WorldCIST Conference
WorldCIST'15 - 3rd World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, to be held at Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, 1 - 3 April 2015, is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, results, experiences and concerns in the several perspectives of Information Systems and Technologies. Azores is ranked as the second most beautiful archipelago in the world by National Geographic and known by its amazing landscapes, natural wonders and excellent food. Azores is easily accessible, by cheap direct flights, from both Europe and America.
WorldCIST Workshops
The following workshops will take place at WorldCIST 2015:
· Applied Statistics and Data Analysis using Computer Science - ASDACS
· Big Data Systems and Technologies - BDST
· Business Intelligence in Organisations - BIO
· Computer Supported Qualitative Analysis - CSQA
· Educational and Serious Games - ESG
· Healthcare Information Systems: Interoperability, Security and Efficiency - HISISE
· Intelligent Systems and Machines - ISM
· Internet of Things - IoT
· Pervasive Information Systems - PIS
· Safety, Ergonomics and Efficiency in Human-Machine Interfaces - HMInSafe
· Stealth and Anti-Forensics Techniques ? SAFT
Submission and Paper Format
Submissions must be of one of two types: Full paper: finished and consolidated R&D works - these papers are assigned a 10-page limit; and Short paper: ongoing works with relevant preliminary results open to discussion - these papers are assigned a 7-page limit. Submitted papers must be written in English and comply with the format of Springer Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing Series. All submissions must be original work, not published before, not under review for any other conference, workshop or publication. Submissions must not include any information leading to the authors? identification and, therefore, the authors? names, and affiliations should not be included in the version for evaluation by the Program Committee. All papers will be subjected to a ?double-blind review? by two/three members of each of the Workshops Program Committee. Papers must be submitted using the EasyChair system, available in the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=worldcist-ws2015
Publication and Indexing
Workshop papers will be published in the Springer Conference Proceedings. To ensure that a paper is published in the Proceedings, at least one of the authors must be fully registered by 11th of January 2015, and the paper must comply with the suggested layout and page-limit. Additionally, all recommended changes must be addressed by the authors before they submit the camera-ready version. No more than one paper per registration will be published in the Conference Proceedings. An extra fee must be paid for publication of additional papers, with a maximum of one additional paper per registration. Full and short papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings by Springer, in Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. Published full and short papers will be submitted for indexation by ISI, EI-Compendex, SCOPUS and DBLP, among others, and will be available in the SpringerLink Digital Library. The authors of the best selected papers will be invited to extend them for publication in renowned international journals indexed by ISI, SCOPUS and DBLP (see WorldCIST conference website for more details).
Important Dates
· Deadline for paper submission: December 14th, 2014
· Notification of paper acceptance: January 4th, 2015
· Deadline for final versions and conference registration: January 11th, 2015
· Conference dates: April 1st -3rd, 2015
Workshops Description and Topics
Workshop on Applied Statistics and Data Analysis using Computer Science ? ASDACS
Applied Statistics and Data Analysis are areas that include a vast number of techniques developed in Computer Science such as numerical analysis, database methodology, computer graphics, software engineering and human-computer interface. A research, based on a certain theory regarding the topic under investigation, can propose some statements or hypothesis about the reasons of certain behaviour. The next step consists in testing some predictions with suitable experiments where several questions must be answered in order to obtain data. Depending on the outcomes of the experiment, the theory on which the hypotheses and predictions were based will be supported or not. By the nature of this line of scientific investigation the statistical methods assumes a major importance to determining the validity of empirical research. It is also important to quantify findings and present them with appropriate indicators of measurement. Several areas such as Medicine, Therapies, Biochemical Technology, Engineering and Economics relate Statistical Knowledge and Computer Science in order to analyse data obtained in the context of empirical research. This workshop will provide researchers and practitioners a forum for exchanging ideas, experiences, problems understanding and visions for the future. The workshop will also provide a platform for researchers and developers to present results using the available tools and software packages for data analysis and to identify the problems in the theory and practice of empirical research recognizing future developments.
ASDACS Topics:
· Applied Statistics and Data Analysis
· Computer Science
· Data collection strategies and methods
· Selection and type of data
· Strategies to enhance Quality of Data
· Databases
· Applicability for theory development and practice
· Machine Learning and Automatic Scientific Discovery
· Data Visualization
· Decision based on Evidence
· Empirical Research
· Statistical and Data Analysis Software
Workshop on Big Data Systems and Technologies ? BDST
Big Data is transforming the way we think about Computing and Information Systems. It influences science, engineering, medicine, healthcare, finance, business, and all of the society itself. This workshop provides a leading forum for disseminating the latest research in Big Data Research, Development, and Applications, as well as how Big Data changes the way we create, deploy and use Information Systems. We solicit high-quality original research papers (including significant work-in-progress) in any aspect of Big Data with emphasis on 5Vs (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Value and Veracity): big data science and foundations, big data infrastructure, big data management, big data searching and mining, big data privacy/security, and big data applications.
BDST Topics:
· BigData Architectures
· Cloud Computing Techniques for Big Data
· Big Data Open Platforms
· Big Data Quality and Provenance Control
· Big Data Protection, Integrity and Privacy
· Security Applications of Big Data
· Big Data Search and Mining
· Real-life Case Studies of Value Creation through Big Data Analytics
· Big Data for Business Model Innovation
· Big Data Toolkits
· Big Data in Business Performance Management
· SME-centric Big Data Analytics
· Big Data for Vertical Industries (including Government, Healthcare, and Environment)
· Experiences with Big Data Project Deployments
· Big Data in Enterprise and Government Management Models and Practices
Workshop on Business Intelligence in Organisations ? BIO
BIO workshop has the goal to discuss the academic research and practical findings on all aspects of managing business intelligence in organizations. It will provide a global forum for the investigation and reporting of diverse issues that affect business intelligence: the role, scope, and impact of BI on decision making and strategies of organizations. The workshop will include all aspects of the business intelligence, including organizational issues, technological developments, educational issues, and analytical techniques that foster or inhibit evidence-based decision-making in organizations, promoting submissions that address the theories and practices that impact the field of business intelligence. We invite authors to submit unpublished work to the Workshop Business Intelligence in Organizations. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the multidisciplinary field of Business Intelligence.
BIO Topics:
· Business intelligence applications
· Business intelligence and CRM
· Business intelligence education
· Business intelligence in small and medium enterprises
· Business intelligence technology utilization in organizations
· Business intelligence training issues
· Data warehousing and data mining strategies for business intelligence
· Development of business intelligence architectures
· Knowledge transfer and sharing behaviors in business intelligence
· Methodologies and processes for managing business intelligence activities
· Metrics and their effectiveness in business intelligence analyses
· Organizational culture and its impact on business intelligence
· Relationship between knowledge management and business intelligence
· Theories that enlighten business intelligence & decision-making
· Trends in business intelligence research
Workshop on Computer Supported Qualitative Analysis ? CSQA
CSQA focusses on the fast growing area of computer supported qualitative analysis. It is intended to discuss research results and new trends on this area, including new qualitative research/analysis software packages and new features available on these software packages. Also of interest is the relation between qualitative and quantitative analysis and the computer support for developing mixed studies. Case studies and practical applications of computer supported qualitative analysis are also of interest with emphasis on those in the engineering, information systems and education areas. We invite authors to submit unpublished work to the Computer Supported Qualitative Analysis ? CSQA2015. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the multidisciplinary field of Quality Analysis.
CSQA Topics
· Computer Supported Qualitative Analysis/Research;
· Qualitative Analysis Software (NVivo, Atlas.ti, webQDA, MaxQDA, C.T.A, Dedoose,?);
· Computer Supported Cooperative Work;
· Data types, formats and organization for qualitative software;
· Coding schema and processes;
· Searching and querying qualitative data bases;
· Charting and outputting results with qualitative software;
· Teamwork for qualitative analysis;
· Usability Studies and User Experiences;
· Case studies and practical applications of computer supported qualitative analysis;
· Impact of software on the quality of research and analysis;
· Mix studies (qualitative/quantitative) supported by software;
· Qualitative Research in Web Context (eResearch, virtual ethnography, interaction analysis, latent corpus on the internet, etc.);
· Artificial Intelligence applied to qualitative analysis software;
· Interaction Design applied to qualitative analysis software;
· Quality of integration of software in human and social science.
Workshop on Educational and Serious Games ? ESG
The ESG workshop focusses on the fast growing area of Educational and Serious Games. The aim of the Workshop on Educational and Serious Games ESG2015 is to bring together researchers and games people in order to exchange ideas on educational and serious games research and development with emphasis on case studies and practical applications. We invite authors to submit unpublished work to ESG2015. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the field of educational and serious games.
ESG Topics
· Applications of Games for Society and Sustainability
· Case Studies and Applications
· Collaboration and Competition in Multiplayer Educational and Serious Games
· Educational and Serious Game Design and Development
· Game Engines and Enabling Technologies
· Games for Decision Making Support
· Games for Education, Training and Healthcare
· Gaming with Virtual and Augmented Reality, Mobile and Online Worlds
· Graphics, Interaction and Visualization
· Intelligent Agents, Gamebots and AI for E&S Games
· Laws, Regulations, Certifications, Policies and Intellectual Property Rights for Games
· Methodologies for Research on and Assessment of E&S Games
· Methodologies for Gaming Simulation in E&S Games
· Natural User Interfaces, Hardware and Accessories for E&S Games
· Social & Psychological Impact of E&S Games
· Usability, Evaluation and User Studies
Workshop on Healthcare Information Systems: Interoperability, Security and Efficiency ? HISISE
The Workshop on Healthcare Information Systems Interoperability, Security and Efficiency at WorldCIST 2015, intends to be a forum where researchers, practitioners and industry representatives have the opportunity to present and discuss ongoing work and latest research results of meaningful contributes and systems for healthcare information systems. The workshop intends to cover several dimensions of the original research as regarding to theoretical, methodological and technological developments and also new applications. We invite authors to submit unpublished work to the Workshop on Healthcare Information Systems Interoperability, Security and Efficiency HISISE?2015. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the multidisciplinary field of interoperability in healthcare.
HISISE Topics
· Healthcare Information Systems Integration & Interoperability;
· Electronic Health Records (EHR);
· Standards for interoperability;
· Data Security and Protection;
· Semantic Interoperability;
· Interoperability Standards;
· Interoperability scenarios and case studies;
· Semantic Mapping of Clinical Data;
· Recommendation Systems;
· Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS);
· Medical Ontologies;
· Clinical Terminologies;
· mHealth;
· Clinical Business Intelligence (BI).
Workshop on Intelligent Systems and Machines ? ISM
The ISM workshop focusses on the application of artificial intelligence methodologies for creating intelligent systems and machines. The aim of the Workshop is to bring together researchers and industry on the areas of intelligent systems and robotics in order to exchange ideas on research and development with emphasis on case studies and practical applications.
We invite authors to submit unpublished work to ISM 2015. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and system/machine demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the field of intelligent systems and machines.
ISM Topics
· Agent Technology and Multi-Agent Systems
· Artificial Intelligence
· Assistive Technology
· Cognitive Systems
· Complex Systems
· Computer Vision and Image Processing
· Cooperative Systems
· Human-Machine Interaction
· Hybrid Intelligent Systems
· Industrial/Manufacturing Applications
· Knowledge-Based Systems / Knowledge Management
· Learning and Adaptation
· Localization, Mapping and Navigation
· Machine Learning
· Modelling and Simulation
· Planning and Control
· Sensor Fusion
· Soft Computing
· Uncertainty in Intelligent Systems
Workshop on Internet of Things ? IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) only take off if combined with cloud computing and with a big ?mountain? of sensors and actuators embedded in the environment able to collect, monitor and transfer data from real objects to databases or caches and vice-versa. This huge quantity of information generated by sensors, or targeted at actuators, should be streamed to any number of devices and services just in time. This means that there will be a lot of data navigating in the network infrastructure that needs to be promptly processed so that operators and companies can ensure that information is always updated. Also, privacy and security issues must be properly addressed. The cloud computing can help to handle massive volumes of data while remaining accessible from anywhere for any device. Information can be extracted from massive data using Big Data and Cloud technologies, in a secure and safe way, and clouding is one technology capable of handling this data and delivering in real time. The Internet of Things is becoming a reality, however it still has some way to go before it reaches maturity, but is getting there and cloud computing will certainly be one driver force to get there. The Workshop will primarily focus on IoT enabling technologies that advance the research in the area of Internet of Things.
IoT Topics
· Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things
· IoT Middleware
· Internet of Things Applications
· Cloud and Grid computing for IoT
· IoT Network management and Monitoring
· Privacy and Security in Internet of Things
· Internet of Nano-Things
· Privacy and security in Cloud Computing
· Social Networks for Internet of Things
· IoT in Smart Cities and Smart Grids
· IoT in Intelligent Transportation Systems
Workshop on Pervasive Information Systems ? PIS
Pervasive Information Systems (PIS) extend the Information System paradigm by introducing a set of novel characteristics into the society. This workshop aims to discuss topics related to PIS, evaluate the importance for the society and the creation of new knowledge overcoming temporal and local barriers. This workshop is focused on demonstrating how to take advantages from this new sort of information systems and which kind of solutions can be developed in order to support the decision making process anywhere and anytime. PIS 2015 is the ideal place for bringing together the researchers who are working in this particular area of information systems in order to promote discussion and explore new scope of scientific contributions. Having conscience of the most recent situation in Europe and the Horizon 2020 strategy, a deeper analysis should be made on this emerging topic. Authors are invited to submit unpublished work, contributing with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the multidisciplinary field of PIS. Authors should present new trends, discuss future challenges and understand how information affects the way humans interact with the built environments occupied by them.
PIS Topics
· Ubiquitous Data Mining;
· Pervasive Intelligent Systems;
· Pervasive Intelligent Decision Support Systems;
· Pervasive Systems Based on Cloud Computing;
· Decision Support Systems;
· Interoperability and Pervasiveness;
· Pervasive Business Intelligence;
· Sensor-based systems;
· Life-styling pervasive solutions;
· Pervasive environments and software architectures;
· Pervasiveness and Security in Information Systems;
· Mobile and ubiquitous solutions;
· Pervasive Information Systems Applied to society solutions (e.g. Healthcare, Finances, Education, Government);
· Usability and acceptability of pervasive system;
· Ubiquitous devices in the storage, update, and transmission of data.
Workshop on Safety, Ergonomics and Efficiency in Human-Machine Interfaces ? HMInSafe
The aim of the Workshop on Safety, Ergonomics and Efficiency in Human-Machine Interfaces at WorldCIST 2015 is to provide an international forum for experts and researchers working in the area of Human-Machine Interface contexts, in order to explore the state-of-art as well as to present new advanced concepts and results. The Human?Machine Interface (HMI) design plays very important role in different branches of industry. Human?machine interface is an integrated or independent element of the machine that provides communication between human and machine. Human-Machine Interface is used in IT, automation, robotics and/or mechatronics applications as well as in the technical education. We encourage authors to submit unpublished work to the Workshop on Safety, Ergonomics and Efficiency in Human-Machine Interfaces ? HMInSafe 2015. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the multidisciplinary field of serious games.
HMInSafe Topics
· Human-Machine Interface applications
· Software and Information Technology in HMI applications
· Ergonomics in Human-Machine Interface
· Safety of HMI systems
· Specific algorithms used in HMI systems
· Reliability of control systems
· Human Media Interaction
· Control and monitoring systems
· Networks in HMI
· Educational aspects of HMI
· Diagnostics of HMI
· HMI hardware
· Estimation of human error probability in HMI systems
· Interactive control issues
· Autonomous systems and their reliability
Workshop on Stealth and Anti-Forensics Techniques ? SAFT
The Workshop on Stealth and Ant-forensics Techniques at WorldCIST 2015, intends to be a forum where researchers, practitioners and industry representatives have the opportunity to present and discuss ongoing work and latest research results of Stealth and Ant-forensics Techniques. The workshop intends to cover several dimensions of the original research as regarding to theoretical, methodological and technological developments and also new applications. We invite authors to submit unpublished work to the Workshop in Stealth and Anti-forensics Techniques - Anti-Forensics?2015. Authors are invited to contribute with research papers, case studies and demonstrations that present original scientific results, methodological aspects, concepts and approaches in the multidisciplinary field of Computer Forensic.
SAFT Topics:
· Concept about Stealth and Anti-forensic Techniques
· Data Hiding in file system
· Manipulation Metadata information
· Manipulation Block data information
· Data Hiding in Slackspace
· Data Hiding in network communication
· Cover Channel
· Wipe Techniques
· Polymorphic variation (obfuscation/deobfuscation)
· Anti-forensic applied to operating systems
· Anti-forensic vs Virtualization for protection and/or analysis
· Anti-forensic in memory
· Anti-debug Techniques
· Anti-forensic applied to internal operating system
· Anti-forensic protection
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