Agent and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications

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5th KES International Conference, KES-AMSTA 2011, Manchester, UK, June 29 -- July 1, 2011, Proceedings

James O'Shea Ngoc Thanh Nguyen Keeley Crockett Robert J. Howlett Lakhmi C. Jain(Editor)

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Title
Preface
Organization
Table of Contents
Keynote Speeches
Computational Aspects of Cooperative Game Theory
Machine Learning and Agents
Introduction
Learning Agents
Agent-Based Machine Learning
Universal Solutions and Techniques
Dedicated Solutions and Techniques
Machine Learning with A-Teams
Conclusions
References
Conversational Agents, Dialogue Systems and Text Processing (Gen01)
Goal Orientated Conversational Agents: Applications to Benefit Society
Introduction
Milestones in Conversational Agent Development
Constructing Goal Orientated Conversational Agents (GO-CA)
Case Study 1: Student Debt Advisor
Evaluation
Case Study 2: HR Bullying and Harassment Advisor
Evaluation
Case Study 3 Conversational Intelligent Tutoring System
Evaluation of Oscar
Conclusions and Future Research Directions
References
Using a Slim Function Word Classifier to Recognise Instruction Dialogue Acts
Introduction
Extraction of Features for DA Classifiers
Function Words
Choice of Classifier
Experimental Procedure
Creation of the Dataset
Preprocessing the Data
Decision Tree Experimental Trials
Discussion of Results
Conclusions and Future Work
References
An Application of Pattern Matching Stemmer in Arabic Dialogue System
Introduction
Previous Research in Arabic Stemmers
Khoja Stemmers
Tim Buckwalter Morphological Analyzer
Tri-literal Root Extraction Algorithm
The Proposed Arabic Stemmer - Methodology
The Proposed Arabic Stemmer - Pre-processing
Arabic Stemmer Algorithm
Experiments
Experiments Methodology
Experimental Results
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
Discussion
The Application of Stemming in Dialog Systems
Conclusion
References
Information Extraction for SQL Query Generation in the Conversation-Based Interfaces to Relational Databases (C-BIRD)
Introduction
Conversational Agents
Knowledge Trees
Information Extraction Techniques
Enhanced Conversation-Based Natural Language Interfaces to Relational Databases Framework
The Supportive Level
The Back End Level
The Interactive Level
Results
Summary
References
Agents and Online Social Networks (Gen02)
Multi Agent System for Historical Information Retrieval from Online Social Networks
Introduction
Background and Related Work
Online Social Networks Information Extraction Approaches
Online Social Networks Information Extraction Using Agents
Methodology
Contributions to Online Social Network Retrieval System
Organizational Model of OSNRS
Algorithm of OSNRS
Experimental Work
Findings and Results
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Social-Network Influence on Telecommunication Customer Attrition
Introduction
Model Architecture
Simulation Results
Experiment Setup
Social Factors Influencing Customer Attrition
Conclusions
References
An Agent-Based Platform for Ad-Hoc Social Networking
Introduction
Related Work
A Model of Ad-Hoc Social Relationships
Interactions in an Ad-Hoc Social Network
A Platform for Ad-Hoc Social Networking
An Agent-Based Architecture of a Platform for Ad-Hoc Social Networking
Proof-of-Concept Ad-Hoc Social Network Services
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Formal Specification of Multi Agent System for Historical Information Retrieval from Online Social Networks
Introduction
Background and Related Work
Formal Specification Notations
Formal Specification of OSNRS
Problem Scenario
OSNRS Basic Types
The Objects of OSNRS
Conclusions
References
Modelling, Planning and Prediction (Gen03)
A Multi-agent System for the Modelling of the HIV Infection
Introduction
Dynamics of the Populations
Mathematical Modeling
Modeling by the Multi-agent Approach
Infection by the HIV
Mathematical Model
Multi-agents Model
Results
Evolution without Infection
Evolution of the Infection
Conclusion
References
A Multi-agents System for Analysis and Diagnosis of SMEs
Introduction
Ontological Framework of Our Development
Architecture of the Multi-agent System
The Blackboard
The Agents
Flow Control Routines
Conclusions
References
Model of Petri Net for Representing an Agent Plan in Dynamic Environment
Introduction and Motivation
Overview of Formalism
Required Aspects of Formalism
Model of Hierarchical Petri Net
Example
Plan Model
Resource Propagation
Plan Execution
Discussion
Related Works
Conclusion
References
Towards a Predictive Fault Tolerance Approach inMulti-Agent Systems
Introduction
Criticality of the Agents
Predictive Fault-Tolerance Technique
Fault Recovery Technique
Related Work
Conclusion
References
Modelling Three-Phase Power Network with a Multi-agent System
Introduction
Real Power Network Model for Power Network Steady-State Computation
Analytical Computation of the Steady-State
MAS Computation of the Steady-State in Rice
Comparison of the Two Steady-State Computation Approaches
Conclusions
References
A Method of User Modeling and Relevance Simulation in Document Retrieval Systems
Introduction
Related Works
User Profile and Document Representation
Relevance Judgment Simulation
Experimental Evaluation
Conclusion Remarks
References
A Multi-agent Organizational Model for Grid Scheduling
Introduction
Overview of the Organizational Model for Grid Scheduling
General Architecture of a Grid Scheduling System
An AGR Organizational Model for Grid Scheduling
Evaluation of our Model
Performance Metrics
Evaluation of Our Organizational Model
Conclusion
References
Extending the JADE Agent Behaviour Model with JBehaviourTrees Framework
Introduction
Behaviour Trees
Composite Tasks
Decorator Task
Leaf Tasks
JBehaviourTrees Framework: Implementing BTs into JADE
Implementing BTs Tasks Functionality
Controlling BTs Tasks Execution Process
Achieving BTs Task Collaboration
Case Study: FIPA-Request Interaction Protocol
FIPA-Request IP Implemented as FSM
FIPA-Request IP Implemented as BT
Evaluation Results
Conclusion
References
Scenario Description Language in Multi-agent Simulation System
Introduction
SDLMAS
Scenario Description Language
SDLMAS Platform
SDLMAS and MAS-Based Simulations
Modelling of Aero Engine Scheduling Scenario
Aero Repair and Overhaul System Components
Scheduling Scenario and Simulator
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Analyzing the Validity of Passive Investment Strategies Employing Fundamental Indices through Agent-Based Simulation
Introduction
Design of the Artificial Financial Market
Negotiable Assets in the Market
Modeling Investor Behavior
Determination of Transaction Prices
Rules of Natural Selection in the Market
Experimental Result
Validity of Passive Investment Strategy
Summary
References
Robotics and Manufacturing (Gen04)
Dynamic World Model with the Lazy Potential Function
Introduction
Motivation
Dynamic World Model
Lazy Potential Function
Collision-Free Path Finding Algorithm
Simulation Environment
Experiments
Summary and Further Work
References
VigilAgent for the Development of Agent-Based Multi-robot Surveillance Systems
Introduction
Overview of the VigilAgent Methodology
Case Study: Collaborative Mobile Robots
System Specification
Architectural Design
Detailed Design
Implementation and Deployment
Conclusions
References
Searching Targets Using Mobile Agents in a Large Scale Multi-robot Environment
Introduction
Background
Mobile Agent Controlling Robots
Robot Controller Agents for Target Searcher
Controlling Robots
Searching a Target
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Cooperation of Hybrid Agents in Models of Manufacturing Systems
Introduction and Preliminaries
First Order Hybrid Petri Nets (FOHPN)
FOHPN Based Model of the Production Line
Description of the Simulation Results
Cooperation of Hybrid Agents
The Model of P/T PN in Analytical Terms
The Negotiation of Agents
Conclusion
References
Multi-Agent Oriented Integration in Distributed Control System
Introduction
Multi-Agent System
Knowledge Sharing Based on Hybrid System
Multi-Agent System Application
JADE OPC Agent Platform
Agents Concepts
Agents Asynchronous Concurrent Cooperation
Experimental Agent Platform Integration Scenario
Integration Scenario Simulation Results
Conclusions
References
pPDC Blackboard Broadcasting in Agent-Based Distributed Process Control
Introduction
The Domain under Consideration
The Architecture of pPDC-Based Agent System
Blackboard Broadcasting
Network Architecture and Hardware Layer
Performance
Concluding Remarks and Future Work
References
Agent Optimisation (Gen05)
Sequence Automata for Researching Consensus Levels
Introduction
Sequence Automata Grammar
Proposition of Graph Presentation of Sequence Automata
System of States and Functions Coding
Conclusions
References
Agent-Based Simulation for Equilibrium Selection and Coordination Failure in Minimum Strategy Coordination Games
Introduction
Minimum Strategy Coordination Game
Simulation Model
Results of the Simulations
Treatment b
Treatment a
Treatment Experience
Conclusions
Reference
A Genetic Algorithm for Community Formation Basedon Collective Intelligence Capacity
Introduction
The Emergence of Communities of Practice
Collective Intelligence
Intelligence
Intelligence of Collectivities
Genetic Algorithms for Cluster and Partition Analysis
A Community Formation Mechanism Using Genetic Algorithms
The Fitness Index
Numerical Example
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Negotiation and Security (Gen06)
Argumentative Agents Negotiating on Potential Attacks
Introduction
Agents and Arguments
Negotiation
Coalitions
Experiments
Conclusion
References
Environment-Driven Threats Elicitation for Web Applications
Introduction
The Proposed Approach
Classification of Web Application
Threat Classification
Algorithm
Case Study
Related Works
Conclusion
References
Towards Ontology of Fraudulent Disbursement
Introduction
Notes on Ontology Design Methodology
Domain-Based Part of Fraudulent Disbursement's Ontological Model
Task-Based Part of Fraudulent Disbursement's Ontological Model
Conclusions
References
A New Mechanism for Negotiations in Multi-Agent Systems Based on ARTMAP Artificial Neural Network
Introduction and Background
Using Neural Networks in Multi-Agent Negotiations
The Proposed Method
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Multi-Agent Systems (Gen07)
A Multi-Agent Architectural Pattern for Wrapping Off-the-Shelf Components
Introduction
Related Work
The MAS Architecture
Social Dimension
Intentional Dimension
Communicational Dimension
Dynamic Dimension
Validation
Conclusion
References
A Multi-Agent System for Game Trading on the B2B Electronic Market
Introduction
Architecture of the Multi-Agent System
Content Provider Agent
Service Provider Agent
Case Study: Games Trading
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Experimental Comparison of Resampling Methods in a Multi-Agent System to Assist with Property Valuation
Introduction
Multi-Agent System for Real Estate Appraisal
Description of Experiments
Results of Experiments
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Voting in Multi-Agent System for Improvement of Partial Observations
Introduction
Problem Formulation
Biotechnological Pilot Plant under Investigation
Implementation of Expert Control for the Biotechnical Process
Concluding Remarks
References
Active Sets and Unification
Concepts and Definitions
Operations
Fuzzy Set by Active Set
Evidential Reasoning
Mass Assignment and Active Set
Semantic unification and separation with logic implication
Empty Set Structure and Active Set
Conclusion
References
Evaluating Interaction of MAS Providing Context-Aware Services
Introduction
Our Agent System to Provide Context-Aware Services
Evaluation Proposal Based on Agents Interaction
Evaluation Our the Proposed MAS Architecture
Weights vs Type of Message: Function Interaction
Weights vs Treatment of a Message: Function
Practical Application: The Case of an Airport Domain
Conclusions
References
Collaborative Workflow Management in Holonic Multi-Agent Systems
Introduction
Workflow Management in HMS
Workflow Models and Capability Models of Agents
Workflow Management
Conclusion
References
Agent-Oriented Requirements Analysis from Scenarios
Introduction
Agent-Goal-Scenario Integrated Requirement Analysis
AGSIRA Concepts
From Textual Scenario Scripts to Structured Specification
External Representation of Scenarios--SSDL
Internal Representation of Scenarios-- ScenarioTree
Requirements Specification -- Scenario Grammar
Multi-agent System Specification Language -- Agent-Z
From Scenario Specification to Agent-Z Specification
Elicit Requirements from Scenario Specification
From Requirements Specification to Agent System Specification
Conclusions
References
Mining and Profiling (Gen08)
Application of Multi-Agents in TV Commercial Recognition System
Introduction
Proposed Multi-agent System Architecture
Management Agent (MA)
Advertising Block Detection Agent (ABDA)
Single Commercial Extraction Agent (SCEA)
Features Extraction Agent (FEA)
Database Searching Agent (DSA)
SomeResults
Conclusions
References
A Hybrid Interestingness Heuristic Approach for Attribute-Oriented Mining
Introduction
Motivating Example
Problem Definition
Pre-clusterAOI
Attribute Feature Significance
Multi-threshold Generation
Internal clusterAOI Interestingness
Attribute Interestingness
Generalisation Process
Post-clusterAOI Interestingness
Experimental Analysis
Conclusion
References
Agent-Based Optimization (ABO 2011)
The Network Balance Realized by Routing Organization System
Introduction
Definition of Network Balance and Its Applications
The Idea of Network Balance Presentation
Data Preparation for Optimization Procedures
Optimization Process in Network Balancing
Relative Variant - An Algorithm for the Relative Approach
Increment Variant - An Algorithm for the Incremental Approach
Conclusions and Future Work
References
A New Cluster-based Instance Selection Algorithm
Introduction
An Approach to the Cluster-based Instance Selection
A-Team Concept
Agent-Based Population Learning Algorithm for Instance Selection
Computational Experiment
Conclusions
References
An Agent-Based Approach to the Dynamic Price Problem
Introduction
Markov Decision Process in Dynamic Price Policy
Agent Systems
Dynamic Price Policy Task Representation by Agent-Based MDP
Single-Agent MDP
Multiagent MDP
Polymorph Environment in Multiagent System
Conclusions and Future Works
References
Parallel Cooperating A-Teams Solving Instances of the Euclidean Planar Travelling Salesman Problem
Introduction
Team of A-Teams Implementation
Euclidean Planar Travelling Salesman Problem Formulation
A-Teams within TA-Teams
Working Strategies
Optimizing Agents
Computational Experiment Settings
Computational Experiment Results
Conclusions
References
A-Team for Solving MRCPSP/max Problem
Introduction
Problem Formulation
E-JABAT Environment
E-JABAT Architecture for Solving the MRCPSP/max Problem
Computational Experiment Results
Conclusions
References
An Agent-Based Guided Local Search for the Capacited Vehicle Routing Problem
Introduction
Agent-Based Guided Local Search Framework
Overview
Guided Local Search
An Agent-Based Implementation of the Guided Local Search for the Capacited Vehicle Routing Problem
Representation of an Individual
Initial Population of Individuals
Management of the Population of Individuals
Stopping Criterion
Guided Local Search Optimization Agents
Computational Experiment
Conclusions
References
An Agent-Based Framework for Solving an Equity Location Problem
Introduction
Location Problems with Equity Objectives
An Agent-Based Model for an Equity Location Problem
Computational Experiments
Conclusions
References
Rotation Forest with GEP-Induced Expression Trees
Introduction
Using Gene Expression Programming to Induce Classifiers
Principal Component Analysis and Rotation Forest Ensemble Method
Computational Experiment Results
Conclusions
References
Doctoral Track
Combined Course Programmes Generation in Multi-agent e-Learning System Using Policy-Based HTN Planning
Introduction
Motivation
Hierarchical Task Network (HTN) Planning
Policy-Based HTN Planning Approach
CCP Generation in Multi-agent e-Learning System
Multi-agent e-Learning System for CCP Generation
CCP Generation as a HTN Planning Task
Domain Refinement for Policy-Based HTN Planning
Descending Policy Evaluation
Domain Refinement
Policy-Based HTN Planning Algorithm
Evaluation of Domain Refinement Technique
Conclusion
References
SimZombie: A Case-Study in Agent-Based Simulation Construction
Introduction
Background and Motivation
Methodology
Agents
Behaviours
Parameters
Spatiality
Agent-Based Design
Implementation and Testing
Conclusion
References
Towards Agent-Based Crowd Simulation in Airports Using Games Technology
Introduction
Related Work
Crowd Simulation
The Uniqueness of Airports
Framework
Static and Dynamic Representation
Implementation
Limitations and Future Work
Summary
References
Using Properties to Compare Both Words and Clauses
Introduction
Method
Comparing Two words by Properties
Expressing a Clause as Properties
Obtaining the Properties for Words
Results
Extracting Common Terms
Comparing Properties
Conclusion
Further Work
References
Semantic Similarity Measures for the Development of Thai Dialog System
Introduction
The Semantic Similarity Method
Experiment Procedures
Participants
Materials
Procedure
The Benchmark Data Sets
Experiment Results
Semantic Similarity Ratings
Discussion
Future Work
References
Graph Coloring with a Distributed Hybrid Quantum Annealing Algorithm
Introduction
Graph Coloring and Its Basic Quantum Annealing Algorithm
The Fixed-Gamma Quantum Annealing
Hybridization of QA with Evolutionary Techniques
Quantum Annealing as a Distributed Algorithm
Experiments and Results
Conclusions
References
Oscar: An Intelligent Adaptive Conversational Agent Tutoring System
Introduction
Background
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
The Index of Learning Styles
Conversational Agents
Oscar: An Adaptive Conversational Intelligent Tutoring System
Methods for Including Adaptivity
Experimental Methodology
Examples of Adaptive Learner Dialogues
Results and Discussion
Conclusions and Further Work
References
Computer-Support Social Intelligence for Human Interaction (IS01 2011)
An Information Recommendation Agent on Microblogging Service
Introduction
Approach
Information Recommendation Agent
Extracting User's Interests
Recommending Information
Evaluation
Prototype System
Experimental Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Movement Algorithms for Refugee Agents for Virtual Disaster Simulation Systems
Introduction
Approach
Movement of Refugees
Related Work
Algorithms
Refugee Agents
Algorithms for Newcomers
Algorithms for Outsiders
Experiments
Simulation Settings
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Vehicle Routing Based on Traffic Cost at Intersection
Introduction
Approach
Road Network
Estimation of Link Cost
Formulation
Preliminary
Estimation of External Link Cost
Estimation of Internal Link Cost
Experiment and Evaluation
Simulation Environment
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Digital Economy (DE 2011)
Virtual Organization Networking Strategies - Simulations Experiments
Introduction
Virtual organizations
Network Features
The small-world Effect
Networking Strategies and Simulation Assumptions
Results of Simulation Experiments
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Multistage Covariance Approach to Measure the Randomness in Financial Time Series Analysis
Introduction
Noise Detection Problem
Novel Variability Measure
The Algorithm Outline to Measure the Randomness
Practical Experiment
Conclusions
References
Multi-agent Coordination Mechanism of Virtual Supply Chain
Virtual Supply Chain
Problems of Virtual Supply Chains
Reference Model of Cooperation within Virtual Supply Chain
Coordination Mechanism and Trust Creation
Validation of Coordination Mechanism in Pharmacy Sector
Conclusions
References
Competence-Based Architecture for Knowledge Logistics in Project-Oriented Organization
Introduction
Project-Oriented Organization
Competence Management in the Project-Oriented Organization
Knowledge Logistics Process Based on the Competence Management
The Knowledge Source Selection Problem
Multiple Criteria Decision Support Model for Knowledge Source Selection
Competence-Based Architecture for Knowledge Logistics
The Competence Object Library
Conclusion
References
The Effects of Knowledge Management System Quality and Self-efficacy on Intention to Knowledge Sharing: The Mediate Role of Attitude
Introduction
Theory and Hypothses
Knowledge Management System Quality and Attitude toward Knowledge Sharing
Knowledge Management System Self-efficacy and Attitude as Well as Intention toward Knowledge Sharing
Knowledge Self-efficacy and the Attitude as Well as Intention toward Knowledge Sharing
The Attitude toward Knowledge Sharing and the Intention to Knowledge Sharing
Research Design and Methodology
Respondents and Procedure
Measures
Data Analysis and Results
Analysis of the Measurement Model
Test of the Structural Model and Discussion
Conclusion
Reference
Social Network Analysis as a Tool for Improving Enterprise Architecture
Introduction
Social Networks in the Enterprise
Source Data for Social Network
Social Network Extraction
Multi-agent Architecture of the System
The Idea of Corporate Social Network Analysis
Experiments
Company Description
General Assumptions
Social Network Profile
Results
Discussion on Enterprise Improvements
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Intelligent Workflow, Cloud Computing and Systems (IS03)
Dynamic Workflow Adaptation over Adaptive Infrastructures
Introduction
Background: Reference Nets
Dynamic Workflow Adaptation: The Montage Workflow Case
Reference Net-Based Pipeline Modelling
Workflow Adaptation in the Cloud
Automated Sub-Workflow Replacement
Related Work
Conclusions
References
ebXML Business-to-Business Integration Based on Semantic Cloud Computing Architecture
Introduction
Technical Architecture of ebXML
Agent Architecture for Business Collaborations in the Cloud
Execution of Business Collaborations in the Cloud
Discussions and Future Work
Conclusions
References
SWAV: Semantics-Based Workflows for Automatic Video Analysis
Introduction
Related Work
Three-Layered Workflow Framework
VIP Ontology
VIP Components
Workflow Enactor and Planner
Evaluation
Conclusions
References
A Meta-Model of Business Interaction for Assisting Intelligent Workflow Systems
Introduction
Background Information
Business Action Theory Ontology
Specification and Knowledge Acquisition
Conceptualisation
Formalisation
Implementation
Example Use Case
Conclusions
References
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