ANNOUNCEMENT / CALL FOR PAPERS
 
International ICSC Symposium on
 
ENGINEERING OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
EIS'98
http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/icsc/eis98.htm
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February 11 - 13, 1998
 
at the University of La Laguna
Tenerife, Spain=20
 
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PURPOSE OF THE SYMPOSIUM
 
In recent years, the applications of Artificial Intelligence have been
extended thanks to the development of new fields, such as Neural Networks,
Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms. The possibility of accurate modeling of
complex problems permitted by those new tools allow to approach new
applications of artificial intelligence in control theory, robotics, signal
processing and even business, financial planning management, damage
assessment, security, and so on.
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The main aim of this conference is to bring together theorists from
different fields of artificial intelligence and people working in
applicative areas, in order to state the current state of the research and
applications of Intelligent Systems and make the basis for rewarding
cooperation in the area.
 
Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is
indicative only. Contributions from new application areas will be
particularly welcome.
 
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TOPICS OF THE SYMPOSIUM
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Theory:
- Expert Systems
- Neural Networks
- Fuzzy Logic
- Genetics Algorithms
- Machine Learning
- Hybrid Systems
- Chaos Theory=20
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Applications:
- Control
- Industrial Diagnostics
- Robotics
- Signal Processing
- Estimation
- Modeling
- Pattern Recognition
- Speech Processing and Recognition
- Computer Vision
- Simulation
- Multivariate Images Analysis
- Remote Sensing
- Business
- Financial Planning
- Management
- Damage Assessment
- Security
- Physics
- Environment=20
- Hardware Implementations
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HONORARY CHAIR
Ramon Lopez de Mantaras, IIIA/CSIC, Barcelona, Spain=20
 
SYMPOSIUM CHAIR
Ethem Alpaydin, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
 
SYMPOSIUM VICE-CHAIR
Colin Fyfe, University of Paisley, U.K.
 
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Lorenzo Moreno (Chair)
G. Nicolas Marichal Plasencia (Vice-Chair)
Jose Sigut Sssavedra (Vice-Chair)
 
 
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Leopoldo Acosta, Spain
Luis B. Almeida, Portugal
Celso Antonio Alves Kaestner, Brazil
Senen Barro, Spain
Zeungnam Bien, Korea
Freimut Bodendorf, Germany
Piero   Bonissone, USA
P. Bosc, France
Hans H. Bothe, Germany
Joan Cabestany, Spain
Ricardo Conejo, Spain
R.M.C. De Keyser, Belgium
Andrej Dobnikar, Slovenia
D. Driankov, Sweden
Madjid Fathi-Torbagahn, Germany
Colin Fyfe, U.K.
Raul H. Gallard, Argentina
Beatriz Gonzalez, Spain
Madan M. Gupta, Canada
Fikret Gurgen, Australia
Alberto F. Hamilton, Spain
Michael Heiss, Austria
Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, U.K.
Kazuaki Iwata, Japan
Mo Jamshidi, USA
Victoria Jimenez, Spain
Nikola Kasabov, New Zealand
Kazuhiko Kawamura, USA
T.Y. Lin, USA
Eduardo Massad, Brazil
Francesco Masulli, Italy
Jose A. Moreno, Spain
Lorenzo Moreno, Spain
Roderick Murray-Smith, Denmark
Masayuki Nakajima, Japan
Charles C. Nguyen, USA
Kevin Passino, USA
David W. Pearson, France
Witold Pedrycz, Canada
J. Demetrio Pineiro, Spain
H. Prade, France
Alberto Prieto, Spain
Brian Roffel, Netherlands
Enrique H. Ruspini, USA
Antonio Sanchez Aguilar, Mexico
Jose Luis Sanchez, Spain
Juan A. Siguenza, Spain
Nigel C. Steele, U.K.
J.L. Verdegay, Spain
 
 
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZER
ICSC International Computer Science Conventions
P.O. Box 279, Millet AB T0C 1Z0, Canada
Email:    icsc@compusmart.ab.ca
Web-Site: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/icsc
Fax:      +1-403-387-4329
Phone:    +1-403-387-3546=20
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
 
EIS'98 will include invited plenary talks, contributed sessions, invited
sessions, workshops and demonstrations. Various projects are in preparation,
respectively under consideration. Please consult the EIS'98 Web Site for
full updated information.
 
Anyone wishing to organize a session or discussion, is requested to contact
the general chairman or the symposium organizer before August 31, 1997.
 
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INVITED SESSIONS
 
Prospective organizers of invited sessions are requested to send a session
proposal (consisting of 4-5 invited paper abstracts, the recommended
session-chair and co-chair, as well as a short statement describing the
title and the purpose of the session) to the Symposium Chairman or the
Symposium Organizer. All invited sessions should start with a tutorial=
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DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
 
Instead of submitting a paper, proposals for a 20 minute demonstration of a
practical application can also be submitted. The proposal should follow the
abstract submission guidelines. Only the abstract of the demonstration will
be included in the conference proceedings.
 
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SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
 
Prospective authors are requested to send an abstract of 500 words for
review by the International Scientific Committee. All abstracts must be
written in English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the
results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous work. If
authors believe that more details are necessary to substantiate the main
claims of the paper, they may include a clearly marked appendix that will be
read at the discretion of the International Scientific Committee.
 
The abstract should also include:
 
- Title of conference (EIS'98)
- Title of proposed paper
- Authors names, affiliations, addresses
- Name of author to contact for correspondence
- E-mail address and fax # of contact author
- Topics which best describe the paper (max. 5 keywords)
 
Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having
experience in the topics of this conference as well as from academics. The
conference language is English. Tutorial papers and demonstrations are also
encouraged.
 
It is recommended to submit abstracts by electronic mail (ASCII text) to
 
icsc@compusmart.ab.ca=20
 
or else by fax or mail (2 copies) to the following address:
 
ICSC Canada=20
P.O. Box 279
Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0
Canada
Email: icsc@compusmart.ab.ca
Fax: +1-403-387-4329
 
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PUBLICATION OF PAPERS
 
Conference proceedings will be published by ICSC Academic Press and be
available for the delegates at the conference in printed form or on CD-ROM.
Authors of a selected number of innovative papers may be invited to submit
extended manuscripts for journal publication.
 
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BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS
The best paper presentations will be presented with an award.
 
 
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REGISTRATION
 
Full registration is estimated at Ptas. 59,000 and includes attendance to
the EIS'98 symposium, lunches and dinners, coffee-breaks, social program,
conference proceedings and daily transportation between the hotels in Santa
Cruz and the symposium site. Full-time students. who have a valid student
ID-card, may register with a rebate by eliminating proceedings and the
social program.
 
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ACCOMMODATION
 
Block reservations have been made at hotels in La Laguna and Santa Cruz and
accommodation at reasonable rates (not included in the registration fee)
will be available upon registration. Details will follow with the letter of
acceptance and also be available from the EIS'98 web site.
 
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CONFERENCE LOCATION
 
Tenerife, known worldwide as the everspring island, is a volcanic island
originated in the Tertiary. It looks like a triangle and covers an area of
2,057 square kilometers. Its orography is complex and abrupt. In the North
Eastern part an impressive mountainous range divides the island in two steep
slopes. Actually, one of the most peculiar characteristics of Tenerife is
the contrast between the North and the South: The North being evergreen and
quite humid and the South dry and extremely sunny. Tenerife's special
situation and the incidence of a number of favorable factors, such as the
constant caress of the westerly winds, keep the mean temperature mild and
most agreeable throughout the year.
 
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
 
The social program (also available for accompanying persons) features an
excursion to the most beautiful spots on the island, including a special
dinner and entertainment.
 
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
 
- Submission of abstracts: May 31, 1997
- Notification of acceptance: August 31, 1997
- Delivery of full papers: October 31, 1997
- Symposium: February 11 - 13, 1998
 
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FURTHER INFORMATION
 
Updated information is available from the EIS'98 website at
 
http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/icsc/eis98.htm
 
or from the symposium organizer:
 
ICSC International Computer Science Conventions
P.O. Box 279, Millet AB T0C 1Z0, Canada
Email:    icsc@compusmart.ab.ca
URL:      http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/icsc
Fax:      +1-403-387-4329
Phone:    +1-403-387-3546