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Oregon State University
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Mostafizi, Alireza.
Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2016, Oregon State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59176
► Natural disasters could result in unnecessary loss of life and disproportionate suffering to families and communities if evacuation plans are not in place or understood…
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▼ Natural disasters could result in unnecessary loss of life and disproportionate suffering to families and communities if evacuation plans are not in place or understood by the public. In the Pacific Northwest, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) represents one of the most pressing natural disasters with an astonishing high 7%-12% chance of occurrence by 2060. The destructive nature of earthquakes and the subsequent near-field tsunami, and also the retrofitting challenges of infrastructure network motivates us to accurately model the tsunami evacuation to reduce the number of fatalities. This thesis presents an
agent-
based multi-modal near-field tsunami evacuation
modeling framework in Netlogo.
The goals of this study are two folded. The first objective is to investigate how (1) decision time, (2) choice of modes of transportation (i.e., walking and automobile), and in general (3) different variables involved in the evacuation scenario (e.g., walking speed and driving speed) impact the estimation of casualties. Using the city of Seaside, Oregon as a study site, which is one of the most vulnerable cities on the Oregon coast, different evacuation scenarios are included in the model to assess the impact of parameters involved on the mortality rate of the tsunami event. The results show that (1) evacuation mode choice strongly influences the expected number of casualties; (2) the mortality rate is strongly correlated with decision-making time (τ ); and (3) the mortality rate is sensitive to the variations in walking speed of the evacuee population.
Secondly, this study extends the
agent-
based modeling framework to assess the transportation network vulnerability in Seaside, OR, under unplanned disruptions (i.e., bridge failures) due to the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake initiating a near-field tsunami on the coast of State of Oregon. The criticality of each link in the entire network is evaluated iteratively by connecting the impacts of link failures on the resultant mortality rate. After assessing all the links, an innovative method is developed to identify the most critical links within the network. Further assessment is conducted on the identified critical links to formulate an optimal network retrofitting plan to minimize the mortality rate considering the limited amount of resources. The framework has been tested on the transportation network of city of Seaside, OR, and the results show that the critical links are not necessarily the bridges in the network. Therefore, the identification of the critical links requires a systematic assessment of the entire transportation network, and furthermore, minimizing the mortality rate necessitates the logical use of available resources.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wang, Haizhong (advisor), Cox, Dan (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Agent-based Modeling; Multiagent systems
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Mostafizi, A. (2016). Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59176
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mostafizi, Alireza. “Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59176.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mostafizi, Alireza. “Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mostafizi A. Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59176.
Council of Science Editors:
Mostafizi A. Agent-based Tsunami Evacuation Model : Life Safety and Network Resilience. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/59176

University of Vermont
2.
Strayer, Nicholas J.
An Agent Based Model of the Diel Vertical Migration Patterns of Mysis diluviana.
Degree: Mathematics and Statistics, 2015, University of Vermont
URL: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/71
► Recent work indicates that the macro-invertebrate Mysis diluviana exhibits partial diel vertical migration (DVM), whereby one part of the population remains on the lake…
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▼ Recent work indicates that the macro-invertebrate Mysis diluviana exhibits partial diel vertical migration (DVM), whereby one part of the population remains on the lake bottom at night while the other migrates up the water column. The drivers underlying the decision to migrate remain unknown. We developed an
agent-
based model that can simulate thousands of individual mysids decision-making processes at an hourly time step throughout a year. The model takes into account a daily and seasonally changing environment, including light, temperature, food availability across habitats and body con- dition. We found that the simulated Mysis population is highly sensitive to changes in the energy cost of performing migration. We have also devel- oped a graphical user interface to help disseminate the results and testing of hypotheses without the need for the researcher to edit code. In addition to testing hypotheses about migration drivers, the model, once parameters have been calibrated with real data, will help facilitate more efficient field sampling and prediction of resource availability for mysivorous fishes by evaluating the potential for seasonality in Mysis migration patterns.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jason Stockwell, James Bagrow, Daniel Bentil.
Subjects/Keywords: Agent-Based; Modeling; Ecology; Migration
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Strayer, N. J. (2015). An Agent Based Model of the Diel Vertical Migration Patterns of Mysis diluviana. (Thesis). University of Vermont. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/71
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Strayer, Nicholas J. “An Agent Based Model of the Diel Vertical Migration Patterns of Mysis diluviana.” 2015. Thesis, University of Vermont. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/71.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Strayer, Nicholas J. “An Agent Based Model of the Diel Vertical Migration Patterns of Mysis diluviana.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Strayer NJ. An Agent Based Model of the Diel Vertical Migration Patterns of Mysis diluviana. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Vermont; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/71.
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Council of Science Editors:
Strayer NJ. An Agent Based Model of the Diel Vertical Migration Patterns of Mysis diluviana. [Thesis]. University of Vermont; 2015. Available from: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/71
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

George Mason University
3.
Abdukadirov, Sherzod.
Emergence of Political Parties During Democratic Transitions: An Agent-based Approach
.
Degree: 2011, George Mason University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/6270
► In order to model possible scenarios of political liberalization it is important to explore what political parties are likely to emerge in the case of…
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▼ In order to model possible scenarios of political liberalization it is important to explore what political parties are likely to emerge in the case of transition. The impact of the institutional design and underlying social structure on the emerging party system is particularly crucial. Therefore, this research focuses on the following broad questions: (1) the types of parties likely to emerge in a given society under different institutional designs; (2) probability of a fundamentalist party coming to power; (3) the level of volatility of the party system. The research utilizes
agent-
based modeling approach.
Advisors/Committee Members: Goldstone, Jack A (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: democratization;
parties;
agent-based;
modeling
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Abdukadirov, S. (2011). Emergence of Political Parties During Democratic Transitions: An Agent-based Approach
. (Thesis). George Mason University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1920/6270
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Abdukadirov, Sherzod. “Emergence of Political Parties During Democratic Transitions: An Agent-based Approach
.” 2011. Thesis, George Mason University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1920/6270.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Abdukadirov, Sherzod. “Emergence of Political Parties During Democratic Transitions: An Agent-based Approach
.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Abdukadirov S. Emergence of Political Parties During Democratic Transitions: An Agent-based Approach
. [Internet] [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/6270.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Abdukadirov S. Emergence of Political Parties During Democratic Transitions: An Agent-based Approach
. [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/6270
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Texas – Austin
4.
Li, Chen, active 2013.
Applicability of agent-based model to managing roadway infrastructure.
Degree: MSin Engineering, Civil Engineering, 2013, University of Texas – Austin
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/23660
► In a roadway network, infrastructure conditions determine efficient network operation and traveler safety, and thus roadway engineers need a sophisticated plan to monitor and maintain…
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▼ In a roadway network, infrastructure conditions determine efficient network operation and traveler safety, and thus roadway engineers need a sophisticated plan to monitor and maintain network performance. Developing a comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) strategy for an infrastructure system, specifically a roadway network, is a complicated process because of the system uncertainties and multiple parties involved. Traditional approaches are mostly top-down, and restrict the decision-making process. In contrast,
agent-
based models, a bottom-up approach, could well simulate and analyze the autonomy of each party and their interactions in the infrastructure network. In this thesis, an
agent-
based model prototype was developed to simulate the operations of a small roadway network with a high degree of simplification. The objective of this study is to assess the applicability of
agent-
based modeling for infrastructure management problems through the following four aspects: (1) to simulate the user route selection process in the network; (2) to analyze the impact of users’ choices on the congestion levels and structural conditions of roadway sections; (3) to help the engineer to determine M&R strategies under a certain budget; and (4) to investigate the impact due to different fare rates of the toll road section on the infrastructure conditions in the network. This prototype detected traffic flow, and gave appropriate M&R advice to each roadway segment. To improve this model, more investigation should be conducted to increase the level of sophistication for the interaction rules between agents, the route selection, and the budget allocation algorithm. Upon completion, this model can be applied to existing road networks to assist roadway engineers in managing the network with an efficient M&R plan and toll rate.
Advisors/Committee Members: Zhang, Zhanmin, 1962- (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Agent-based modeling; Infrastructure management
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Li, Chen, a. 2. (2013). Applicability of agent-based model to managing roadway infrastructure. (Masters Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152/23660
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Li, Chen, active 2013. “Applicability of agent-based model to managing roadway infrastructure.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2152/23660.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Li, Chen, active 2013. “Applicability of agent-based model to managing roadway infrastructure.” 2013. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Li, Chen a2. Applicability of agent-based model to managing roadway infrastructure. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/23660.
Council of Science Editors:
Li, Chen a2. Applicability of agent-based model to managing roadway infrastructure. [Masters Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/23660

Vanderbilt University
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Robinson, Megan Elizabeth.
Creative City Development as a Process of Homogenization: A Class-Based Analysis using Agent-Based Modeling.
Degree: MA, Sociology, 2016, Vanderbilt University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/13462
► City development around the needs of a particular group or class is not a new phenomenon. The ramification of urban planning to suit the perceived…
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▼ City development around the needs of a particular group or class is not a new phenomenon. The ramification of urban planning to suit the perceived needs of any one group is progress at the expense of others. The transition from a manufacturing economy to a knowledge and creative economy has caused city officials to reevaluate their economic development strategies. Heavy industry and manufacturing are no longer associated with prosperity. Industrial sectors that align more closely with the tenets of the contemporary economy are more favorable for development purposes. Using the case of Austin, Texas, this paper examines the effects of creative and super-creative industrial sector accumulation on class-
based stratification via the impact of such accumulation on employment availability. The present study utilizes
agent-
based modeling (ABM) as a means to simulate economic change, and citizen adaptations to change, in the context of the creative city. Findings indicate that creative and super-creative sector accumulation contribute to class-
based homogenization, where a decrease in employment availability outside of the rapidly accruing creative and super-creative sectors negatively impacts the ability of people not possessing a relevant skill-set to remain in the city.
Advisors/Committee Members: Holly McCammon (committee member), Daniel Cornfield (Committee Chair).
Subjects/Keywords: agent-based modeling; knowledge economy; occupational stratification
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Robinson, M. E. (2016). Creative City Development as a Process of Homogenization: A Class-Based Analysis using Agent-Based Modeling. (Thesis). Vanderbilt University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1803/13462
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Robinson, Megan Elizabeth. “Creative City Development as a Process of Homogenization: A Class-Based Analysis using Agent-Based Modeling.” 2016. Thesis, Vanderbilt University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1803/13462.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Robinson, Megan Elizabeth. “Creative City Development as a Process of Homogenization: A Class-Based Analysis using Agent-Based Modeling.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Robinson ME. Creative City Development as a Process of Homogenization: A Class-Based Analysis using Agent-Based Modeling. [Internet] [Thesis]. Vanderbilt University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/13462.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Robinson ME. Creative City Development as a Process of Homogenization: A Class-Based Analysis using Agent-Based Modeling. [Thesis]. Vanderbilt University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/13462
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Penn State University
6.
Choi, Sung Hee.
BLOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT BY AGENT BASED SIMULATION.
Degree: 2015, Penn State University
URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25106
► Blood is a critical resource for hospitals and other care giving institutions, and shelf life of blood units tends to be very short. Moreover, the…
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▼ Blood is a critical resource for hospitals and other care giving institutions, and shelf life of blood units tends to be very short. Moreover, the demand for the blood units generally outruns the supply. So, it is important to use and manage blood units efficiently. A community blood bank normally struggles to distribute the blood units
based on the demand at each hospital under its geographical reach in fair a manner, keeping shortage as low as possible. The community blood bank should assign blood units through a balanced assignment strategy. Hospitals strive to secure blood units through an efficient ordering policy through which they can fulfill orders, minimize wastage and shortage. Each of these institutions - hospitals and blood banks have their own goals, are autonomous in decision making and exemplify a multi
agent system.
Given the conflicting yet collaborative nature of the objectives, this research addresses the issue of generating optimal blood unit assignment policies for the blood bank and optimal ordering policies for hospitals working in a collaborative manner. We develop methods for communication between hospitals and blood banks. We formulate and solve for optimal ordering policies for hospitals and assignment policies for community blood banks. From this understanding we suggest two ordering policies to fulfill the shortfall to test whether the current ordering policies are appropriate or not.
To compare the effectiveness of optimal solutions, we build a multi-
agent based simulation model in NetLogo and study different scenarios and the effectiveness of optimal solutions generated. We use the metrics of wastage and shortfall in each hospital to study the effectiveness of optimal solutions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Soundar Rajan Tirupatikumara, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor, David Arthur Nembhard, Committee Member, Tao Yao, Committee Member, Kyusun Choi, Committee Member.
Subjects/Keywords: Blood Supply Chain; Agent-Based Simulation modeling
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Choi, S. H. (2015). BLOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT BY AGENT BASED SIMULATION. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25106
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Choi, Sung Hee. “BLOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT BY AGENT BASED SIMULATION.” 2015. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25106.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Choi, Sung Hee. “BLOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT BY AGENT BASED SIMULATION.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Choi SH. BLOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT BY AGENT BASED SIMULATION. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25106.
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Choi SH. BLOOD SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT BY AGENT BASED SIMULATION. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2015. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/25106
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Houston
7.
-4759-4462.
Investigation of E. coli Biofilm Formation Dynamics Using Integrated in silico and in vitro Methods.
Degree: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, 2017, University of Houston
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/4773
► Bacterial biofilm formation is a complex, organized collective response to biochemical cues, which transitively modulates gene expression, metabolite concentration, cellular function, and biofilm formation. Merging…
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▼ Bacterial biofilm formation is a complex, organized collective response to biochemical cues, which transitively modulates gene expression, metabolite concentration, cellular function, and biofilm formation. Merging computational and experimental methods for studying biofilms is valuable in characterizing and understanding the connections between cellular-scale interactions, changing microenvironmental conditions, molecular-scale gene dynamics, and corresponding metabolic responses that modulate static culture biofilm formation. A simulation platform of Escherichia coli K12 MG1655’s biofilm formation was first developed using a multiscale
agent based model (ABM) framework, which modeled the intracellular, extracellular, and cellular system levels. Global sensitivity analysis of the ABM’s simulated biofilm formation was used characterize the cellular model impact on biofilm formation, and the simulated results were used to characterize attached and planktonic bacteria’s metabolic response during biofilm formation.
Of the intracellular model’s ~180 kinetic parameters, only ~14% were considered for parameter optimization, which denotes large parametric uncertainty. We characterized the intracellular model’s uncertainty by integrating a biologically motivated
modeling assumption, multi-phenotype
modeling, with uncertainty quantification methods. Our novel procedure, multi-phenotype calibration, used shaken and static culture dynamics to identify the most probable parameter values and their corresponding uncertainties. Next, a static culture in vitro model of a E. coli GFP reporter strain library was used to generate high time resolution gene expression and biofilm formation empirical data. The empirical data was used to update the bacterial movement and growth rules. In addition, we characterized the impact of the intracellular and cellular model’s parameter uncertainty on the simulated biofilm formation. Using the simulation results, we studied the impact of quorum sensing on bacteria movement.
The static culture ABM successfully predicted biofilm growth, and the discrepancy in simulated bacterial distribution was attributed to an uncharacterized interaction between bacterial movement and the presence of extracellular polymeric substances. In our analysis, GlycerAldehyde-3-phosphate Dehydrogenase demonstrated statistically significant sensitivities to biofilm formation, which has been documented as having an impact on bacteria growth and movement during biofilm formation. The model verified an increase in extracellular quorum sensing signaling molecule, AI2, concentration reduces bacteria movement during biofilm formation. Lastly, the in silico model demonstrates the discovery potential of integrating a dynamic intracellular model and a mechanistic movement rule within a biofilm ABM, and we outlined a framework for applying uncertainty quantification to help combat the parametric uncertainty introduced by using dynamic and mechanistically representative models.
Advisors/Committee Members: May, Elebeoba E. (advisor), Debusschere, Bert J. (committee member), Gifford, Howard (committee member), Rodrigues, Debora F. (committee member), Francis, Joseph T. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: System Biology; Agent based modeling; Uncertainty Quantification
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-4759-4462. “Investigation of E. coli Biofilm Formation Dynamics Using Integrated in silico and in vitro Methods.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Houston. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10657/4773.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
-4759-4462. “Investigation of E. coli Biofilm Formation Dynamics Using Integrated in silico and in vitro Methods.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
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-4759-4462. Investigation of E. coli Biofilm Formation Dynamics Using Integrated in silico and in vitro Methods. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Houston; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/4773.
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-4759-4462. Investigation of E. coli Biofilm Formation Dynamics Using Integrated in silico and in vitro Methods. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Houston; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/4773
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University of Oregon
8.
Bard, Joseph.
Finding High Ground: Simulating an Evacuation in a Lahar Risk Zone.
Degree: MS, Department of Geography, 2016, University of Oregon
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20519
► Large lahars threaten communities living near volcanoes all over the world. Evacuations are a critical strategy for reducing vulnerability and mitigating a disaster. Hazard perceptions,…
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▼ Large lahars threaten communities living near volcanoes all over the world. Evacuations are a critical strategy for reducing vulnerability and mitigating a disaster. Hazard perceptions, transportation infrastructure, and transportation mode choice are all important factors in determining the effectiveness of an evacuation. This research explores the effects of population, whether individuals drive or walk, response time, and exit closures on an evacuation in a community threatened by a large lahar originating on Mount Rainier, Washington. An
agent-
based model employing a co-evolutionary learning algorithm is used to simulate a vehicular evacuation. Clearance times increase when the population is larger and when exits are blocked. Clearance times are reduced when a larger proportion of agents opt out of driving, and as the model learns. Results indicate evacuation times vary greatly due to spatial differences in the transportation network, the initial population distribution, and individual behaviors during the evacuation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bone, Christopher (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Agent-based modeling; Evacuation; Hazard; Lahar
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Bard, J. (2016). Finding High Ground: Simulating an Evacuation in a Lahar Risk Zone. (Masters Thesis). University of Oregon. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20519
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bard, Joseph. “Finding High Ground: Simulating an Evacuation in a Lahar Risk Zone.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Oregon. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20519.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bard, Joseph. “Finding High Ground: Simulating an Evacuation in a Lahar Risk Zone.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Bard J. Finding High Ground: Simulating an Evacuation in a Lahar Risk Zone. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Oregon; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20519.
Council of Science Editors:
Bard J. Finding High Ground: Simulating an Evacuation in a Lahar Risk Zone. [Masters Thesis]. University of Oregon; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20519

University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
9.
Du, Erhu.
Assessing the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events: an agent-based modeling approach.
Degree: PhD, Environ Engr in Civil Engr, 2017, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99085
► This thesis aims to assess the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events. Using an agent-based modeling (ABM) approach, three specific…
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▼ This thesis aims to assess the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events. Using an
agent-
based modeling (ABM) approach, three specific issues associated with
modeling human behaviors are addressed: (1) behavioral heterogeneity, (2) social interaction, and (3) the interplay of multiple behaviors. The
modeling approach is applied to two types of extreme hydrological events: floods and droughts.
In the case of flood events, an ABM is developed to simulate heterogeneous responses to flood warnings and evacuation decisions. The ABM is coupled with a traffic model to simulate evacuation processes on a transportation network in an impending flood event.
Based on this coupled framework, the model further takes account of social interactions, in the form of communication through social media, and evaluates how social interactions affect flood risk awareness and evacuation processes.
The case of drought events considers a hypothetical agricultural water market
based on double auction. Farmers’ multiple behaviors (irrigation and bidding behaviors) are modeled in an ABM framework. The impacts of the interplay of these behaviors on water market performance are evaluated under various hydrological conditions.
The results from the ABMs show that the three aforementioned aspects of human behaviors can significantly affect the effectiveness of the management policies in extreme hydrological events. The thesis highlights the importance of including human behaviors for policy design in flood and drought management. Further, the thesis emphasizes the efforts in collecting empirical data to better represent and simulate human behaviors in coupled human and hydrological systems.
Advisors/Committee Members: Minsker, Barbara (advisor), Cai, Ximing (advisor), Minsker, Barbara (Committee Chair), Cai, Ximing (Committee Chair), Konar, Megan (committee member), Brozovic, Nicholas (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Human behaviors; Flood; Drought; Agent-based modeling
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Du, E. (2017). Assessing the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events: an agent-based modeling approach. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99085
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Du, Erhu. “Assessing the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events: an agent-based modeling approach.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99085.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Du, Erhu. “Assessing the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events: an agent-based modeling approach.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Du E. Assessing the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events: an agent-based modeling approach. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99085.
Council of Science Editors:
Du E. Assessing the role of human behaviors in the management of extreme hydrological events: an agent-based modeling approach. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99085

University of New Mexico
10.
Dixon, David S.
Computational Methods in Natural Resource Economics: Agent-Based Modeling and Hotelling's Rule.
Degree: Department of Economics, 2011, University of New Mexico
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/13136
► This dissertation presents a prototype model and methodology for validating a simple agent-based model against the basic Hotelling monopoly model and a few basic extensions.…
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▼ This dissertation presents a prototype model and methodology for validating a simple
agent-
based model against the basic Hotelling monopoly model and a few basic extensions. Hotelling's Rule identifes the expected behavior of a market for a nonrenewable resource. The statement is simple - marginal profit will increase at the prevailing rate of interest - but the implications are far-reaching and not broadly understood.
Agent-
based modeling is a computer
modeling and simulation methodology. It has its origins in biology and physics, but has become a powerful tool in the social sciences for examining systems in which the well-understood behaviors of individuals result in unanticipated outcomes. Validation of the basic Hotelling monopoly model is a necessary step in wider acceptance of
agent-
based modeling as a predictive and analytical tool in natural resource economics. An
agent-
based model is a valid predictive tool if, given rules to express preferences, it is possible to predict the large-scale outcomes of the choices made by individuals over time. An
agent-
based model is a valid analytical tool if it provides a means to explore the behaviors that lead to known results, much like nonlinear regression. This simple
agent-
based model is found to be valid for the basic Hotelling monopoly model. The
agent-
based model is validated with caveats for the Hotelling monopoly model with extensions to include basic production technologies. The caveats are
based on small deviations, the magnitudes of which depend on the specific form of costs associated with a production technology. It is argued that those deviations are not unlike the deviations that a human would make. An extension of the Hotelling monopoly model to a small oligopoly exhibits emergent cooperation-like properties, despite the absence of explicit interagent communication. Depending on the number of producers and the initial distribution of resource stocks, the behavior is either collusion-like or Cournot-like. The Cournot-like outcome occurs when only some of the producers lower production, resulting in a rise in the market price, which causes the other producers to experience a Hotelling's Rule increase in marginal profit without reducing their own production. This continues at each time step, so that the latter producers maintain a constant, higher production level while the others continue to decrease production. The outcomes of the
agent-
based models are reassessed with the costs previously arising from production technologies replaced by taxes associated with fiscal policies. Each fiscal regime is evaluated in terms of its efficacy and the unintended consequences of the policy. The policy goals examined are preservation for future generations, internalization of externalities (Pigouvian taxation), and revenue generation. This comparison uses data from the
agent-
based models, examining
agent error as one of the unintended consequences of fiscal policy. The basics of
agent-
based modeling are presented. This methodology is suited to problems in which the…
Advisors/Committee Members: Chermak, Janie M., Grimsrud, Kristine, Krause, Catherine, Cullen, Bradley T..
Subjects/Keywords: Nonrenewable Resources; Hotelling's Rule; Agent-Based Modeling
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Dixon, D. S. (2011). Computational Methods in Natural Resource Economics: Agent-Based Modeling and Hotelling's Rule. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New Mexico. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1928/13136
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dixon, David S. “Computational Methods in Natural Resource Economics: Agent-Based Modeling and Hotelling's Rule.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New Mexico. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1928/13136.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dixon, David S. “Computational Methods in Natural Resource Economics: Agent-Based Modeling and Hotelling's Rule.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Dixon DS. Computational Methods in Natural Resource Economics: Agent-Based Modeling and Hotelling's Rule. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New Mexico; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/13136.
Council of Science Editors:
Dixon DS. Computational Methods in Natural Resource Economics: Agent-Based Modeling and Hotelling's Rule. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New Mexico; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1928/13136

University of Melbourne
11.
JAMSHIDNEZHAD, BIZHAN.
Agent-based modeling of quality management effects on organizational productivity.
Degree: 2012, University of Melbourne
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37571
► The interrelationship between Quality Management (QM) and productivity has long been of interest to academics and practitioners. The effects of quality management on organizational performance…
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▼ The interrelationship between Quality Management (QM) and productivity has long been of interest to academics and practitioners. The effects of quality management on organizational performance are traditionally researched by statistical models. Adopting a macro (system) level approach, statistical models fall short of providing an explanatory account for QM. They seem to be inappropriate for understanding purposes, because they lack sufficient, micro-level details of QM effects. They do not clarify the links between micro-level activities recommended in quality models (i.e. by PDCA cycles, or training) with macro-level organizational productivity. This shortcoming has given fresh impetus for researching these issues using other approaches. By virtue of the agent-based modeling paradigm, an innovative model, called Multi Agent Quality Model (MAQM), has been developed to address this need. The epistemological foundation of MAQM differs from the current QM research in both modeling approach and reasoning method; statistical models are inductive, equation-based models, whereas MAQM is a simulation, entity-based model.
The theoretical foundation of MAQM is based on the concept of learning which is a running thread linking QM with organization science and the agent-based modeling paradigm. A reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm has been developed to characterize the effects of quality leadership on productivity. The result of applying this algorithm is to alter relationships between agents. The appropriateness of RL comes from the observation that within the quality management framework one of the management responsibilities is to review the quality management system periodically and to decide on required actions for improvement based on customer feedback.
The effects of quality leadership, individual’s characteristics, information distortion, organizational learning memory, and customer requirement complexity are studied in this thesis. The results show that effective quality leadership, being a balanced combination of exploration of new actions and exploitation of previous good actions, outperform pure exploration or exploitation strategies only in the long run. In the short run, however, pure exploitation surpasses other actions. As regards individuals’ characteristics, it can be inferred that a well-balanced business process comprised of similar agents (in terms of agents’ processing time and accuracy) outperforms other scenarios. Furthermore, from the results for varying complexity of customer requirements, it can be argued that more intricacy usually leads to less performance. Also, the usefulness of RL in comparison to a random algorithm is reduced when the complexity of customer requirements increases. It is also seen that agents’ forgetfulness has a significant, detrimental effect on productivity, no matter how complex the customer’s requirement is. The model has shown that distortions within the organization have a more…
Subjects/Keywords: quality management; agent-based modeling; productivity; organization
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JAMSHIDNEZHAD, B. (2012). Agent-based modeling of quality management effects on organizational productivity. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37571
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
JAMSHIDNEZHAD, BIZHAN. “Agent-based modeling of quality management effects on organizational productivity.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Melbourne. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37571.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
JAMSHIDNEZHAD, BIZHAN. “Agent-based modeling of quality management effects on organizational productivity.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
JAMSHIDNEZHAD B. Agent-based modeling of quality management effects on organizational productivity. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37571.
Council of Science Editors:
JAMSHIDNEZHAD B. Agent-based modeling of quality management effects on organizational productivity. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37571

Virginia Tech
12.
Oremland, Matthew Scott.
Techniques for mathematical analysis and optimization of agent-based models.
Degree: PhD, Mathematics, 2014, Virginia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/25138
► Agent-based models are computer simulations in which entities (agents) interact with each other and their environment according to local update rules. Local interactions give rise…
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▼ Agent-
based models are computer simulations in which entities (agents) interact with each other and their environment according to local update rules. Local interactions give rise to global dynamics. These models can be thought of as in silico laboratories that can be used to investigate the system being modeled. Optimization problems for
agent-
based models are problems concerning the optimal way of steering a particular model to a desired state. Given that
agent-
based models have no rigorous mathematical formulation, standard analysis is difficult, and traditional mathematical approaches are often intractable.
This work presents techniques for the analysis of
agent-
based models and for solving optimization problems with such models. Techniques include model reduction, simulation optimization, conversion to systems of discrete difference equations, and a variety of heuristic methods. The proposed strategies are novel in their application; results show that for a large class of models, these strategies are more effective than existing methods.
Advisors/Committee Members: Laubenbacher, Reinhard C. (committeechair), Lawrence, Christopher B. (committee member), Hoops, Stefan (committee member), Ciupe, Mihaela Stanca (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Agent-based modeling; optimization; heuristic algorithms
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Oremland, M. S. (2014). Techniques for mathematical analysis and optimization of agent-based models. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/25138
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Oremland, Matthew Scott. “Techniques for mathematical analysis and optimization of agent-based models.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Tech. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/25138.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Oremland, Matthew Scott. “Techniques for mathematical analysis and optimization of agent-based models.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Oremland MS. Techniques for mathematical analysis and optimization of agent-based models. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/25138.
Council of Science Editors:
Oremland MS. Techniques for mathematical analysis and optimization of agent-based models. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/25138

Delft University of Technology
13.
Pronk, Erik (author).
Assessing Traffic Network Resilience Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c665220a-b9e6-4007-b679-f7f1151fc0d8
► Urban areas are seeing influx of population and therefore are experiencing increasing stress on the systems currently in place. In traffic networks, a larger population…
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▼ Urban areas are seeing influx of population and therefore are experiencing increasing stress on the systems currently in place. In traffic networks, a larger population means that their are inevitably a short term increase in mobility demands. To accommodate this, governments and and the private sector are proposing new solutions for mobility. One such focus is the introduction of new transport modes. A common classification for these modes is Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), which includes modes such as carsharing, shared last-mile transportation like bicycles, and ridesharing. MaaS also overlaps with other new modes such as autonomous and electric vehicles.
Modeling these types of modes and their subsequent interactions with each other and traditional modes requires more complex
modeling techniques than have been traditionally used in transport
modeling. The purpose of this thesis is to propose a method for using
agent-
based modeling and simulation (ABMS) to assess traffic network resilience, as ABMS has the dynamic qualities that match well with the time variant nature resilience.. This gap is especially prevalent when considering novel modes of transport, such as ridesharing. Data from the metropolitan region of Rotterdam and The Hague (Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag or MRDH) is used for a case study on the corridor between Rotterdam and The Hague. The goal is to prove feasibility of a method for assessing resilience in traffic networks using ABMS. A resilience framework for urban mobility is proposed that uses six categories to characterize resilience: (1) reflective, redundant, flexible, resourceful, inclusive, and integrated. Using this framework as a guide, three metrics are proposed for measuring resilience using
agent-
based simulation: origin-destination (OD) travel time, link travel time, and link volume. These metrics are used to compare scenarios that either include a disturbance in the network or do not, which in this case occurs for a 30 minute period on the A4 roadway between Rotterdam and The Hague. While the OD travel time metric is limited in its usability, the link travel time metric makes apparent the the recovery time to achieve normal operating conditions after a disturbance. In the presented case study, scenarios that included ridesharing had worse recovery time then the car only scenario, as well as a higher maximum travel time across the disturbed link. The link volume metric contextualizes these results, showing that while the overall volume throughout the simulation is lower for the ridesharing cases, the volume during the disturbance across the disrupted portion of the A4 roadway is higher. The higher volume shows why the travel time is higher with the presence of ridesharing in the disturbance scenario. These results are
subject to the limitations of the model, though, which include dynamic routing that may not avoid the disturbed portion of the network when the disturbance occurs.
Advisors/Committee Members: Tavasszy, L.A. (mentor), Warnier, M.E. (graduation committee), Aydin, N.Y. (graduation committee), Walraven, Erwin (graduation committee), van der Tuin, Marieke (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Agent-Based Modeling & Simulation; Ridesharing; MaaS; Resilience
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pronk, Erik (author). “Assessing Traffic Network Resilience Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c665220a-b9e6-4007-b679-f7f1151fc0d8.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pronk, Erik (author). “Assessing Traffic Network Resilience Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation.” 2020. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Pronk E(. Assessing Traffic Network Resilience Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c665220a-b9e6-4007-b679-f7f1151fc0d8.
Council of Science Editors:
Pronk E(. Assessing Traffic Network Resilience Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c665220a-b9e6-4007-b679-f7f1151fc0d8

University of Manitoba
14.
Demianyk, Bryan C.P.
Development of agent-based models for healthcare: applications and critique.
Degree: Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2011, University of Manitoba
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31049
► Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a modeling and simulation paradigm well-suited to social systems where agents interact and have some degree of autonomy. In their most…
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▼ Agent-
based modeling (ABM) is a
modeling and simulation paradigm well-suited to social systems where agents interact and have some degree of autonomy. In their most basic sense, ABMs consist of agents (generally, individuals) interacting in an environment according to a set of behavioural rules. The foundational premise and the conceptual depth of ABM is that simple rules of individual behaviour will aggregate to illuminate complex and/or emergent group-level phenomena that are not specifically encoded by the modeler and that cannot be predicted or explained by the
agent-level rules. In essence, ABM has the potential to reveal a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. In this thesis, ABMs have been utilized as a
modeling framework for three specific healthcare applications, including:
• the development of an ABM of an emergency department within a hospital allowing the
modeling of contact-
based infectious diseases such as influenza, and simulating various mitigation strategies;
• the development of an ABM to model the effectiveness of a real-time location system (RTLS) using radio frequency identification (RFID) in an emergency department, used for patient tracking as one measure of hospital efficiency; and,
• the development of an ABM to test strategies for disaster preparedness (high volume, high risk patients) using a fictitious case of zombies in an emergency department.
Although each ABM was purposeful and meaningful for its custom application, each ABM also represented an iteration toward the development of a generic ABM framework. Finally, a thorough critique of ABMs and the modifications required to create a more robust framework are provided.
Advisors/Committee Members: McLeod, Bob (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Friesen, Marcia (Electrical and Computer Engineering) (supervisor), Ferens, Ken (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Eskicioglu, Rasit (Computer Science) (examiningcommittee).
Subjects/Keywords: ABM; modeling and simulation; healthcare modeling; agent-based modeling
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Demianyk, Bryan C P. “Development of agent-based models for healthcare: applications and critique.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Manitoba. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31049.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Demianyk, Bryan C P. “Development of agent-based models for healthcare: applications and critique.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Demianyk BCP. Development of agent-based models for healthcare: applications and critique. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31049.
Council of Science Editors:
Demianyk BCP. Development of agent-based models for healthcare: applications and critique. [Masters Thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31049

University of Illinois – Chicago
15.
Fasihozaman Langerudi, Mehran.
Incorporating In-Home Activities into an Agent-Based Dynamic Activity Planning and Travel Simulation Model.
Degree: 2016, University of Illinois – Chicago
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/20835
► This thesis addresses one of the important yet neglected areas in Activity-based Travel Demand models: In-home activities. In doing so, it attempts to extend the…
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▼ This thesis addresses one of the important yet neglected areas in Activity-
based Travel Demand models: In-home activities. In doing so, it attempts to extend the previously developed activity
based framework called
Agent-
based Dynamic Activity Planning and Scheduling (ADAPTS) by integrating in-home activity models. The models are developed to capture the interdependencies between in-home and out-of-home activities while preserving the main dynamic planning structure of out-of home activities in ADAPTS. Additionally, the model components are designed so as to make non-transportation demand
modeling applications feasible.
This research focuses on generation of individuals' In-home and out-of-home activities as the simulation time runs. Simultaneously, individuals update their schedule
based on activities they execute during the day and engage in trips accordingly. The link between in-home and out-of-home activities is implemented through a combination of rule-
based and econometric models. Time of day sensitive activity type and duration models are proposed and implemented within the framework with the help of discrete choice, hazard-
based and pairwise
modeling concepts.
This large-scale package could eventually be used for disaggregate demand forecasting purposes and targeted policies can be tested through relevant scenarios.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mohammadian, kouros (advisor), Lin, Jane (committee member), Sriraj, P.S. (committee member), Derrible, Sybil (committee member), Zou, Bo (committee member), Tilahun, Nebiyou (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Activity-based model; Agent-based modeling; in-home activity; Demand Forecasting
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fasihozaman Langerudi, Mehran. “Incorporating In-Home Activities into an Agent-Based Dynamic Activity Planning and Travel Simulation Model.” 2016. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10027/20835.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fasihozaman Langerudi, Mehran. “Incorporating In-Home Activities into an Agent-Based Dynamic Activity Planning and Travel Simulation Model.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Fasihozaman Langerudi M. Incorporating In-Home Activities into an Agent-Based Dynamic Activity Planning and Travel Simulation Model. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/20835.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Fasihozaman Langerudi M. Incorporating In-Home Activities into an Agent-Based Dynamic Activity Planning and Travel Simulation Model. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/20835
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Delft University of Technology
16.
Sedee, Ivo (author).
Creating a bias in inspection data: Exploring the medium- to long-term effects of data-driven risk-based regulation.
Degree: 2019, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4ee059f8-6923-4b9e-b807-08944027d2d5
► Monitoring organisations are currently in a transition phase towards risk-based inspections using data models and algorithms in order to increase their efficiency and transparancy. The…
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▼ Monitoring organisations are currently in a transition phase towards risk-based inspections using data models and algorithms in order to increase their efficiency and transparancy. The use of data by monitoring organisations has several benefits, but can at the same time have negative effects in the medium- to long-term. This study explores these effects when monitoring organisations choose to perform their inspections based on data collected during their own inspections.
Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA)
Advisors/Committee Members: van der Voort, Haiko (mentor), Cunningham, Scott (graduation committee), Booijink, Tom (graduation committee), van der Vaart, Elske (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: data-driven risk-based regulation; data-driven inspections; Agent-Based Modeling
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sedee, Ivo (author). “Creating a bias in inspection data: Exploring the medium- to long-term effects of data-driven risk-based regulation.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4ee059f8-6923-4b9e-b807-08944027d2d5.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sedee, Ivo (author). “Creating a bias in inspection data: Exploring the medium- to long-term effects of data-driven risk-based regulation.” 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Sedee I(. Creating a bias in inspection data: Exploring the medium- to long-term effects of data-driven risk-based regulation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4ee059f8-6923-4b9e-b807-08944027d2d5.
Council of Science Editors:
Sedee I(. Creating a bias in inspection data: Exploring the medium- to long-term effects of data-driven risk-based regulation. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4ee059f8-6923-4b9e-b807-08944027d2d5

University of Houston
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-5590-4865.
A Multiscale Examination of Two-Dimensional Agent-Based Pedestrian Flow Models with Slowdown Interactions.
Degree: PhD, Mathematics, 2016, University of Houston
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/5432
► Cellular automata models and agent-based models have been areas of significant research over the last few decades. These models have been of particular use in…
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▼ Cellular automata models and
agent-
based models have been areas of significant research over the last few decades. These models have been of particular use in the study of traffic and pedestrian flow, and many models have been proposed to study such problems as highway traffic, evacuation time, and proper placement of exits for optimal evacuation strategy. Because these models are difficult and resource intensive to simulate, however, macroscopic models that examine only gross properties of such flows have been preferred.
Building on recent attempts to derive macroscopic models for traffic and pedestrian flow, such as [14], [21], and [29], the present work, after examining a simple pedestrian model, presents an
agent-
based model for two groups of pedestrians moving on a two-dimensional lattice with a slowdown interaction. From this microscopic model, we derive a mesoscopic system of differential equations and a macroscopic system of inviscid conservation laws for the model. This macroscopic model is then simulated and compared to a simulation of the microscopic model.
Noting some differences between the microscopic and macroscopic results, we then derive a second-order diffusive system of partial differential equations. Additionally, the hyperbolicity of the inviscid macroscopic model is analyzed in some general cases, as well as one of the simulated specific cases. Finally, we discuss potential directions of future research in the area.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ott, William (advisor), Timofeyev, Ilya (committee member), Török, Andrew (committee member), Hauck, Cory (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Cellular automata; Agent based modeling; Pedestrian flow; Traffic flow; Multiscale modeling
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-5590-4865. “A Multiscale Examination of Two-Dimensional Agent-Based Pedestrian Flow Models with Slowdown Interactions.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Houston. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10657/5432.
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-5590-4865. “A Multiscale Examination of Two-Dimensional Agent-Based Pedestrian Flow Models with Slowdown Interactions.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
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-5590-4865. A Multiscale Examination of Two-Dimensional Agent-Based Pedestrian Flow Models with Slowdown Interactions. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Houston; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/5432.
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-5590-4865. A Multiscale Examination of Two-Dimensional Agent-Based Pedestrian Flow Models with Slowdown Interactions. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Houston; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10657/5432
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University of California – San Francisco
18.
Petersen, Brenden Kyle.
Engineering scientifically useful virtual biomedical experiments.
Degree: Bioengineering, 2016, University of California – San Francisco
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/547708vs
► Biomedical science can be characterized as the pursuit of deeper, more useful mechanistic insight into biological phenomena to facilitate advancing health. In silico modeling and…
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▼ Biomedical science can be characterized as the pursuit of deeper, more useful mechanistic insight into biological phenomena to facilitate advancing health. In silico modeling and simulation can accelerate this process when models are designed for particular use cases aimed at challenging explanatory, mechanistic hypotheses. Modeling and simulation is ubiquitous in biology. Yet, a mental gap exists between computational versus wet-lab models in terms of their perceived scientific usefulness. Bridging this gap requires focusing on computational models as scientific tools that can explore and challenge explanatory, mechanistic hypotheses.I begin by exploring the roles of computational, mechanistic models in science and their relationship to traditional wet-lab science. I analyze biological modeling and simulation from a philosophy of science perspective, culminating in a requirements list for computational models that are to be scientifically useful. To fulfill these requirements, I present the synthetic analog approach, a developing simulation methodology for simulating complex, multi-scale biological systems, and discuss agent-based modeling as an appropriate modeling formalism. I then extend this approach to include the development and execution of virtual biomedical experiments, which are simulations of wet-lab or clinical biomedical experiments. Executing virtual biomedical experiments allows one to mimic all relevant aspects of the wet-lab scientific process—from hypothesis formation to data analysis, and key concepts in between. I envision virtual experimentation not as a supplement to traditional wet-lab experimentation, but rather as an essential part of the scientific method itself.I demonstrate the above methodology and virtual experiment vision by developing software analogs that quantitatively mimic wet-lab experiments related to drug metabolism, drug-induced toxicity, and immune system interactions with the liver. I use these models to explore several mechanistic hypotheses, reaching several validation milestones and falsifying several mechanistic explanations along the way. I highlight the importance of modularity in achieving the above vision, and develop a modularization approach to facilitate model reuse and repurposing. Finally, I discuss important technical issues in agent-based modeling and offer practical solutions. Taken together, this dissertation aims to demonstrate and lay the preliminary groundwork for engineering scientifically useful virtual biomedical experiments.
Subjects/Keywords: Biomedical engineering; agent-based modeling; falsification; modeling; modularity; simulation; virtual experiments
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Petersen, Brenden Kyle. “Engineering scientifically useful virtual biomedical experiments.” 2016. Thesis, University of California – San Francisco. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/547708vs.
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Petersen, Brenden Kyle. “Engineering scientifically useful virtual biomedical experiments.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Petersen BK. Engineering scientifically useful virtual biomedical experiments. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Francisco; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/547708vs.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Petersen BK. Engineering scientifically useful virtual biomedical experiments. [Thesis]. University of California – San Francisco; 2016. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/547708vs
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Melbourne
19.
PFAU, JENS.
Towards computational models of cultural dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission.
Degree: 2012, University of Melbourne
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37827
► The subject of this thesis is the computational modeling of the transmission of cultural information and of the resulting emergent cultural dynamics – the formation, maintenance,…
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▼ The subject of this thesis is the computational modeling of the transmission of cultural information and of the resulting emergent cultural dynamics – the formation, maintenance, and change of culture. The main premise is that this subject requires a two-component research program: (1) the detailed study of the transmission of cultural information during social interactions, and (2) an uptake of these results to analyze the emerging phenomena at the level of societies. We adopt the view that computational modeling is a particularly promising tool for addressing the second component, while it can also support fields such as psychology and cognitive science in addressing the first component. The reasons for this are that computational models offer (1) an appropriate language for precisely describing mechanisms at all relevant levels of analysis (i.e. intra-personal, inter-personal, and societal-level mechanisms) and (2) a promising opportunity to consider all of these levels simultaneously. The consequence is that computational models can contribute to a refinement of the models or theories they represent, and they can be used to rigorously explore the implications of these models or theories on varying scales.
We rely on the social-psychological grounding model of cultural transmission, which provides a detailed model of cultural transmission during social interactions, in constructing computational models of cultural transmission and dynamics. The research questions we address are (1) how can the grounding model of cultural transmission be translated into computational models of cultural transmission and dynamics, and (2) how can these computational models contribute to the refinement of the grounding model of cultural transmission and to the understanding of cultural dynamics. The contribution towards the first research question is a series of computational models of cultural transmission and dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission. The contribution towards the second question is an analysis of each of these models with respect to its refinement of the grounding model of cultural transmission and its contribution to the understanding of cultural dynamics. The models we introduce and discuss are, in particular, (1) a model of the co-evolution of cultures, social networks, and geographical locations, (2) a model of the communication of stereotype-relevant information, considering that stereotypes are a particular type of cultural information, (3) a detailed semi-formal model of the grounding model of cultural transmission, and (4) an architecture of joint action which accounts for empirically observed phenomena relevant to cultural transmission.
Subjects/Keywords: culture; cultural dynamics; cultural transmission; cognitive modeling; agent-based modeling
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PFAU, J. (2012). Towards computational models of cultural dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37827
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
PFAU, JENS. “Towards computational models of cultural dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Melbourne. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37827.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
PFAU, JENS. “Towards computational models of cultural dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
PFAU J. Towards computational models of cultural dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37827.
Council of Science Editors:
PFAU J. Towards computational models of cultural dynamics based on the grounding model of cultural transmission. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37827

Colorado State University
20.
Hoffman, Timothy Edward.
Multimethod simulation paradigm for investigating complex cellular responses in biological systems of aging and disease, A.
Degree: PhD, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, 2019, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197305
► Classical studies in toxicology and disease research have relied on the use of high-dose experiments and often lacked quantitative and comprehensive components essential to understanding…
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▼ Classical studies in toxicology and disease research have relied on the use of high-dose experiments and often lacked quantitative and comprehensive components essential to understanding biological queries. These shortcomings in the research community have been the result of modern methodological limitations, however, more robust and expansive experimental and computational methods are emerging. In this dissertation, I present a novel multimethod computational simulation paradigm that adds value to new and existing studies of toxicological and pathological endeavors. First, I established the use of this approach for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic applications, with published examples in regulatory exposure toxicology and contemporary dose-response nuances. Following establishing the success of this approach in toxicology, I then applied this methodology to the broader question of degenerative aging, as it has been arduous with conventional techniques to understand the various mechanisms that contribute to and protect against cellular aging. The foundational simulation created for general cellular aging was then expanded in the context of tauopathies and Alzheimer's disease to better quantify and understand the pathways involved in this age-dependent disorder. The final results presented here improve experimental translatability, robustness and descriptiveness in order to better understand age-related diseases. More broadly, this dissertation in totality attempts to minimize quantitative deficits in toxicological and pharmacological research.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hanneman, William H. (advisor), Legare, Marie E. (advisor), Wallis, Lyle E. (committee member), Moreno, Julie A. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: aging; pharmacokinetics; simulation modeling; mitochondria; agent-based modeling; receptor dynamics
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Hoffman, T. E. (2019). Multimethod simulation paradigm for investigating complex cellular responses in biological systems of aging and disease, A. (Doctoral Dissertation). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197305
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hoffman, Timothy Edward. “Multimethod simulation paradigm for investigating complex cellular responses in biological systems of aging and disease, A.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197305.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hoffman, Timothy Edward. “Multimethod simulation paradigm for investigating complex cellular responses in biological systems of aging and disease, A.” 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Hoffman TE. Multimethod simulation paradigm for investigating complex cellular responses in biological systems of aging and disease, A. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197305.
Council of Science Editors:
Hoffman TE. Multimethod simulation paradigm for investigating complex cellular responses in biological systems of aging and disease, A. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197305

University of Iowa
21.
Tolentino, Sean Lucio.
Effective and efficient algorithms for simulating sexually transmitted diseases.
Degree: PhD, Computer Science, 2014, University of Iowa
URL: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1509
► Sexually transmitted diseases affect millions of lives every year. In order to most effectively use prevention resources epidemiologists deploy models to understand how the…
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▼ Sexually transmitted diseases affect millions of lives every year. In order to most effectively use prevention resources epidemiologists deploy models to understand how the disease spreads through the population and which intervention methods will be most effective at reducing disease perpetuation. Increasingly
agent-
based models are being used to simulate population heterogeneity and fine-grain sociological effects that are difficult to capture with traditional compartmental and statistical models. A key challenge is using a sufficiently large number of agents to produce robust and reliable results while also running in a reasonable amount of time.
In this thesis we show the effectiveness of
agent-
based modeling in planning coordinated responses to a sexually transmitted disease epidemic and present efficient algorithms for running these models in parallel and in a distributed setting. The model is able to account for population heterogeneity like age preference, concurrent partnership, and coital dilution, and the implementation scales well to large population sizes to produce robust results in a reasonable amount of time. The work helps epidemiologists and public health officials plan a targeted and well-informed response to a variety of epidemic scenarios.
Advisors/Committee Members: Segre, Alberto Maria (supervisor).
Subjects/Keywords: publicabstract; agent-based modeling; complex systems; computational epidemiology; individual-based modeling; simulation; Computer Sciences
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Tolentino, S. L. (2014). Effective and efficient algorithms for simulating sexually transmitted diseases. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Iowa. Retrieved from https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1509
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tolentino, Sean Lucio. “Effective and efficient algorithms for simulating sexually transmitted diseases.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Iowa. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1509.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tolentino, Sean Lucio. “Effective and efficient algorithms for simulating sexually transmitted diseases.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Tolentino SL. Effective and efficient algorithms for simulating sexually transmitted diseases. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1509.
Council of Science Editors:
Tolentino SL. Effective and efficient algorithms for simulating sexually transmitted diseases. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2014. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1509

Texas State University – San Marcos
22.
Campos Rodriguez, Roberto Robinson.
Enhancing Dengue Fever Modeling Through a Multi-scale Analysis Framework – A Case Study in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.
Degree: PhD, Geographic Information Science, 2013, Texas State University – San Marcos
URL: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4685
► Dengue fever is the second most widespread tropical disease after malaria and affects populations of more than 100 countries (Derouich and Boutayeb 2006). It is…
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▼ Dengue fever is the second most widespread tropical disease after malaria and affects populations of more than 100 countries (Derouich and Boutayeb 2006). It is considered one of the most severe viral diseases in terms of morbidity and mortality (Guzmán and Kourí 2004). Over the last decade, dengue fever has become the most wide-spread vector-borne disease in Costa Rica (CCSS 2008). However, only a few research studies have been conducted in Costa Rica to investigate the factors influencing the rates of dengue fever. While GIS and statistical analysis have been used in research studies,
agent-
based modeling has not been applied to the study of dengue. This study emphasizes how traditional macro level GIS analysis and the implementation of a micro-level dengue fever
agent-
based model can be merged into a novel framework for the study of dengue fever in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. One of the main objectives was to develop an
agent-
based model, which integrated GIS to simulate the spread of dengue fever disease in an urban environment, as a result of an individual’s interactions in a geospatial context. Precipitation, temperature, socio-economic and demographic variables were analyzed using these technologies to identify the factors affecting the rates of dengue fever in the study area. GIS was used to map dengue risk and the spatial distribution and vulnerability of dengue risk in the study area using geographically weighted regression. The Dengue Fever
Agent Based Model (DFABM) was developed using the Java programming language and the open-source MASON simulator, a multi-threaded
agent-
based simulation platform. The DFABM represented daily movements and interactions of people, the environment, and the vector, relative to dengue cases. The simulation examined detailed data about each scenario to identify the significant events occurring during outbreaks. The data employed included the number of susceptible, exposed, and infected people. The locations (described by longitude and latitude) and temporal data describing infected individuals were also collected for analysis. The DFABM tracked the factors affecting dengue fever, including precipitation, temperature, and the most important demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population in the study area. The research questions guiding this study were: Does a community-level dengue fever
agent-
based model (DFABM) produce results comparable (agree) to those produced by traditional macro-level GIS analysis? Does a community-
based dengue fever
agent-
based model (DFABM) enhance traditional geographic information system analysis and could it aid in predicting future dengue fever outbreaks? The findings of the community-level ABM generated similar results to (they were in agreement with) the traditional GIS analysis technique. Likewise, the DFABM enhanced traditional methods of analysis and could aid in predicting dengue fever outbreaks. Therefore, the coupling of GIS and ABM was the optimal research design for the study of dengue fever in the Central Valley…
Advisors/Committee Members: Fuhrmann, Sven (advisor), Tiefenbacher, John (committee member), Dixon, Richard (committee member), Podorozhny, Rodion (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Dengue fever; Computer modeling; Geographic information systems; Agent-based modeling; Dengue fever agent-based model; Dengue – Costa Rica – Central Valley – Epidemiology
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Campos Rodriguez, R. R. (2013). Enhancing Dengue Fever Modeling Through a Multi-scale Analysis Framework – A Case Study in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas State University – San Marcos. Retrieved from https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4685
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Campos Rodriguez, Roberto Robinson. “Enhancing Dengue Fever Modeling Through a Multi-scale Analysis Framework – A Case Study in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas State University – San Marcos. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4685.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Campos Rodriguez, Roberto Robinson. “Enhancing Dengue Fever Modeling Through a Multi-scale Analysis Framework – A Case Study in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.” 2013. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Campos Rodriguez RR. Enhancing Dengue Fever Modeling Through a Multi-scale Analysis Framework – A Case Study in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas State University – San Marcos; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4685.
Council of Science Editors:
Campos Rodriguez RR. Enhancing Dengue Fever Modeling Through a Multi-scale Analysis Framework – A Case Study in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas State University – San Marcos; 2013. Available from: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4685

San Jose State University
23.
Bharti, Roohi.
HIVE - An Agent Based Modeling Framework.
Degree: MS, Computer Science, 2016, San Jose State University
URL: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.3tar-4hjw
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https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/471
► This thesis begins by defining agent based modeling. Agent based models are used to model the emergent behavior of complex systems with many interacting…
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▼ This thesis begins by defining
agent based modeling.
Agent based models are used to model the emergent behavior of complex systems with many interacting components, known as agents. Several model examples are given using NetLogo, which is a popular
agent-
based modeling platform. A model of concurrent computation is described that uses message passing as the only form of communication between the model’s components, which are called actors. The model is called an actor model. Actors are primitive objects of concurrency in an actor model. In particular, we describe the actor model implemented by Akka, which is Scala’s new actor library. To explore the relationship between actors and agents, we develop an
agent based modeling framework called Hive. Hive is inspired by NetLogo. Like NetLogo, Hive is implemented in Scala and uses actors to represent agents. Unlike NetLogo, which uses Scala’s deprecated actor library, Hive uses Scala’s new Akka library.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jon Pearce, Robert Chun, Thomas Austin.
Subjects/Keywords: Agent Based Modeling Akka Scala; Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bharti, Roohi. “HIVE - An Agent Based Modeling Framework.” 2016. Masters Thesis, San Jose State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.3tar-4hjw ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/471.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bharti, Roohi. “HIVE - An Agent Based Modeling Framework.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Bharti R. HIVE - An Agent Based Modeling Framework. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. San Jose State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.3tar-4hjw ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/471.
Council of Science Editors:
Bharti R. HIVE - An Agent Based Modeling Framework. [Masters Thesis]. San Jose State University; 2016. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.3tar-4hjw ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/471

University of Saskatchewan
24.
An, Wenyi.
Decision Trees for Dynamic Decision Making And System Dynamics Modelling Calibration and Expansion.
Degree: 2014, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2014-06-1649
► Many practical problems raise the challenge of making decisions over time in the presence of both dynamic complexity and pronounced uncertainty regarding evolution of important…
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▼ Many practical problems raise the challenge of making decisions over time in the presence of both dynamic complexity and pronounced uncertainty regarding evolution of important factors that affect the dynamics of the system. In this thesis, we provide an end-to-end implementation of an easy-to-use system to confront such challenges. This system gives policy makers a new approach to take complementary advantage of decision analysis techniques and System Dynamics by allowing easy creation, evaluation, and interactive exploration of hybrid models. As an important application of this methodology, we extended a System Dynamic model within the context of West Nile virus transmission in Saskatchewan.
Advisors/Committee Members: Osgood, Nathaniel, Grassmann, Winfried K., Neufeld, Eric, Vassileva, Youlita I., Waldner, Cheryl.
Subjects/Keywords: Computer; Decision Tree; System Dynamics; Agent-based modeling
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An, W. (2014). Decision Trees for Dynamic Decision Making And System Dynamics Modelling Calibration and Expansion. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2014-06-1649
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An, Wenyi. “Decision Trees for Dynamic Decision Making And System Dynamics Modelling Calibration and Expansion.” 2014. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2014-06-1649.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
An, Wenyi. “Decision Trees for Dynamic Decision Making And System Dynamics Modelling Calibration and Expansion.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
An W. Decision Trees for Dynamic Decision Making And System Dynamics Modelling Calibration and Expansion. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2014-06-1649.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
An W. Decision Trees for Dynamic Decision Making And System Dynamics Modelling Calibration and Expansion. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2014-06-1649
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University
25.
Elmore, Royal A.
Dynamic Agent Based Modeling Using Bayesian Framework for Addressing Intelligence Adaptive Nuclear Nonproliferation Analysis.
Degree: PhD, Nuclear Engineering, 2014, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153906
► Realistically, no two nuclear proliferating or defensive entities are exactly identical; Agent Based Modeling (ABM) is a computational methodology addressing the uniqueness of those facilitating…
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▼ Realistically, no two nuclear proliferating or defensive entities are exactly identical;
Agent Based Modeling (ABM) is a computational methodology addressing the uniqueness of those facilitating or preventing nuclear proliferation. The modular Bayesian ABM Nonproliferation Enterprise (BANE) tool has been developed at Texas A &M University for nuclear nonproliferation analysis. Entities engaged in nuclear proliferation cover a range of activities and fall within proliferating, defensive, and neutral
agent classes.
In BANE proliferating agents pursue nuclear weapons, or at least a latent nuclear weapons capability. Defensive nonproliferation agents seek to uncover, hinder, reverse, or dismantle any proliferation networks they discover. The vast majority of agents are neutral agents, of which only a small subset can significantly enable proliferation. BANE facilitates intelligent
agent actions by employing entropy and mutual information for proliferation pathway determinations. Factors including technical success, resource expenditures, and detection probabilities are assessed by agents seeking optimal proliferation postures.
Coupling ABM with Bayesian analysis is powerful from an omniscience limitation perspective. Bayesian analysis supports linking crucial knowledge and technology requirements into relationship networks for each proliferation category. With a Bayesian network, gaining information on proliferator actions in one category informs defensive agents where to expend limited counter-proliferation impeding capabilities. Correlating incomplete evidence for pattern recognition in BANE using Bayesian inference draws upon technical supply side proliferation linkages grounded in physics. Potential or current proliferator security, economic trajectory, or other factors modify demand drivers for undertaking proliferation. Using Bayesian inference the coupled demand and supply proliferation drivers are connected to create feedback interactions.
Verification and some validation for BANE is performed using scenarios and historical case studies. Restrictive export controls, swings in global soft power affinity, and past proliferation program assessments for entities ranging from the Soviet Union to Iraq demonstrates BANE’s flexibility and applicability. As a newly developed tool, BANE has room for future contributions from computer science, engineering, and social scientists. Through BANE the framework exists for detailed nonproliferation expansion into broader weapons of mass effect analysis; since, nuclear proliferation is but one option for addressing international security concerns.
Advisors/Committee Members: Charlton, William S (advisor), Marianno, Craig (committee member), Boyle, David (committee member), Yates, Justin (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Nuclear Nonproliferation; Agent Based Modeling; Bayesian Analysis; Dynamic Proliferation; Intelligent Adversary
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Elmore, R. A. (2014). Dynamic Agent Based Modeling Using Bayesian Framework for Addressing Intelligence Adaptive Nuclear Nonproliferation Analysis. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153906
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Elmore, Royal A. “Dynamic Agent Based Modeling Using Bayesian Framework for Addressing Intelligence Adaptive Nuclear Nonproliferation Analysis.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153906.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Elmore, Royal A. “Dynamic Agent Based Modeling Using Bayesian Framework for Addressing Intelligence Adaptive Nuclear Nonproliferation Analysis.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Elmore RA. Dynamic Agent Based Modeling Using Bayesian Framework for Addressing Intelligence Adaptive Nuclear Nonproliferation Analysis. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153906.
Council of Science Editors:
Elmore RA. Dynamic Agent Based Modeling Using Bayesian Framework for Addressing Intelligence Adaptive Nuclear Nonproliferation Analysis. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/153906

University of North Texas
26.
Meesumrarn, Thiraphat.
Simulation of Dengue Outbreak in Thailand.
Degree: 2018, University of North Texas
URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1248484/
► The dengue virus has become widespread worldwide in recent decades. It has no specific treatment and affects more than 40% of the entire population in…
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▼ The dengue virus has become widespread worldwide in recent decades. It has no specific treatment and affects more than 40% of the entire population in the world. In Thailand, dengue has been a health concern for more than half a century. The highest number of cases in one year was 174,285 in 1987, leading to 1,007 deaths. In the present day, dengue is distributed throughout the entire country. Therefore, dengue has become a major challenge for public health in terms of both prevention and control of outbreaks. Different methodologies and ways of dealing with dengue outbreaks have been put forward by researchers. Computational models and simulations play an important role, as they have the ability to help researchers and officers in public health gain a greater understanding of the virus's epidemic activities.
In this context, this dissertation presents a new framework, Modified
Agent-
Based Modeling (mABM), a hybrid platform between a mathematical model and a computational model, to simulate a dengue outbreak in human and mosquito populations. This framework improves on the realism of former models by utilizing the reported data from several Thai government organizations, such as the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the National Statistical Office, and others. Additionally, its implementation takes into account the geography of Thailand, as well as synthetic mosquito and synthetic human populations. mABM can be used to represent human behavior in a large population across variant distances by specifying demographic factors and assigning mobility patterns for weekdays, weekends, and holidays for the synthetic human population. The mosquito dynamic population model (MDP), which is a component of the mABM framework, is used for representing the synthetic mosquito population dynamic and their ecology by integrating the regional model to capture the effect of dengue outbreak. The two synthetic populations can be linked to each other for the purpose of presenting their interactions, and the Local Stochastic Contact Model for Dengue (LSCM-DEN) is utilized. For validation, the number of cases from the experiment is compared to reported cases from the Thailand Vector Borne Disease Bureau for the selected years.
This framework facilitates model configuration for sensitivity analysis by changing parameters, such as travel routes and seasonal temperatures. The effects of these parameters were studied and analyzed for an improved understanding of dengue outbreak dynamics.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mikler, Armin R., Buckles, Bill P., 1942-, Tiwari, Chetan, Tarau, Paul.
Subjects/Keywords: Dengue; Computational Epidemiology; Modification Agent-based Modeling; Computer Science
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Rice University
27.
Faweya, Olufunto M.
An Osseointegration-aware, Sintering-aware Agent-Based Modeling Framework for Additively Manufactured Orthopedic Implants.
Degree: MS, Engineering, 2019, Rice University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/106184
► The orthopedic industry is still searching for an efficient way to replace bone lost due to surgical procedures such as arthroplasty and limb-sparing surgery. Additive…
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▼ The orthopedic industry is still searching for an efficient way to replace bone lost due to surgical procedures such as arthroplasty and limb-sparing surgery. Additive manufacturing (AM) presents an opportunity to manufacture affordable patient-specific implants.
Although previous works have investigated the viability of AM in bone implants, producing defect-free implants has yet to be mastered. Optimization of the implant design to maximize osseointegration (bone ingrowth) has not been appropriately addressed. This thesis proposes a novel approach for
modeling the microstructure evolution and osseointegration processes for orthopedic AM implants.
Agent-
Based Modeling (ABM) is a cellular automata
based computing technique that uses simple rules derived from experimental studies to simulate evolutionary phenomena. In this thesis, grain growth during sintering of an AM TiO2 sample test cube and osseointegration in this cube have been modeled using ABM.
The results are validated by comparison to experimental studies and several conclusions are drawn.
Advisors/Committee Members: Higgs, C. Fred (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: agent-based modeling; additive manufacturing; osseointegration; grain growth
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Faweya, O. M. (2019). An Osseointegration-aware, Sintering-aware Agent-Based Modeling Framework for Additively Manufactured Orthopedic Implants. (Masters Thesis). Rice University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1911/106184
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Faweya, Olufunto M. “An Osseointegration-aware, Sintering-aware Agent-Based Modeling Framework for Additively Manufactured Orthopedic Implants.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Rice University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1911/106184.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Faweya, Olufunto M. “An Osseointegration-aware, Sintering-aware Agent-Based Modeling Framework for Additively Manufactured Orthopedic Implants.” 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Faweya OM. An Osseointegration-aware, Sintering-aware Agent-Based Modeling Framework for Additively Manufactured Orthopedic Implants. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Rice University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/106184.
Council of Science Editors:
Faweya OM. An Osseointegration-aware, Sintering-aware Agent-Based Modeling Framework for Additively Manufactured Orthopedic Implants. [Masters Thesis]. Rice University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/106184

University of California – San Francisco
28.
Engelberg, Jesse.
Essential operating principles of cellular morphogenesis.
Degree: Bioengineering, 2011, University of California – San Francisco
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9p00n3pk
► The study of epithelial morphogenesis is fundamental to increasing our understanding of organ function and disease. Great progress has been made through study of culture…
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▼ The study of epithelial morphogenesis is fundamental to increasing our understanding of organ function and disease. Great progress has been made through study of culture systems such as EMT6/Ro mouse mammary tumor spheroids and Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells, but many aspects of even simple morphogenesis remain unclear. For example, are specific cell actions tightly coupled to the characteristics cell environment or are they more often cell state dependent? Our objective was to discover plausible representations of the operating principles realized during characteristic growth of EMT6/Ro mouse mammary tumor spheroids and MDCK cells in culture. To reach that objective we engineered and iteratively falsified agent-oriented analogues of EMT6 spheroid growth (Chapter 2) and MDCK cystogenesis (Chapters 3 and 4). An approach to understanding how individual cell behaviors contribute to system behaviors is to discover a set of principles that enable abstract agents to exhibit closely analogous behaviors using only information available in an agent's immediate environment. EMT6 spheroids and MDCK cysts display consistent and predictable growth characteristics, implying that individual cell behaviors are tightly controlled and regulated. We listed key attributes of EMT6 spheroid growth and MDCK cystogenesis, which became our behavioral targets.To understand the in vitro systems we created analogues made up of quasi-autonomous software agents and an abstract environment in which they could operate. The EMT6 analogue was designed so that upon execution it could mimic EMT6 cells forming spheroids in culture. Each agent used an identical set of axiomatic operating principles. In sequence, we used the list of targeted attributes to falsify and revise these axioms, until the analogue exhibited behaviors and attributes that were within prespecified ranges of those targeted, thereby achieving a level of validation. For the analogue of MDCK cystogenesis we tested our hypotheses through in vitro experimentation and quantitative validation. We observed novel growth patterns, including a cell behavior shift that began around day five of growth.We posit that the validated analogues' operating principles are reasonable representations of those utilized by EMT6/Ro and MDCK cells during morphogenesis. Simulations provide an observable theory for cystogenesis based on hypothesized, cell-level operating principles.
Subjects/Keywords: Biomedical Engineering; Bioinformatics; Agent-based; MDCK; Modeling; Morphogenesis; Simulation; Tumor
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Engelberg, J. (2011). Essential operating principles of cellular morphogenesis. (Thesis). University of California – San Francisco. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9p00n3pk
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Engelberg, Jesse. “Essential operating principles of cellular morphogenesis.” 2011. Thesis, University of California – San Francisco. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9p00n3pk.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Engelberg, Jesse. “Essential operating principles of cellular morphogenesis.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Engelberg J. Essential operating principles of cellular morphogenesis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Francisco; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9p00n3pk.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Engelberg J. Essential operating principles of cellular morphogenesis. [Thesis]. University of California – San Francisco; 2011. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9p00n3pk
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

George Mason University
29.
Pudiyadath Veetil, Vipin.
Network-based Macroeconomics
.
Degree: 2016, George Mason University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/10535
► This dissertation studies macroeconomic phenomena as emergent outcomes of interactions between microeconomic agents through a production network. The first chapter reformulates Schumpeter’s theory of macroeconomic…
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▼ This dissertation studies macroeconomic phenomena as emergent outcomes of interactions between microeconomic agents through a production network. The first chapter reformulates Schumpeter’s theory of macroeconomic turbulence. The second chapter studies the effects of monetary shocks on the distribution of prices. It presents an
agent-
based computational model of dynamics on a production network. The third chapter argues for a “New Austrian Macroeconomics”, which is the old Austrian insight that macroeconomic variables are emergent outcomes of micro interactions, studied through formal methods and open to empirical investigation. The fourth chapter discusses the question of monetary stabilization in a network economy, in which governments cannot directly act upon aggregate variables.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wagner, Richard E (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Economics;
Agent-based Modeling;
Bottom-up Macroeconomics;
Business Cycles;
Macroeconomics;
Networks
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Pudiyadath Veetil, V. (2016). Network-based Macroeconomics
. (Thesis). George Mason University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1920/10535
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pudiyadath Veetil, Vipin. “Network-based Macroeconomics
.” 2016. Thesis, George Mason University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1920/10535.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pudiyadath Veetil, Vipin. “Network-based Macroeconomics
.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Pudiyadath Veetil V. Network-based Macroeconomics
. [Internet] [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/10535.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Pudiyadath Veetil V. Network-based Macroeconomics
. [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/10535
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

George Mason University
30.
Malik, Ammar Anees.
Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Development with Agent-Based Modeling: The Case of Pakistani Cities
.
Degree: 2015, George Mason University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/9681
► The key character of leading world cities is that they attract the best and brightest minds, thus becoming drivers of innovation and prosperity. They offer…
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▼ The key character of leading world cities is that they attract the best and brightest minds, thus becoming drivers of innovation and prosperity. They offer world class educational opportunities, great infrastructure enabling seamless connectivity and ample public spaces to foster productive human interactions. Rapidly urbanizing cities in developing countries, however, are struggling to maintain adequate service delivery standards. By designing an
agent-
based model of urban form and function, this dissertation explores the interplay between land-use regulations, mobility and the clustering of economic activity. It provides a tool for simulating policy scenarios, thus supporting urban policy making in the developing world.
Advisors/Committee Members: Root, Hilton L (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Public policy;
Urban planning;
Agent-Based Modeling;
Public Policy;
Urban Development
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Malik, A. A. (2015). Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Development with Agent-Based Modeling: The Case of Pakistani Cities
. (Thesis). George Mason University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1920/9681
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Malik, Ammar Anees. “Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Development with Agent-Based Modeling: The Case of Pakistani Cities
.” 2015. Thesis, George Mason University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1920/9681.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Malik, Ammar Anees. “Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Development with Agent-Based Modeling: The Case of Pakistani Cities
.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Malik AA. Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Development with Agent-Based Modeling: The Case of Pakistani Cities
. [Internet] [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/9681.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Malik AA. Exploring the Dynamics of Urban Development with Agent-Based Modeling: The Case of Pakistani Cities
. [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/9681
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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