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Ramón Hermoso

University of Zaragoza

PhD. Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

Journals

• M.J. Cumbraos-Sánchez, R. Hermoso, D. Iñiguez, J.R. Paño-Pardo, M.A. Allende Bandres and M.P. Latorre Martinez: Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the use of Twitter as a tool of antimicrobial stewardship. Int. J. Medical Informatics 131 (2019)

 

• R. Centeno, R. Hermoso. Estimating global opinions by keeping users from fraud in online review systems: Knowledge and Information Systems, 55(2): 467-491 (2018), ISSN 0219-1377, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10115-017-1089-2

 

• M.P. Latorre, R. Hermoso, M.A. Rubio. A novel network-based analysis to measure efficiency in science and technology parks: the ISA framework approach. The Journal of Technology Transfer, Vol. 42, Issue 6, pp. 1255–1275, 2017, ISSN 1573-7047, doi=10.1007/s10961-017-9585-9

 

• M. Lujak, H. Billhardt, J. Dunkel, A. Fernández, R. Hermoso, S. Ossowski: A Distributed Architecture for Real-Time Evacuation Guidance in Large Smart Buildings. Computer Science and Information Systems, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 257–282, 2017, ISSN 1820-0214

 

• M.C. Rodríguez-Hernández, S. Ilarri, Ramón Hermoso and R. Trillo-Lado "DataGenCARS: A Generator of Synthetic Data for the Evaluation of Context-Aware Recommendation Systems". Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Volume 38, Part 2, pp. 516-541, ISSN 1574-1192, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmcj.2016.09.020

 

• M. C. Rodríguez-Hernández, S. Ilarri, R. Hermoso and R. Trillo-Lado: “Towards Trajectory-Based Recommendations in Museums: Evaluation of Strategies Using Mixed Synthetic and Real Data”. 8th International Conference on Emerging Ubiquitous Systems and Pervasive Networks (EUSPN 2017), pp. 234-239. Lund (Sweden), 2017. Procedia Computer Science, Volume 113, 2017, pp. 234-239, ISSN: 1877-0509

 

• S. Ilarri, R. Hermoso, R. Trillo-Lado and M.C. Rodríguez-Hernández. "A Review of the Role of Sensors in Mobile Context-Aware Recommendation Systems". International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks. Volume:2015, November 2015, pp. 30, doi:10.1155/2015/489264

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Lopes Cardoso and M. Fasli. "From Roles to Standards: a Dynamic Maintenance Approach using Incentives". Information Systems Frontiers. Volume: 17(4) August 2014, pp. 763-778, ISSN: 1387-3326

 

• R. Centeno, R. Hermoso and M. Fasli. "On the inaccuracy of numerical ratings: dealing with biased opinions in social networks". Information Systems Frontiers. Volume: 17(4) August 2014, pp. 809-825, ISSN: 1387-3326

 

• R. Hermoso, R. Centeno and M. Fasli. "From blurry numbers to clear preferences: a mechanism to extract reputation in social networks". Expert Systems With Applications.ISSN 0957-4174, Volume: 41(5), April 2014, pp. 2269-2285

 

• D. Jelenc, R. Hermoso, J. Sabater-Mir and D. Trcek. "Decision-Making Matters: Better Way to Evaluate Trust Models". Knowledge-Based Systems, Volume 52, November 2013, pp. 147-164, ISSN 0950-7051, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2013.07.016. 2013.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Trust-based Role Coordination in Task-oriented Multiagent Systems". Knowledge-Based Systems. Volume 52, November 2013, pp. 78-90, ISSN 0950-7051, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2013.07.004. 2013

 

• R. Centeno, H. Billhardt and R. Hermoso. "Persuading Agents to Act in the Right Way: An Incentive-based Approach". International Journal Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, , Volume 26, Issue 1, January 2013, pp. 198-210, ISSN 0952-1976. 2013.

 

• S. Esparcia, R. Centeno, R. Hermoso and E. Argente. "Enhancing MAS environments with Organizational Mechanisms". International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools. Vol: 20(4), pp. 663-690, 2011.

 

• H. Billhardt, R. Centeno, A. Fernández, R. Hermoso, R. Ortiz, S. Ossowski, J.S.Pérez and M. Vasirani. "Organizational Structures in Next-Generation Distributed Systems: Towards a Technology of Agreement". Multiagent and Grid Systems. IOS Press, pp. 109 -125, 2011.

 

Books

• R. Hermoso. "El concepto de confianza en sistemas organizativos: un enfoque de coordinación para agentes software". PhD thesis. Dykinson. 2011.

 

• A.Fernández, M.V. Belmonte, F. Carbone, A. García-Serrano, R. Hermoso, J. Hernández, R. León, J.M. Maseda, R. Ortiz, S. Ossowski, F. Peñafiel, J.L. Pérez de la Cruz, S. Saugar, J.M. Serrano and F. Triguero. "Diseño y Aplicación de Modelos Multiagente para Ayuda a la Decisión". Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. 2005.

 

Book chapters

• J. Dunkel, R. Hermoso and F. Rückauf. “Exploiting User Movements to Derive Recommendations in Large Facilities”. Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, 15th International Conference in Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Volume 800 (In press).

 

• H. Billhardt, J. Dunkel, A. Fernández, M. Lujak, R. Hermoso, S. Ossowski. "A Proposal for Situation-Aware Evacuation Guidance Based on Semantic Technologies". Multi-Agent Systems and Agreement Technologies: 14th European Conference on MultiAgent Systems, EUMAS 2016, and 4th International Conference on Agreement Technologies, AT 2016, Revised Selected Papers. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 10207, pp 493-508. Springer, 2017.

 

• R. Hermoso, J. Dunkel and J. Krause "Situation Awareness for Push-based Recommendations in Mobile Devices". Business Information Systems. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, Volume 255, pp 117-129. Springer, 2016.

 

• R. Centeno, R. Hermoso and M. Fasli. "Extracting reputation with knock-out tournament-based pairwise elicitation in complex social networks". 2nd International Conference on Agreement Technologies. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Volume 8068, pp. 165-179. Springer, 2013.

 

• H. Lopes Cardoso, R. Hermoso and M. Fasli. "Policies for role maintenance through incentives: how to keep agents on track". 2nd International Conference on Agreement Technologies. Lecture Notes in Computer Science Volume 8068, pp 150-164. Springer, 2013.

 

• R. Hermoso and H. Lopes Cardoso. "Dynamically Maintaining Standards Using Incentives". Trends in Practical Applications of Agents and Multiagent Systems. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 221. pp. 87-94. Springer. 2013.

 

• Several authors (R. Hermoso). Agreement Technologies Handbook. (co-author). Chapter on Organisational Adaptation. Springer, 2012.

 

• R. Hermoso, "A Reputation Framework Based on Stock Markets for Selecting Accurate Information Sources". Highlights on Practical Applications of Agents and Multi-Agent Systems. Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing. Springer. Vol: 156. pp. 189-196. 2012

 

• R. Centeno, V. Torres da Silva and R. Hermoso. "Building Reputation-Based Agreements: Collective Opinions as Information Sources". Coordination, Organisation, Institution and Norms in Multiagent Systems (VI). Lectures Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Springer. Vol: 6541. pp. 58-76. 2010.

 

• H. Cebrián, A. Higes, R. Hermoso and H. Billhardt. "A trust-based provider recommender for mobile devices in semantic environments". Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing. Springer. Vol: 79. pp. 65-75. 2010.

 

• R. Centeno, R. Hermoso and V. Torres da Silva. "Creating and Using Reputation-Based Agreements in Organisational Environments". Principles of Practice in Multi-Agent Systems. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer. Vol: 5925. Pags: 624-631. 2009.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Dynamic Evolution of Role Taxonomies through Multidimensional Clustering in Multiagent Organisations". Principles of Practice in Multi-Agent Systems. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer. Vol: 5925. Pags: 587-594. 2009.

 

• Several authors (R. Hermoso). Chapter "Trust and Security" in "Issues in Multi-Agent Systems". Ed. Birkhäuser. pp. 87-116. 2008

 

• H. Billhardt, R. Centeno, A. Fernández, R. Hermoso, R. Ortiz, S. Ossowski, J.S.Pérez and M. Vasirani. "On the relevance of organizational structures for a technology of agreement". On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Springer. Vol: 5333. pp. 138-149. 2008.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Effective Use of Organisational Abstractions for Confidence Models". Post-proceedings of the 7th International Workshop Engineering Societies in the Agents World. Lectures Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Springer. Vol: 4457. pp. 58-63. 2006.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Integrating Trust in Virtual Organisations". Coordination, Organisation, Institution and Norms in Multiagent Systems (II). Lectures Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Springer. Vol: 4386. pp. 64-77. 2006.

 

Conferences and workshops

• R. Hermoso, J. Dunkel, F. Rückauf. “Should I stay or should I go?: Exploiting visitor movements to derive individualized recommendations in museums”. 21st ACM International Conference on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Wireless and Mobile Systems (MSWiM’18), pp. 343-346. Montreal (Canada), 2018

 

• R. Hermoso, S. Ilarri and R. Trillo-Lado. “Proactive Mobile CARS in Action: A First Step Towards Making Sense of Context Rules”. 13th International Workshop on Semantic and Social Media Adaptation and Personalization (SMAP’18), pp. 69-74. Zaragoza (Spain), 2018.

 

• M. C. Rodríguez-Hernández, S. Ilarri, R. Hermoso and R. Trillo-Lado. “Trabajo Relevante DataGenCARS: A Generator of Synthetic Data for the Evaluation of Context-Aware Recommendation Systems”. Actas de las XXIII Jornadas de Ingeniería del Software y Bases de Datos (JISBD 2018), Sevilla (Spain), 2018

 

• S. Ilarri, R. Trillo-Lado and R. Hermoso, “Datasets for Context-Aware Recommender Systems: Current Context and Possible Directions”, 2018 IEEE 34th International Conference on Data Engineering Workshops (ICDEW), pp. 25-28. Paris (France), 2018

 

• M. C. Rodríguez-Hernández, S. Ilarri, R. Hermoso and R. Trillo-Lado: “Definiendo un Caso de Estudio para Recomendaciones Dinámicas Móviles”. Actas de las XXII Jornadas de Ingeniería del Software y Bases de Datos (JISBD 2017). La Laguna (Tenerife), 2017

 

• M. C. Rodríguez-Hernández, S. Ilarri, R. Trillo-Lado and R. Hermoso: “Context-Aware Recommendations Using Mobile P2P”. 15th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing & Multimedia (MoMM 2017), pp. 82-91. Salzburg (Austria), 2017

 

• H. Billhardt, J. Dunkel, M. Lujak, A. Fernández, R. Hermoso and S. Ossowski "An Architecture for Situation-aware Evacuation Guidance in Smart Buildings". 1st International Workshop on Ambient Intelligence for Large Premises (AmILP 2016) @22nd European Conference on Artificial Intelligence, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Volume 1778. The Hague (Holland), 2016.

 

• R. Hermoso, S. Ilarri, R. Trillo-Lado and M. C. Rodríguez-Hernández: "Push-Based Recommendations in Mobile Computing Using a Multi-Layer Community Approach". The 13th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia (MoMM 2015), pp. 149-158 . Brussels (Belgium), 2015. doi:10.1145/2837126.2837128

 

• M. Fasli, R. Hermoso, E. Sbruzzi and V. Sena: "Introducing innovation in social networks: a cost-benefit analysis of entry point selection". 2015 World Conference on Complex Systems (WCCS 2015), pp. 1-6. Marrakech (Morocco), 2015.

 

• M. C. Rodríguez-Hernández, S. Ilarri, R. Trillo-Lado and R. Hermoso: "Location-Aware Recommendation Systems: Where We Are and Where We Recommend to Go". International Workshop on Location-Aware Recommendations 2015, pp. 1 - 8. Vienna (Austria), 2015.

 

• R.Centeno and R. Hermoso: "When Opinion Request Meets Majority Search: Avoiding Fraud in On-line Review Systems". 2015 International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2015), pp. 1805-1806. Istanbul (Turkey), 2015.

 

• R. Hermoso and M. Fasli: "Entry point matters: effective introduction of innovation in social networks". 7th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2015), pp. 17-26. Lisbon (Portugal), 2015.

 

• R. Hermoso and H. Lopes Cardoso: "Dynamic Discovery and Maintenance of Role-based Performance Standards". 1st International Conference on Agreement Technologies. Dubrovnik (Croatia), 2012.

 

• D. Jelenc, R. Hermoso, S. Ossowski and D. Trček. Alpha test-bed : a new approach for evaluating trust models. Proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Infrastructures and Tools for Multiagent Systems. pp. 51-64. Valencia (Spain), 2012.

 

• R. Centeno, H. Billhardt and R. Hermoso: "An Adaptive Sanctioning Mechanism for Open Multi- agent Systems Regulated by Norms". 23rd International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI 2011). pp. 523-530. Boca Raton (USA), 2011.

 

• S. Esparcia, R. Centeno, R. Hermoso and E. Argente: "Artifacting and Regulating the Environment of a Virtual Organization". 23rd International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI 2011). pp. 547-554. Boca Raton (USA), 2011.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Role Evolution in Open Multi-Agent Systems as an Information Source for Trust". Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2010). pp. 217-224, Toronto, 2010.

 

• S. Esparcia, R. Centeno, R. Hermoso and E. Argente. "Enhancing MAS environments with Organizational Mechanisms", 22nd International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI 2010). pp. 457-463, Arras (France), 2010. (Nominated for best paper award)

 

• Pinyol, R. Centeno, R. Hermoso, V. Torres da Silva and J. Sabater-Mir: "Norms Evaluation through Reputation Mechanisms for BDI Agents". 13th International Conference of the Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence (CCIA 2010). pp. 9-18, Tarragona (Spain), 2010.

 

• S. Esparcia, E. Argente, R. Centeno and R. Hermoso: "Artifacting the Organizational Mechanisms: Adding Functionality in MAS Environments". 2010 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent technology (IAT 2010). pp. 352-355, Toronto (Canada), 2010.

 

• R. Centeno, V. Torres da Silva and R. Hermoso. "A Reputation Model for Organisational Supply Chain Formation". 6th Workshop on Coordination, Organizations, Institutions and Norms in Multiagent Systems (COIN 2009). Budapest (Hungary), 2009.

 

• R. Centeno, H. Billhardt, R. Hermoso and S. Ossowski. "Organising MAS: A Formal Model based on Organisational Mechanisms". 24th ACM Symposium on Applied Computing. pp. 740-746, Hawaii (USA), 2009.

 

• R. Hermoso, R.Centeno, V. Torres da Silva. "Reputation-based Agreement for Agent Organisations". Workshop on Agreement Technologies at CAEPIA 2009. pp. 82-93. Sevilla (Spain), 2009.

 

• R. Hermoso and H. Verhagen. "Analyzing Trust Mechanisms using a Meta-Framework for Human Behaviour in Virtual Organizations". 6th European Workshop on Multiagent Systems (EUMAS 2008). Bath (UK), 2008.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt, R. Centeno and S. Ossowski. "Evolving Role Hierarchies through Multidimensional Clustering in Agent Organisations". 6th European Workshop on Multiagent Systems (EUMAS 2008). Bath (UK), 2008.

 

• R. Centeno, H. Billhardt, R. Hermoso, S. Ossowski. "Organisational Mechanisms for Regulating MAS". 6th European Workshop on Multiagent Systems (EUMAS 2008). Bath (UK), 2008.

 

• R. Hermoso, R. Centeno, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski: "Extending virtual organizations to improve trust mechanisms". 7th International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2008). pp. 1489-1492, Estoril (Portugal), 2008.

 

• V. Torres da Silva, R. Hermoso and R. Centeno: "A Hybrid Reputation Model Based on the Use of Organizations". Workshop on Coordination, Organizations, Institutions and Norms in Agent Systems (COIN 2008). pp. 111-125, Estoril (Portugal), 2008.

 

• R. Centeno, R. Hermoso , H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Towards a Conceptual Framework for Organizational Mechanisms in Multi-Agent Systems". International Conference on Practical Applications of Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (PAAMS 2008). Salamanca (Spain), 2008.

 

• H. Billhardt, R. Hermoso, S. Ossowski and R. Centeno. "Trust-based Service Provider Selection in Open Environments. 22nd Annual ACM Symposium on Applied Computing. pp. 1375-1380, Seoul (Korea), 2007.

 

• R. Centeno, R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "TOAST: A Testbed For Evaluating Trust Models in Virtual Organizations". 6th International workshop on Practical Applications on Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (IWPAAMS 2007). Salamanca (Spain), 2007.

 

• R.Hermoso, R.Centeno, H.Billhardt and S.Ossowski. "Supporting experimentation with trust models in virtual organizations: TOAST". 5th European Workshop on Multiagent Systems (EUMAS 2007). pp. 368-383 Hammamet (Tunusia), 2007.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt and S. Ossowski. "Integrating Trust in Virtual Organisations". Workshop in Coordination, Organisation, Institution and Norms in Multiagent Systems (COIN'06). Hakodate (Japan), 2006.

 

• R. Hermoso, H. Billhardt, R. Centeno and S. Ossowski: "Effective Use of Organisational Abstractions for Confidence Models". 4th European Workshop on Multi-Agent Systems (EUMAS'06). Lisbon, (Portugal), 2006.