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Title:
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A NEGOTIATION MECHANISM USING ARGUMENTBASED METHODS AND PERIPHERAL ISSUES IN MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS WITH INCOMPLETE INFORMATION |
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Author(s):
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Azita Darooei , Mohammad-reza Khayyambashi |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-89-8 |
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Editors:
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Sandeep Krishnamurthy |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Negotiation , e-commerce , agent , argument-based method , peripheral issues , incomplete information. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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199 |
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Last Page:
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204 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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In this paper a model of negotiation in multi-agent systems is represented. Overall aim of the model is to increase the
speed of agents agreements in a way that causes an improvement in obtained utility in some cases (in comparison with
ordinary methods). Based on the proposed method, each agent as one side of a negotiation, can use its peripheral issues
(issues which are available in its optimal agenda, but are not discussed in the other agents optimal agendas) to reach
agreement in a shorter time. In this model which is a competitive-cooperative one indeed, each agent accepts to concede a
privilege to its competitor (cooperative), and in return receive another privilege from the competitor (competitive). This
operation is done in a way that not only brings about no utility loss, but also increases utility in some cases. The reason is
that the probable loss will be compensated through the received privilege. We aim to provide these privileges by using
peripheral issues and argument-based methods. |
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