• Computational Models That Matter During a Global Pandemic Outbreak: A Call to Action 

      Squazzoni, Flaminio; Polhill, J. Gareth; Edmonds, Bruce; Ahrweiler, Petra; Antosz, Patrycja; Scholz, Geeske; Chappin, Émile; Borit, Melania; Verhagen, Harko; Giardini, Francesca; Gilbert, Nigel (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-31)
      The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a dramatic loss of lives worldwide, challenging the sustainability of our health care systems, threatening economic meltdown, and putting pressure on the mental health of individuals (due to social distancing and lock-down measures). The pandemic is also posing severe challenges to the scientific community, with scholars under pressure to respond to policymakers’ ...
    • How to conduct more systematic reviews of agent-based models and foster theory development - Taking stock and looking ahead 

      Achter, Sebastian; Borit, Melania; Cottineau, Clémentine; Polhill, J. Gareth; Radchuk, Viktoriia; Meyer, Matthias (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-15)
      Agent-based models (ABMs) are increasingly utilized in ecology and related fields, yet concerns persist regarding the lack of consideration for lessons learned from previous models. This study explores the potential of systematically conducted ABM reviews to contribute to cumulative science and theory development by synthesizing individual ABM findings more effectively. We are conducting a meta-review ...