[Tccc] SAICSIT 2011 - Call for Papers (Submission Deadline extended to 3rd June)
Muthoni Masinde
muthonimasinde
Thu May 19 08:55:12 EDT 2011
SAICSIT
2011: Call for Papers
SAICSIT
2011 ? "Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership in a Diverse,
Multidisciplinary Environment"
The 2011 Annual Research Conference of the South African Institute for Computer
Scientists and Information Technologists
3-5 October 2011, The Pavilion Conference Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape
Town, South Africa
http://dl.cs.uct.ac.za/conferences/saicsit2011
Submission deadlines
Full
papers/short paper/workshops/panels: 3
Jun 2011 (notification by 22 July 2011)
Workshops/panels: 3 Jun 2011 (notification
by 17 June 2011)
Masters and Doctoral Symposium: 22 July 2011 (notification by 12 August 2011)
Overview
SAICSIT
2011 is the annual research conference of the South African national computing
society of the same name (www.saicsit.org.za <http://www.saicsit.org.za> ). It presents
researchers with a forum for presenting research in computer science,
information systems, information technology, software engineering and computer
engineering (as defined in the ACM, AIS and IEEE-CS). SAICSIT 2011 is an
international conference and contributions from all parts of the world are
warmly welcomed.
The theme of the SAICSIT 2011 conference is "Knowledge, Innovation
and Leadership in a Diverse, Multidisciplinary Environment".
The conference programme will include technical paper sessions, plenary keynote
addresses, panels and workshops - to cater for a broad audience of
participants. ?The first day - 3 October - is devoted to tutorials,
workshops and an all-day Postgraduate Student Symposium. ?The main
conference will be held on 4-5 October.
Keynote speakers include Professor Kweku-Muata Osei-Bryson (Professor,
Virginia Commonwealth University) and Mr Danny Naidoo(Global Head of
Innovation, Old Mutual Group)
?Workshops are already envisioned on the following topics:
- Security
We hereby invite you to submit a paper or panel proposal or further workshop
proposal for SAICSIT 2011.
Topics
Submissions
will be considered in all areas of computing: computer science, information
systems, information technology, software engineering and computer engineering.
Submissions
SAICSIT
2011 is an international conference and all submissions will be peer-reviewed
by an international panel of experts. English is the official conference
language - all submissions must therefore be in English.
All submissions in all categories of the SAICSIT 2011 Main Conference and the
Postgraduate Symposium must follow the ACM International Conference Proceedings
Series prescribed format (MS-Word or LaTeX format (with no additional libraries
or special fonts) are acceptable). ?The template and guidelines for papers
is located on the ACM website and at:
???http://dl.cs.uct.ac.za/conferences/saicsit2011/cfp/paper_template
Papers that do not follow the template may be excluded from the
conference proceedings. The maximum paper length as stipulated in the various
submission categories also will be strictly enforced.
For all tracks, only PDF files must be submitted for review. ?Any
questions regarding the formatting and uploading of submissions should be
directed to: <saicsit2011 at gmail.com>
All submissions must be made through the START online submission system.
?Use the following URL and log in or create an account in order to make
your submission:
??https://www.softconf.com/c/saicsit2011/
Full and Short Papers
We invite
the submission of FULL PAPERS (maximum of 10 pages) and SHORT PAPERS (maximum
of 4 pages) to report original previously-unpublished work in the topic areas
of the conference. Full papers typically report on completed and mature
research results while short papers report on works in progress with
significant intermediate results.
All full and short research paper submissions will be peer-reviewed by an
international panel of experts. The review process will retain the anonymity of
authors and reviewers. The program committee will consider the following
criteria when evaluating submitted papers: originality of contribution;
relevance to the conference; technical/scientific merit; and presentation and
clarity.
Accepted full and short research papers must be presented at the conference.
Authors should guarantee the anonymity of their submissions (by removing names
and affiliations from the first page and elsewhere in the paper that would
allow reviewers to easily identify authors).
Industry oriented papers /
case studies
In a bid to
foster more communication between industry and academia, SAICSIT 2011 solicits
INDUSTRY ORIENTED PAPERS and CASE STUDIES from industry members addressing
research taking place in industry. Specifically, the industry track seeks to:
Provide a forum for
practitioners to discuss insights, successes and challenges in practical
or industry research and development in fields related to the themes of
SAICSIT 2011. Identify new
challenges, lessons, concerns and issues related to computing related
research and development in the real world. The goal is to provide
researchers with the information required to focus their activities on real-world
issues. Highlight new,
practical research activities; solved or unsolved technical, business or
organisational challenges, or issues involved in adopting, maintaining or
evolving a computing related product. Highlight specific
techniques (organisational, architectural, etc.) used to address computing
research and development issues in practice.
In order to encourage
industrial authors who cannot afford the commitment of writing a full paper to
contribute technically to the proceedings, we invite submissions of extended
abstracts of 1-2 pages in the prescribed format. ?Extended abstracts
should address topics consistent with the overall goals of the industry track.
Authors are encouraged to share successes, challenges and unanswered questions
? the objective should be to identify important points for further discussion
during the conference.
Industry oriented papers or case studies are not treated in the same way as
research papers and papers will be reviewed separately from research papers.
Only the extended abstract will be reviewed for appropriateness to the themes
of the conference and will be published in the conference proceedings.
Marketing material unfortunately is not acceptable.
Accepted industry oriented papers must be presented at the conference and
extended abstract of up to 2 pages will be published in the conference
proceedings. Industry oriented paper submission are not anonymous and should
contain the names and contact details of the authors.
Panels
We invite
proposals for PANELS on stimulating or controversials topics of current
interest within the general scope of the conference.
Topics and/or themes for a panel session may also be proposed by individuals
with an interest in chairing a panel on a topic that intrigues them. Preference
will be given to topics that raise forward-looking and/or contentious issues,
and that promote debate among panel members and involvement of the audience.
All suggestions will be assessed for their topicality and ability to generate
stimulating debate.
Send your proposal (including an abstract of up to 500 words) directly to the
conference organizers: saicsit2011 at gmail.com. Submissions for panels are NOT anonymous, but will be
reviewed by leaders in the appropriate area. The proposal should include the proposer?s
name and affiliation as well as the names and affiliations of possible panel
members. The description of accepted panels will be published in the conference
proceedings.
Workshops
We invite
proposals for WORKSHOPS as satellite events associated with the conference.
Workshop proposals should include the aim of the workshop; tentative programme;
possible speakers; and expected outcomes.
Send your proposal (including an abstract of up to 500 words) directly to the
conference organizers: saicsit2011 at gmail.com. Submissions for workshops are NOT anonymous, but will be
assessed for appropriateness and feasibility by the conference committee. The
proposal should include the proposer?s name and affiliation.
Masters and Doctoral Symposium
SAICSIT
2011 offers postgraduate students at masters and doctoral levels the
opportunity to actively engage with their peers and established researchers on
the first day of the conference. Successful students will be required to
present their research during the dedicated sessions, and also will be required
to display their work by means of a poster for the duration of the conference.
Further details will be announced separately.
Organising Committee
Irwin Brown, University
of Cape Town (Information Systems), Conference Chair Hussein Suleman,
University of Cape Town (Computer Science), Co-Programme Chair Kosheek Sewchurran,
University of Cape Town (Information Systems), Co-Programme Chair Wallace Chigona,
University of Cape Town (Information Systems), M&D Symposium Gary Marsden,
University of Cape Town (Computer Science), M&D Symposium Portia Desi, University
of Cape Town (Information Systems), Administration and Registration Michael Kyobe,
University of Cape Town (Information Systems), Treasurer Rangarirai Matavire,
University of Cape Town (Information Systems), Web Administration Muthoni Masinde,
University of Cape Town (Computer Science), Web Administration Audrey Mbogho,
University of Cape Town (Computer Science), Local Arrangements Maureen Tanner,
University of Cape Town (Information Systems), Social Programme
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