In this paper a theory of delegation is presented. There are at least three reasons for developing such a theory. First, one of the most relevant notions of "agent" is b...
Abstract. As the scale and scope of multi-agent systems grow, it becomes increasingly important to design and manage the manner in which the participants interact. The potential fo...
Groups of collaborative agents within organizations need to achieve goals creating group awareness. This is necessary for groups to act as single entities. The notion of collective...
The evolution of collaboration and communication in communities of individuals is a puzzling problem for a wide range of scientific disciplines, spanning from evolutionary theory ...
In this paper, we argue for the need to distinguish between task initiative and dialogue initiative, and present an evidential model for tracking shifts in both types of initiativ...