Intelligence Integration in Distributed Knowledge Management

by Krol, Dariusz; Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh

• ISBN13: 9781599045764
• ISBN10: 1599045761
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-07-31
• Publisher: Igi Global

Summary

"This book covers a broad range of intelligence integration approaches in distributed knowledge systems, from Web-based systems through multi-agent and grid systems, ontology management to fuzzy approaches"--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents

Advanced Methods for Integration
Logical Inference Based on Incomplete and/or Fuzzy Ontologies	p. 1
Using Logic Programming and XML Technologies for Data Extraction from Web Pages	p. 17
A Formal Analysis of Virtual Enterprise Creation and Operation	p. 48
Application of Uncertain Variables to Knowledge-Based Resource Distribution	p. 63
A Methodology of Design for Virtual Environments	p. 85
An Ontological Representation of Competencies as Codified Knowledge	p. 104
Integration Aspects for Agent Systems
Aspects of Openness in Multi-Agent Systems: Coordinating the Autonomy in Agent Societies	p. 119
How Can We Trust Agents in Multi-Agent Environments? Techniques and Challenges	p. 132
The Concept of Autonomy in Distributed Computation and Multi-Agent Systems	p. 154
An Agent-Based Library Management System Using RFID Technology	p. 171
Mechanisms to Restrict Exploitation and Improve Societal Performance in Multi-Agent Systems	p. 182
Norm Emergence in Multi-Agent Societies	p. 195
Multi-Agent Systems Engineering: An Overview and Case Study	p. 207
Fuzzy-Based and Other Methods for Integration
Modeling, Analysing, and Control of Agents Behaviour	p. 226
Using Fuzzy Segmentation for Colour Image Enhancement of Computed Tomography Perfusion Images	p. 253
Fuzzy Mediation in Shared Control and Online Learning	p. 263
Utilizing Past Web for Knowledge Discovery	p. 286
Example-Based Framework for Propagation of Tasks in Distributed Environments	p. 305
Survey on the Application of Economic and Market Theory for Grid Computing	p. 316
Index	p. 364
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