This version of the   CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION   model has been further calibrated (additional calibration phases will occur as better standardized data becomes available).  Note that the net causal interactions have been effectively captured in a very scoped and/or simplified format.  Re
This version of the CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION model has been further calibrated (additional calibration phases will occur as better standardized data becomes available).  Note that the net causal interactions have been effectively captured in a very scoped and/or simplified format.  Relative magnitudes and durations of impact remain in need of further data & adjustment (calibration). In the interests of maintaining steady progress and respecting budget & time constraints, significant simplifying assumptions have been made: assumptions that mitigate both completeness & accuracy of the outputs.  This model meets the criteria for a Capability demonstration model, but should not be taken as complete or realistic in terms of specific magnitudes of effect or sufficient build out of causal dynamics.  Rather, the model demonstrates the interplay of a minimum set of causal forces on a net student progress construct -- as informed and extrapolated from the non-causal research literature.
Provided further interest and funding, this  basic capability model may further de-abstracted and built out to: higher provenance levels -- coupled with increased factorization, rigorous causal inclusion and improved parameterization.
WIP Based on Gene's Enabling a Better Tomorrow Map  IM-2879  this is a Specific Health Care version based on the archived  Systemswiki Health Care  material. The focus is on Models and Simulation, with videos and discussion in the fullness of time. I am following Gene's   Adventures in Wonderland  f
WIP Based on Gene's Enabling a Better Tomorrow Map IM-2879 this is a Specific Health Care version based on the archived Systemswiki Health Care material. The focus is on Models and Simulation, with videos and discussion in the fullness of time. I am following Gene's  Adventures in Wonderland framework. Revised for More Complex AnyLogic transition at IM-57331
Stephen P Dunn 2010 Book summary including Technostructure MMT PCT critical realist and managing perceptions links
Stephen P Dunn 2010 Book summary including Technostructure MMT PCT critical realist and managing perceptions links
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* (
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
A simple three way predator prey model (Polar bears; Seals; Fish) including change in fish death rates at a set time point due to an external factor (e.g. human fishing).    Coefficients assigned to make model work rather than being based on any evidence.       Model created for descriptive basis; n
A simple three way predator prey model (Polar bears; Seals; Fish) including change in fish death rates at a set time point due to an external factor (e.g. human fishing).

Coefficients assigned to make model work rather than being based on any evidence.  

Model created for descriptive basis; not realistic modelling.


 We start with an SEIR social virality model and adapt it to model social media adoption of Playcast Hosts.  *Note that this model does not attempt to model WOM emergent virality.  

We start with an SEIR social virality model and adapt it to model social media adoption of Playcast Hosts.  *Note that this model does not attempt to model WOM emergent virality.  

21 8 months ago
Multilevel context mechanisms and outcomes for hospital infection control
Multilevel context mechanisms and outcomes for hospital infection control
 Allison Zembrodt's Model    This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of wolf and moose populations on the Isle Royale.  We incorporate logistic growth into the moose dynamics, and we replace the death flow of the moose with a kill rate modeled from the kill rate data f
Allison Zembrodt's Model

This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of wolf and moose populations on the Isle Royale.

We incorporate logistic growth into the moose dynamics, and we replace the death flow of the moose with a kill rate modeled from the kill rate data found on the Isle Royale website.

I start with these parameters:
Wolf Death Rate = 0.15
Wolf Birth Rate = 0.0187963
Moose Birth Rate = 0.4
Carrying Capacity = 2000
Initial Moose: 563
Initial Wolves: 20

I used RK-4 with step-size 0.1, from 1959 for 60 years.

The moose birth flow is logistic, MBR*M*(1-M/K)
Moose death flow is Kill Rate (in Moose/Year)
Wolf birth flow is WBR*Kill Rate (in Wolves/Year)
Wolf death flow is WDR*W

equations I used in kill rate :

power model - 12*0.1251361120909615*([Moose]/[Wolves])^.44491970277839954*[Wolves]


Kill rate sqrt = 12*(0.0933207+.0873463*([Moose]/[Wolves])^.5)*[Wolves]


Holling Type III - ((0.986198*([Moose]/[Wolves])^2)/ (601.468 +([Moose]/[Wolves])^2))*[Wolves]*12


linear - 12*[Wolves]*(.400271+.00560299([Moose]/[Wolves]))


This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of wolf and moose populations on the Isle Royale.  We incorporate logistic growth into the moose dynamics, and we replace the death flow of the moose with a kill rate modeled from the kill rate data found on the Isle Royale websi
This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of wolf and moose populations on the Isle Royale.

We incorporate logistic growth into the moose dynamics, and we replace the death flow of the moose with a kill rate modeled from the kill rate data found on the Isle Royale website.

I start with these parameters:
Wolf Death Rate = 0.15
Wolf Birth Rate = 0.0187963
Moose Birth Rate = 0.4
Carrying Capacity = 2000
Initial Moose: 563
Initial Wolves: 20

I used RK-4 with step-size 0.1, from 1959 for 60 years.

The moose birth flow is logistic, MBR*M*(1-M/K)
Moose death flow is Kill Rate (in Moose/Year)
Wolf birth flow is WBR*Kill Rate (in Wolves/Year)
Wolf death flow is WDR*W

Clusters of interacting methods for improving health services network design and delivery. Includes Forrester quotes on statistical vs SD methods and the Modeller's dilemma. Simplified version of  IM-14982  combined with  IM-17598  and  IM-9773
Clusters of interacting methods for improving health services network design and delivery. Includes Forrester quotes on statistical vs SD methods and the Modeller's dilemma. Simplified version of IM-14982 combined with IM-17598 and IM-9773
34 9 months ago
Launchpad for insights related to Systems and Complexity in general and Systems Science for Health in particular. Current key participants are public health researchers, health service managers, clinicians, and mental health policy makers and practitioners
Launchpad for insights related to Systems and Complexity in general and Systems Science for Health in particular. Current key participants are public health researchers, health service managers, clinicians, and mental health policy makers and practitioners
This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of wolf and moose populations on the Isle Royale.  We incorporate logistic growth into the moose dynamics, and we replace the death flow of the moose with a kill rate modeled from the kill rate data found on the Isle Royale websi
This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of wolf and moose populations on the Isle Royale.

We incorporate logistic growth into the moose dynamics, and we replace the death flow of the moose with a kill rate modeled from the kill rate data found on the Isle Royale website.

I start with these parameters:
Wolf Death Rate = 0.15
Wolf Birth Rate = 0.0187963
Moose Birth Rate = 0.4
Carrying Capacity = 2000
Initial Moose: 563
Initial Wolves: 20

I used RK-4 with step-size 0.1, from 1959 for 60 years.

The moose birth flow is logistic, MBR*M*(1-M/K)
Moose death flow is Kill Rate (in Moose/Year)
Wolf birth flow is WBR*Kill Rate (in Wolves/Year)
Wolf death flow is WDR*W

           This version of the   CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION   model has been further calibrated (additional calibration phases will occur as better standardized data becomes available).  Note that the net causal interactions have been effectively captured in a very scoped and/or simplified format.  Re
This version of the CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION model has been further calibrated (additional calibration phases will occur as better standardized data becomes available).  Note that the net causal interactions have been effectively captured in a very scoped and/or simplified format.  Relative magnitudes and durations of impact remain in need of further data & adjustment (calibration). In the interests of maintaining steady progress and respecting budget & time constraints, significant simplifying assumptions have been made: assumptions that mitigate both completeness & accuracy of the outputs.  This model meets the criteria for a Capability demonstration model, but should not be taken as complete or realistic in terms of specific magnitudes of effect or sufficient build out of causal dynamics.  Rather, the model demonstrates the interplay of a minimum set of causal forces on a net student progress construct -- as informed and extrapolated from the non-causal research literature.
Provided further interest and funding, this  basic capability model may further de-abstracted and built out to: higher provenance levels -- coupled with increased factorization, rigorous causal inclusion and improved parameterization.
WIP Adding Pragmatism, Critical Realism and Category Theory to  WIlliam Powers' Perceptual Control Theory to explain ways of thinking, with similarities to structure agency theory. Based on help from Gene Bellinger's conversations with Gemini Nov2025, named Unified Cybernetic Realist Model
WIP Adding Pragmatism, Critical Realism and Category Theory to  WIlliam Powers' Perceptual Control Theory to explain ways of thinking, with similarities to structure agency theory. Based on help from Gene Bellinger's conversations with Gemini Nov2025, named Unified Cybernetic Realist Model