System theory computing elements comparison: two modelling examples towards sustainability

First published in
Studies in systems, decision and control  
Number in series
635
Start Page
19
End Page
35
Citation
Studies in systems, decision and control 635: 19-35 (2025)
Publisher DOI
10.1007/978-3-032-05884-3_2
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105020427704
Publisher
Springer
ISBN of container
978-3-032-05884-3
978-3-032-05886-7
978-3-032-05883-6
This chapter defines key system theory elements for computational modelling, highlighting the challenges of system dynamics and proposing a framework using dimensions like holisticity, realisticity, and orgitonality. Comparative analysis of modelling paradigms and system simulation programs, alongside the Turing machine concept, underscores their applicability to sustainability focused projects. Two modelling examples, Witness and value stream analysis, illustrate how system translations reveal unique strengths and limitations of each approach. The chapter concludes with broader applications in computational sustainability and future research directions to enhance model integration for addressing complex system challenges.
Subjects
Computer Modelling
Computational platforms and environments
Ecological Modelling
Models of Computation
Systems Analysis
Theory of Computation
DDC Class
600: Technology