[Tccc] [ACM MobiCom-2012]:The MobiCom 2012 Call for Papers
Bashir Yahya
bashir.yahya
Tue Jan 10 10:25:32 EST 2012
Papers
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Authors are invited to submit full papers presenting new research related to the
theory and practice of mobile computing and wireless networking that pertain to
layer two or above of the OSI protocol stack. Areas of interest include, but are
not limited to, the following.
* Architectures, protocols, and algorithms for various wireless and mobile
networks, such as wireless LANs, wireless mesh networks, cellular data networks,
delay-tolerant networks, mobile ad hoc networks, sensor networks, personal area
networks, and vehicular networks
* System design, implementation, and evaluation of wireless systems and mobile
applications
* Real-world measurements and characterization
* Performance-oriented design and evaluation focused on networks and mobile
applications
* Testbed design and implementation
* Cross-layer design for mobile and wireless networks ranging from the PHY layer
to applications
* Modeling, simulation, emulation and measurement of mobile systems
* Networks involving novel technologies such as UWB, MIMO, directional antennas,
software radios, visible light communications and underwater networking
* Architectures, algorithms and protocols for dynamic spectrum usage, white
spaces, and cognitive networks
* Techniques that deal with low power and energy limitations
* Operating system and middleware support for mobile computing and networking
* Security, privacy, and trustworthiness of mobile and wireless systems
* Emerging topics, e.g., robotic swarms, 60 GHz networking, social networking
and novel applications enabled by mobile and wireless networking systems
* Integration and interworking of wired and wireless networks
* Foundational underpinnings of wireless networks
MobiCom 2012 will be a diverse conference, and we strongly encourage the
submission of mobile systems, experimental and theoretical papers. The program
committee will evaluate each paper using metrics that are appropriate for the
topic area. For example, a systems or experimental paper in the protocol area
will be evaluated based on the innovations in the protocol design, practical
implementation, and realistic evaluation, whereas a more theoretical paper may
be evaluated mostly based on innovation within the design of the algorithm and
its provable properties. At the same time, the evaluation of wireless and mobile
networking technologies is challenging because of the significant impact that
the physical environment has on performance. For this reason, all papers must
carefully describe and justify the evaluation methodology that is used and
identify its strengths and weaknesses.
The program committee will referee all papers, and accepted papers will be
published in the conference proceedings.
Challenges Papers
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The conference also strongly encourages the submission of short papers in the
field of mobile computing and wireless networking that present revolutionary new
ideas or that challenge existing assumptions prevalent among the research
community. These Challenges Papers should provide stimulating ideas or visions
that may open up exciting avenues and influence the direction of future
research. Descriptions of new products or evolution of existing work are not
appropriate topics for papers in this category. While an exhaustive evaluation
of the proposed ideas is not necessary, insight and in-depth understanding of
the issues is expected. Challenges Papers will be reviewed by the MobiCom
program committee and will be part of the technical program and published in ACM
MobiCom proceedings. They should be submitted using the same submission
procedure adopted for the full papers. The title of these papers must start with
the word "Challenge:" i.e., "Challenge: Rest of the Title."
Submission Instructions
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All paper submissions will be handled electronically. Authors should prepare a
PDF version of their full paper. Papers must
- be no longer than 12 pages (8 pages for "Challenges" papers),
- be in font size no smaller than 10 points,
- have pages in double column format with each column having dimensions 9.25
inches ? 3.33 inches, a space of 0.33 inches between the two columns, and with
no more than 55 lines of text per column, and
- fit properly on US letter-sized paper (8.5 inches ? 11 inches).
All submitted papers will be judged based on their quality through double-blind
reviewing, where the identities of the authors are withheld from the reviewers.
Detailed instructions to authors on preparing a double-blind manuscript will be
posted here shortly. Authors' names must not appear anywhere in the paper or in
the PDF file. Submitted papers must be original work, and a paper with
substantial similarity must neither be already published, nor be currently under
review for publication in any other venue. Please direct any questions about the
paper submission process to the Program Co-Chairs at mobicom_pcchairs at acm.org.
Best Paper Award
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All papers will be considered for the Best Paper Award. The program committee
will select a number of candidates for the award among accepted papers. The
winner will be selected at the conference, considering both the paper and the
presentation. The winner will receive a plaque and a cash award.
Important Dates
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Abstracts submission due: March 2, 2012 (8:00PM EST)
Paper submissions due: March 9, 2012 (8:00PM EST)
Notification of acceptance: June 6, 2012
Camera-ready version due: July 2, 2012
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Bashir Yahya, PhD
PRiSM Laboratory
University of Versailles
45 Avenue des Etats-Unis
78035 Versailles, Cedex
France
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