In this tutorial review paper we explain the concept of homomorphism and identify
some principles that justify homomorphism construction based on the homogeneity of
structure and coupling in systems with multiple components. We discuss some simple
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Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published December 2, 2024pp. 1181–1196
This paper documents the origins and development of the parallel and distributed simulation
field, especially as it relates to parallel discrete event simulation (PDES) technology.
My focus is on the people and ideas that contributed to the creation and ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published December 2, 2024pp. 1197–1223
One of the biggest achievements of the past half century has been making ever tinier
structures. This miniaturization is at the foundation of three pillars that comprise
the Digital Age: (1) computation, (2) digitization, and (3) communication. First,
it ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published December 2, 2024pp. 1225–1241
This paper highlights the renewal and restructuring period for SIMULATION: Transactions
of the Society for Modeling and Simulation (SCS) between 2008 and 2016. Following
a retrospective review of the author’s formative years, evolving research interests,
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Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published May 6, 2024pp. 1243–1255
Cybersecurity is an urgent concern. Cybersecurity simulation is an important part
of the response to it. This article describes a research program consisting of several
interconnected cybersecurity simulation research projects. Cyberattacks are modeled
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Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 10, 2024pp. 1257–1280
The notion of (self-)adaptation, according to J. Holland (1975), describes the process
of iterative refinement of an entity’s behavior or structure to improve its performance
in its environment. We argue that the potential role of (self-)adaptive ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published December 2, 2024pp. 1281–1295
The growth of real-time embedded applications has surged in recent years, marked by
both an increase in the number and complexity of tasks performed across various industries.
Modeling and simulation (M&S) has been used for enhancing product quality while ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published December 2, 2024pp. 1297–1318