%0 Journal Article %A Brahim Belattar and Abdelhabib Bourouis %D 2013 %J International Journal of Computer and Information Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 74, 2013 %T A Java Based Discrete Event Simulation Library %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9996914 %V 74 %X This paper describes important features of JAPROSIM, a free and open source simulation library implemented in Java programming language. It provides a framework for building discrete event simulation models. The process interaction world view adopted by JAPROSIM is discussed. We present the architecture and major components of the simulation library. A pedagogical example is given in order to illustrate how to use JAPROSIM for building discrete event simulation models. Further motivations are discussed and suggestions for improving our work are given. %P 278 - 284