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The SEIRS(D) model for the purpose of experimenting with the phenomena of viral spread. I use it for COVID-19 simulation.
COVID-19 Coronavirus
The SEIRS(D) model for the purpose of experimenting with the phenomena of viral spread. I use it for COVID-19 simulation.
SEIR - COVID-19 (v.1)
Remigiusz Kinas
60
Double loop learning simulation using a hierarchy of an action and intent system based on Perceptual Control Theory. The action system described in a Control Theory insight  now has an added intent system which changes the internal reference signal for the action system. See also Individual Learnin
Behavior Psychology PCT Control Causation Learning
Double loop learning simulation using a hierarchy of an action and intent system based on Perceptual Control Theory. The action system described in a Control Theory insight now has an added intent system which changes the internal reference signal for the action system. See also Individual Learning causal loop insight story and Double loop learning causal loop insight story
Double Loop Learning using Control Theory by William T Powers
Geoff McDonnell
9 3 months ago
This model simulates the motion of a shuttlecock. It also shows the structure of translational mechanics. Below you can see the two momentum balances with the forces as the strengths of momentum currents and momentum sources. In the middle, the velocity is integrated into the distance. The energy b
Education Physics
This model simulates the motion of a shuttlecock. It also shows the structure of translational mechanics. Below you can see the two momentum balances with the forces as the strengths of momentum currents and momentum sources. In the middle, the velocity is integrated into the distance. The energy balance is optionally included at the top. This balance contributes nothing to the dynamics of the system. There are no causal arrows leading away from this sub-model.
Video: https://youtu.be/FcW4mj2iwWo
shuttlecock
Werner Maurer
3 3 weeks ago
La situación modelada expresa el crecimiento de las ventas impulsadas por la motivación y productividad, pero es frenada por el tamaño del nicho de mercado.
Arquetipo Sistémico
La situación modelada expresa el crecimiento de las ventas impulsadas por la motivación y productividad, pero es frenada por el tamaño del nicho de mercado.
Límite de Crecimiento
Marcelo A. Castro Iglesias
465 6 months ago
This simulation allows you to compare different approaches to influence flow, the Flow Times and the throughput of a work process. By adjusting the sliders below you can  observe the work process without any work in process limitations ( WIP Limits ),  with process step specific WIP Limits* (
TOC Flow Tameflow Theory Of Constraints DBR Agile Kanban Drum-Buffer-Rope
This simulation allows you to compare different approaches to influence flow, the Flow Times and the throughput of a work process.

By adjusting the sliders below you can 
  • observe the work process without any work in process limitations (WIP Limits), 
  • with process step specific WIP Limits* (work state WIP limits), 
  • or you may want to see the impact of the Tameflow approach with Kanban Token and Replenishment Token 
  • or see the impact of the Drum-Buffer-Rope** method. 
* Well know in (agile) Kanban
** Known in the physical world of factory production

The "Tameflow approach" using Kanban Token and Replenishment Token as well as the Drum-Buffer-Rope method take oth the Constraint (the weakest link of the work process) into consideration when pulling in new work items into the delivery "system". 

You can also simulate the effects of PUSH instead of PULL. 

Feel free to play around and recognize the different effects of work scheduling methods. 

If you have questions or feedback get in touch via twitter @swilluda

The work flow itself
Look at the simulation as if you would look on a kanban board. 

The simulation mimics a "typical" software delivery process. 

From left to right you find the following ten process steps. 
  1. Input Queue (Backlog)
  2. Selected for work (waiting for analysis or work break down)
  3. Analyse, break down and understand
  4. Waiting for development
  5. In development
  6. Waiting for review
  7. In review
  8. Waiting for deployment
  9. In deployment
  10. Done
Kanban Board Simulation - WIP Limit, Tameflow Kanban Token and Drum-Buffer-Rope
Stefan Willuda
12
Investigations into the relationships responsible for the success and failure of nations. This investigation was prompted after reading numerous references on the subject and perceiving that *Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty* by Acemoglu and Robinson seem to make a gre
Society Roam Economics History Nations Fail Politics
Investigations into the relationships responsible for the success and failure of nations. This investigation was prompted after reading numerous references on the subject and perceiving that *Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty* by Acemoglu and Robinson seem to make a great deal of sense.
Why Nations Fail
Gene Bellinger
13