Abstract. We introduce the notion of array-based system as a suittraction of infinite state systems such as broadcast protocols or sorting programs. By using a class of quantified-...
In this paper we present a rich decision model for intelligent agents involved in multi issue negotiations. The model, grounded on information theory, takes into account the aspec...
The \observational content" of geometric logic is discussed and it is proposed that geometric logic is an appropriate basis for a Z-like speci cation language in which schema...
This paper generalises the theory of agent refinement from [1] to multi-agent systems in the presence of new coordination mechanisms extended with real time. The generalisation is ...
Lacramioara Astefanoaei, Frank S. de Boer, Mehdi D...
This paper is mainly concerned with the extension of database management systems querying capabilities, so that users may address queries involving preferences and get discriminate...