Papers by Daan Bos and Noah Gooijer win awards at International System Dynamics Conference
Daan Bos and Noah Gooijer (both former EPA students) received the Honourable Mention Dana Meadows Award at the International System Dynamics Conference in Bergen. The award recognizes high-quality student research in the field of system dynamics.
System thinking in mental health care
Alcohol use disorder is a major global (mental) health issue, leading to high levels of illness and death. Although a slight decrease in excessive consumption of alcohol in the Netherlands, around 20% of the population still struggles with alcohol addiction. This puts a rising significant pressure on the mental healthcare system. This paper describes research that aims to use Group Model Building to map and combine expert perspectives on the social-organisational healthcare system. The results show that experts are siloed: often focus only on their own part of the problem and lack a clear overview of the whole system. The study highlights that involving heterogeneous groups of experts can help find solutions for sustainable healthcare. Read Daan's thesis here.
System thinking in bridge maintenance
Noah’s paper introduces a new approach to modelling physical infrastructure using an Entity-based System Dynamics method. This new approach enables the analysis of complex dynamic networks at the system level while also allowing detailed modelling of smaller system components. Using this method, the paper presents the impact of various spatial bridge maintenance strategies on the efficient use of maintenance resources (such as construction workers and materials). The paper demonstrates that spatially bundling of maintenance projects can lead to more efficient use of resources and a more predictable demand on maintenance capacity. Read Noah's thesis here.
About the International System Dynamics conference
The International System Dynamics Conference brings together experts, practitioners, and students to exchange ideas, showcase real-world applications, and celebrate outstanding achievements in the field. Every year, the System Dynamics Society recognizes exceptional contributions through a range of awards. Read more.
