Norm mining, identification, and detection: a systematic literature review

This paper presents a systematic literature review on norm identification in multi-agent systems. Norms play a crucial role in guiding agent behavior, ensuring cooperation, and resolving conflicts. By analyzing 35 selected studies, we categorize methods for detecting, synthesizing, and adapting norms in multi-agent systems. We also examine their effectiveness in dynamic and uncertain environments. The findings highlight gaps in current approaches, including scalability, adaptability, and real-world applicability. Future directions emphasize the integration of Large Language Models, testing in complex environments, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance socially aware autonomous systems.

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Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2026.1702659
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Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation
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This paper presents a systematic literature review on norm identification in multi-agent systems. Norms play a crucial role in guiding agent behavior, ensuring cooperation, and resolving conflicts. By analyzing 35 selected studies, we categorize methods for detecting, synthesizing, and adapting norms in multi-agent systems. We also examine their effectiveness in dynamic and uncertain environments. The findings highlight gaps in current approaches, including scalability, adaptability, and real-world applicability. Future directions emphasize the integration of Large Language Models, testing in complex environments, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance socially aware autonomous systems.

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