This paper presents a methodology for agent-oriented analysis and design. The methodology is general, in that it is applicable to a wide range of multi-agent systems, and comprehe...
Michael Wooldridge, Nicholas R. Jennings, David Ki...
Abstract. We present a formal model of negotiation between autonomous agents. The purpose of the negotiation is to reach an agreement about the provision of a service by one agent ...
Carles Sierra, Peyman Faratin, Nicholas R. Jenning...
Synchronous transactional logging is the central mechanism for ensuring data persistency and recoverability in database systems. Unfortunately, magnetic disks are ill-suited for t...
The Boolean semantics of SQL queries cannot adequately capture the "fuzzy" preferences and "soft" criteria required in non-traditional data retrieval applicati...
Chengkai Li, Min Wang, Lipyeow Lim, Haixun Wang, K...
Abstract— The growth of video content and diversification of content-sharing methods in the Internet lead to an exciting range of new problems in networking, communications, and...