Proposed visual wiki system for gathering knowledge about discrete event systems

Abstract

The first phase of the conceptual modeling process is the acquisition of knowledge about the real world system. One issue in this phase is the need for clear communication, between the modeler, and experts on the system being examined. These domain experts may not be versed in modeling techniques or languages. Another issue is the potential benefit offered by the recording of the gathered knowledge, in a way that facilitates its reuse outside of the modeling project itself. Existing approaches to the construction of a system description have different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore a combination of different model types, in an integrated manner, could be most effective. Visual wiki software is proposed to facilitate this. Wikis are proven as a platform for incrementally growing shared knowledge bases. They are generally text-based; a wiki allowing editing of graphics as well as text would be preferable for system and process knowledge.

Facilitated conceptual modelling: Practical issues and reflections

“…Van der Zee (2007) uses Petri net principles to develop conceptual models that in turn support stakeholder understanding about the problem and identification of solutions. Other research on participative CM considers the use of WIKIs as a means of capturing the exchange of information between modellers and stakeholders (Dungan and Heavey 2010). A study focussed on participative simulation modelling, known as PartiSim has put forward a framework to support facilitated conceptual modelling for DES studies through workshops (Tako et al 2010aand 2010b, Kotiadis et al 2012.…”