The Twelfth IASTED International
Conference
on
Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing
~ASC 2008~
September 1 – 3, 2008
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
***Deadlines Extended***
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sponsors
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)
- Technical Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
- Technical Committee on Soft Computing
World Modelling and Simulation Forum (WMSF)
Conference Chair
Prof. Angel Pasqual del Pobil – Jaume I University, Spain
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Alberto del Bimbo – University of Florence, Italy
Tutorial Session
"Evolutionary Computation: A Comprehensive Methodology"
Prof. Amit Saxena – G G University, Bilaspur, India
In Cooperation With
 The Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence (ACIA) |
 Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence (AEPIA) |
Purpose
The twelfth IASTED International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing (ASC 2008) will create an international forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange new ideas and practical experience in the areas of soft computing and artificial intelligence. The conference provides an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. ASC 2008 will strengthen relations between industry practitioners, research laboratories, and universities. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
ASC 2008 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conference on:
- Communication Systems and Networks (CSN 2008)
- Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing (VIIP 2008)
Location
Picture Above: House © Simona DumitruBanner Images: Palma de Mallorca© Simona Dumitru and
Cathedral © Simona Dumitru; Some Photos have Some Rights Reserved.
Coastlines of fine sand and clear water abound on the island of Mallorca, the commercial centre of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Mallorca is surrounded by the Serra Tramunta mountains, offering spectacular views of the varied landscape, including sheer cliffs that drop into the sea, cities of stunning architecture, and Es Raiguer, Mallorca's agricultural plain, where thousands of almond trees, orchards, and vineyards thrive.
Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, bustles with all types of tourist activities. Enjoy strolling through elaborate gardens, walking the medieval city walls, discovering breathtaking basilicas, cathedrals, and Arab baths dating back to the thirteenth century, or visiting the many art galleries that the city has to offer. If you find your way to the Paseo Maritimo, you can join the Mallorcan locals at the Club de Mar for exciting yachting adventures. After dark, the quaint bistros, traditional Spanish bars, and small jazz and blues clubs will charm their way into your fondest memories.
For more tourist information on Palma de Mallorca, click here.
Scope
The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:
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International Program Committee
Click here for a list of the program committee for ASC 2008.
Submission
Initial Papers
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-628.html.
All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by May 15, 2008. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.
Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who will attend the conference and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be full papers with approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.
All papers submitted to this conference will be double blind reviewed by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by June 1, 2008. Final manuscripts are due by July 1, 2008 . Registration and final payment are due by July 4, 2008. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.
Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.
Best Paper Awards
The International Program Committee will select and nominate the best papers submitted to the conference for the Best Paper Award. These papers will be evaluated on originality of ideas, significance of research findings, author contribution, and implementation of results.
Tutorials
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by May 15, 2008. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-628.html.
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).
Special Sessions
Persons wishing to organize a special session should email a proposal to calgary@iasted.org by May 15, 2008. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by May 15, 2008, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at: www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-628.html.
Journals
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.
Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
Important Deadlines ***UPDATED***
| Submissions due | May 15, 2008 | |
| Notification of acceptance | 16 days remaining | June 1, 2008 |
| Final manuscripts due | July 1, 2008 | |
| Registration deadline | July 4, 2008 |
