core area, simpler models that do not incorporate advanced technologies or methodologies are becoming less common, as the field emphasizes more complex, data-driven approaches. - Static Resource Allocation Models:
Research centered around static resource allocation in computing environments is waning, as the focus shifts towards dynamic and adaptive strategies that better reflect real-world variations and uncertainties.
Similar Journals
Journal of Simulation
Unleashing the Power of Simulation for Industry ImpactJournal of Simulation, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, stands as a premier academic platform, addressing the intricate intersections of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Management Science and Operations Research, Modeling and Simulation, and Software. With an ISSN of 1747-7778 and an E-ISSN of 1747-7786, this journal has established itself within the academic community, reinforced by its consistent ranking in the Q2 category across multiple fields as of 2023. The journal's coverage spans from 2008 to 2024, promoting innovative research and comprehensive reviews that influence industry practices and academic knowledge alike. Researchers, students, and professionals benefit from practical insights drawn from high-quality, peer-reviewed articles. Although the journal is not open access, its robust impact in the relevant fields, including a Scopus ranking placing it in the top 20% percentile in numerous categories, highlights its importance as a resource for advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration within the global simulation and modeling community.
ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation
Transforming Ideas into Impactful Simulations.ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation, published by the Association for Computing Machinery, stands as a pivotal journal in the fields of Computer Science Applications and Modeling and Simulation. With an ISSN of 1049-3301 and an E-ISSN of 1558-1195, this journal has been at the forefront of disseminating cutting-edge research since its inception in 1991. The journal exhibits a commendable impact within its categories, ranking in the Q3 quartile for both Computer Science Applications and Modeling and Simulation, reflecting a robust contribution to scholarly discourse. While it currently operates under a traditional access model, the wealth of empirical studies published here serves as a critical knowledge base for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to drive innovation and enhance their analytical capabilities in model development and computational techniques. As it continues to converge through 2024, the ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation remains essential for anyone aiming to advance their understanding and application of simulation methodologies in computational science.
Systems Science & Control Engineering
Exploring the Intersection of AI and Engineering Excellence.Systems Science & Control Engineering, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, stands out as a premier open-access journal devoted to the advancement of control systems, optimization methodologies, and artificial intelligence applications within engineering. Since its inception in 2013, the journal has garnered a strong reputation evidenced by its impressive categorization in 2023, ranking Q2 in Artificial Intelligence and achieving Q1 status in both Control and Optimization and Control and Systems Engineering. With a Scopus ranking that places it among the top tier of its fields—being positioned 7th in Control and Optimization—this journal serves as an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students who are seeking to publish high-quality research and stay abreast of innovative developments. The journal emphasizes the integration of theoretical frameworks with practical applications, aiming to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and stimulate future research directions in systems science.
International Journal of Interactive Design and Manufacturing - IJIDeM
Innovating Interactions in Industrial EngineeringInternational Journal of Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), an esteemed publication by SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, has carved a niche in the domains of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Modeling and Simulation. Established in 2008, this journal serves as a critical platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and practical advancements related to interactive design and innovative manufacturing processes. With an impact factor that places it within the Q2 and Q3 quartiles of respective categories, and Scopus rankings affirming its relevance, IJIDeM invites contributions that explore the crossroads of design, technology, and engineering. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find valuable insights and collaborations through its pages, making it a vital resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of interactive design principles in manufacturing contexts.
Transportmetrica B-Transport Dynamics
Driving Innovation in Transport ResearchTransportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics is a premier academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on innovative research in the fields of transportation dynamics, modeling, and simulation. Established in 2013 and running through 2024, this journal holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in Modeling and Simulation, Software, and Transportation categories, reflecting its commitment to high-quality scholarship. With an impactful presence, evidenced by its Scopus rankings—73rd in Mathematics, 57th in Social Sciences, and 174th in Computer Science—Transportmetrica B serves as a critical platform for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to explore and disseminate groundbreaking findings in transport dynamics. The journal is accessible via open access options, ensuring that its valuable insights reach a global audience. As the field of transport continues to evolve, Transportmetrica B remains at the forefront, championing extensive research and development that address the challenges of modern transportation systems.
Computation
Championing rigorous research for a digital future.Computation, published by MDPI, is an esteemed open-access journal that has been contributing to the fields of applied mathematics and computer science since its inception in 2013. With an E-ISSN of 2079-3197, this Swiss-based journal operates under a philosophy of free knowledge dissemination, allowing researchers, professionals, and students globally to access high-quality content without financial barriers. Recognized for its rigorous peer-review process, Computation is currently categorized in the Q2 and Q3 quartiles across significant domains, including Applied Mathematics (#181/635), Theoretical Computer Science (#52/130), and Modeling and Simulation (#138/324). As it converges towards 2024, the journal continues to attract innovative and impactful research aimed at advancing theoretical frameworks and practical applications within these disciplines. Joining the Computation community not only enriches individual research portfolios but also contributes to the broader conversation on computational methodologies and their applications in solving real-world problems.
International Journal of System Dynamics Applications
Pioneering Insights in System Dynamics Applications.The International Journal of System Dynamics Applications (ISSN: 2160-9772; E-ISSN: 2160-9799), published by IGI Global, serves as a premier platform for scholars, professionals, and students in the field of system dynamics. This journal aims to promote the advancement of theory and practice in system dynamics, providing critical insights and innovative methodologies that address complex real-world systems across various disciplines, including engineering, economics, and social sciences. Although not an open-access journal, it ensures a rigorous peer-review process, maintaining high standards of scientific integrity and quality in every published paper. With its commitment to disseminating cutting-edge research and practical applications in system dynamics, this journal plays a vital role in shaping contemporary discourse and fostering collaborative efforts within this essential field. The address for correspondence is 701 E Chocolate Ave, Ste 200, Hershey, PA 17033-1240.
SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW
Illuminating the complexities of social systems.System Dynamics Review is a premier academic journal published by Wiley, renowned for its contributions to the fields of Management of Technology and Innovation, Modeling and Simulation, and Social Sciences. With an impressive impact factor and a strong standing in various academic rankings, highlighted by its elite Q1 categorization in multiple disciplines, the journal positions itself as a vital resource for practitioners, researchers, and students alike. The journal has successfully engaged with a long tradition of scholarship, converging knowledge since 1985 and continuing to shape academic discourse through rigorous peer-reviewed articles. Researchers can access this journal through traditional subscription methods, ensuring a high-quality resource for innovative modeling approaches, strategic management insights, and in-depth analyses across social sciences. Situated in the United Kingdom, System Dynamics Review exemplifies excellence in research dissemination, making it an essential reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of complex systems and their implications for technological advancement and management strategies.
COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
Empowering Research for Smart Infrastructure DevelopmentCOMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, published by WILEY, stands as a leading journal in the domains of civil and structural engineering, computational theory, and computer-aided design since its inception in 1986. With an impressive ISSN of 1093-9687 and E-ISSN of 1467-8667, this esteemed UK-based journal holds a prestigious position in the academic community, reflected by its Q1 ranking in numerous relevant categories, including Civil and Structural Engineering and Computer Graphics as of 2023. The journal is renowned for promoting innovative research that utilizes computational techniques to solve complex engineering problems, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Despite its lack of open access options, the journal garners significant interest due to its rigorous peer-review process and high-impact articles, underlining its importance in the advancement of infrastructure engineering practices and technologies. With a Scopus ranking placing it among the top journals in various engineering and computer science fields, COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING continues to foster knowledge and collaboration, ultimately contributing to the future of smart and resilient infrastructure development.
International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research
Navigating the Next Generation of Intelligent SystemsInternational Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research, published by Springer, stands as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research in intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Established in 2010, this journal has made significant strides in addressing the complexities and innovations within the realm of transportation engineering, automotive technology, control systems, and information systems, reflected in its impressive categorization across diverse engineering and applied mathematics disciplines with notable rankings in Q2 and Q3 quartiles. With a steadfast commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering discussions that bridge academia and industry, the journal welcomes high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies shaping the transport sector. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find a wealth of insights aimed at optimizing operational efficiencies and enhancing safety and sustainability in transportation networks. As of 2023, the journal continues to thrive, seeking to compile contributions that align with its mission of improving transportation systems globally.