Dear Colleague, as we had to reschedule and re-site our MESM conference this year, we are resending the first call for papers with new deadlines and updated location information from Beirut and Byblos Regards Philippe MESM 2009 10th International Middle Eastern Simulation Multiconference September 27-29, 2009 Lebanese American University Beirut, Lebanon 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/?q=taxonomy/term/183 CONFERENCE AIM The MESM'2009 International Middle Eastern Multiconference onSimulation and Modelling is the tenth annual conference in the MESMseries and is organized by De Montfort University and members of theEuropean Simulation Society. One of the major aims of this conferenceis to bring people from various parts of the Middle East in contactwith colleagues working in modeling & simulation from around theworld (e.g..Europe, USA, Canada, Far East etc.). The other aim is to establish a future local technical society inthe Middle East and to integrate these into a wider Network ofSimulation Excellence. This conference, is sponsored by, De MontfortUniversity (UK), Ghent University, EUROSIS, ETI as well as IEEE UKRI -SPC. CONFERENCE THEMES Modelling Methodology Continuous, discrete and hybridsimulation methodology, Simulation environments, Multi-paradigmsimulation, Simulation uncertainty, Simulation visualisation,Integration of simulation and geographical information systems,Object-oriented programming and Languages, Multi-paradigm Languages,Software comparisons. Numerical Methods for Simulation, MathematicalAnalysis in Simulation, Parallel Simulation Methodology, Discrete EventSimulation, Simulation Fidelity and Performance Evaluation, AdvancedTraining and Simulation Concepts for Education, MultiparameterSequential Optimization Methods in Simulation, Verification,Validation, and Control in Complex Systems Simulation, Distributed andParallel Systems Simulation, Combined Continuous and Discrete EventModels, Symbol Analysis and Manipulation of 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-oriented simulation; Specialsimulation tools and environments; Meta-models and automatic modelgeneration; Graphical simulation environments and simulation softwaretools; Intelligent simulation environments; Database management ofmodels and results; Java and Web enabled simulations, UML and OOSimulation. 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 andsimulation of analogue circuits; Modeling and simulation of digitalcircuits at switch and/or at logic level; Hardware accelerators forcircuit-level simulation; Hardware accelerators for logic simulation;Distributed simulation of circuits, components, and systems; Modelingand simulation of computer systems; Fault simulation; Parallel anddistributed systems; High-speed networks; Network simulation software;Computer and telecommunication systems; Telecommunication devices andsystems; Intelligent telecommunication networks; ISDN; ATMcommunications. Complex Systems Simulation Design and Simulation, ProcessControl and Optimisation,Information Technology Systems, Space andAirborne Systems, Communication Networks, Cybernetics and Control,Building Engineering and Urban Infrastructures Nonlinear Systems,Integration of AI Techniques and Simulation, Knowledge Elicitation andRepresentation for Complex Models, Drawing Understanding and PatternRecognition, Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,Simulation in Robotics and Automation, Continuous Simulation ofTechnical Processes, Fuzzy Models in Simulation, WirelessCommunication, Mobile Communication Networks, Satellite Communication,LAN and WAN Protocols, Simulation of Switching Equipment, Design andCoding of Communication Handling Software. Simulation of Signal and Image Processing Modelling andsimulation are powerful tools in image and signal processingapplications. 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 simulationmethods, GUI, Advanced modelling tools, Trainees' performanceevaluation, Simulator Projects Simulation Studies: Simulation duringdesign, Safety and environmental hazard estimation, Productionoptimisation. Methodology: Real-time simulation and visualisationtools, Parallel and distributed simulation. Simulation in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry Simulationof Chemical Plants, Flow simulation, Plant control systems, networksimulation, geological simulations, drilling simulations, oil transportsimulations. Multimedia and Virtual Reality Systems This track covers simulation programmes used in Multimedia and VR systems enhanced simulation Decision Processing in Management Business processengineering and simulation, Simulation in customer-oriented serviceprocesses, Decision support systems, Simulation in Finance and RiskManagement, Simulation in workflow management,Process mapping andsimulation, Simulation of production processes and equipment, BusinessInformation Modeling Methods and Methodologies, UML and UP in BusinessModelling, UML and UP for Enterprise Modeling. Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Systems Topics arebiological systems, medical systems and ecosystems with the domainspecific topics such as molecular modelling, genetic algorithms inbiosystems, fuzzy sets and neural nets in biosystems, physiology,cardiology, anesthesia, cancer, circulatory system, respiratory system,renal system, biomechanics, agricultural production, simulation ofglobal change, ecotechnology and eco-engineering, GIS, populationdynamics, etc Simulation of Patient Care,Quality of Service, HospitalLogistics, Simulation of Disease Proliferation, Virtual Reality inSurgical Procedures, Simulating Biological Phenomena and Organs,Simulation as a Tool for Diagnosis, Simulation of Emergency Procedures(Disaster Gaming), General Medical Simulations, PharmacometricModelling, Physiological Simulations. Modelling and Simulation for Industrial Applications Theapplication section covers: Automation, CAD/CAM/CAE, DefenseElectronics, 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 Distributed Interactive Simulation (WDIS) Sharing and reuseof simulation models and tools in WSE, Techniques and Standards formodel integration, Communication interoperability in WSE and WDIS, WSEand WDIS applications to education, training and learning, Simulationvisualization/animation in WSE and WDIS, Web-based DistributedSimulation (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, Knowledge acquisition, Economics andFinance, Planning, Pre-treatment of data, Process control, Robotics,Speech and image recognition, Web intelligence, involving methodologiessuch as: Hybrid systems (GA, fuzzy, symbolic representation), Methodsor tools for evaluating ANN performance, Reinforcement Learning,Simulation tools (research, education, development). Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms Neural nets forsimulation: modelling of parts (components) of the system simulated byneural networks, evaluation of simulation models using neural nets,decision support in simulation models by neural nets; Simulation ofneural nets: systems of pre-designed neural networks, techniques andtools for simulation and programming of neural networks. ExpertControllers and Genetic Algorithms in Simulation, Knowledge BasedSimulation Tools, AI and Expert Systems in Simulation. Simulation in the Built Environment The built environment isa complicated and many-faceted energy system encompassing manydifferent yet synergistic energy flow paths. Each flow path changes itsown (and hence the system's) characteristics tics dynamically as timeprogresses. To accurately model such phenomena a simulation model musttake into account all relevant energy subsystems and theinterrelationships between them. The areas covered by buildingsimulation models are numerous and varied and include conductionmodelling, air/fluid flow modelling, plant side modelling, insolationanalysis, lighting studies and building climatic interaction. Simulation in Archaeology Archaeologists commonly usetheoretical models, experiments, and observations of the world as it istoday to try to explain what happened in the past. They have attemptedto explain, for example, why people first began to walk upright and whycivilizations that once flourished suddenly collapsed. Goodexplanations come from well-thought-out theoretical models that proposeways in which the existing archaeological record might have beenformed. Explanations can include factors such as environmental changes,demographic shifts (changes in population makeup and size), migrations,and patterns of thought and behavior. In recent years, many archaeologists have begun to use geographicinformation 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 the Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon. The first two days on the Beirut Campus while the third day on the Byblos Campus. CONFERENCE KEYNOTE The keynote for the MESM'2009 will be announced later INVITED TALKS Proposals for invited talks can be sent in by JUNE 1st and emailed to [email protected] 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] by June 1st POSTER SESSION The poster session only features work inprogress. Next to the actual poster presentation, these submissionsalso feature as short papers in the Proceedings. STUDENTS SESSION This session is for students who want topresent their work in progress or part of their doctoral thesis as apaper. Student papers are denoted by the fact that only the name of thestudent appears on the paper as an author. They are published as shortpapers in the Proceedings. DIVERSE ACTIVITIES For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact Philippe Geril. Specialsession will be set up for vendor presentations in co-ordination withthe scientific program. User Group meetings for simulation languagesand 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 duringthe conference focused on simulation tools. For more information pleasecontact EUROSIS for further details. Email: [email protected] DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS Send all submissions in anELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in Microsoft Word format, PDF or Postscript formatindicating the designated track and type of submission (full paper oran 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. Forsubmissions please put in the subject of your Email the followingindications: MESM2009 and designated track or USE THE ABSTRACTSUBMISSION SITE or the ONLINE FORM Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, willbe accepted for publication. All MESM proceedings are INSPEC andISI-Thomson referenced. DEADLINES Early Bird Submission: JUNE 10th Abstract Submission deadline: JUNE 30th Late Submission: JULY 30th Notification: AUGUST 10th Full Paper Submission Deadline: SEPTEMBER 5th Conference Dates SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2009 CONFERENCE PRICES Participants from the Middle East 150 EUR to 200 EUR EUROSIS Members and authors: 495 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 5 to 8 pages) During review, the submitted full papers canbe accepted as a regular 5 page paper. If excellent,full papers can beaccepted by the program committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Eachsubmission will be reviewed by at least three members of theInternational Program Committee. 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'2009 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'2009 ConferenceProceedings. ONE PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD The 2009 MESM Conference Committeewill select the Outstanding Paper of the Conference. The author of thispaper will be awarded a free registration for a EUROSIS conference.Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers will be eligible for theOutstanding 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/1075 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'2009 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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