In this paper we propose a framework dedicated to the development and the execution of parallel applications over large scale global computing platforms. A workflow programming env...
The paper uses a case example to present a novel way of building enterprise information systems. The objective is to bring forth the benefits of an item centric systems design in ...
Multi-agent planning in stochastic environments can be framed formally as a decentralized Markov decision problem. Many real-life distributed problems that arise in manufacturing,...
Distributed teams can carry out critical tasks with appropriate decision support technologies. The architecture and detailed design of a Web-based GDSS, called TeamSpirit, are dis...
To safely and efficiently guide personnel of search and rescue operations in disaster areas, swift gathering of relevant information such as the locations of victims, must occur. U...
Janice L. Pearce, Bob Powers, Chistopher Hess, Pau...