• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.259-279
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• 2001

This paper investigates the optimal ratio of the ex post cost settled in the total cost paid to the facility-operating agent and the size of compensation for demand promotion efforts made by the trustee. We have extended McAfee and McMillan(1986)'s principal-agent model by incorporating incentives for the demand promotion efforts. We show that cost reducing effort is negatively related with the ratio of the ex post cost settled in the total cost. In addition, the optimal level of demand promotion effort is determined by the size of the compensation and the ratio of the ex post cost settled. A simulation study confirms our findings from a theoretical model.

• Journal of Information Processing Systems
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.630-642
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• 2015

In Jøsang's subjective logic, the fusion operator is not able to fuse three or more opinions at a time and it cannot consider the effect of time factors on fusion. Also, the base rate (a) and non-informative prior weight (C) could not change dynamically. In this paper, we propose an Improved Subjective Logic Model with Evidence Driven (ISLM-ED) that expands and enriches the subjective logic theory. It includes the multi-agent unified fusion operator and the dynamic function for the base rate (a) and the non-informative prior weight (C) through the changes in evidence. The multi-agent unified fusion operator not only meets the commutative and associative law but is also consistent with the researchers's cognitive rules. A strict mathematical proof was given by this paper. Finally, through the simulation experiments, the results show that the ISLM-ED is more reasonable and effective and that it can be better adapted to the changing environment.

• Proceedings of the Korea Inteligent Information System Society Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.169-177
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• 2000

In general, the size of index set of the emotion-based control is smaller than that of the logic-based control. And thus, by using the concept of emotion we can control the behavior's patterns of multiple persons more softly from the global viewpoint. The principle just mentioned, we think, can be applied on fille general purpose system. In this paper we presented a n : n negotiation model in the deal based on emotional agent. Through the emotional layers of the agents we tried to show that the flexible control of the negotiation process is possible especially in case of dynamic environment.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.95-100
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• 2022

Cloud computing platform is a shared pool of resources and services with various kind of models delivered to the customers through the Internet. The methods include an on-demand dynamically-scalable form charged using a pay-per-use model. The main problem with this model is the allocation of resource in dynamic. In this paper, we have proposed a mechanism to optimize the resource provisioning task by reducing the job completion time while, minimizing the associated cost. We present the Cooperative Agents Dynamic Resource Allocation and Monitoring in Cloud Computing CADRAM system, which includes more than one agent in order to manage and observe resource provided by the service provider while considering the Clients' quality of service (QoS) requirements as defined in the service-level agreement (SLA). Moreover, CADRAM contains a new Virtual Machine (VM) selection algorithm called the Node Failure Discovery (NFD) algorithm. The performance of the CADRAM system is evaluated using the CloudSim tool. The results illustrated that CADRAM system increases resource utilization and decreases power consumption while avoiding SLA violations.

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 1994.10a
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• pp.65-70
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• 1994

The aim of this study is to develop the High Workable Concrete which has not so large slump loss with time using blast-furnace cement and High range water reducing agent. Normal portland cement and blast-furnce cement was used as binders and water-binder ratio were ranging from 34% to 50%. 5 kinds of Superplasticizer and High range water reducing agent were used. Test results show that the blast-furmace cement was much higher flowability than normal portland cement and domestic High rang water reducing and AE agent had very small slump loss than others. The compactability of High Workable Concrete was also confirmed using model wall-form.

• Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.114-125
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• 2003

In this paper, we deal with the problem of modeling of agent-based robot manufacturing cell. Its role is becoming increasingly important in automated manufacturing systems. For Object Oriented & Queueing Petri Nets (OO&QPNs), an extended formalism for the combined quantitative and qualitative analysis of different systems is used for structure and performance analysis of mobile robotic cell. In the case study, the OO&QPN model of a mobile robotic cell is represented and analyzed, considering multi-class parts, non-preemptive priority and alternative routing. Finally, the comparison of performance values between Shortest Process Time (SPT) rule and First Come First Serve (FCFS) rule is suggested. In general, SPT rule is most suitable for parts that have shorter processing time than others.

• Korean Management Science Review
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.39-54
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• 2004

This paper presents a multi-agent system for intelligent recommendation of travel plans to users. The goal of the system is to provide alternative and preferable travel plans to users when the availability of tickets is low such as in vacations, holidays, weekends, or peak seasons. The multiple agents in the system search for available alternatives for a target travel in collaboration with other agents and recommend best alternatives by analyzing them using a multi-criteria decision-making model. A prototype online travel support system was constructed and a simulation experiment was performed for evaluation and comparison with different travel planning strategies.

• Proceedings of the Korea Inteligent Information System Society Conference
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• 2000.04a
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• pp.398-413
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• 2000

본 논문의 목적은 유사도와 강화 학습을 사용하여, 정보를 제공하는 에이전트와 정보를 요청하는 에이전트간의 연결을 매개하는 조정 에이전트(Coordination Agent, Middle Agent) 구현 방식을 제안하는데 있다.본 논문에서는 질의 에이전트의 질의와 가장 밀접한 정보를 제공하는 것으로 판단되는 정보 에이전트를 찾는 방안을 제안하고자 한다. 정보 에이저트와 질의 에이전트는 조정에이전트에 정보를 등록·요청할 때, 조정 에이전트에 이미 존재하는 기본 오톨로지(Base Ontology)에 자신이 제공·질의하는 정보의 상대적 가중치를 함께 등록한다. 조정 에이전트는 질의 에이전트와 정보 에이전트의 가중치를 고려하여 유사도를 구하고, 구해진 유사도를 이용하여 가장 근접한 정보를 제공하는 정보 에이전트를 찾아 연결한다. 가중치를 제공하지 않는 질의 에이전트의 경우에는 강화 학습으로 얻어진 특성 자료를 이용하여 조정 에이전튼가 임의로 가중치를 구하고, 얻어진 결과에 대하여 타당성을 검증한다.

• Transactions on Control, Automation and Systems Engineering
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.147-152
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• 1999

It is an interesting area in the field of artifical intelligence to find an analytic model of cooperative structure for multiagent system accomplishing a given task. Usually it is difficult to design controllers for multi-agent systems without a comprehensive knowledge about the system. One of the way to overcome this limitation is to implement an evolutionary approach to design the controllers. This paper introduces the use of a genetic algorithm to discover a fuzzy logic controller with rules that govern emergent agents solving a pursuit problem in a continuous world. Simulation results indicate that, given the complexity of the problem, an evolutionary approach to find the fuzzy logic controller seems to be promising.

• Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• v.5 no.4
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• pp.12-15
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• 2015

Size of building has a direct relationship with building cost, energy use and space maintenance cost. Therefore, minimizing building size during a project development is of paramount importance against such wastes. However, incautious reduction of building size may result in crowded space, and therefore harms the functionality despite the fact that building is supposed to satisfactorily support users' activity. A well-balanced design solution is, therefore, needed at an optimum level that minimizes building size in tandem with providing sufficient space to maintain functionality. For such design, architects and engineers need to be informed accurate and reliable space-use information. We present in this paper a conceptual framework of an agent-based space-use prediction simulation system that provides individual level space-use information over time in a building in consideration of project specific user information and activity schedules, space preference, ad beavioural rules. The information will accordingly assist architects and engineers to optimize space of the building as appropriate.