In this paper we introduce a formalism for single-agent decision making that is based on Dynamic Argumentation Frameworks. The formalism can be used to justify a choice, which is based on the current situation the agent ...

This book brings together research in humanitarian operations, behavioral operations and dynamic simulation. Part I outlines the main characteristics and strategic challenges of humanitarian organizations in preparedness, ...

When designing intelligent agent systems, it is impossible to implement all the potential situations an agent may encounter and specify an optimally behavior in advance. An intelligent agent must be capable of using its ...

Decision making is a complex process, particularly when it is carried out by multidisciplinary team. Methods based on the analytical hierarchy process have been widely employed because they provide solid mathematical ...

This chapter begins with an introductory section that explains the need for experimental research in humanitarian operations. It then describes the methodology of behavioral experiments, emphasizing randomization and induced ...

In this paper we address the problem of obtaining a consolidated view of the knowledge that a community of information agents possesses in the form of private, possibly large, databases. Each agent in the community has ...

As agent-based systems have been growing, more and more people have access to them and are influenced by decisions taken by such systems. This increases the necessity for such systems to be capable of explaining themselves ...