Offering four new models in the form of a hybrid methodology applied in order to promote the use

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In this paper with regard to the weaknesses in the various phases of the agent oriented methodologies and impact that these shortcomings can be in the quality and efficiency of software projects, a combinatory solution named (AP) from the ADELFE and PASSI methodologies have proposed. Therefore, in order to examine the two methodologies in the form of a comprehensive evaluation framework based on the criteria the concepts and perception, language modeling, process and pragmatism have been evaluated. Due to the limitations of time and resources, the decision to choose the sample methodologies for the evaluation and unification was adopted. This selection is based on the application of the methodology and their combination ability from expert's point of view. Based on the results of the assessment, methodology-oriented operating systems analysis steps ADELFE is well supported and its design stages because of lack of ability to model, is not complete. According to the evaluation results, the ADELFE methodology well supports stages of agent-oriented systems' analysis but its design stages because of lack of agent capability modeling is not complete. On the other hand, since PASSI methodologies well support the design stages and interactions between agents, a combined methodology based on analysis stage of ADELFE methodology and design stage of PASSI methodologies is proposed. In order to describe the various phases of this methodology, it has been used in a case study. The results of this research can be Provide background for introduction of the next generation of agent-oriented methodologies.

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Journal of Modeling in Engineering
Volume 16, Issue 54
October 2018
Pages 1-20

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  • Receive Date: 15 May 2016
  • Revise Date: 28 November 2017
  • Accept Date: 11 December 2017

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