System Dynamics Modelling and System Analysis Applied in Complex Research Projects - the Case of VALUMICS

International Journal on Food System Dynamics Pub Date : 2018-11-19 DOI:10.18461/IJFSD.V9I5.953

A. Olafsdottir, Ingunn Y. Gudbrandsdottir, H. Sverdrup, S. Bogason, Guðrún Ólafsdóttir, G. Stefansson

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VALUMICS is a Horizon 2020 project funded by the European Commission (2017-2021). The project structure is highly integrated and transdisciplinary, building on the expertise of over 30 specialists in various fields of research including knowledge integration through systems analysis and system dynamics modelling, food science, supply chain management, life cycle assessment, logistics, economics and social science. The aim of the project is to analyze the dynamics of food supply- and value chain systems using a structural analysis including system analysis and perform system simulations using system dynamics. The VALUMICS research approach and the project design are explained and it is justified why system analysis is needed to obtain an understanding of the complex connections and interactions of the distinct parts of food systems. Patterns will be recognized and thus causes and effects of complex relations within the selected food supply system and networks will be identified. This understanding of the functioning of the system can in turn be used to identify policy interventions.

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系统动力学建模和系统分析在复杂研究项目中的应用-以VALUMICS为例

VALUMICS是由欧盟委员会资助的地平线2020项目（2017-2021）。该项目结构高度集成和跨学科，建立在30多名专家在各个研究领域的专业知识基础上，包括通过系统分析和系统动力学建模、食品科学、供应链管理、生命周期评估、物流、经济和社会科学进行的知识整合。该项目的目的是使用包括系统分析在内的结构分析来分析食品供应链和价值链系统的动力学，并使用系统动力学进行系统模拟。对VALUMICS的研究方法和项目设计进行了解释，并说明了为什么需要进行系统分析来了解食品系统不同部分的复杂连接和相互作用。将认识到模式，从而确定选定的粮食供应系统和网络内复杂关系的原因和影响。这种对系统运作的理解反过来可以用来确定政策干预措施。

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International Journal on Food System Dynamics Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)

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期刊介绍： Understanding the development of the food system requires a system view that captures the complexity of the system and its many interrelationships with its economic, social and natural environments. The Journal accepts and offers papers within this broad range of issues focussing on the management, policy, marketing, consumer aspects, transparency, e-commerce, institutional or regional development, information and communication systems, ressource economics, production economics, chain management, network economics, and similar aspects. Papers may focus on modeling, empirical research or theoretical analyis. This broad range of publication opportunities asks authors to follow clear lines of arguments and to present arguments in a convincing way that avoids unnecessary complexities of model formulations if not relevant for the support of arguments. The publication of scientific articles is complemented by a number of sections that provide room for publications with a more specific focus: ''Case studies'': A section on case studies of the ''Harvard Type'' allows the publication of studies that might build on established scientific methodology but demonstrate its use in ceratin decision environments. Case studies might be complemented by ''teaching cases'' that are kept on a database outside the journal but accessible to readers on approval by authors. ''Research Forum'': It allows to discuss newly emerging research challenges or to contribute to ongoing scientific discussions on research problems. In addition, authors might initiate a discussion on issues brought up by articles published in the journal. ''Research Notes'': It provides room for specific shorter scientific contributions with a narrow scope.