Table of Contents

• The Richness of Modeling and Simulation and Its Body of KnowledgeTuncer I. Ören.
• Exploiting Uncertainty and Error to Accelerate SimulationsDavid M. Nicol.
• Modelling for the Complex Issue of Groundwater ManagementAnthony J. Jakeman.
• Advances in e-Science and e-Research: e-Infrastructures for Modelling and SimulationSimon Taylor.
• Rate-based Simulation of Coke Calcination in Rotary KilnsE. M. Elkanzi, F. S. Marhoon, M. J. Jasim. 5-10
• Mechatronic System Optimization based on Surrogate Models - Application to an Electric VehicleMoncef Hammadi, Jean-Yves Choley, Olivia Penas, Alain Rivière. 11-16
• Elastomeric Seismic Isolators Behavior at Different Pads ThicknessGabriele Milani, Federico Milani. 17-23
• Simulation of Shallow-water Flows in Complex Bay-like DomainsYuri N. Skiba, Denis M. Filatov. 24-31
• Observations of Discrete Event ModelsGauthier Quesnel, Ronan Trepos, Éric Ramat. 32-41
• A Simple Efficient Technique to Adjust Time Step Size in a Stochastic Discrete Time Agent-based SimulationChia-Tung Kuo, Da-Wei Wang, Tsan-sheng Hsu. 42-48
• A Model-driven Approach to Build HLA-based Distributed Simulations from SysML ModelsPaolo Bocciarelli, Andrea D'Ambrogio, Gabriele Fabiani. 49-60
• A Simulation-based Scheduling Strategy for Scientific WorkflowsSergio Hernández, Javier Fabra, Pedro Álvarez, Joaquín Ezpeleta. 61-70
• SimCore: A Library for Rapid Development of Large Scale Parallel SimulationsSunil Thulasidasan, Lukas Kroc, Stephan Eidenbenz. 71-76
• Simulation and Multi-Objective Optimization of Vaccuum Ethanol FermentationJules Thibault, Rubens Maciel Filho, Marina O. S. Dias, Tassia L. Junqueira, Otavio Cavalett, Charles D. F. Jesus, Carlos E. V. Rossell, Antonio Bonomi. 79-86
• Process-oriented Discrete-event Simulation in Java with Continuations - Quantitative Performance EvaluationAntonio Cuomo, Massimiliano Rak, Umberto Villano. 87-96
• A Really Simple Explanation of Policy Punctuations? - Interdependence, Complexity, and Policy PunctuationsFlorian Prange, Søren Serritzlew. 97-102
• A Framework to Provide Real Time Useful Knowledge in E-Learning EnvironmentsÀngela Nebot, Francisco Mugica, Félix Castro. 103-108
• Modelling Passengers Flow at Airport Terminals - Individual Agent Decision Model for Stochastic Passenger BehaviourWenbo Ma, Clinton Fookes, Tristan Kleinschmidt, Prasad K. D. V. Yarlagadda. 109-113
• Reusing Simulation Models for Weapons Effectiveness AnalysisKangsun Lee, Taesup Kim. 114-119
• Estimating Real Process Derivatives in on-Line Optimization - A ReviewM. Mansour. 120-124
• Automatic Design Optimisation of Pharmaceutical Tablets using PDEsNorhayati Ahmat, Gabriela González Castro, Hassan Ugail. 125-130
• A Structuring Mechanism for Embedded Control Systems using Co-modelling and Co-simulationXiaochen Zhang, Jan F. Broenink. 131-136
• Enhancing the Performances of D-MASON - A Motivating ExampleMichele Carillo, Gennaro Cordasco, Rosario De Chiara, Francesco Raia, Vittorio Scarano, Flavio Serrapica. 137-143
• A Model for Simulation of Application and Resource Behavior in Heterogeneous Distributed Computing EnvironmentsPer-Olov Östberg. 144-151
• A Meta-Model for DEVS - Designed following Model Driven Engineering SpecificationsStéphane Garredu, Evelyne Vittori, Jean François Santucci, Paul-Antoine Bisgambiglia. 152-157
• OPN-Ont: Object Petri Nets Ontology ToolLynda Dib, Fouad Bousetouane. 158-163
• Simulation of Protection Mechanisms against Botnets on the Basis of "Nervous Network" FrameworkIgor Kotenko, Andrey Shorov. 164-169
• An Approach to Implementation of Physical Simulation ModelsShpakov Vladimir. 173-176
• Simulative Model and Multicriteria Optimization of Truss Beam in Super-Large Columns at High TemperatureYanzhen Liu, Hong Gao, Jinsheng Sun. 177-181
• Simulation of Real-time Data Grid Systems via DGridSim SimulatorSafai Tandogan, Mustafa Müjdat Atanak, Atakan Dogan. 182-185
• RECORD - An Integrated Platform for Agro-ecosystems StudyRonan Trepos, Hélène Raynal, Gauthier Quesnel. 186-189
• A General Process for Developing Business Simulations GamesClaudia Ribeiro, José Luis Borbinha, João Madeiras Pereira, José Tribolet. 190-193
• Sigmapoint Approach for Robust Optimization of Nonlinear Dynamic SystemsSebastian Recker, Peter Kühl, Moritz Diehl, Hans Georg Bock. 199-207
• A Simulation Study of Learning a Structure - Mike's Bike CommutingMamoru Kaneko, Jeffrey J. Kline, Eizo Akiyama, Ryuichiro Ishikawa. 208-217
• A Geometrical Refinement of Shape Calculus Enabling Direct SimulationFederico Buti, Flavio Corradini, Emanuela Merelli, Luca Tesei. 218-227
• Simulation of the Thermal Management of the Semiconductor Disk LaserYanrong Song, Zhenhua Yu, Peng Zhang, Zili Li. 231-233
• The Application of Evolutionary Algorithm for the Linear Dynamic System ModellingIvan Ryzhikov, Eugene Semenkin. 234-237
• Direct Numerical Simulation of Flow Past a Sphere in a Plane Turbulent Boundary Layer with Immersed Boundary MethodHui Zhao, Anyang Wei, Kun Luo, Jianren Fan. 243-249
• Airflow and Particle Deposition in a Dry Powder Inhaler - A CFD SimulationJovana Milenkovic, Alexandros H. Alexopoulos, Costas Kiparissides. 250-259
• Fast Assessment of Wildfire Spatial Hazard with GPGPUDonato D'Ambrosio, Salvatore Di Gregorio, Giuseppe Filippone, Rocco Rongo, William Spataro, Giuseppe A. Trunfio. 260-269
• Agent based Modelling and Simulation using State MachinesIlias Sakellariou. 270-279
• Simulating Vaccination Control and Herd Immunity Threshold in EcoDemicsYasaman Majdabadi Farahani, Robin Gras. 280-288
• CFD in the Capillary Rheometry of Polyethylene MeltsEvan Mitsoulis, Savvas G. Hatzikiriakos. 291-296
• Eulerian-Lagrangian Modeling of Forestry Residues Gasification in a Fluidized BedJun Xie, Wenqi Zhong, Baosheng Jin, Ming Song, Yingjuan Shao, Hao Liu. 297-302
• Two Modes of Scheduling in a Simple Economic Agent-Based ModelSarah Wolf, Steffen Fürst, Sophie Knell, Wiebke Lass, Daniel Lincke, Antoine Mandel, Jonas Teitge, Carlo Jaeger. 303-308
• A Fast, Efficient Multi-Direct Forcing of Immersed Boundary Method for Flow in Complex GeometryAnyang Wei, Hui Zhao, Jin Jun, Jianren Fan. 309-314
• A Combined DTA Approach for Road Network Robustness AnalysisMinwei Li, Henk J. van Zuylen, Huimin Wen. 315-320
• SysML Parametric Models for Complex System Performance Analysis - A Case StudyNga Nguyen, Hubert Kadima. 321-327
• Enhancing the RAMSAS Method for System Reliability Analysis - An Exploitation in the Automotive DomainAlfredo Garro, Andrea Tundis. 328-333
• Modeling Cell Populations in Development using Individual Stochastic Regulatory NetworksPawel Bednarz, Bartek Wilczynski. 334-340
• Parametric Study of Complex Liquid Flow in a Centrifugal Pump Consisting of an Impeller, a Volute and a DiffuserGuyh Dituba Ngoma, Walid Ghie, Nicolas La Roche-Carrier. 343-346
• Simulation of Backflow in Automotive Body AssembliesJaedeuk Yun, Sunghoon Lee, Jianhui Fu, Jungwoon Lee, Yoongho Jung, Sungbae Park. 351-356
• Hybrid Simulation Approach for Prospective Assessment of Mobile Stroke UnitsAnatoli Djanatliev, Peter Kolominsky-Rabas, Bernd M. Hofmann, Axel Aisenbrey, Reinhard German. 357-366
• Machine Modelling for Transient Stability Analysis in Distribution Grids - A Comparison of Synchronous and Induction Machine Models in Medium and Low Voltage GridsJohannes Weidner, Lutz Hofmann. 367-376
• Plant Level Framework for Material Flow in a Nuclear Reprocessing FacilityHyo Jik Lee, Won Il Ko, Han-Soo Lee. 377-383
• Simulation of Photovoltaics for Defence Applications - Power Generation Assessment and Investigation of the Available Integration Areas of Photovoltaic Devices on a Virtual InfantrymanIoannis Paraskevopoulos, Emmanuel Tsekleves. 384-396
• Dynamic Simulation of Opioid Misuse OutcomesAlexandra Nielsen, Wayne Wakeland. 397-408
• Optimizing Energy using Probabilistic Routing in Underwater Sensor NetworkSanjay Kumar Dhurandher, Mohammad S. Obaidat, Abhishek Gupta, Prateek Gupta, Siddharth Goel. 409-416
• The Improved SSR Electromagnetic Simulation Model and Its Comparison with Field MeasurementsXiaorong Xie, Yipeng Dong, Kai Bai, Xun Gao, Ping Liu. 419-424
• Job-shop Problems with Objectives Appropriate for Train Scheduling in a Single-track RailwayOmid Gholami, Yuri N. Sotskov, Frank Werner. 425-430
• Optimizing Operation Costs of the Heating System of a Household using Model Predictive Control Considering a Local PV InstallationCosmin Koch-Ciobotaru, Fridrik Isleifsson, Oliver Gehrke. 431-436
• Flatness based Control of a 2 DOF Single Link Flexible Joint ManipulatorE. D. Markus, J. T. Agee, A. A. Jimoh, N. Tlale, B. Zafer. 437-442
• Strategic and Standardized Simulation of a Distribution Network - A Case for a Drugstore Company in MexicoHomero H. Contrera, José Pablo Nuño, Eric Porras, Eduardo Zelaya. 445-448
• Practical Considerations for Enabling a srTCM Behavior in Opnet ModelerFlavius Pana, Ferdi Put. 449-452
• Managing Model Fidelity for Efficient Optimization of Antennas using Variable-resolution Electromagnetic SimulationsSlawomir Koziel, Stanislav Ogurtsov, Leifur Þ. Leifsson. 457-465
• X-FEM based Topological Optimization MethodMeisam Abdi, Ian Ashcroft, Ricky Wildman. 466-471
• Challenges in Applying Optimization in the Design of Continuous Processes - Case: Collaborative Optimizing Design of Pulp Fractionation ProcessMika Strömman, Ilkka Seilonen, Kari Koskinen. 472-478
• Trawl-door Performance Analysis and Design Optimization with CFDEirikur Jonsson, Leifur Þ. Leifsson, Slawomir Koziel. 479-488
• Transonic Wing Optimization by Variable-resolution Modeling and Space MappingEirikur Jonsson, Leifur Þ. Leifsson, Slawomir Koziel. 489-498
• Microwave Design Optimization Exploiting Adjoint SensitivitySlawomir Koziel, Leifur Þ. Leifsson, Stanislav Ogurtsov. 499-506
• Use of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for Climate System Stability AnalysisCarlos Gay-Garcia, Iván Paz Ortiz. 511-517
• Simple Fuzzy Logic Models to Estimate the Global Temperature Change Due to GHG EmissionsCarlos Gay-Garcia, Oscar Sánchez Meneses, Benjamin Martinez-Lopez, Àngela Nebot, Francisco Estrada. 518-526
• Prediction of PM2.5 Concentrations using Fuzzy Inductive Reasoning in Mexico CityÀngela Nebot, Francisco Mugica. 527-533
• Rings in the Gulf of Mexico and Stochastic ResonanceBenjamin Martinez-Lopez, Jorge Zavala-Hidalgo, Carlos Gay-Garcia. 534-538
• MetSim: A Simulation Decision Support Tool using Meteorological Information for Short-Term Planning of Hospital ServicesPaul Harper, John Minty, Sujit Sahu, Bernard Baffour, Christophe Sarran. 543-547
• Sensitivity Analysis in Bed Capacity Studies including the Medical Staff's Decision MakingCristina Azcárate, Julio Barado, Fermín Mallor. 548-555
• How to Build an Agent-based Model to Assess the Impact of Co-payment for Health ServicesAngela Testi, Michele Sonnessa, Elena Tanfani. 556-563