CALL FOR PAPERS
Special Issue of the System Dynamics Review celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the field.
The field of system dynamics was founded by Jay Forrester 50 years
ago. The 2007 conference of the System Dynamics Society will
celebrate this milestone and, in conjunction, the System Dynamics
Review will publish a special double issue (2 & 3) commemorating this
achievement. The special issue will consist of a mix of invited and
contributed papers, and will both look back at our rich history and
forward to the next 50 years. We particularly welcome papers and notes
that review or synthesize important theoretical issues, application
areas, modeling practice, comparative methodological issues, and
educational developments. We also encourage descriptions of exemplary
applications and other developments that explore important paths for
the future development of the field.
The issue will be edited by John Sterman with the assistance of a
diverse group of guest associate editors: Yaman Barlas, Bob Cavana, Pal
Davidsen, Andy Ford, Peter Milling, John Morecroft, Nelson Repenning, George
Richardson, Krystyna Stave, Linda Booth Sweeney, and Jac Vennix.
Papers should follow the journal's Guidelines for main articles and
other categories of contribution. They are subject to the normal refereeing
procedures of the journal. Inquiries about proposed papers are
welcome; the guest editors will provide feedback on proposals. A 2-stage
procedure is to be adopted. Initially authors are requested to submit an extended
abstract (2 pages maximum). These will then be reviewed by the editors
and selected authors will be invited to submit a full, Notes & Insights or
Research Problems paper. Inquiries and extended abstracts should be directed to:
John Sterman
MIT Sloan School of Management
Final papers should be transmitted via the online submission system.
Timetable:
Extended abstracts due October 31st 2006
Final papers due July 6th 2007.
The deadlines will be strictly followed.
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John Sterman
Jay W. Forrester Professor of Management
Director, MIT System Dynamics Group
MIT Sloan School of Management
E53-351
30 Wadsworth Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
