1st CFP MESM'2016, 16th Annual Middle Eastern Simulation and Modelling Conference, March 21-23, 2016, AOU, Amman, Jordan

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS

MESM'2016
The 16th annual Middle Eastern Simulation and Modelling Conference
Arab Open University
http://www.aou.edu.jo/
Amman, Jordan
March 21-23, 2016

Modelling Methodology and Optimization
Modelling Tools, Development and Deployment
Analysis Methodology and Systems Performance
Simulation of Secure Networks and Communications
Electronics Simulation
Complex Systems Simulation
Simulation of Digital Information and Image Processing
Energy Systems Simulation
Simulation in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Multimedia, Virtual Reality Systems and Knowledge Virtualization
Decision Processing in Management and Knowledge Data Systems
Image/Speech Processing
Wireless/Mobile Communications
Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology
Modelling and Simulation for Industrial Applications and Systems
Simulation in Logistics, Traffic, Transport and Harbour Simulation
Web Based Information Simulation
Simulation in Information Processing and Software Development
Computational Cognition and Distance Learning
Intelligent Agent Based Simulation
Evolutionary Computation
Simulation in Fuzzy Systems
Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
Simulation in the Built Environment
Simulation in Archeology
Simulation in Defense
Simulation in the Arab World
Student Session
Tutorials
Exhibition

Organised by
The European Technology Institute
and Sponsored by
AOU
EUROSIS
IEEE-UKRI-SPC
For latest information see:
www.eurosis.org
or
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/?q=taxonomy/term/371

AIM OF MESM'2016

The MESM'2016 (International Middle Eastern Simulation and Modelling Conference) on Simulation and Modelling is the sixteenth annual conference in the MESM series and is organized by the Arab Open 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 The Arab Open University, Ghent University, EUROSIS, ETI as well as IEEE UKRI - SPC.

MESM'2016 covers a wide range of simulation subjects in order to capture the general thrust of simulation research at present being done in the Arab World as you can ascertain from the themes page. As Jordan is in the midst of an energy revolution investing in energy solutions to solve its energy problems across the board, this year's MESM will feature an invited session by experts from Europe in the field of Nuclear, Wind and Solar energy, so that they can share their knowledge with local industry and academia, active in the aforementioned fields.

All submissions will be peer reviewed by at least three members of the International Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference Proceedings (both print and electronic format), that will be copyrighted and widely disseminated. All talks and tutorials, must be accompanied by a paper of between three to eight Proceedings pages.

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference venue for the 2016 MESM is the Arab Open University,
Jordan Branch (http://www.aou.edu.jo/) in Amman, Jordan.

TOPICS

Invited Session on Energy

Intelligent Electrical Energy Distribution & Consumption: SMARTGRID
Janos-Sebestyen Janosy, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Centre for Energy Research
Budapest, Hungary

Title to be announced
Mircea-Emil Stremtam, Sales Manager South Romania, National Instruments

Numerical Modeling of Thin-Film Solar Cells: SCAPS software examples
Samira Khelifi, Solar Cells group, University of Gent, (ELIS), Ghent, Belgium

Contributions to the technical program are sollicited in the following general areas;

Modelling Methodology and Optimization
Modelling Tools, Development and Deployment
Analysis Methodology and Systems Performance
Simulation of Secure Networks and Communications
Electronics Simulation
Complex Systems Simulation
Simulation of Digital Information and Image Processing
Energy Systems Simulation
Simulation in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Multimedia, Virtual Reality Systems and Knowledge Virtualization
Decision Processing in Management and Knowledge Data Systems
Image/Speech Processing
Wireless/Mobile Communications
Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology
Modelling and Simulation for Industrial Applications and Systems
Simulation in Logistics, Traffic, Transport and Harbour Simulation
Web Based Information Simulation
Simulation in Information Processing and Software Development
Computational Cognition and Distance Learning
Intelligent Agent Based Simulation
Evolutionary Computation
Simulation in Fuzzy Systems
Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
Simulation in the Built Environment
Simulation in Archeology
Simulation in Defense
Simulation in the Arab World
Student Session
Tutorials
Exhibition

for more detailed info on the above topics go to:
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3217

WORKSHOPS

Workshop proposals may be sent in by the 1st of October 2015.
Please contact Philippe Geril for further information.

TUTORIALS

Understanding Complexity I: Simple Applications for Political
Science and Policy Research & Theory Development -
Understanding Complexity II: A Simple Guide to Using & Developing
Agent-Based Models for Research
Liz Johnson and Prasun Bhattacharyya

Other 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, by
indicating the type of tutorial you would like to suggest. (T1, T2 or T3)
before NOVEMBER 1, 2015.
A confirmation email will be sent to verify that the proposal was received.

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 EUROSIS.
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 the day before 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 EUROSIS.
A EUROSIS TC Meeting and an EU Project update meeting

EXHIBITION

A special exhibition will be held during the conference focused on
simulation applications. 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 (zipped)
Microsoft Word format, or PDF format (preferred format) indicating the
designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended
abstract) to the EUROSIS office (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: MESM'2016 and designated track or USE THE
ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM.
http://www.eurosis.org/cms/index.php?q=node/3216

Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will
be accepted for publication

Journal Publication

Only accepted and presented extended papers are eligible for journal publication in any of the journals listed here.

Conference Fees

* Are denoted as Middle Eastern Participants, those who are living and working in the countries of the Middle East (University or Private). Furthermore ALL authors should be in a Middle Eastern University or a company based in the Middle East. If some authors are based outside the Middle East the other conference fees apply.

** Are designated as AOU / Jordanian Academic participants, those living in the Middle East and working at an AOU branch the time of the conference or being part of a Jordanian academic institution at the time of the conference. Furthermore ALL authors should be in an AOU or Jordanian Academic Institution. If some authors are based outside Jordan the other conference fees apply.

** Are designated as AOU / Jordanian Academic participants, those living in the Middle East and working at an AOU branch the time of the conference or being part of a Jordanian based academic institution at the time of the conference. Furthermore ALL authors should be in an AOU or a Jordanian Academic Institution. If some authors are based outside Jordan the other conference fees apply.

Included in the registration fee:

• Free entrance to all sessions
• One copy of the proceedings
• Free entrance to the exhibition
• If there are tutorials: free access to a professional development seminar, including material
• All coffee and tea during the morning and afternoon breaks
• Lunches during the full conference days
• The social event for one person, including the conference dinner

Authors are expected to register early (at a reduced fee) and to attend the conference at their expense to present the accepted papers. Without early registration and payment, the paper will NOT be published in the conference Proceedings. In the case of multiple authors, one author should be identified as the person who will act as correspondent for the paper.
Non-Authors can also register for a one day participation of EUR 350.

STUDENTS

Students who are authors, pay a registration of EUR 375. To qualify as a student author you need to send in together with your paper a copy of your student card. Student papers are only accepted as student papers if only the name of the student appears as author of the paper or in the case of multiple authors, all authors should be students.
Students who are not authors can participate in the event for EUR 395.

GROUPS

Authors from the same institution or project can present several papers at the event and will qualify for a special discount. Discounted prices can be requested from Philippe Geril. Prices vary according to submission types and numbers. A group consists of minimum 3 people.

PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES
FULL PAPER (including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references- 5-8 pages)
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 MESM'2016 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'2016 Conference Proceedings.

SHORT ABSTRACT (at least three pages)
Participants may also submit a 3-4 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'2016
Conference Proceedings.

PLEASE NOTE: ONE (1) PAGE ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD

The 2016 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
English

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 5, 2015
Submission Deadline November 20, 2015
LATE Submission Deadline: December 10, 2015
Notification of Acceptance or Rejection of papers: January 10, 2016
Authors provide camera-ready manuscript: February 25, 2016
CONFERENCE AT THE ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY, AMMAN, JORDAN: March 21-23, 2016

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[ ] Modelling Methodology and Optimization
[ ] Modelling Tools, Development and Deployment
[ ] Analysis Methodology and Systems Performance
[ ] Simulation of Secure Networks and Communications
[ ] Electronics Simulation
[ ] Complex Systems Simulation
[ ] Simulation of Digital Information and Image Processing
[ ] Energy Systems Simulation
[ ] Simulation in the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
[ ] Multimedia, Virtual Reality Systems and Knowledge Virtualization
[ ] Decision Processing in Management and Knowledge Data Systems
[ ] Image/Speech Processing
[ ] Wireless/Mobile Communications
[ ] Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology
[ ] Modelling and Simulation for Industrial Applications and Systems
[ ] Simulation in Logistics, Traffic, Transport and Harbour Simulation
[ ] Web Based Information Simulation
[ ] Simulation in Information Processing and Software Development
[ ] Computational Cognition and Distance Learning
[ ] Intelligent Agent Based Simulation
[ ] Evolutionary Computation
[ ] Simulation in Fuzzy Systems
[ ] Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
[ ] Simulation in the Built Environment
[ ] Simulation in Archeology
[ ] Simulation in Defense
[ ] Simulation in the Arab World
[ ] Poster Session
[ ] Student Session
[ ] Tutorials
[ ] Exhibition
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CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
Philippe Geril
EUROSIS-ETI
European Simulation Office
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B-8400 Ostend Belgium
Tel: OO32.59.255.330
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Email: philippe.geril@eurosis.org
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