In the supply chain modeling context, the agent-based model aims to represent not only each node, but also the information sharing process among these nodes. Despite the complexity of the configuration, the agent-based model can be applied straightforwardly to support the collaborative planning process. This allows the parties to achieve common goals effectively. Thus by sharing accurate, actio...

We propose a multilayered multiagent simulator that can simulate traffic in any urban environment on earth, subject to specific weather conditions. We adopt an agent-based approach for the behaviors of the vehicles and the drivers. We additionally propose a behavioral model to realistically emulate the driving behaviors of humans.

This paper presents modeling concepts and mechanisms of the Agent Modeling Language (AML) to model social aspects of multiagent systems. The modeling of structural, behavioral as well as attitudinal aspects of multi-agent systems from the social perspective is discussed and demonstrated on examples.

In many domains, agent-based system modeling competes with equation-based approaches that identify system variables and evaluate or integrate sets of equations relating these variables. The distinction has been of great interest in a project that applies agent-based modeling to industrial supply networks, since virtually all computer-based modeling of such networks up to this point has used sys...

Implementation of agent based intelligent technologies in the environment of distance learning can individualize learning, enable the optimal use of learning resources and ensure effective interaction with all participants of the learning process. The paper presents agent classification for the modern distance learning environments, based on Anderson and Garrison’s model of interaction modes in...

Students learn through a series of systemic and innovative learning activities instead of only learning resources. However, most e-Learning systems nowadays are resources-oriented instead of processoriented. In addition, existing systems are designed without adequate pedagogical principles and provide little capabilities to cater for different student’s individual needs. This paper investigates...

This paper presents the conceptual design and application of a new land-change modelling framework that represents geographical, sociological, economic, and ecological aspects of a land system. The framework provides an overarching design that can be extended into specific model implementations to evaluate how policy, land-management preferences, and land-market dynamics affect (and are affecte...