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Modeling and simulation for product development in Nigeria

This study investigated the challenges affecting the practice of modelling and simulation for product development among researchers in Nigerian public research institutes. 92 fulltime researchers were surveyed through questionnaire administration. New scales aimed at deducing more meaning and information from the collected data were developed using factor analysis. The latent factor revealed by the factor analysis was interpreted as ‘the degree of isolation of the researchers from external expertise in the practice of M&S’. It accounted for 22.18% of all common variabilities in the measured variables. Another observed issue was the predominance of researchers who mainly practiced Computer Aided Design. Finally, recommendations for addressing the challenges were highlighted.