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  • Systems biology
  • Scientific computing

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  • Agent-based models (ABMs) are powerful simulation tools but often require specialized software (e.g., NetLogo) and programming expertise, limiting their accessibility to researchers outside computational fields.
  • Existing ABM platforms can present significant barriers to entry for scientists lacking prior programming experience, hindering interdisciplinary research and public engagement.
  • The simulation of complex biological systems, such as neural activity, benefits from accessible modeling tools that facilitate broader scientific participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a user-friendly web application for simulating agent-based models (ABMs) without requiring specialized software or programming skills.
  • To enhance the accessibility of a specific ABM simulating pain-related neural activity in the central nucleus of the amygdala.
  • To demonstrate a transferable approach for making various ABMs more accessible to a wider audience.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a web application interface to interact with an agent-based model (ABM) originally created in NetLogo3D.
  • The web application allows users to modify simulation parameters, execute the model, and visualize emergent outputs directly within a web browser.
  • No specialized software installation or coding knowledge is necessary for users to operate the simulation.

Main Results:

  • Successfully created a web-based platform that enables users to run and interact with an ABM simulating pain-related neural activity.
  • Users can modify model parameters, run simulations, visualize pain output, and export data through an intuitive browser interface.
  • The application effectively removes technical barriers, broadening access to the ABM for researchers and the public.

Conclusions:

  • Web applications offer a viable solution to increase the accessibility of agent-based models (ABMs) for scientific research and education.
  • This approach democratizes the use of complex computational models, fostering wider adoption and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • The developed platform enhances the reach of specific ABMs and provides a template for making other agent-based simulations more user-friendly.