MISC 2018 - Call for Papers

5th International Symposium on Modelling and Implementation of Complex Systems, December 16-18, 2018 - Laghouat, Algeria

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After the success of the previous editions of MISC symposium (MISC 2010, MISC 2012, MISC 2014 and MISC 2016), the MISC laboratory at University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri organizes the fifth edition of this symposium (MISC 2018) from December 16 to 18, 2018, in the University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria. it is a growing university in southern Algeria located around important tourist sites. This symposium is intended as a tradition offering open forum and meeting space for researchers working in the field of complex systems science. This edition proposes three tracks: "Networking and Communication Systems", "Software Engineering and Formal Methods”, and " Soft Computing, Optimization, Routing and Packing".

Symposium tracks

Track 1 - Networking and Communication Systems

Chairs:

  • Azeddine Bilami, University of Batna 2, Algeria
  • Abdelmalik Bachir, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Salah Merniz, University of Constantine 2, Algeria

Topics:

  • Ad-hoc, Sensor and Mesh Networks
  • New Generation Networks (4G,5G)
  • Smart Grid Networks
  • Mobile Social Networks
  • Fog and Cloud Networking
  • Software Defined Networking
  • Green Communications and Networking
  • IoT and M2M Communications
  • Cross-Layer Designs and Communications
  • RFID and NFC Technologies
  • Media Access Technologies
  • Security and Privacy in Wireless Networks
  • Applications and Service Oriented Networking

Track 2 - Software Engineering and Formal Methods

Chairs:

  • Khalil Drira, University of Toulouse, France
  • Djamel Eddine Saidouni, University of Constantine 2, Algeria

Topics:

  • Requirements Elicitation and Specification
  • Software and Systems Integration
  • Software Testing and Maintenance
  • Model-Driven Engineering
  • Software and Systems Quality
  • Software and Information Security
  • Service-Oriented Software Engineering
  • Integration of Formal Methods into Software Engineering
  • Model Transformation
  • Distributed Architectures

Track 3 - Soft Computing, Optimization, Routing and Packing

Chairs:

  • Nabil Absi, Ecole Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, France
  • Amer Draa, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Abdesslem Layeb, University of Constantine 2, Algeria

Topics:

  • Artificial Neural Networks and Cellular Automata
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing
  • Combinatorial/Continuous Optimisations
  • Surrogate-based Optimisation
  • Multiobjective Optimisation
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing Optimisation
  • Heuristics, Metaheuristics and Compact Metaheuristics
  • Logistics; Scheduling, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management

Honorary Chairs

  • Djamal Benbertal, Rector of University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Mohamed Elhadi Latreche, Rector of University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria

General Chairs

  • Salim Chikhi, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Abdelmalek Amine, University of Saida -Tahar Moulay, Algeria
  • Mohamed Bachir Yagoubi, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria

Steering Committee

  • Allaoua Chaoui, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Salim Chikhi, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Mohamed-Khireddine Kholladi, University of El Oued - Lakhdar Hamma, Algeria
  • Djamel Eddine Saidouni, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria

Invited Speakers

Organizing Committee Chairs

  • Tahar Bendouma, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Mourad Bouzenada, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria

Organizing Committee

  • Mohamed Djoudi, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Mohamed Lahcen Bensaad, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Younes Guellouma, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Noureddine Chaib, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Lakhdar Oulad Djedid, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Mohamed El habib Maicha, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Mustapha Bouakkaz, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Sarah Benkouider, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Laradj Chellama, University of Laghouat - Amar Telidji, Algeria
  • Raida Elmansouri, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Ilham Kitouni, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Said Labed, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Ishak Benmohammed, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria 

Publication Chairs

  • Nabil Belala, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Ahmed Chaouki Chaouche, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Chaker Mezioud, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria 

Publicity and Sponsor Chairs

  • Hacène Belhadef, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Abdelkrim Bouramoul, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Mohamed Gharzouli, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria 

Program Committee Chairs

  • Allaoua Chaoui, University of Constantine 2 - Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria
  • Djamel Eddine Saidouni, University of Constantine 2 -Abdelhamid Mehri, Algeria

Program Committee

  • Sihem Abbassen, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Takoua Abdellatif, Ecole Polytechnique Tunis, Tunisia
  • Abdelkrim Abdelli, LSI Laboratory, USTHB, Algeria
  • Wahabou Abdou, University of Bourgogne, Dijon, France
  • Nabil Absi, Ecole des mines, Saint -Etienne, France
  • Abdelkader Adla, University of Oran 1, Algeria
  • Othmane Ait Mohamed, Concordia University, Canada
  • Ali Aldahood, Alzaytoonah University, Jordan
  • Ahmed Al-Dubai, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland
  • Abdelmalek Amine, University of Saida, Algeria
  • Abdelkrim Amirat, University of Souk Ahras, Algeria
  • Baghdad Atmani, University of Oran, Algeria
  • Amar Balla, ESI-Algiers, Algeria
  • Mohamed Chaouki Babahenini, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Abdelmalik Bachir, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Kamel Barkaoui, CNAM, Paris, France
  • Mohamed Batouche, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Kamal Bechkoum, Scool of Applied Sciences, University of Northampton, UK
  • Mokhtar Beldjehem, University of Ottawa, Canada
  • Faiza Belala, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Nabil Belala, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Ghalem Belalam, University Oran 1, Algeria
  • Hacène Belhadef, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Fouzia Benchikha, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Rachid Benlamri, Lakehead University, Canada
  • Mohamed Benmohammed, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Hammadi Bennoui, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Azeddine Bilami, University of Batna, Algeria
  • Salim Bitam, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Karim Bouamrane, University of Oran, Algeria
  • Kadi Bouatouche, IRISA, University of Rennes 1, France
  • Rachid Boudour, University of Annaba, Algeria
  •  Mahmoud Boufaida, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Zizette Boufaida, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Boubakeur Boufama, Windsor University, Canada
  • Kamel Boukhalfa, USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
  • Abdelkrim Bouramoul, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Zineddine Bouras, Ecole Préparatoire ST de Annaba, Algeria
  • Elbey Bourennane, University of Bourgogne, Dijon, France
  • Mourad Bouzenada, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Rachid Chalal, ESI, Algiers, Algeria
  • Yacine Challal, ESI, Algiers, Algeria
  • Mohamed Amine Chikh, University of Tlemcen, Algeria
  • Foudil Cherif, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Hadda Cherroun, University of Laghouat, Algeria
  • Abdellah Chouarfia, University USTO, Oran, Algeria
  • Lakhdar Derdouri, University of Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria
  • Pierre De SaquiSannes, ISAE, Toulouse, France
  • Lynda Dib, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Karim Djemame, University of Leeds, UK
  • Mahieddine Djoudi, University of Poitiers, France
  • Amer Draa, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Khalil Drira, LAAS, Toulouse, France
  • Cedric Eichler, INSA Bourges, France
  • Zakaria Elberrichi, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria
  • Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, University of Paris 6, France
  • Nadir Farah, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Djamel Fekki, Miracle Laboratory, University of Sfax, Tunisia
  • Khadoudja Ghanem, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Salim Ghanemi, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Mohamed Gharzouli, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Nacira Ghoualmi, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Said Ghoul, Philadelphia University, Jordan
  • Zahia Guessoum, University of Paris 6, France
  • Djamila Hamdadou, University of Oran, Algeria
  • Redha Mohamed Hammou, University of Saida, Algeria
  • Saad Harous, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
  • Jean-Michel Ilié, University of Paris 6, France
  • Laid Kahloul, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Okba Kazar, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Tahar Kechadi, UCD School Dublin, Ireland
  • Marouane Kessentini, University of Michigan - Dearborn, USA
  • Hamamache Kheddouci, University of   Lyon1, France
  • Kamel Khoualdi, University of King Abdulaziz, Djeddah, KSA
  • Mohamed Tahar Kimour, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Mouloud Koudil, ESI, Algiers, Algeria
  • Yacine Lafifi, University of Guelma, Algeria
  • Imene Lahyani, ENIS, Univ of Sfax, Tunisia
  • Mohamed Tayeb Laskri, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Noureddine Lasla, CERIST, Algeria and QMIC, Qatar
  • Abdesselem Layeb, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Ramdane Maamri, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Mimoun Malki, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria
  • Mourad Maouche, Philadelphia University, Jordan
  • Smaine Mazouzi, University of Skikda, Algeria
  • Kamel Eddine Melkemi, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Abdelhamid Mellouk, University of Paris-Est Créteil, France
  • Salah Merniz, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Hayet-Farida Merouani, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Souham Meshoul, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Djamel Meslati, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Chaker Mezioud, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Abdelouaheb Moussaoui, University UFAS Sétif, Algeria
  • Smail Niar, University of Valenciennes, France
  • Youcef Ouinten, University of Laghouat, Algeria
  • Mathieu Roche, CIRAD Montpellier, France
  • Paolo Rosso, Polytechnics University of Valencia, Spain
  • Zaidi Sahnoun, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Larbi Sekhri, University Oran 1, Algeria
  • Abdelhak-Djamel Seriai, University Montpellier II, France
  • Hamid Seridi, University of Guelma, Algeria
  • Hassina Seridi, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Yahia Slimani, Faculty of Science, Tunis, Tunisia
  • Abdou Elkarim Tahari, University of Laghouat, Algeria
  • Noria Taghezout, University Oran 1, Algeria
  • Chamseddine Talhi, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, Canada
  • Sadek Labib Terissa, University of Biskra, Algeria
  • Chouki Tibermacine, University of Montpelier II, France
  • Farouk Toumani, Blaise Pascale University, France
  • Salah Toumi, University of Annaba, Algeria
  • Belabbas Yagoubi, University of Oran, Algeria
  • Mohamed Bachir Yagoubi, University of Laghouat, Algeria
  • Nacereddine Zarour, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Nadia Zeghib, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Mounira Zerari, University of Constantine 2, Algeria
  • Tewfik Ziadi, University of Paris 6, France

Important Dates

  • Paper submission deadline (firm): September 10, 2018 September 30, 2018

  • Notification of acceptance: October 10, 2018 October 20, 2018

  • Camera ready:  October 20, 2018 October 30, 2018

  • Symposium days: December 16-18, 2018

Instructions for Authors

Authors are invited to submit a full paper by September 30, 2018 (firm deadline). Papers must be in English. Paper submissions should be 15 pages maximum in Springer LNCS format (including text, figures, references and appendices). LNCS templates for LaTeX and MS Word and formatting instructions can be found on: http://www.springer.com/computer/lncs/lncs+authors?SGWID=0-40209-0-0-0.

All accepted papers will be published in Springer proceedings book series LNNS (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

Springer    LNNS Springer

Papers will be accepted ONLY BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION in PDF format. Submission are done via Easychair.

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