In [2] a general framework for the study of Emergence and hyper-structure was presented. This approach is mostly concerned with the description of such systems. In this paper we will try to bring forth a different aspect of this model we feel will be useful in the engineering of agent based solutions, namely the symbiotic approach. In this approach a self-organizing method of dividing the more ...

We use the abstract tile assembly model of Winfree [6], which models the aggregation of monomers called tiles that attach one at a time to a growing structure, starting from a single seed tile, in which bonds (“glues”) on the tile are specific (glues only stick to glues of the same type on other tiles) and cooperative (so that multiple weak glues are necessary to attach a tile). The general ide...

This paper tests a learning-based model of strategic teaching in repeated games with incomplete information. The repeated game has a long-run player whose type is unknown to a group of short-run players. The proposed model assumes a fraction of ‘short-run’ players follow a one-parameter learning model (self-tuning EWA). In addition, some ‘long-run’ players are myopic while others are sophistica...

This paper describes an agent-based model to investigate the origins of gender differences in social status. The agents’ basic behaviour is modelled according to Kemper’s sociological status-power theory. Differences in the socializing forces of the surrounding society are modelled using Hofstede’s dimensions of culture. Particulars of play behaviour are modelled using experimental child develo...

background: the students’ vulnerability to different problems can have an impact on their mental health. regarding the lack of evidence on the effectiveness of interventional programs based on health education planning models in this area in developing countries, an educational-participatory program based on the precede model was used, to promote the medical science students’ self-esteem and me...

the ultimate purpose in designing a curriculum should be to have an organized system of what is to be learned when an area of study is identified. the curriculum development should be designed in such a way that even the beginners are able to get a complete idea of the subject over a period of time on learning it. the curriculum should be as of that it should make him/her to get involved in kno...

background: nowadays, there has been a growing trend of caesarean sections in iran. one reason would be the mother’s desire. increased maternal self‑efficacy can be an important step to reduce percentage of cesarean. this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of training‑based strategies to increase the self‑efficacy for choosing delivery method among pregnant women in shahrekord city. met...