MESM 2008 9th International Middle Eastern Simulation Multiconference August 26-28, 2008 Philadelphia University Amman, Jordan 1ST CALL FOR PAPERS Organised by The European Technology Institute Sponsored by: EUROSIS IEEE-UKRI-SPC De Montfort University Ghent University http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/205 CONFERENCE AIM The MESM'2008 International Middle Eastern Multiconference onSimulation and Modelling is the ninth conference in the MESM series andis organized by De Montfort University and members of the EuropeanSimulation Society. One of the major?aims of this conference is tobring people from various parts of the Middle East in contact withcolleagues working in modeling & simulation from around the world(e.g..Europe, USA, Canada, Far East etc.). The other aim is to establish a local technical society in the MiddleEast and to integrate these into a wider Network of SimulationExcellence. This conference, is sponsored by, De Montfort University (UK), Ghent University, EUROSIS, ETI as well as IEEE UKRI - SPC. CONFERENCE THEMES Modelling Methodology Continuous, discrete and hybrid simulation methodology, Simulation environments, Multi-paradigm simulation, Simulation uncertainty, Simulation visualisation, Integration of simulation and geographical information systems, Object-oriented programming and Languages, Multi-paradigm Languages, Software comparisons. Numerical Methods forSimulation, Mathematical Analysis in Simulation, Parallel SimulationMethodology, Discrete Event Simulation, Simulation Fidelity andPerformance Evaluation, Advanced Training and Simulation Concepts forEducation, Multiparameter Sequential Optimization Methods inSimulation, Verification, Validation, and Control in Complex SystemsSimulation, Distributed and Parallel Systems Simulation, CombinedContinuous and Discrete Event Models, Symbol Analysis and Manipulationof Equation-Based Models, Simultaneous vs Modular Simulation Methods,Standardization Issues. Modelling Tools Simulation languages; Object oriented modeling languages; UML and simulation; Model libraries and modularity; Component-orientedsimulation; Special simulation tools and environments; Meta-models andautomatic model generation; Graphical simulation environments andsimulation software tools; Intelligent simulation environments;Database management of models and results; Java and Web enabledsimulations, UML and OO Simulation. Analysis Methodology Advanced Input Modeling, Simulation Optimization, Cross Entropy, Output Analysis, Input Modeling, Simulation Optimization, Input Analysis, Difficult Queueing Problems, New Output Analysis. Simulation of Networks and Communication Modeling and simulation of analogue circuits; Modeling and simulationof digital circuits at switch and/or at logic level; Hardwareaccelerators for circuit-level simulation; Hardware accelerators forlogic simulation; Distributed simulation of circuits, components, andsystems; Modeling and simulation of computer systems; Fault simulation;Parallel and distributed systems; High-speed networks; Network simulation software; Computer andtelecommunication systems; Telecommunication devices and systems;Intelligent telecommunication networks; ISDN; ATM communications. Complex Systems Simulation Design and Simulation, Process Control and Optimisation,Information Technology Systems, Space and Airborne Systems, Communication Networks,Cybernetics and Control, Building Engineering and Urban InfrastructuresNonlinear Systems, Integration of AI Techniques and Simulation,Knowledge Elicitation and Representation for Complex Models, DrawingUnderstanding and Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, NeuralNetworks and Genetic Algorithms, Simulation in Robotics and Automation,Continuous Simulation of Technical Processes, Fuzzy Models inSimulation, Wireless Communication, Mobile Communication Networks,Satellite Communication, LAN and WAN Protocols, Simulation of SwitchingEquipment, Design and Coding of Communication Handling Software. Simulation of Signal and Image Processing Modelling and simulation are powerful tools in image and signalprocessing applications. For example, the modelling and simulation ofcommunication networks enable the analysis and evaluation of datacommunication techniques in a much more time and cost efficient waythan field tests. Modelling and simulations are also extensively usedin biomedical signal processing to study and predict physicalbehaviour. Mathematical models such as Markov random fields and opticalflows have been successfully used to solve a variety of imageprocessing problems, including image restoration, reconstruction,segmentation, and classification as well as texture analysis. Energy Systems Simulation Simulators: Real-Time simulation methods, GUI, Advanced modellingtools, Trainees' performance evaluation, Simulator Projects SimulationStudies: Simulation during design, Safety and environmental hazardestimation, Production optimisation. Methodology: Real-time simulationand visualisation tools, Parallel and distributed simulation. Simulation in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry Simulation of Chemical Plants, Flow simulation, Plant control systems,network simulation, geological simulations, drilling simulations, oiltransport simulations. Multimedia and Virtual Reality Systems This track covers simulation programmes used in Multimedia and VR systems enhanced simulation Decision Processing in Management Business process engineering and simulation, Simulation in customer -oriented service processes, Decision support systems, Simulation in Finance and Risk Management, Simulation in workflow management, Process mapping and simulation, Simulation of production processes and equipment, Business Information Modeling Methods and Methodologies,UML and UP in Business Modelling, UML and UP for Enterprise Modeling. Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Systems Topics are biological systems, medical systems and ecosystems with the domain specific topics such as molecular modelling, genetic algorithms in biosystems, fuzzy sets and neural nets in biosystems, physiology, cardiology, anesthesia, cancer, circulatory system, respiratory system, renal system, biomechanics, agriculturalproduction, simulation of global change, ecotechnology andeco-engineering, GIS, population dynamics, etc Simulation of PatientCare,Quality of Service, Hospital Logistics, Simulation of DiseaseProliferation, Virtual Reality in Surgical Procedures, SimulatingBiological Phenomena and Organs, Simulation as a Tool for Diagnosis,Simulation of Emergency Procedures (Disaster Gaming), General MedicalSimulations, Pharmacometric Modelling, Physiological Simulations. Modelling and Simulation for Industrial Applications The application section covers: Automation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Defense Electronics, Design Automation, Simulation in industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Process Simulation,Manufacturing Simulations, Logistics and Transport, Power Plants,Multibody Systems, Aerospace, etc.. Web based Simulation Web-based Simulation Environments (WSE), Web-based DistributedInteractive Simulation (WDIS) Sharing and reuse of simulation modelsand tools in WSE, Techniques and Standards for model integration,Communication interoperability in WSE and WDIS, WSE and WDISapplications to education, training and learning, Simulationvisualization/animation in WSE and WDIS, Web-based Distributed Simulation (distributed modelling via the Web, Java based, Federated, and so on) Simulation in Information Processing and Software Development Simulation in Fuzzy Systems Classification, Data analysis, Fault tolerance, Forecasting, Knowledgeacquisition, Economics and Finance, Planning, Pre-treatment of data,Process control, Robotics, Speech and image recognition, Webintelligence, involving methodologies such as: Hybrid systems (GA,fuzzy, symbolic representation), Methods or tools for evaluating ANNperformance, Reinforcement Learning, Simulation tools (research, education, development). Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms Neural nets for simulation: modelling of parts (components) of thesystem simulated by neural networks, evaluation of simulation modelsusing neural nets, decision support in simulation models by neuralnets; Simulation of neural nets: systems of pre-designed neuralnetworks, techniques and tools for simulation and programming of neuralnetworks. Expert Controllers and Genetic Algorithms in Simulation,Knowledge Based Simulation Tools, AI and Expert Systems in Simulation. Simulation in the Built Environment The built environment is a complicated and many-faceted energy systemencompassing many different yet synergistic energy flow paths. Eachflow path changes its own (and hence the system's) characteristics ticsdynamically as time progresses. To accurately model such phenomena asimulation model must take into account all relevant energy subsystemsand the interrelationships between them. The areas covered by building simulation models are numerous and variedand include conduction modelling, air/fluid flow modelling, plant sidemodelling, insolation analysis, lighting studies and building climaticinteraction. Simulation in Archaeology Archaeologists commonly use theoretical models, experiments, and observations of the world as it is today to try to explain what happened in the past. They have attempted to explain, for example, why people first began to walk upright and why civilizations that onceflourished suddenly collapsed. Good explanations come fromwell-thought-out theoretical models that propose ways in which theexisting archaeological record might have been formed. Explanations caninclude factors such as environmental changes, demographic shifts(changes in population makeup and size), migrations, and patterns ofthought and behavior. In recent years, many archaeologists have begun to use geographic information systems (GIS) to aid in mapping sites. These computer-basedsystems allow the collection, storage, and manipulation ofenvironmental, geographic, and geologic data, together witharchaeological information, in a single database. Using thistechnology, archaeologists can create maps that simulate differentenvironments and ways in which people might have used land, livingspace, and material goods. Simulation Projects in the Arab World Roundtable discussion on present projects in the Arab World. If you have a topic proposal. CONFERENCE SITE The conference will be held at Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/ SOCIAL PROGRAMME A visit is envisaged to Petra, the UNESCO Heritage site known as the Pink City. http://www.atlastours.net/jordan/petra.html CONFERENCE KEYNOTE The keynote for the MESM'2008 will be announced later TUTORIALS Tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories: T1- Introductory tutorials T2- State of the Art Tutorials T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials Tutorial proposals should be emailed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] POSTER SESSION The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the actualposter presentation, these submissions also feature as short papers inthe Proceedings. STUDENTS SESSION This session is for students who want to present their work in progressor part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers are denotedby the fact that only the name of the student appears on the paper asan author. They are published as short papers in the Proceedings. DIVERSE ACTIVITIES For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact Philippe Geril. Special session will be set up for vendor presentations inco-ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings forsimulation languages and tools can be organised during the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact theConference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and othernecessary equipment.Partners for projects session(s) will be organisedby EUROSIS to give potential project teams or individuals theopportunity to present their research in order to link up with fellowresearchers for future research projects. Those wishing to participatein this session need to send a proposal to Philippe Geril. EXHIBITION A special software exhibition will be held during the conferencefocused on simulation tools. For more information please contactEUROSIS for further details. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in Microsoft Wordformat, PDF or Postscript format indicating the designated track andtype of submission (full paper or an extended abstract) to EUROSIS ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address,telephone / fax number and Email address on all submissions as well.For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the followingindications: MESM2008 and designated track or USE THE ABSTRACTSUBMISSION SITE!! Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will be accepted for publication DEADLINES Early Bird Submission: MAY 5th Abstract Submission deadline: MAY 30th Late Submission: JUNE 15th Notification: JUNE 25th Full Paper Submission Deadline: JULY 30th Conference Dates AUGUST 26-28, 2008 CONFERENCE PRICES EUROSIS Members and authors: 485 EURO, All other: 535 EURO (prices include Proceedings, lunches, conference dinner, get-together party and coffee breaks) PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES FULL PAPER (including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references)During review, the submitted full papers can be accepted as a regular 5page paper. If excellent,full papers can be accepted by the programcommittee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission will bereviewed by at least three members of the International ProgramCommittee. EXTENDED ABSTRACT (at least five pages) Participants may also submit a 5 page extended abstract for a regular(5 pages) or short (3 pages) paper or poster, which will be reviewed bythe International Program Committee. All accepted papers will bepublished in the MESM'2008 Conference Proceedings. SHORT ABSTRACT (at least three pages) Participants may also submit a 3 page abstract for a short paper orposter, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee.All accepted papers will be published in the MESM'2008 ConferenceProceedings. ONE PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD The 2008 MESM Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper ofthe Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration for a EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers will be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award. LANGUAGE The official conference language for all papers and presentations is English. The full Call for papers can be downloaded from http://www.eurosis.org/cms/?q=node/681 REPLY CARD: First Name: Surname: Occupation and/or Title: Affiliation: Mailing Address Zip code: City: Country. Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: [ ] Presenting a paper, by submitting a full paper [ ] Presenting a short paper (by submitting an extended abstract) [ ] Participating in the industrial program [ ] Organizing a vendor session [ ] Proposing a panel discussion (please mention names of panelists) [ ] Contributing to the exhibition [ ] Without presenting a paper Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference is/are: Name: Address: Name: Address: Yes, I intend to attend the [] MESM'2008 The provisional title of my paper / exhibited software package is: With the following highlights: The paper belongs in: TICK THE CATEGORY [] Modelling Methodology [] Modelling Tools [] Analysis Methodology [] Simulation of Networks and Communications [] Complex Systems Simulation [] Simulation of Systems and Image Processing [] Energy Systems Simulation [] Simulation in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry [] Multimedia and Virtual Reality Systems [] Decision Processing in Management [] Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Systems [] Modelling and Simulation for Industrial Applications [] Web Based Simulation [] Simulation in Information Processing and Software Development [] Simulation in Fuzzy Systems [] Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms [] Simulation in the Built Environment [] Simulation in Archeaology [] Simulation in the Arab World [] Poster Session [] Student Session [] Tutorials [] Exhibition
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