Coordination, Organizations, Institutions, and Norms in Agent Systems VI

Name: Coordination, Organizations, Institutions, and Norms in Agent Systems VI | COIN 2010 International Workshops, COIN@AAMAS 2010, Toronto, Canada, May 2010, COIN@MALLOW 2010, Lyon, France, August 2010, Revised Selected Papers
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COIN 2010 International Workshops, COIN@AAMAS 2010, Toronto, Canada, May 2010, COIN@MALLOW 2010, Lyon, France, August 2010, Revised Selected Papers

Marina De Vos Nicoletta Fornara Jeremy V. Pitt George Vouros(Herausgeber*in)

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Preface
Organization
Table of Contents
Topic 1
Normative System Design and Modelling
Rational Strategies for Norm Compliance in the n-BDI Proposal
Introduction
Preliminaries
Bridge Rules
Normative BDI Architecture (n-BDI)
Norm Acquisition Context (NAC)
Norm Compliance Context (NCC)
Bridge Rules
Rational Strategies for Norm Compliance
Traditional Strategies for Norm Compliance
Complex Strategies for Norm Compliance
The m-Water Problem
Basic Scenario
Normative Decision Making
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Generating Executable Multi-agent System Prototypes from SONAR Specifications
Introduction
The Underlying Theoretical Model: SONAR
Organisational Position Network Activities
Conceptual Overview
Organisational Teamwork
Organisation Agents
TheMulan4Sonar Middleware
Compilation of Sonar Specifications into Mulan4Sonar
Multi-agent System with Mulan4Sonar Middleware Layer
Explanation of the Six Teamwork Phases
Strengths, Weaknesses and Future Work
Related Work
Conclusion
References
Modeling Norms in Multi-agent Systems with NormML
Introduction
Main Elements of a Norm
Related Work
Case Study
Background
Models and Metamodels
SecureUML
NormML: A Normative Modeling Language
The NormML Metamodel
Modeling Norms with NormML
Validating the Norms
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Building Reputation-Based Agreements: Collective Opinions as Information Sources
Introduction
A Service Based on Reputation-Based Agreements
How Agents Send Their Opinions
Creating Reputation-Based Agreements
Reputation-Based Agreements: Properties
Providing Information About Reputation-Based Agreements
Case Study: Pubs Area
How to Motivate Agents to Send Their Opinions
Case Study: Tasks Servers
Related Work
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Norm Refinement and Design through Inductive Learning
Introduction
Normative Frameworks
Formal Model
Learning
Modelling Normative Frameworks
Mapping the Formal Model into AnsProlog
Learning Normative Rules
Methodology
Mapping ASP to ILP
Example
Learning Setting
Related Work
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Using a Normative Framework to Explore the Prototyping of Wireless Grids
Introduction
Technical Context
Normative Frameworks
The Wireless Grid Scenario
Formalizing the Wireless Grid Scenario
The Normative Framework
Evaluation
Discussion
References
Topic 2
Social Aspects
Towards a Model of Social Coherence in Multi-agent Organizations
Introduction and Motivations
Social Modelling
Handling Actions
Social Commitment
Social Entities
Social Control Mechanisms
Social Coherence
Formal Characterization of Social Coherence
Constraints Generation
Local Search Algorithm
Example: Pizza Delivery Domain
Initial Validation
Discussion and Related Work
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Shared Mental Models
Introduction
Exploration of Concepts
Working in a Team
Mental Models
Shared Mental Models
Mental Model Ontology
System
Team as a System
Mental Model
Accuracy of Models
Similarity of Models
Formal Framework
Definitions
Example: BW4T
Agent Reasoning with Shared Mental Models
Related Work
Conclusion
References
Group Intention Is Social Choice with Commitment
Introduction
Non-summative Group Attitudes Obtained by Judgment Aggregation
From Individual Opinions to Group Attitudes
The Logic AGELTL
The Judgment Aggregation Framework
Generating Group Goals with Judgment Aggregation
Desirable Properties of Judgment Aggregation
The Generation of Multiple Group Goals
Commitment Strategies
Reconsideration of Group Attitudes
Reconsideration Strategies
Combining Revision and Commitment Strategies
Conclusions
References
The Fundamental Principle of Coactive Design: Interdependence Must Shape Autonomy
Introduction
Defining Autonomy
Prior Work
Function Allocation and Supervisory Control
Adaptive, Sliding, or Adjustable Autonomy
Mixed-Initiative Interaction
Collaborative Control
How Autonomy Has Been Characterized in Former Research
Challenges of Autonomy-Centered Approaches
Interdependence
Hard vs. Soft Interdependence
Inter-activity Dependence vs. Intra-activity Interdependence
Monitoring As a Requirement for Handling Supportive Interdependence
Coactive Design
Awareness of Interdependence in Joint Activity
Consideration for Interdependence in Joint Activity
Capability to Support Interdependence in Joint Activity
Visualizing the New Perspective
Initial Experiments
Adding Autonomy without Addressing Interdependence
Soft Interdependence Is a Key Factor in Performance
Discussion
Summary
References
A Probabilistic Mechanism for Agent Discovery and Pairing Using Domain-Specific Data
Introduction
Related Work
Background and Motivation
System Architecture
Probabilistic Discovery and Pairing
Random and Tabu Mechanisms
Call Centre Case Study
A Multi-Agent Approach to Call Routing
Handler Agent
Call Agent
Bayesian Model for Call Discovery
Experiments
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
An Adherence Support Framework for Service Delivery in Customer Life Cycle Management
Introduction
Framework to Model Contract Violations Due to Deficits in Mental Attitudes
Future-Directed Intentions
Belief-Based Goal Dynamics
Deficit Categories
Framework for Adherence Support
Detection of Possible Deficits
Mental-State Recognition to Identify Possible Deficits
Intervention to Reduce Deficits
Implementation
Service Delivery Specification: Domain-Based Agent Specification
Related Research
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Topic 3
Norms at Run-Time: Learning and Enforcing
Norm Diversity and Emergence in Tag-Based Cooperation
Introduction
Background
Improving Group Effectiveness
Context Assessment
Rewiring
Experimental Analysis
Context Assessment
Rewiring
Combining Context Assessment with Rewiring
Summary of Results
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Norm Enforceability in Electronic Institutions?
Introduction
Background
Norm Implementation in Multiagent Systems
Electronic Institutions
Norm Implementation in EI
Norm Regimentation.
Norm Enforcement.
Mixed Approaches.
A Concrete Sample Scenario in the mWater Regulated Environment
mWater Overall Description
Complex Scenario: The Registration of Water-Right Transfer Agreements
Implementation
Further implementation details.
Discussion and Closing Remarks
References
Initial Steps Towards Run-Time Support for Norm-Governed Systems
Introduction
The Open Packet World
Run-Time Infrastructure
The Open Packet World in GOLEM
The Physical State of Containers
Containers with Social State
Distributing a Norm-Governed Application
Implementation Issues
Experimental Evaluation
Related Work
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Identifying Conditional Norms in Multi-agent Societies
Introduction
Background
Normative Multi-agent Systems
Overview of the Norm Identification Framework
Identifying Conditional Norms
Experiments
Experimental Set-Up
Experiment 1 - Conditional Norm Identification
Experiment 2 - Conditional Norm Identification with and without Referral
Experiment 3 - Dynamic Conditional Norm Identification
Experiment 4 - Comparison of Utility of Agents with and without Conditional Norm Identification
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Using a Two-Level Multi-Agent System Architecture
Introduction
General Model
Assistance Layer
2-LAMAinaP2PScenario
Architecture in P2P
Protocol
Organisational Adaptation
Empirical Evaluation
Sharing Methods
Results
Related Work
Conclusions
References
Normative Monitoring: Semantics and Implementation
Introduction
Formal Semantics
Preliminary Definitions
Normative Monitor
Monitoring with Production Systems
Semantics of Production Systems
Reduction
Implementation
Conclusions and Related Work
References
Learning from Experience to Generate New Regulations
Introduction
Related Work
Traffic Scenario
Norm Generation through Case-Based Reasoning
Architecture
Unsupervised CBR Cycle
Cases and Norms
Empirical Evaluation
Test Design
Results
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Controlling Multi-party Interaction within Normative Multi-agent Organizations
Introduction
Background
Moise
Easi
Extending Moise with Communication Modes
Communication Modes Specification (CS)
Communication Norms
Mapping Moise on the Easi Platform
Properties
From Communication Norms to Environment Filters
Example
Related Work
Conclusions
Author Index

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