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Fernando Andaluz Espinosa, D., Alejandro Molina Palma, P., & Rubén Caiza Caizabuano, J. (2020). Characterization of Multi-agent systems: A systematic mapping study. KnE Engineering, 5(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.18502/keg.v5i1.5914

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  • Diego Fernando Andaluz Espinosa

    Diego Fernando Andaluz Espinosa

    Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
  • Patricio Alejandro Molina Palma

    Patricio Alejandro Molina Palma

    Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
  • José Rubén Caiza Caizabuano

    José Rubén Caiza Caizabuano

    Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

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  • Jan 8, 2020

Characterization of Multi-agent systems: A systematic mapping study

KnE Engineering / Ibero-American Symposium on Computer Programming jointly held with the International Congress on Technology Education and Knowledge Management Volume 2020 / Pages 1–21

Abstract

Multi-agent systems have gained a lot of interest in articles, conferences and magazines. However, it is still a recent issue which is not understood or the scope of it is unknown. The objective of this work is to investigate in more detail the articles and to build a preliminary classification system to structure the field of Multi-agent systems. As a result, an overview of this area of research can be obtained through the response to the research questions posed.


Resumen. Los sistemas multi-agente han ganado un interés muy grande en artículos, conferencias y revistas. Sin embargo sigue siendo un tema reciente el cual no se comprende ni se conoce los alcances del mismo. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo investigar con más detalle los artículos y construir un sistema de clasificación preliminar para estructurar el campo de los sistemas Multi-agente. Como resultado, se espera proporcionar una visión general de esta área de investigación a través de responder a las preguntas de investigación planteadas. Creemos que el presente trabajo será una herramienta que encontrará ámbitos todavía aun no investigados.

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