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 CALL FOR PAPERS for  ABMMGS 2003: 2nd Announcement
   Agent Based Modeling Meets Gaming Simulation
     - Special Workshop on ISAGA2003 -
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Notice: Deadline of abstract is postponed until 1st April

(1)  ISAGA2003
  ISAGA2003 ( The 34th Annual Conference of International Simulation and Gaming Association )   is held on August 25-29, 2003 at
Kazusa Academia Park, Chiba, Japan .

(2)  ABMMGS 2003 Workshop
  In the ISAGA2003 conference we organize a special workshop called ABMMGS ( Agent Based Modeling Meets Gaming Simulation )
on August 26 or / and 28, 2003.

(3)  ABM meets GS
   This is first international workshop about interdisciplinary research  between agent based modeling (ABM) and gaming simulation (GS).
ABM is a modeling method for complex systems with decision makers. In ABM weuse computer simulations in which many software agents are included. We also use learning and evolutionary method for describing software agents. Software agents act as real decision makers. We analyzesocial, economical and organizational systems by using ABM. ABM is now developing as important tools for policy and decision making and designing tools for human activity systems.  Artificial society , economy and market are also application area of ABM.
On the other hand GS has long tradition of education, policy making and design tools. In GS we make a model of various situations of social andeconomic activities in which many human agents are included as players.
GS and ABM have almost no connection between two research communities excepting Japan. In Japan two communities interact with each other and developed original methodology. We believe that GS is useful for ABM because GS gives validity and real world grounding for ABM simulation. ABM is also useful for GS because ABM make it possible to construct more complex and agent aided gaming simulation. Gaming simulation with human player ( Player Character :PC) and software agents (No Player Character :NPC) create new frontier for gaming of actual society and economic systems.

(4)  Call for Abstract
We call for presentation on the workshop which are related to both ABM and Gaming Simulation or its methodology.
For example:
* Hybrid Model of ABM and Gaming Simulation
* Model docking between  ABM and Gaming Simulation
* Methodology for ABM and Gaming Simulation
* Design of ABM depending on Gaming Simulation
* Design of  Gaming Simulation depending on ABM
* Real World Grounding of ABM
* Software Agents for Gaming Simulation
* Application of ABM to Social Sciences with Decision Makers
* Other Related Topics

Submission:
Abstract ( about 350 words) should be sent to
secretary@isaga2003
by e-mail until 1st March with following information.
1) Workshop Name: ABMMGS2003 (in ISAGA2003) <- Do not forget this!!!
2) Your Name:
3) e-mail:
4) Affiliation:
5) Title of Abstract:
6) Abstract( 350 Words):

Publication:
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    Pre proceeding for this workshop will be published.
    A selection  from  the  presentation and pre proceeding   will  be published in a after conference proceeding from Springer-Verlag (Plan).

Important Dates:
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   Abstract Submission Deadline:    1st April 2003
   Notification of Acceptance:  1st May .  2002
   Dead line of Camera Ready Paper for pre proceeding   25th July
   Workshop Day  26th and / or 28th August 2003

Workshop Conveners:
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Hiroshi Deguchi, Tokyo Institute of Technology ([log in to unmask])
Kiyoshi Arai , Chiba Institute of Technology ([log in to unmask])
Klabbers, J.H.G. , University of Bergen ([log in to unmask] )

About  ISAGA 2003:
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Main theme of ISAGA 2003 will be "Social Contributions and Responsibilities of Simulation & Gaming," in that we seek to explore the possible domains of our research and educational projects withinthe context of dramatic changes in information and communication
technologies. At the same time, we hopeto create an opportunity to reflect upon the Association's past activities, and to redefine
our "contributions and responsibilities" from an Asian perspective.
--> goto ISAGA2003 Web Site
http://www.isaga2003.org

Hiroshi Deguchi
Kiyoshi Arai
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Department of Computational Intelligence and Systems Science
Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Nagatsuta Campus : 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku
Yokohama, 226-8502 Japan
Tel&Fax +81-45-924-5421
E-mail:  [log in to unmask]
WWW:  http://www.dis.titech.ac.jp/
Dr. of Science (Tokyo Institute of Technology, 1986)
Dr. of Economics (Kyoto University, 2001)