@misc{PUB-0061,
  title = {{Standardizing simulations — uphill all the way}},
  author = {Horstmann, W.},
  year = {2002},
  url = {https://pub.uni-bielefeld.de/publication/1759620},
  abstract = {Simulations represent complex and dynamic knowledge by being inherently functional. Despite
this extraordinary capability – not realized in any other medium – no widespread standards
have prevailed. Considering the conceptual difficulty, the semantic variety and the
specialization in complicated content the lack of standards is no surprise: The versatility of
simulation takes a heavy toll on standardization! Moreover, the provision of inherent
functionality necessitates that users decide what the simulation will be like and forces them
to make the corresponding interventions. These active cognitive and behavioural processes
inescapably introduce a human factor that cannot directly be included in standardization
ventures. Since the logic of simulation is based on the human factor, it is concluded here
that attempts to standardize simulations can only be successful if they focus on the human
factor – a work that eventually implies enduring research and development processes.},
  note = {Horstmann, W. (2002). Standardizing simulations — uphill all the way. In G. Bachmann, O. Haefeli, \& M. Kindt (Eds.), Campus 2002 : die virtuelle Hochschule in der Konsolidierungsphase, Medien in der Wissenschaft ; 18 (pp. 218–230). Waxmann.}
}