In this paper, we present a negotiation framework in which the negotiation process is performed at two levels. The upper level deals with the formation of high-level goals and obj...
Members of high-performing human teams can often anticipate information needs of teammates and offer relevant information to them proactively. Such capabilities are highly desirab...
In grid computing, agent-based load balancing is one of the most important problems. In this paper, we present a macroscopic model to describe the dynamics of agent-based load bal...
Multi-item, multi-unit negotiations in industrial procurement pose serious challenges to buying agents when trying to determine the best set of providering agents’ offers. Typic...
This paper defines an approach to simulation of natural systems, inspired by complex systems theory. A complex natural system is modeled as a multi-agent simulation system, agents...
Facing great challenges in designing better assistive technology with ever more complex and pervasive IT systems we need a general change in our understanding of designing IT. Way...
This article presents a model for designing negotiation agent with two distinguishing features: 1) a marketdriven strategy and 2) a set of relaxed decision rules. Market-driven ag...