abstract
The focus of this paper is to examine publications that apply self-organizing systems within various domains to address distributed, complex challenges. This review includes studies that use self-organization principles in applications for Distributed Information Systems, Military UAV Relay Networks, and Urban Traffic Management. Although the majority of these applications have been validated through simulations rather than real-world scenarios, they offer valuable insights into the potential and limitations of self-organizing systems. This paper systematically presents each application as a case study, analyzing both their commonalities and unique adaptations across domains. The primary objectives are to identify effective use cases for self-organizing systems, to assess the advantages and limitations of adopting decentralized coordination in these settings, and to evaluate the effectiveness of self-organization in achieving key performance goals. Lastly, this paper examines the characteristics of successful implementations and highlights current trends and challenges, aiming to outline a pathway for future research in the practical application of self-organizing systems.
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