In this paper we propose an application-independent model for the definition of artificial
institutions that can be used to define open multi-agent systems. Such a model of …

Software agents' ability to interact within different open systems, designed by different
groups, presupposes an agreement on an unambiguous definition of a set of concepts, used …

Norms constitute a powerful coordination mechanism among heterogeneous agents. In this
paper, we propose a rule language to specify and explicitly manage the normative positions …

In this paper we investigate two related aspects of the formalization of open interaction
systems: how to specify norms, and how to enforce them by means of sanctions. The …

Norms are widely recognised as a means of coordinating multiagent systems. The
distributed management of norms is a challenging issue and we observe a lack of truly …

Open and decentralized multiagent systems (ODMAS) are particularly vulnerable to the
introduction of faulty or malevolent agents. Indeed, such systems rely on collective tasks that …

In this chapter, we stress the importance of thinking a MAS in all its aspects (agents,
environment, interactions, organizations, and institutions), using a more integral vision. We …

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a synthesis based on a multi-agent systems (MAS)
approach with a practical case used to fight cyber intrusions. This approach is a promising …

Norms constitute a powerful coordination mechanism among heterogeneous agents. We
propose means to specify and explicitly manage the normative positions of agents …

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the key concepts of complexity and
emergence, and to give an overview of the state of the art techniques used to study and …