[BiO BB] AITOCP'03

[Dr. Jihad Mohamad Jaam]

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                                        Please apologize for multiple
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                                             CALL FOR PAPERS  on
                          "Artificial Intelligence Techniques for
Optimization
                                             and Constrained Problems"

                    THE 7th WORLD MULTI CONFERENCE ON SYSTEMICS,
                                  CYBERNETICS AND INFORMATICS
                                                             SCI 2003
                                                     July 27 - 30, 2003
                                                Orlando, Florida, USA
                                                    Sheraton World
                                           http://www.iiisci.org/sci2003/

You are cordially invited to participate in the "Artificial Intelligence
Techniques for Optimization and Constrained Problems" within the
area of Artificial intelligence and Constraint Programming in the
Seventh World Multi-Conference on Systemics,   Cybernetics and
Informatics.  We would like your invitation to either organize and chair
one (or more) session(s) or, present an individual paper on the theory
and applications of AI to any topics of your interest. This session
aims to present original and previously unpublished research in all
fields of Artificial Intelligence, including, but not limited to :

- Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
- Genetic Algorithms
- Neural Networks in AI
- Search and Meta-Heuristics for AI
- Planning and Scheduling
- Constraint-Based Reasoning and Constraint Programming
- Distributed AI and Multi-agent Systems

 All accepted papers will be published in the respective conference
 proceedings. The best papers will be published in an International
Journal.


PARTICIPANTS
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Participation of both, researchers and practitioners is strongly
encouraged. Papers may be submitted on: research in science
and engineering, case studies drawn on professional practice
and consulting, and position papers based on large and rich
experience gained through executive/managerial practices and
decision-making.

EXTENDED ABSTRACTS AND PAPER DRAFTS SUBMISSION FORM
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Extended abstracts or paper drafts should be sent taking into account
the following:
 1. Major theme of the paper, related to the major themes given above.
 2. Paper title.
 3. Extended abstract of 500 to 1500 words and/or paper drafts of 2000
     to 5000 words, in English.
 4. Authors and/or co-authors with names, addresses, telephone and
     fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.
 5. All papers must be written in English, starting with a succinct
     statement  of the problem and the application area, the results
    achieved, their  significance and a comparison with previous work (if
any).
6. Extended abstracts or paper drafts should be submitted ONLY
    on-line to:
 tounsi at emn.fr and jaam at qu.edu.qa

7. For Further details please contact the organizers or Prof. N CALLAOS
 (ncallaos at telcel.net.ve)
8. Also, more detailed instructions and On-Line Submission Form can be
 found on the http://www.iiisci.org/sci2003/


 DEADLINES
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 February 20, 2003: Submission of extended abstracts (500-1500 words) or
 paper drafts (2000-5000 words).
 March 20, 2003: Acceptance notifications.
 April 20, 2003: Submission of camera-ready papers: hard copies and
 electronic versions.

 PAPERS REVIEWING AND PUBLICATION
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Submitted papers will be reviewed and evaluated for originality,
significance, clarity, &    soundness.  Each paper will be refereed by two
researchers in the  topical area.  Accepted papers, which should not
exceed six single-spaced typed pages, will be published by means of
paper and electronic proceedings.  Best papers will be selected for
awards and might be recommended for  journal  publications.  Multiple
author books will be published by IIIS based on, the best-invited
sessions, the best focus symposia or the best mini-conferences and the
topic  of the papers.

 CONFERENCE SESSION FORMAT:
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   There will be three types of presentations:
      * Invited talks, given by internationally renowned scientists
      * Regular paper presentations
      * Poster session

 ORGANISERS:
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Dr. Jihad M. Jaam
Computer Science Department,
University of Qatar
P.O.Box 2713
Doha, Qatar
E-mail: jaam at qu.edu.qa

Dr. Mohamed Tounsi
Computer Science Departmenet SILR,
Ecole Polytechnique de Nantes
Rue Christian Pauc, Nantes, 44306, FRANCE
E-mail: tounsi at emn.fr or mohamed.tounsi at polytech.univ-nantes.fr