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Using Machine Learning to Emulate Agent-Based Simulations
Claudio Angione, Eric Silverman, Elisabeth Yaneske
In this proof-of-concept work, we evaluate the performance of multiple machine-learning methods as statistical emulators for use in the analysis of agent-based models (ABMs). Analy…
Social and Child Care Provision in Kinship Networks: an Agent-Based Model
Umberto Gostoli, Eric Silverman
Providing for the needs of the vulnerable is a critical component of social and health policy-making. In particular, caring for children and for vulnerable older people is vital to…
Situating Agent-Based Modelling in Population Health Research
Eric Silverman, Umberto Gostoli, Stefano Picascia +4
Today's most troublesome population health challenges are often driven by social and environmental determinants, which are difficult to model using traditional epidemiological meth…
Status in flux: Unequal alliances can create power vacuums
John Bryden, Eric Silverman, Simon T. Powers
Human groups show a variety of leadership structures from no leader, to changing leaders, to a single long-term leader. When a leader is deposed, the presence of a power vacuum can…
Modelling Social Care Provision in An Agent-Based Framework with Kinship Networks
Umberto Gostoli, Eric Silverman
Current demographic trends in the UK include a fast-growing elderly population and dropping birth rates, and demand for social care amongst the aged is rising. The UK depends on in…