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Publication List 1992–2006: PÅl I. Davidsen

Journal Papers

• Spector, J. M., Davidsen, P.I. (2006). How can organizational learning be modeled and measured? Evaluation and program planning, Vol 29 (1), 2006, pp.63 – 69.

• A ckere, Ann van, Ruud, M., Davidsen, P.D. (2005). Managing a reservoir-based hydro-energy plant: Building understanding in the buy and sell decisions in a changing environment Energy Policy, Vol 33(7), 2005, pp 939-947

• Davidsen, P. I. (2000). Understanding the dynamics of electricity supply, resources and pollution: Pakistan’s case. Energy; 26 (6):537 – 644, Elsevier Science.

• Davidsen, P. I. (2000). Issues in the design and use of system dynamics based interactive learning environments. Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research; 31(1):170-177.

• Davidsen, P. I., Spector, J. M., Morgan, K. (2000). System dynamics andinteractive learning environments in simulation and learning. Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research; 31(1):169-170.

• Spector, J. M., Davidsen, P. I. (1998). Constructing learning environments using system dynamics. Journal of Courseware Engineering, 1.

• Spector, J. M., Davidsen, P. I. (1997). Creating engaging courseware using system dynamics. Computers in Human Behavior, 13(2), 127-155.

• Davidsen, P. D. (1997). Norwegian perspectives on computing in complex domains. Computers in Human Behavior, 13(4).

• Davidsen P.I. (1996). Educational features of the System Dynamics Approach to Modelling and Simulation, invited paper in Journal of Structural Learning vol. 12 (4), pp. 269-290., OPA, special issue on Automating Instructional Systems: Theoretical Foundations, guest editor Robert D. Tennyson.

• Grimstad Group (1995). Applying system dynamics to courseware development. Computers in Human Behavior, 11(2), 325-339. (The Grimstad Group consists of P. I. Davidsen, J. J. Gonzalez, D. J. Muraida, J. M. Spector, and R. D. Tennyson.).

• Tessem, B., Davidsen, P.I. (1994). Fuzzy system dynamics: an approach to vague and qualitative variables in simulation. System Dynamics Review, 10,1 (Spring 1994), pp. 49 – 62, J. Wiley & Sons.

• Davidsen, P.I., Bjurklo, M., Wickström, H. (1993 ). Introducing system dynamics in schools. System Dynamics Review, 9,2 (Summer 1993), pp. 165 – 181, J. Wiley & Sons.

• Davidsen, P.I., Asheim, L. J. (1993 ). A system dynamics approach to the structure and the economy of fur farming and trading. System Dynamics Review, 9,3 (Fall 1993), pp. 265 – 285, J. Wiley & Sons.

• Davidsen, P.I., Sterman, J. D., Richardson, G.P. (1990). A Petroleum Life Cycle Model for the United States with Endogenous Technology, Exploration, Recovery, and Demand, System Dynamics Review, 6,1 (Winter 1990), pp. 66 – 93, J. Wiley & Sons.

• Davidsen, P.I., Sterman, J. D., Richardson, G.P. (1990). Modeling the Estimation of Petroleum Resources in the United States Technological Forecasting and Social Change 33, 4 (1988) pp. 219-249 .

• Davidsen, P.I., Gonzalez, J., Moe, C.E., Koch, M. (1990 ). Sensitivity of the Spread of HIV-Infection to the Latency Period of Contagiousness and the Continuously Increasing Infectivity of HIV Carriers. in Schulz, R.S. AIDS-Forschung AIFO, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Research, 5. Jahrgang, November 1990, Heft 11.

Book Chapters

• Spector, J. M., Milrad, M., Davidsen, P. I. (2002). Model Facilitated Learning. In Som Naidu (Ed.), E-Learning: Technology and the Development of Teaching and Learning. Kogan Page Publishing Limited (in print).

• Spector, J. M., Davidsen, P. I. (2002). Designing Technology Enhanced Learning Environments. In B. Abbey (Ed.), Instructional and Cognitive Impacts of Web-Based Education. Idea Group Publ.(in print).

• Spector, J.M., Davidsen, P.I. (2002). Cognitive Complexity in Decision Making and Policy Formulation: A System Dynamics Perspective. In R. Sanchez & A.Henee, Selected Papers from the 4th International Conference on Competency Based Management. Pergamon ISBN 0-8-043778-8.

• Spector, J . M., Davidsen, P.I. (2000). Designing Technology Enhanced learning environments. In B. Abbey (Ed.), Instructional and cognitive impacts of web-based education (pp.241-260). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing.

• Spector, J. M., Davidsen, P. I. (1996). Creating engaging courseware using system dynamics: The ISD Project Management Tutor. In P. Carlson & F. Makedon (Eds.), Educational multimedia and hypermedia. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Boston.

• Gonzalez, J.J., Davidsen, P.I. (1995). Integrating Systems Thinking and Instructional Science. In Robert D. Tennyson and Ann E. Barron: “Automating Instructional Design: Computer-Based Development and Delivery Tools, NATO ASI Series, Series F: Computer and Systems Sciences, vol. 140, pp. 355 - 377, Springer-Verlag, Berlin.

• Davidsen, P.I. (1994). The System Dynamics Approach to Computer-based Management Learning Environments: Implications and their Implementation in Powersim™. In John Sterman, John Morecroft: Modeling for Learning Organization, Productivity Press, 1994, pp. 301 - 15.

Monographs

• Davidsen P.I. (1982). The Need for and Problems Related to an Experimental Design of Managerial Information Systems, Mag. Art. Thesis, Department of Information Science.

Edited Proceedings

• Davidsen, P.I., Ford, D.N., Mashayekhi, A. (2000): Sustainability in the Third Millenium. Proceedings of the 18th International System Dynamics Conference. Bergen, 6. - 10. aug. 2000, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y..

Edited Journals

• Special issue of Computers in Human Behavior, 1997, 13(4): Norwegian perspectives on computing in complex domains. Assistant Guest Editor.

• Special issue of Simulation & Gaming : An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research 2000; 31(1): System dynamics and interactive learning environments in simulation and learning. Guest Co-editor.

Refereed Papers in Archival Conference and Workshop Proceedings

• Saleh, M., Davidsen, P. I., Bayoumi K. (2005). A Comprehensive Eigenvalue Analysis of System Dynamics Models in Proceedings of the 23rd International System Dynamics Conference. Boston, 17 – 21. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Saleh, M., Davidsen, P. I., AbdelGawad, A.A., Abdel Aleem, B.E.A. (2005): Identifying Dominant Behavior Patterns, Links and Loops.Automated Eigenvalue Analysis of System Dynamics Models. in Proceedings of the the 23rd International System Dynamics Conference. Boston, 17 – 21. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Saleh, M., Davidsen, P. I. (2001). The Origin of Behavior Patterns; an empirical approach. in Proceedings of the 19th International System Dynamics Conference. Atlanta, 23 – 27. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Saleh, M., Davidsen, P. I. (2001). The origin of business cycles. in Proceedings of the 19th International System Dynamics Conference. Atlanta , 23 – 27. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Saleh, M., Davidsen, P. I. (2000). An eigenvalue approach to feedback loop dominance analysis in non-linear dynamic models. in Sustainability in the Third Millenium - proceedings of the 18th International System Dynamics Conference. Bergen, 6. - 10. aug, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Saleh, M., Davidsen, P. I. (2000). System Dynamics - a method for knowledge acquisition, problem identification, policy design, and strategic management. invited paper in Proceedings of The 1 st Gulf Conference on Decision Support for Desision Making , Kuwait City, 6. – 8. November.

• Ruud M., van Ackere, A., Davidsen, P. I. (2000): The use of a Hydro Electric Production Simulation Model , in Sustainability in the Third Millenium - proceedings of the 18th International System Dynamics Conference. Bergen , 6. - 10. Aug, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Milrad, M., Spector, J.M., Davidsen, P.I. (2000). Building and Using Simulation Based Environments for Learning about Complex Domains. MSET/2000 Conference Proceedings, San Diego, Feb 5-8 2000, San Diego, USA, pp 304-308, AACE Press.

• Davidsen, P.I., Spector, J.M., Milrad, M., (1999). Learning in and about Simple Dynamic Systems. , Proceedings of the 17 th International System Dynamics Conference, Wellington, 20. – 23. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Spector, J.M., Davidsen, P.I. , Wasson, B. (1999). Designing Collaborative Distance Learning Environments for Complex Domains. ED-Media ’99 Conference Proceedings .

• Ruud M., van Ackere, A., Davidsen, P.I. (1998). The Dynamics of Production Policies in a Norwegian Utility Company, Proceedings of the 16 th International System Dynamics Conference, Quebec, 20. – 23. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Sioutine A., Davidsen, P.I., Spector, J.M. (1998). Modeling Resource Management in Instructional Systems Development Projects, inProceedings of the 16 th International System Dynamics Conference 1998, Quebec, 20. – 23. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Hauge S., Davidsen, P.I., Spector, J.M. (1998). The Conceptual Outline of a Method for Analyzing Policy Development in Social Systems, inProceedings of the 16 th International System Dynamics Conference 1998, Quebec, 20. – 23. July, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Davidsen, P. I., Ruud M., van Ackere, A. (1998). Production Policies in a Norwegian Utility Company: Multiple Stakeholders and Trade-offs Between Technical and Economic Optimisation. in Proceedings of the International Conference on System Dynamics (Eds. Mahanty, B., Mohapatra, P.K.J.), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, December 15 –18, pp. 47 - 54.

• Davidsen, P. I., Spector, J. M. (1997). Cognitive Complexity in System Dynamics Based Learning Environments. in Y. Barlas, V. G. Diker, & S. Polat (Eds.), Systems dynamics proceedings: Systems approach to learning and education in the 21st Century (Vol 2), 757-760. Istanbul: Bogaziçi University.

• Jordao, L.,Davidsen, P.I., Antunes, M.P.(1997). Multimedia and SD-based Interactive Learning Environments: Increasing Perception of Causal and Structure/Behavior Relationships. in Y. Barlas, V. G. Diker, & S. Polat (Eds.), Systems dynamics proceedings: Systems approach to learning and education in the 21st Century (Vol 2), 757-760. Istanbul: Bogaziçi University.

• Spector, J. M. (on behalf of the Grimstad Group) (1995). Using system dynamics to model courseware development: The project dynamics of complex problem solving. in K. M. George, J. J. Carrol, E. Deaton, D. Oppenheim, & J. Hightower (Eds.), Proceedings of the 1995 ACM Symposium on Applied Computing. New York: ACM Press.

• Davidsen, P.I., Myrtveit, M. (1994). Der Rütli Management Simulator - a new concept in system dynamics based management flight simulators., in Wolstenholme, E.:Exploring the Boundaries, Proceedings of the 12 th International System Dynamics Conference, University of Stirling, Scotland, Microworlds, pp. 9 – 19, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Davidsen, P.I. (1994). Percpectives on Teaching System Dynamics., in Wolstenholme, E.:Exploring the Boundaries, Proceedings of the 12 th International System Dynamics Conference, University of Stirling, Scotland, Education, pp.10 – 20, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Davidsen, P.I. (1994). Possibilities and Challenges for System Dynamics Research and Education., in Wolstenholme, E.:Exploring the Boundaries, Proceedings of the 12 th International System Dynamics Conference, University of Stirling, Scotland, Education, pp.22 – 32, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y.

• Davidsen, P.I. (1994). Implementing Elements of the System Dynamics Approach to Organizational Learning, Proceedings of ESS'94, SCS, Ghent, Belgium.

• Davidsen, P.I. (1993 ). System Dynamics as a Platform for Educational Software Production, in, Barta B.Z., Eccleston, J. and Hambusch, R. eds 1993: Proceedings of the IFIP WG3.4 Working Conference on Computer Mediated Education of Information Technology Professionals and Advanced End-Users, Soest, Germany, July , IFIP Transactions A-35, North-Holland. Amsterdam 27 - 40.

• Davidsen, P.I., Gonzalez, J.J. (1993 ). Integrating Systems thinking and Instructional Science. in Proceeding of the NATO Advanced Institute on Automated Instructional Design, Grimstad.

• Tessem, B., Davidsen P.I. (1993). Fuzzy System Dynamics, in Proceedings of the 11 th International System Dynamics Conference, Cancun, Mexico, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y..

• Davidsen, P.I. (1992 ). The Structure-Behavior Graph. Understanding the relationship between structure and behavior in complex, dynamic systems. in Proceedings of the 10 th System Dynamics Conference, Utrecht, 1992, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y..

• Davidsen, P.I., Bjurklo, M., Wickström, H. (1990 ). Introducing System Dynamics in Schools. in Proceedings of the 8 th International System Dynamics Conference, Boston, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y..

• Davidsen, P.I., Asheim, L. J. (1990 ). A System Dynamics Approach to the Structure and the Economy of Fur Farming and Trade.in Proceedings of the the 8 th International System Dynamics Conference, Boston, System Dynamics Society, Albany, N.Y..

• Davidsen, P.I., Asheim, L. J. (1990 ). A System Dynamics Approach to the Structure and the Economy of Fur Farming and Trade. in Proceeding of the European Agriculture in Search of New Strategies. 6 th Congress of European Association of Agricultural Economists , Amst..

• Pål I . Davidsen (1990). System Dynamics, a pedagogical approach to the teaching of complex, dynamic systems by means of simulation. in Proceedings of the Eurit ’90 Conference, Herning, The Nordic Council of Ministers.