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The different ways to operationalise the social in applied models and simulations of sustainability science: A contribution for the enhancement of good modelling practices

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  • Bialozyt, Ronald B.
  • Roß-Nickoll, Martina
  • Ottermanns, Richard
  • Jetzkowitz, Jens

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There are several concepts out there, which describe modelling as a circular process with several rounds of iteration. The aim of these concepts is to structure the process and gain insights into the various steps carried out during a modelling project. It is common to all these concepts that they are created by modellers themselves, hence the focus is on generating a good modelling practice (GMP) in standardising technical aspect. However, modelling must also be considered as a social process, which have so far only been marginally considered in these GMP protocols.

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  • Bialozyt, Ronald B. & Roß-Nickoll, Martina & Ottermanns, Richard & Jetzkowitz, Jens, 2025. "The different ways to operationalise the social in applied models and simulations of sustainability science: A contribution for the enhancement of good modelling practices," Ecological Modelling, Elsevier, vol. 500(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecomod:v:500:y:2025:i:c:s0304380024003405
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2024.110952
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