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[Fwd: [isworld] Preliminary CFP: 3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Distributed Computing (IDC 2009)]
by Gustaf Neumann 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] Preliminary CFP: 3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Distributed Computing (IDC 2009) Datum: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:20:50 +0200 Von: George A. Papadopoulos <george(a)cs.ucy.ac.cy> Antwort an: George A. Papadopoulos <george(a)cs.ucy.ac.cy> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> [We apologize for multiple cross-postings] IDC 2009 - Preliminary Call for Papers 3rd International Symposium on Intelligent Distributed Computing ================================================ October 12-14, 2009, Ayia Napa, Cyprus http://www.idc2009.cs.ucy.ac.cy Organized by Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Software Engineering Department, University of Craiova, Romania Call for Papers =========== Intelligent computing covers a hybrid palette of methods and techniques derived from classical artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, multi-agent systems a.o. Distributed computing studies systems that contain loosely-coupled components running on different networked computers and that communicate and coordinate their actions by message transfer. The emergent field of intelligent distributed computing is expected to pose special challenges of adaptation and fruitful combination of results of both areas with a great impact on the development of new generation intelligent distributed information systems. The aim of this symposium is to bring together researchers involved in intelligent distributed computing to allow cross-fertilization and synergy of ideas and to enable advancement of researches in the field. The symposium welcomes submissions of original papers concerning all aspects of intelligent distributed computing ranging from concepts and theoretical developments to advanced technologies and innovative applications. Papers acceptance and publication will be judged based on their relevance to the symposium theme, clarity of presentation, originality and accuracy of results and proposed solutions. Topics include, but are not limited to: - Intelligent service composition and orchestration - E-service and Web intelligence - Multi-agent systems - Information extraction and retrieval in distributed environments - Data mining and knowledge discovery in distributed environments - Semantic and knowledge grids - Intelligent integration of data and processes - Distributed problem solving and decision making - Ontologies and meta-data for describing heterogeneous resources and services - Autonomic, adaptive and self-organising distributed computing and systems - Intelligence in mobile, ubiquitous and pervasive computing - Intelligence in cooperative information systems, groupware and workflows, virtual enterprises, social networks - Intelligent distributed applications in e-business/e-commerce, e-learning, e-health, e-science, e-government, crisis management - Intelligence in Peer-to-Peer systems - Emerging behaviours in complex distributed systems - Modelling and simulation of intelligent distributed systems Paper Submission and Publication ======================== All accepted papers will be included in the Symposium Proceedings, which will be published by Springer as part of their series Studies in Computational Intelligence. Papers should have at most 10 pages length and must be formatted according to Springer format. Submissions and reviews are automatically handled by a system provided by the organizers. Please submit your paper here: http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=idc2009 Extended versions of the best papers accepted and presented at this symposium may be considered for publication in a Special Issue of an internationally recognized journal. Important dates ============ Full paper submission: April 3, 2009 Notification of acceptance: May 8, 2009 Final (camera ready) paper due: June 12, 2008 Symposium: October 12-14, 2009 Organization ========= Please see: http://www.idc2009.cs.ucy.ac.cy/organization.html Committees ========= Please see: http://www.idc2009.cs.ucy.ac.cy/committees.html -- The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [isworld] Contents of Requirements Engineering Vol 13 No 4]
by Gustaf Neumann 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] Contents of Requirements Engineering Vol 13 No 4 Datum: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:24:46 -0500 Von: Pericles Loucopoulos <p.loucopoulos(a)lboro.ac.uk> Antwort an: Pericles Loucopoulos <p.loucopoulos(a)lboro.ac.uk> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> Requirements Engineering Journal Published by Springer (ISSN: 0947-3602) Impact Factor: 1.538 (2007) Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript submission system at https://www.editorialmanager.com/rej/ Volume 13 Number 4 Portraying the practice of decision-making in requirements engineering: a case of large scale bespoke development Beatrice Alenljung and Anne Persson Pages 257-279 Abstract: Complex decision-making is a prominent aspect of requirements engineering (RE) and the need for improved decision support for RE decision-makers has been identified by a number of authors in the research literature. A first step toward better decision support in requirements engineering is to understand multifaceted decision situations of decision-makers. In this paper, the focus is on RE decision-making in large scale bespoke development. Method for stakeholder identification in interorganizational environments Luciana C. Ballejos and Jorge M. Montagna Pages 281-297 Abstract: Stakeholders are the first emerging challenge in any software project. Their identification is a critical task for success. Nevertheless, many authors consider them as a default product of a non-explained identification process. Several aspects must be considered when the project is carried out in environments where multiple organizations interact. Managing requirements inter-dependency for software product line derivation David Sellier, Mike Mannion and Jason Xabier Mansell Pages 299-313 Abstract: Software Product Line Engineering (SPLE) can reduce software development costs, reduce time to market and improve product quality. A software product line is a set of software products sharing a set of common features but containing variation points. Successful SPLE requires making selection decisions at variation points effectively and efficiently. A significant challenge is how to identify, represent and manage the inter-dependency of selection decisions for requirements. The case against a positivist philosophy of requirements engineering Chris Hinds Pages315-328 Abstract: Complex decision-making is a prominent aspect of requirements engineering (RE) and the need for improved decision support for RE decision-makers has been identified by a number of authors in the research literature. A first step toward better decision support in requirements engineering is to understand multifaceted decision situations of decision-makers. The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [WI] ECSCW2009 - First Call for Participation]
by Gustaf Neumann 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [WI] ECSCW2009 - First Call for Participation Datum: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:41 +0100 Von: Hilda Tellioglu <hilda.tellioglu(a)tuwien.ac.at> An: wi(a)aifb.uni-karlsruhe.de :: ECSCW 2009 :: First Call for Participation The 11th European Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (ECSCW) September 7-11, 2009, Vienna, Austria http://www.ecscw09.org The conference is soliciting high quality contributions that report * novel techniques and technologies relevant to CSCW, * empirical studies of work that contribute to the design space of CSCW, * enhancement of the conceptual foundations of CSCW. In particular, the conference welcomes contributions that focus on: * Comparative analyses of empirical investigations that contribute to a deeper understanding of single application domains of CSCW or aspects of CSCW, which cross different domains * New computer-enabled forms of organisation * Collaboratories and distributed scientific work, including papers, which reflect on CSCW aspects of e-science * The conception, construction and use of CSCW technologies in complex and demanding settings, like manufacturing, healthcare, security, control systems, etc. * The implications of new interaction technologies (pervasive, ubiquitous, handheld ...) for CSCW: empirical research of use, studies of integration with other CSCW technologies and applications * The integration of CSCW technologies with other technologies used to support organisations, such as information systems, production systems, decision support systems, knowledge management systems, etc. * The conception, construction and use of innovative interaction modes for CSCW applications, e.g. interfaces and supportive functionalities, including diverse users, such as impaired users * Architectures supporting CSCW technologies with quality requirements, such as flexibility, tailorability, adaptability, etc. All contributions will be evaluated in terms of their novelty, significance, quality and enhancement to the field. Accepted contributions will be included in the conference proceedings published by Springer and will be available at http://www.ecscw09.org . They will also be indexed in and available through the ACM digital library. ECSCW 2009 requires that submissions have not been published previously and that papers submitted are not under simultaneous review for any other conference, journal or other publication. :: IMPORTANT DATES - March 6, 2009 - Full/short papers submissions due (electronic submission) - April 3, 2009 - All other submissions due (electronic submission) - May 8, 2009 - Accept/reject notification - June 8, 2009 - Finished papers (camera-ready electronic submission) - September 7-8, 2009 - Workshops at Vienna University of Technology - September 9-11, 2009 - Conference at Austrian Academy of Sciences Please note that deadlines are firm to accommodate tight adjudication and publication schedules. :: RESEARCH PAPERS There are two kinds of research paper contributions: full papers and short papers. Both kinds of contributions must be formatted in strict accordance with the ECSCW formatting instructions (see author kit and paper templates available at the conference website http://www.ecscw09.org) and must be submitted in PDF format. FULL PAPERS Full papers may be up to 20 pages in length. Full papers should present original reports of substantive new work and make clear the novel aspects of the research they present and its contribution to the development of CSCW theory and CSCW systems design. SHORT PAPERS Short papers may be up to 8 pages in length, and should present substantial although preliminary results of a research activity. They should clearly contain: the goals and the current stage of the research plan, an indication about the original contribution the research makes, preliminary achievements and indication of why they warrant presentation at this stage. Selection will primarily be based on this kind of information. :: SUBMISSIONS All contributions must be rendered anonymous to facilitate blind review, and authors should take care throughout their paper that their own and their institution's identity is not revealed. Relevant references to an author's previous research should not be suppressed but rather should be made impersonally, if they are required for reviewers to understand and evaluate the paper's contribution. All submissions will be handled electronically. Details will be available shortly at the ECSCW 2009 website: http://www.ecscw09.org :: WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES Workshops are designed to offer an informal environment for focused group discussion and learning. Workshops may be for half-day or full day sessions. Workshop proposals should consist of an abstract and a detailed proposal. The abstract should be no more than 150 words. The body of the proposal should be no more than 3000 words, and should include a description of the theme(s) of the workshop, the workshop activities and goals, the duration of the workshop (one or two full days), the background of the organiser(s), the maximum number of participants, and the means of recruiting and selecting participants. We encourage workshop organisers to create web- based resources for their workshops so that advertising, submission and organisation can be handled online. Accepted workshops will need to provide a short description of the workshop for publication on the conference web site containing the workshop title, names and affiliations of organisers, 150-word abstract, workshop web site, and position paper submission or other participation requirements. Accepted workshops may optionally provide a 2-page Workshop Programme for printing in the conference supplemental proceedings. The programme should contain the workshop title, 150-word abstract, objectives, participant names and schedule. Master classes will offer a small number of participants the opportunity to learn about specific CSCW concepts, methods and techniques from recognised experts. Master classes proposals should be no more than 3000 words, and should include a description of the theme(s) of the master class, the background of the organiser(s) and the maximum number of participants. :: DEMOS AND VIDEOS Live demonstrations and videos form an important part of the conference technical programme. Demonstrations of both research prototypes and commercial products by those directly involved in developing the systems are welcomed. Demos and videos submissions should include an extended abstract of no longer than 2 pages, including all figures and references. It should state the contribution and originality of the work clearly and explicitly, including just enough background to make clear how the work differs from significant prior research. It should describe the required technical equipment. :: POSTERS Poster submissions graphically illustrating original CSCW systems, experiences, or applications are invited. Successful posters will be on show for the duration of the conference. Poster submissions should include an extended abstract of no longer than 2 pages, including all figures and references. It should state the contribution and originality of the work clearly and explicitly, including just enough background to make clear how the work differs from significant prior research. :: DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM The Doctoral Colloquium offers PhD students in CSCW the opportunity to present and discuss their work with other CSCW researchers. Students from all the CSCW related disciplines are encouraged to apply, although numbers will be limited. Doctoral submissions should include an extended abstract of no longer than 2 pages, including all figures and references. It should state the contribution and originality of the work clearly and explicitly, including just enough background to make clear how the work differs from significant prior research. Demos and videos, poster and doctoral colloquium abstracts will be published in a Conference Supplement that will be circulated to attendees at registration. Abstracts will not be incorporated into the main ECSCW 2009 Conference Proceedings. :: CONFERENCE CHAIR Ina Wagner, Vienna University of Technology, Austria ina.wagner(a)tuwien.ac.at :: CONFERENCE VICE CHAIR Hilda Tellioglu, Vienna University of Technology, Austria hilda.tellioglu(a)tuwien.ac.at :: PROGRAMME CHAIRS Ellen Balka, Simon Fraser University, Canada ellenb(a)sfu.ca Carla Simone, Universita' di Milano Bicocca, Italy simone(a)disco.unimib.it The full list of the Programme Committee members will appear soon in http://www.ecscw09.org . -- Mailing-Liste: WI(a)aifb.uni-karlsruhe.de Administrator: WI-admin(a)aifb.uni-karlsruhe.de Konfiguration: http://www.aifb.uni-karlsruhe.de/mailman/listinfo/wi

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[Fwd: [isworld] 1st call for papers for the 10th European Conference on Knowledge Management]
by Gustaf Neumann 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] 1st call for papers for the 10th European Conference on Knowledge Management Datum: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:12:25 -0500 Von: Sue Nugus <sue(a)academic-conferences.org> Antwort an: Sue Nugus <sue(a)academic-conferences.org> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> ECKM 2009 10th European Conference on Knowledge Management Università Degli Studi Di Padova, Vincenza, Italy 3-4 September 2009 This is the first call for papers for the 10th European Conference on Knowledge Management, which will be held at the Università Degli Studi Di Padova, Vincenza, Italy on the 3-4 September 2009. A main implication of the knowledge economy is that the only way to prosperity is to make learning and knowledge creation of prime relevance. Issues of knowledge creation, use and transfer and innovation competencies building have moved to the forefront of attention in corporate competitive strategy and in economic, social and industrial policy as well. Competing worldwide demands individual and organisational creativity, high level skills and capabilities and adaptive and innovative learning organisations and institutions. To keep abreast of the volatile and changing environment organisations, countries and regions need to develop a better understanding of how knowledge and intellectual capital deliver effective business processes and high value goods and services. In particular, they have to develop awareness of and mechanisms to manage the risks that are inherent to this new context and improved methods to link IC and KM to the firm�s future streams of cash flows and GDP growth. ECKM 2009 provides an opportunity for academics and practitioners from Europe and elsewhere who are involved in the study; management, development and implementation of knowledge management initiatives to come together and exchange ideas. The advisory group for the conference invites submissions of papers on both the theory and advanced practice of all aspects of knowledge management (KM) and intellectual capital (IC). The conference in September 2009 is seeking quantitative, qualitative and experience-based papers from industry and academe. Topics may include but are not limited to: Frameworks for conceptualising KM, parameters of the field of study; Knowledge creation and sharing mechanisms; Knowledge asset valuation models; Knowledge Management Systems; Impact on organisational learning; Impact on business strategy, architectures for KM systems; Managing Intellectual Capital; Contextual analysis; KM in higher education; Knowledge sharing between different groups in an organization, sharing and co-operation in Communities of Practice; How to initiate KM, resourcing KM, implementing KM; KM case studies, KM and SME�s; The evaluation of KM, user requirements; KM and innovation, innovation networks; Content management systems; Ontologies; KM and the Web and e-Business; Ethics of KM; KM in the Public Sector; KM performance criteria; KM towards stakeholders needs; Km and eBusiness models; KM sharing between individuals vs groups; KM in business transformation; Skills & competence management; Competitive intelligence; KM & change management; Professional training augmentation & data mapping. Papers accepted for the conference will be published in the Thomson Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings (ISSHP) and the Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings (ISSHP/ISI Proceedings). Abstracts are required in the first instance and should be submitted via the online form at http://academic-conferences.org/eckm/eckm2009/eckm09-abstract-submission.htm You can find full details about the conference, including full calls for papers, on the conference website at http://academic-conferences.org/eckm/eckm-home.htm You can also request a copy of the calls for papers by email from me. Please feel free to circulate this message to any colleagues or contacts you think may be interested. Kind regards Mandy Mandy Limbrick-Butler Academic Conferences Limited mandy(a)academic-conferences.org http://www.academic-conferences.org/conference-home.htm The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [isworld] Int. Journal of KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY RESEARCH - Invitation to EB/Review Board]
by Gustaf Neumann 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] Int. Journal of KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY RESEARCH - Invitation to EB/Review Board Datum: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:30:42 -0500 Von: Miltiadis Lytras <mdl(a)aueb.gr> Antwort an: Miltiadis Lytras <mdl(a)aueb.gr> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> Dear all we are very happy to share with you the news concerning the development of a new journal in IGI-Global, entitled: �International Journal of Knowledge Society Research.� which is sponsored also by the 500+ academics that participate in the WORLD SUMMIT ON THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY series [http://knowledge-summit.org If you are interested in participating in the EB/Review board of the new journal which will be publish the inaugural issue on January 2010, please Drop me a mail at miltiadis.lytras(a)gmail.com I am copying you below the tentative list of topics covered by this new journal: - Information Technologies - Knowledge Management Systems - E-business & Enterprise Information Systems for the Knowledge Society - Knowledge, Learning, Education, Learning Technologies and E-learning for the Knowledge Society - Social & Humanistic Computing for the Knowledge Society - Emerging Technologies for the Society and the Humanity - Culture & Cultural Heritage - Technology for Culture Management - Management of Tourism and Entertainment - Tourism Networks in the Knowledge Society - Government and Democracy in the Knowledge Society - Research and Sustainable Development in the Knowledge Society - BUSINESS, ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTERORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY - INNOVATION, ADVANCED RESEARCH AND ALLIANCES FOR THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY - ADVANCED APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - INTELLECTUAL AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY - RESEARCH PROPOSALS FOR PROJECTS TOWARDS THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY We are excited towards making this journal a TOP QUALITY publication outlet that will serve the multidisciplinary communities that are dealing with the Knowledge Society and IT/IS. Next week, the website of the 2nd World Summit on the Knowledge Society will be on air with 11 MAIN TRACKS, 55 special issues and Springer LNAI/CCIS proceedings on this link: http://knowledge-summit.org [if you want to receive a copy of the proceedings of the 1st WSKS dont hesitate to contact me, there are still few available]. Best Regards Dr. Miltiadis D. Lytras ----------------- The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [isworld] CFP special issue Computers in Human Behaviour: web 2.0 and tourism]
by Gustaf Neumann 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] CFP special issue Computers in Human Behaviour: web 2.0 and tourism Datum: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:56:49 -0500 Von: Marianna Sigala <m.sigala(a)aegean.gr> Antwort an: Marianna Sigala <m.sigala(a)aegean.gr> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce the Call for Papers for a special issue in the international journal "Computers in Human Behaviour". As the adoption of Web 2.0 is booming, a new generation of travellers 2.0 emerges. The aim of this special issue is to publish and disseminate a coherent body of research investigating issues related to the profile, the behaviour and the prosumers' role of travellers 2.0 in the tourism industry as a whole and/or the value chain operations of tourism enterprises. For more information about this special issue, please find below the CFP and/or contact the special issue's editor: Dr Marianna Sigala (m.sigala(a)aegean.gr) Looking forward to your submissions with my best regards Marianna Sigala *********************************************************** Marianna Sigala, PhD Lecturer in Operations & Production Management The Business Administration Department University of the Aegean Michalon 8 Chios, GR-82100 Greece Director of Information and Publications of I-CHRIE The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (I-CHRIE) http://www.chrie.org http://www.ba.aegean.gr/m.sigala Tel: +30 22710 35160 Fax: +30 22710 35165 COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOUR http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/759/descriptio… Call for Papers Special Issue on Web 2.0 in travel and tourism: empowering and changing the role of travellers Guest Editor: Marianna Sigala, PhD Department of Business Administration, University of the Aegean, Greece Manuscripts are solicited for a special issue of the international journal Computers in Human Behaviour �Web 2.0 in travel and tourism: empowering and changing the role of travellers�. Articles published in this special issue will present current, state-of-art research and critical thinking, designed to equip scholars and practitioners with the necessary knowledge in the specific area of the impact of Web 2.0 applications in tourism and travel demand and the ways in which firms redefine their operational models to address the former. Web 2.0 is fundamentally changing the way travellers and tourists search, find, read and trust as well as (collaboratively) produce information about tourism suppliers and destinations. Moreover, web 2.0 applications such as collaborative trip planning tools, social and content sharing networks as well as massive multi-player online role play- social games such as Secondlife, whereby travellers (collaboratively) design, promote and produce tour packages, cultural events, hotel rooms and other travel-tourism products and services, engage travellers in business operations and transform their role from passive consumers to active prosumers (producers and consumers) of travel experiences. In this vein, travel and tourism companies are currently changing and redefining their business models in order to address the needs and expectations of this new generation of travellers as well as to more actively involve them into their business operations. This special issue of the journal Computers in Human Behaviour seeks leading-edge research investigating the web 2.0 applications and tools that transform the role and behaviour of the new generation of travellers as well as examine the ways in which firms redefine their operational models to address the former . The overall goal of this special issue is to disseminate a coherent body of research that will provide insights for academics and professionals alike into: a) the profile, the behaviour and the changing role of travellers 2.0, and b) the ways in which travel and tourism firms transform the management of their value chain and distribution chain operations for exploiting user-generated content, inter-customer support and social network interactions in order to incorporate travellers into their business models. The objectives of the special issue are to publish findings and exchange knowledge on the development of new research theories, methodologies and applications. Thus, theoretical, empirical, experimental, case studies and policy-oriented contributions are welcome, but all contributions should clearly address the practical implications of the research reported. Topics Topics of papers may include (but they are not limited): user-generated content: classification, evaluation and use by travellers travellers involvement in business innovation and new product- service development travellers 2.0: profile, behaviour, decision- making processes and roles in tourism and travel operations and distribution chain web 2.0 enabled and supported business operations, e.g. travel recommender systems, CRM 2.0, dynamic packaging tools, travellers tool-kits travellers 2.0 taxonomies (folksonomies) and social network analysis virtual social travellers' communities building, management and applications Guidelines for Authors Best papers submitted and presented at the 4rth International Conference "Planning for the Future � Learning from the Past: Contemporary Developments in Tourism, Travel & Hospitality" organized by the University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece 3 - 5 April 2009, that also fit the theme and scope of this special issue will be considered for submission and possible publication in this special issue. All submissions must adhere to the format and style guidelines of the journal Computers in Human Behaviour. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available at: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/759/authorinst… Review process All papers will be blind reviewed by at least three anonymous referees. A three stage review process is planned, to allow for the consideration, where appropriate, of revised papers. Manuscripts submissions and editorial communications All manuscripts (or any editorial communications) should be submitted electronically, to the Guest Editor of the Special Issue at the following e-mail address: Dr. Marianna Sigala (m.sigala(a)aegean.gr). Important Dates Date for submission for manuscript: 30 June 2009 Date of publication of the Special Issue: late 2010 Guest Editor: Dr Marianna Sigala, m.sigala(a)aegean.gr The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [isworld] Call for papers - ICISO 2009]
by Gustaf Neumann 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] Call for papers - ICISO 2009 Datum: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:43:16 -0500 Von: Wenge Rong <w.rong(a)reading.ac.uk> Antwort an: Wenge Rong <w.rong(a)reading.ac.uk> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> ***************************************************************** *** *** *** Apologies if you received multiple copies of this message *** *** *** ***************************************************************** Call for papers - ICISO 2009 The 11th Conference on Informatics and Semiotics in Organisations, IFIP WG8.1 Working Conference http://www.orgsem.org/2009 The 11th Conference on Informatics and Semiotics in Organisations, IFIP WG8.1 Working Conference(ICISO 2009), previously named International Conference on Organisational Semiotics (ICOS), is the eleventh in a series of international events devoted to the latest research in informatics and applications of Organisational Semiotics in organisations. The main theme on this occasion is: *** Information Systems in the Changing Era: Theory and Practice *** The ICISO 2009, supported by IFIP WG8.1, aims to provide a focal forum for active researchers, practitioners, business and industrial professionals and academics from diversified domains of information systems and with diversified backgrounds to get together, to share latest research achievements and practical experiences, to exchange in-depth findings and innovative ideas, and in particular to harness the greatest challenges in the changing era and think seriously into the future. The ICISO 2009 will also continue the effort of the international research community in the development of the emergent discipline in informatics and its applications. It will focus not only on the theory building, but also on practical benefits gained so far through applications of methods and techniques derived from various approaches. Papers describing original work in all areas of information systems are invited. Accepted papers, which must be presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the Proceedings of ICISO2009. Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. ** Topics Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Organisational Semiotic theory, concepts, methods and techniques, and their practical applications - Semiotically motivated approaches to information systems - Pragmatic web and applications - Adaptive architecture for information systems - Methodologies for information systems design and implementation - Information engineering and complex systems - Semiotic engineering and semiotics in business computing - Agent-based information systems for business support - Information managements in logistics - Information technology in value chain management - Information fusion in enterprise applications - E-government, e-commerce, mobile and pervasive commerce - Customer relationship management and data mining - Enterprise resource planning and supply chain management - Service-oriented computing - Semantic web and its applications - Innovative business models for mobile commerce - Integration of heterogeneous systems - Mobile services and ubiquitous/pervasive systems - Future generation enterprise information systems - Enterprise modelling and simulation - Enterprise application integration - User-centred approaches to information systems and information management - Ubiquitous information access - Knowledge management - Ontology engineering - Business process and workflow modelling, analysis, integration and management - Business process reengineering - Business intelligence - Enterprise modelling and simulation - Applications, case studies, and management issues - Digital content management *** Important dates Full paper submission: 15 November, 2008 Notification of acceptance: 7 January 2009 Camera-ready version: 30 January, 2009 Conference: 11-12 April, 2009 *** Submission Guidelines Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers that must not be published elsewhere and not currently under review for any other publication. The manuscripts in English must be submitted in Springer IFIP Series format (Word template, Latex Style) as PDF files and may not exceed 14 pages. Please follow Springer IFIP Series authors guidelines to prepare your papers. At least of one of the authors of accepted papers is requested to register and present their work at the conference. *** Publication The papers will be selected based on a peer review by at least two independent members of the program committee. This review process will be anonymous in order to ensure the quality and in order to avoid prejudices. At least one author per accepted paper is required to register and attend the conference. Conference proceedings will be published by Springer IFIP Series and selected best papers will be considered for "fast track" review by prestigious journals. *** Host institution Beijing University of Technology, China Informatics Research Center, University of Reading, UK *** Supported by IFIP WG8.1 Academic Committee of Management Science and Engineering Forum, China INSTICC, Portugal *** In cooperation with China Association for Information Systems (CNAIS), China China Information Economics Society (CIES), China The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [computational.science] Re: Call for Papers -- Please Post]
by Gustaf Neumann 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [computational.science] Re: Call for Papers -- Please Post Datum: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:49:41 -0600 (CST) Von: pdcof09 (Parallel and Distributed Computing in Finance) <pdcof(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Organisation: "OptimaNumerics" An: Computational Science Mailing List <computational.science(a)lists.optimanumerics.com> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAST CALL FOR PAPERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Second International Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Computing in Finance (PDCoF09-Computational Finance - Friday, May 29, 2009) http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~pdcof to be held in conjunction with the International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS08) May 24-29, 2009, Rome, Italy (http://www.ipdps.org) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please visit the conference website for scope, interests and other details: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~pdcof Important Dates: ---------------- Paper submission due: November 15, 2008 (extended) Notification of acceptance: December 15, 2008 (tentative) Camera-ready paper due: February 15, 2009 <===========================================================> | Dr. Ruppa K. Thulasiram | tulsi(a)cs.umanitoba.ca | | Associate Professor |-----------------------| | Department of Computer Science | ph: +1 204 474-6538 | | E2-576 EITC |-----------------------| | University of Manitoba | fx: +1 204 474-7609 | | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA | | |===========================================================| | Computational Financial Derivatives Lab | |-----------------------------------------------------------| | http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~tulsi | |===========================================================| <===========================================================> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: computational.science-unsubscribe(a)lists.optimanumerics.com For additional commands, e-mail: computational.science-help(a)lists.optimanumerics.com Computational Science mailing list hosting is provided by OptimaNumerics (http://www.OptimaNumerics.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Fwd: [isworld] Call for Contributions: International Conference on Object Databases (ICOODB 2009)]
by Gustaf Neumann 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] Call for Contributions: International Conference on Object Databases (ICOODB 2009) Datum: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:00:37 +0100 Von: Grossniklaus Michael <grossniklaus(a)inf.ethz.ch> Antwort an: Grossniklaus Michael <grossniklaus(a)inf.ethz.ch> An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network <isworld(a)lyris.isworld.org> (apologies for cross-posting) Call for Contributions International Conference on Object Databases (ICOODB 2009) 1-3 July 2009 Zurich, Switzerland http://www.icoodb2009.ethz.ch ICOODB 2009 is the second in a series of international conferences aimed at promoting the exchange of information and ideas between members of the object database community. A key feature of the conference is its goal to bring together developers, users and researchers. At the same time, the conference aims to meet the needs of the different sub-communities. The conference therefore consists of three different tracks offered as a tutorial day, an industry day and a research day. The conference will offer presentations on a wide range of issues related to object databases, including topics such as applications, methodologies, design tools, frameworks and standards as well as core object database technologies. ICOODB 2009 invites contributions in any of the following categories: tutorials, industrial presentations, research papers and demonstrations. Details of how to submit proposals for contributions are available on the web site http://www.icoodb2009.ethz.ch. Topics of Interest ****************** General topics of interest include, but are not restricted to: - object data models - design of object databases - semantics of object databases - object storage systems - object query languages - transaction management for object databases - access structures and indexing in object databases - constraint models and mechanisms - event models and mechanisms - distributed object databases - architecture and engineering of object database engines - object-oriented frameworks for data management - evaluation of object databases - novel applications of object databases - object databases in education Important Dates *************** Submissions 30 Jan 2009 Notification of acceptance 06 Mar 2009 Camera-ready copy of papers 27 Mar 2009 Conference Organisation *********************** ICOODB Steering Committee ------------------------- Mike Card, Syracuse Research, USA Rick Cattell, Independent Consultant, USA William Cook, University of Texas at Austin, USA Stefan Edlich, TFH Berlin, Germany Moira C. Norrie, ETH Zurich, Switzerland James Paterson, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Christof Wittig, db4objects, USA Roberto Zicari, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Germany General Chair ------------- Moira C. Norrie, ETH Zurich, Switzerland Scientific Programme Chairs --------------------------- Moira C. Norrie, ETH Zurich, Switzerland Michael Grossniklaus, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Scientific Programme Committee (to be completed) ------------------------------------------------ Suad Alagic, University of Southern Maine, USA Elisa Bertino, Purdue University, USA Alan Dearle, University of St Andrews, UK Oscar Diaz, University of the Basque Country, Spain Geert-Jan Houben, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Matthias Jarke, RWTH Aachen, Germany Epaminondas Kapetanios, University of Westminster, UK Gerti Kappel, Vienna University of Technology, Austria Jessie Kennedy, Napier University, UK Michele Missikoff, IASI-CNR, Italy Dennis McLeod, University of Southern Califonia, USA Oscar Pastor, Valencia University of Technology, Spain Norman Paton, University of Manchester, UK Gunter Saake, University of Magdeburg, Germany Stefano Spaccapietra, EPF Lausanne, Switzerland Industrial Track Chairs ----------------------- Stefan Edlich, TFH Berlin, Germany Anat Gafni, db4objects, USA Tutorial Chair -------------- Roberto Zicari, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Germany The AISWorld LISTSERV is a service of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org). To unsubscribe, redirect, or change subscription options please go to http://lyris.isworld.org/. You are subscribed to AISworld as: neumann(a)wu-wien.ac.at. Each Sender assumes responsibility that his or her message conforms to the AISWorld LISTSERV policy and conditions of use available at http://lyris.isworld.org/isworldlist.htm.

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[Fwd: [computational.science] CFP - Special Issue on: Bio-Inspired Business Systems]
by Gustaf Neumann 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [computational.science] CFP - Special Issue on: Bio-Inspired Business Systems Datum: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 18:37:42 +0100 Von: Ajith Abraham <abraham.ajith(a)gmail.com> Antwort an: ajith.abraham(a)ieee.org Organisation: "OptimaNumerics" An: Computational Science Mailing List <computational.science(a)lists.optimanumerics.com> Call For Papers INFORMATION SCIENCES JOURNAL - Informatics and Computer Science Intelligent Systems Applications An International Journal Special Issue on: Bio-Inspired Business Systems Aim and Scope Computational and financial econometrics has been of interest for a wide variety of researchers in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics and computing. Financial time series analysis focus on asset valuations over time with emphases on option pricing, volatility measurement, and modelling market microstructure effects. Apart from theoretical developments,financial time series analyses also have a high empirical content. The computational aspects of such analyses are of crucial importance since one typically deals with high-dimensional problems and large numbers of observations. Existing algorithms often do not utilize the best computational techniques for efficiency, stability, or conditioning. Furthermore, environments for conducting econometrics are inherently computer based. Integrated econometrics packages have grown well over the years, but still have much room for development. The field of biologically inspired computing has advanced rapidly over the past decade. One offshoot of this progress has been the development of plethoras of biologically inspired algorithms. Broadly speaking, biologically inspired algorithms draw metaphorical inspiration from diverse sources, including the operation of biological neurons, processes of evolution, models of social interaction amongst organisms, and natural immune systems, in order to develop tools for solving real-world problems. The behavior of social insects e.g. ant, bees, bacterial, birds etc largely influence several problem solving metaphors.The problem encompasses from cargo scheduling, routing, service management, telecommunication management, financial forecasting, human resource modeling and many more. The potential of web intelligence merged with biological algorithms also drastically contribute the manifold avenues of implementing different random distribution strategies on web paradigm especially web based adslot management etc. This could be the next generation commitment of business. This special issue is devoted to advances in theory and applications of the Bio-inspired computational Intelligence in Business Systems. Roughly speaking, to develop effective and bio-intelligent business applications and services, it is crucial to discover useful knowledge through analyzing large amounts of contents, hidden content structures, or usage patterns of web data resources. For example, more and more business transactions are processed via the Internet. Digital content is distributed online, transactions are managed and sensitive information is exchanged. The development and realization of business models for secure, user-friendly and technically efficient distribution of virtual goods – e.g. MP3-files – is the emphasis in the business area "Media Distribution and Security. To achieve such a goal, a variety of techniques in diverse research areas is needed to integrate properly, including artificial neural networks, Genetic algorithm, rough sets, evolutionary algorithms and business intelligence applications such as Mission-critical and integral to an enterprise's operations or occasional to meet a special requirement, enterprise-wide or local to one division, department, or project, centrally initiated or driven by user demand, etc. This special issue intends to provide a premier and open forum for the dissemination of innovative bio-inspired computational techniques in business intelligence systems applications. Original papers previously unpublished and not currently under review by another journal are solicited that cover one or more of the following topics, but are not limited to: Multi-agent model of interbank payment system and future developments Ant Colony in business management Heuristic Portfolio Optimization and Risk Management Pricing in incomplete markets Automated Trading High frequency financial econometrics\ Market Maker Models Financial Contagion: Evolutionary optimization for multinational agent –based model Trader psychometrics: the real time assessment of electronic trading behaviour Bee colony optimization in scheduling Behavioral Modeling of human being with bio-agents Biotechnology business with adaptive bio-inspired strategies Cargo management and scheduling Chemotaxix and its variances in structural biotechnology. Collective Intelligence in Business group Customer relation management Distributed computing using bio-inspired-intelligence Effective service Management Foraging in Business Credit Fraud Detection Financial modeling and risk management through ant, bees etc Grid computing through bio-inspired algorithm Measuring Human resource and modeling Knowledge sharing Credit Risk Analysis Mining social networks and graph data Natural computing in Business Strategy formulation New product lunching strategy through bio-reinforcement Service Management Supply Chain Logistics Telecomm. Scheduling and routing impact on tariff management Web based business models managed through natural algorithms Important dates Initial Manuscript submission: 1 December 2008 Preliminary results: 30 March 2009 Revised version: 30 April 2009 Notification: 30 May 2009 Final manuscripts due: 30 June 2009 Anticipated publication: Autumn 2009 Paper Submission Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality; original work that has neither appeared in, nor is under consideration by, other journals should be submitted to the Guest Editors using the following emails: aboitcairo(a)gmail.com and ajith.abraham(a)ieee.org. In parallel, manuscripts should be submitted online at http://ees.elsevier.com/ins/ by the date of initial submission, double spaced in 11 or 12-point fonts, with no more than 45 pages, inclusive of all references, figures and tables. Submitted manuscripts will be reviewed according to the peer review policy of the Information Sciences Journal as available on-line at www.elsevier.com/locate/ins. As papers are uploaded, authors should make sure to select the correct special issue (select "Special Issue: Bio-Inspired Business Systems" when reaching the Article Type step). Only original and unpublished papers will be considered. Guest editors Aboul Ella Hassanien, Cairo University Faculty of Computer and Information Information Technology Department 5 Ahmed Zewal St., Orman, Giza, Egypt E-mail: Aboitcairo(a)gmail.com WWW: http://www.softcomputing.net/~abo Ajith Abraham Center for Quantifiable Quality of Service in Communication Systems Norwegian University of Science and Technology O.S. Bragstads plass 2E, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway Email: ajith.abraham(a)ieee.org, abraham.ajith(a)acm.org WWW: http://www.softcomputing.net/ Graham Kendall School Of Computer Science University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham NG8 1BB, UK Email: : gxk(a)cs.nott.ac.uk WWW : http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~gxk Dietmar Maringer Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Basel, Switzerland.,Basel Petersgraben 51 CH 4003 Basel, Switzerland Email: Dietmar.Maringer(a)unibas.ch WWW: http://139.141.236.140/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.wwz.unibas.ch --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: computational.science-unsubscribe(a)lists.optimanumerics.com For additional commands, e-mail: computational.science-help(a)lists.optimanumerics.com Computational Science mailing list hosting is provided by OptimaNumerics (http://www.OptimaNumerics.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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