Background & Aims

The field of information and software systems development has resulted in a rich heritage of modeling approaches (e.g. business process modeling, enterprise modeling, value modeling, capability modeling, ontology modeling, and so on). This canon of approaches continuous to be enriched with extensions, refinements, and even new languages, to deal with new challenges. Even with some attempts to standardize (e.g. UML for object-oriented software design, ArchiMate for enterprise architecture modeling, and BPMN for business process modeling), new modeling methods are constantly being introduced, especially in order to deal with emerging trends such as compliance and regulations, cloud computing, big data, business analytics, the internet of things, cyber-physical systems, etc. These introduce challenges to modeling as well: scalability, privacy, security, and performance – to list a few, and may call for extending existing modeling methods or developing new ones. These ongoing changes significantly impact the way systems are being analyzed and designed in practice.

Evaluation of modeling methods contributes to the knowledge and understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge may guide researchers towards the development of the next generation of modeling methods and help practitioners select the modeling methods most appropriate to their needs. A variety of empirical and non-empirical evaluation approaches can be found in the literature: feature comparison, meta-modeling, metrics, paradigmatic analyses, contingency identification, ontological evaluation, surveys, laboratory and field experiments, case studies, and action research. Yet, there is a paucity of such research in the literature.

The objective of the EMMSAD conference series is to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners interested in modeling methods for Systems Analysis and Development (SA&D) to meet and exchange research ideas and results. This includes standardized modeling methods (e.g. UML, ArchiMate, and BPMN) as well as new modeling methods that deal with emerging trends and technologies: Digital Transformation, Digital Twins, Digital Ecosystems, Big Data, Industry 4.0, IoT, Cyber-physical Systems, Blockchain, AI, etc.

EMMSAD provides the participants an opportunity to present their research papers and experience reports, and to take part in open discussions.