cs.AIMay 21, 2026

Parametric Modular Answer Set Programs Made Declarative

Authors: Jorge FandinnoYuliya LierlerTorsten Schaub

Organizations: University of Nebraska Omaha, USA · University of Potsdam, Germany

Abstract

In this paper, we explore the concept of modularity in first-order answer set programming (ASP). We introduce a new formalism called parametric modular logic programs, which allows defining subprograms with parameters and intensionality statements. We demonstrate how this formalism can capture the semantics of clingo-programs with collective control, a feature that enables structuring and instantiating subprograms. We provide theoretical foundations for modular ASP, illustrate its usefulness, and connect to traditional non-modular ASP.

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