Agent-based modelling of values: the case of value sensitive design for refugee logistics

Christine Boshuijzen - van Burken; Ross Gore; F.P.M. Dignum; Lambèr Royakkers; Phillip Wozny; F. LeRon Shults

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Agent-based modelling of values: the case of value sensitive design for refugee logistics

Christine Boshuijzen - van Burken (Corresponding author), Ross Gore, F.P.M. Dignum, Lambèr Royakkers, Phillip Wozny, F. LeRon Shults

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We have used value sensitive design as a method to develop an agent-based model of values in humanitarian logistics for refugees. Schwartz's theory of universal values is implemented in the model in such a way that agents can make value trade-offs, which are operationalized into a measure of refugee wellbeing and a measure of public opinion about how the refugee logistics is being handled. By trying out different ‘value-scenarios’, stakeholders who are responsible for, or involved in refugee logistics can have insights into the effects of various value choices. The model is visualized and made usable as a platform (interactive website) for decision-makers to understand the trade-offs in policies for government and non-government organizations.

Keywords: Agent Based Model, Value Sensitive Design, Simulation and Policy, Humanitarian Logistics, Refugees,
Schwartz Values

Original language	English
Article number	6
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation
Volume	23
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18564/jasss.4411
Publication status	Published - 31 Oct 2020

Keywords

Agent Based Model
Humanitarian Logistics
Refugees
Schwartz Values
Simulation and Policy
Value Sensitive Design

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