Marek Sergot abstract. The Kanger-Lindahl theory of normative positions is an attempt to
apply the tools of modal logic to the formalisation of Hohfeld's 'fundamental legal …

The design of intelligent socio-technical systems calls for careful examination of relevant
social and organizational concepts. We present a method for supporting this design process …

Multi-agent systems where the members are developed by parties with competing interests,
and where there is no access to a member's internal state, are often classified as' open'. The …

To maintain fitness-for-purpose, the set of norms governing a MAS will typically need to
evolve to reflect the changing needs of both participants and the environment. We put …

Interaction protocols play a fundamental role in multiagent systems. In this work, after
analyzing the trends that are emerging not only from research on multiagent interaction …

Norms are effective and flexible means to control and regulate the behaviour of autonomous
systems. Adding norms to a system changes its specification which may in turn ensure …

The paradigm of self-organisation is fundamental to theories of collective action in economic
science and democratic governance in political science. Self-organisation in these social …

Ad hoc networks can be formed from arbitrary collections of sensors, mobile routers, or
business processes. These networks are open systems, in the sense that the network nodes …

In many multi-agent systems, it is a commonplace requirement to distribute a pool of
collectivised resources amongst those agents. One way to meet this requirement is for the …

Autonomous intelligent agents are employed in many applications upon which the life and
welfare of living beings and vital social functions may depend. Therefore, agents should be …