A new challenge in scientific computing is to merge existing simulation models to create new higher fidelity combined (often multi-level) models. While this challenge has been a...
The usefulness of design patterns in forward engineering is already well-known and several tools provide support for their application in the development of software systems. Whil...
The development of dependable software systems is a costly undertaking. Fault tolerance techniques as well as self-repair capabilities usually result in additional system complexi...
Abstract. Today’s software platforms that support the construction of agent systems in accordance with the FIPA specifications essentially provide enabling infrastructure servic...
With the emergence of software delivery platforms such as Microsoft’s .NET, reduced size of transmitted binaries has become a very important system parameter strongly affecting ...