Call for Papers and Other Useful Academic Information

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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=3Dnode/205

CONFERENCE AIM
The MESM’2008 International Middle Eastern Multiconference on
Simulation and Modelling is the ninth conference in the MESM series and
is organized by De Montfort University and members of the European
Simulation Society. One of the major?aims of this conference is to
bring people from various parts of the Middle East in contact with
colleagues 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 Middle
East and to integrate these into a wider Network of Simulation
Excellence.
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 for
Simulation, Mathematical Analysis in Simulation, Parallel Simulation
Methodology, Discrete Event Simulation, Simulation Fidelity and
Performance Evaluation, Advanced Training and Simulation Concepts for
Education, Multiparameter Sequential Optimization Methods in
Simulation, Verification, Validation, and Control in Complex Systems
Simulation, Distributed and Parallel Systems Simulation, Combined
Continuous and Discrete Event Models, 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; Special simulation tools and environments; Meta-models and
automatic model generation; Graphical simulation environments and
simulation software tools; Intelligent simulation environments;
Database management of models and results; Java and Web enabled
simulations, 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 simulation
of digital circuits at switch and/or at logic level; Hardware
accelerators for circuit-level simulation; Hardware accelerators for
logic simulation; Distributed simulation of circuits, components, and
systems; Modeling and simulation of computer systems; Fault simulation;
Parallel and distributed
systems; High-speed networks; Network simulation software; Computer and
telecommunication 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 Infrastructures
Nonlinear Systems, Integration of AI Techniques and Simulation,
Knowledge Elicitation and Representation for Complex Models, Drawing
Understanding and Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, Neural
Networks and Genetic Algorithms, Simulation in Robotics and Automation,
Continuous Simulation of Technical Processes, Fuzzy Models in
Simulation, Wireless Communication, Mobile Communication Networks,
Satellite Communication, LAN and WAN Protocols, Simulation of Switching
Equipment, Design and Coding of Communication Handling Software.

Simulation of Signal and Image Processing
Modelling and simulation are powerful tools in image and signal
processing applications. For example, the modelling and simulation of
communication networks enable the analysis and evaluation of data
communication techniques in a much more time and cost efficient way
than field tests. Modelling and simulations are also extensively used
in biomedical signal processing to study and predict physical
behaviour. Mathematical models such as Markov random fields and optical
flows have been successfully used to solve a variety of image
processing problems, including image restoration, reconstruction,
segmentation, and classification as well
as texture analysis.

Energy Systems Simulation
Simulators: Real-Time simulation methods, GUI, Advanced modelling
tools, Trainees’ performance evaluation, Simulator Projects Simulation
Studies: Simulation during design, Safety and environmental hazard
estimation, Production optimisation. Methodology: Real-time simulation
and 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, oil
transport 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.

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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, agricultural
production, simulation of global change, ecotechnology and
eco-engineering, GIS, population dynamics, etc Simulation of Patient
Care,Quality of Service, Hospital Logistics, Simulation of Disease
Proliferation, Virtual Reality in Surgical Procedures, Simulating
Biological Phenomena and Organs, Simulation as a Tool for Diagnosis,
Simulation of Emergency Procedures (Disaster Gaming), General Medical
Simulations, 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 Distributed
Interactive Simulation (WDIS) Sharing and reuse of simulation models
and tools in WSE, Techniques and Standards for model integration,
Communication interoperability in WSE and WDIS, WSE and WDIS
applications to education, training and learning, Simulation
visualization/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, Knowledge
acquisition, Economics and Finance, Planning, Pre-treatment of data,
Process control, Robotics, Speech and image recognition, Web
intelligence, involving methodologies such as: Hybrid systems (GA,
fuzzy, symbolic representation), Methods or tools for evaluating ANN
performance, Reinforcement Learning,
Simulation tools (research, education, development).

Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
Neural nets for simulation: modelling of parts (components) of the
system simulated by neural networks, evaluation of simulation models
using neural nets, decision support in simulation models by neural
nets; Simulation of neural nets: systems of pre-designed neural
networks, techniques and tools for simulation and programming of neural
networks. 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 system
encompassing many different yet synergistic energy flow paths. Each
flow path changes its own (and hence the system’s) characteristics tics
dynamically as time progresses. To accurately model such phenomena a
simulation model must take into account all relevant energy subsystems
and the interrelationships between them.
The areas covered by building simulation models are numerous and varied
and include conduction modelling, air/fluid flow modelling, plant side
modelling, insolation analysis, lighting studies and building climatic
interaction.

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 once
flourished suddenly collapsed. Good explanations come from
well-thought-out theoretical models that propose ways in which the
existing archaeological record might have been formed. 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 geographic
information systems (GIS) to aid in mapping sites. These computer-based
systems allow the collection, storage, and manipulation of
environmental, geographic, and geologic data, together with
archaeological information, in a single database. Using this
technology, archaeologists can create maps that simulate different
environments and ways in which people might have used land, living
space, 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
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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 Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org

POSTER SESSION
The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the actual
poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short papers in
the Proceedings.

STUDENTS SESSION
This session is for students who want to present their work in progress
or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers are denoted
by the fact that only the name of the student appears on the paper as
an 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 in
co-ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for
simulation languages and tools can be organised during the conference.

If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the
Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and other
necessary equipment.Partners for projects session(s) will be organised
by EUROSIS to give potential project teams or individuals the
opportunity to present their research in order to link up with fellow
researchers for future research projects. Those wishing to participate
in this session need to send a proposal to Philippe Geril.

EXHIBITION
A special software exhibition will be held during the conference
focused on simulation tools. For more information please contact
EUROSIS for further details. Email: Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org

DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS
Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY in Microsoft Word
format, PDF or Postscript format indicating the designated track and
type of submission (full paper or an extended abstract) to EUROSIS
(Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org).

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 following
indications: MESM2008 and designated track or USE THE ABSTRACT
SUBMISSION 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 par=
ty 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 5
page paper. If excellent,full papers can be accepted by the program
committee as an extended (8-page) paper. Each submission will be
reviewed by at least three members of the International 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 by
the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be
published in the MESM’2008 Conference Proceedings.

SHORT ABSTRACT (at least three pages)
Participants may also submit a 3 page abstract for a short paper or
poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee.
All accepted papers will be published in the MESM’2008 Conference
Proceedings.
ONE PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD
The 2008 MESM Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of
the 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 Engl=
ish.

The full Call for papers can be downloaded from
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/?q=3Dnode/681

REPLY CARD:
First Name:
Surname:
Occupation and/or Title:
Affiliation:
Mailing Address =09

Zip code:=09City:
Country.
Telephone:
Fax:
E-Mail:=09

[ ] 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:=09

Name:
Address: =09

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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Philippe Geril Tel: +32.9.264.55.09
EUROSIS Fax: +32.9.264.58.25
Ghent University
Dept.of Industrial Mgmt. E-mail: pgeril@yahoo.co.uk
Technologiepark 903 E-mail: philippe.geril@eurosis.org
Campus Ardoyen URL: http://www.eurosis.org
B-9052 Ghent-Zwijnaarde
Belgium

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