Journal of Simulation (JOS)

The Journal of Simulation (JOS) aims to publish both articles and technical notes from researchers and practitioners active in the field of simulation.

Access

Full papers are only accessible to paying members of the society.

Non-members who have registered with the website (eg as part of submitting an abstract, or booking a conference) do not have access to full JOS papers.

Scope

In JOS, the field of simulation includes the techniques, tools, methods and technologies of the application and the use of discrete-event simulation, agent-based modelling and system dynamics. We are also interested in models that are hybrids of these approaches. JOS encourages theoretical papers that span the breadth of the simulation process, including both modelling and analysis methodologies, as well as practical papers from a wide range of simulation applications in domains including, manufacturing, service, defence, health care and general commerce. JOS will particularly seek topics that are not “mainstream” in nature but interesting and evocative to the simulation community as outlined above.

Particular interest is paid to significant success in the use of simulation. JOS will publish the methodological and technological advances that represent significant progress toward the application of simulation modelling-related theory and/or practice.

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JOS Africa Focus Initiative

The JOS Africa Focus initiative aims to increase the volume of modelling and simulation research from authors affiliated with African institutions. It is a three-year initiative (January 2024-December 2026) supported by the OR Society.

JOS Africa Focus Initiative page

Call for papers

Open

Special Issue: Simulation Research in Africa

Closing date: 30 April 2025

Author Instructions

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