Multi-Agent Multi-User Modeling in I-Help

This paper describes the user modeling approach applied in I-Help, a distributed multi-agent based collaborative environment for peer help. There is a multitude of user modeling information in I-Help, developed by the various software agents populating the environment. These 'user model fragmen...

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Published in:User modeling and user-adapted interaction 2003-02, Vol.13 (1), p.179
Main Authors: Vassileva, Julita, McCalla, Gordon, Greer, Jim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer based modeling
Computer science
Digital currencies
Information sources
Intelligent agents
Internet resources
Negotiations
Software
Students
Studies
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Summary:This paper describes the user modeling approach applied in I-Help, a distributed multi-agent based collaborative environment for peer help. There is a multitude of user modeling information in I-Help, developed by the various software agents populating the environment. These 'user model fragments' have been created in a variety of specific contexts to help achieve various goals. They are inherently inconsistent with one another and reflect not only characteristics of the users, but also certain social relationships among them. The paper explores some of the implications of multi-agent user modeling in distributed environments. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0924-1868
1573-1391
DOI:10.1023/A:1024072706526