This paper proposes an approach for the development of multi-agent architectures based on a conceptual model set which is implementation independent. We propose an extension of the CommonKADS methodology to multi-agent systems; run-time aspects are taken into consideration , in particular, the structuring of problem-solving knowledge at a conceptual level guarantees exibility and modularity and...

The increasing role of software for developing products and services requires that organizations align their software-related activities with high-level business goals. In practice, this alignment is very difficult and only little systematic support is available. GQM+Strategies is a method that aims at aligning organizational goals, strategies, and measurements at all levels of an organization ...

Although several studies have linked Life History Strategy (LHS) variation with variation in the Five Factor Model personality dimensions, no published research has explored the relationship of LHS to the HEXACO personality dimensions. The theoretically expected relationship of the HEXACO Emotionality factor to LHS is unclear. The results of two studies (N = 641) demonstrated that LHS indicator...

As systems evolve, they become harder to understand because the implementation of concepts (e.g. business rules) becomes less coherent. To preserve source code comprehensibility, we need to be able to predict how this property will change. This would allow the construction of a tool to suggest what information should be added or clarified (e.g. in comments) to maintain the code’s comprehensibil...

How does the development of expertise influence problem solving performance? Specifically, do characteristics of expert behavior such as attention to deep features while problem solving and planning solution strategies emerge simultaneously or sequentially? Further, is there evidence that conceptual understanding of the meaning behind calculations can be attributed to differences in problem sol...

Clean energy harvesting and usage has gained considerable attention in the last few decades. While the horizontal axis wind turbines have been used extensively, they have certain defects and functional limitations. In the present paper, a novel oscillatory wind turbine is proposed. The conceptual design of the new turbine together with its configuration is explained. Dynamical equations of the ...