Online reputation mechanisms need honest feedback to function effectively. Self interested agents report the truth only when explicit rewards offset the cost of reporting and th...
In this work we present the basic concepts for a dynamic plug-in-based software architecture using concepts from the Petri net-based MAS framework Mulan. By transferring the conce...
Lawrence Cabac, Michael Duvigneau, Daniel Moldt, H...
This paper proposes the inclusion of travel and mobility in the usability metrics of web design. Hypertext design and usability has traditionally concentrated upon navigation and/...
A truthful mechanism consists of an algorithm augmented with a suitable payment function which guarantees that the "players" cannot improve their utilities by "chea...
Software agents help automate a variety of tasks including those involved in buying and selling products over the internet. The need for handling complex highly configurable produ...
Magda Bahaa Eldin Fayek, Ihab A. Talkhan, Khalil S...