ACIT’2006
The International Arab Conference on Information Technology
Yarmouk University, Jordan
December 19-21, 2006

CALL FOR PAPERS

The International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT'2006) is 
a forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their 
latest research, 
results, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of information 
technology. ACIT’2006 will include presentations to contributed papers and 
state-of-the-art 
lectures by invited keynote speakers. Tutorials on current issues and panel 
sessions on the new trends related to information technology and software 
industry could 
be organized. This conference is considered the official scientific 
conference for the Colleges of Computer and Information Society, stemming 
from the Association of 
Arab Universities. The permanent General Secretariat of ACIT is hosted by 
Zarqa Private University, Jordan.


LOCATION
ACIT'2006 will be held at Yarmouk University, located in Irbid, the third 
largest city in Jordan. It is about 80 Km from the capital city Amman, the 
old Philadelphia. 
Jordan is a young country dense with history and a well-traveled bridge 
between sea and desert, east and west. Jordan provides monuments from every 
age of the
humanity, crowned by the rosy rock-carved city of Petra, a World Heritage 
Site. Petra and other Jordanian cities offer visitors beautiful holly and 
tourist sites such
 as Jerash, Madaba, Karak, Dead Sea, Rum valley, river of Jordan, Maeen hot 
springs, and others. This strategic area was settled or crossed by restless 
cast of 
characters including Ammonites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, 
Romans, Byzantines, Umayyads, and Crusaders.

TOPICS

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

AI & Expert Systems
Algorithms & Applications
Arabic Language Processing
Bioinformatics
Computer Architecture
Computer Ethics
Computer Graphics
Computer in Education
Computer Networks
Computer Simulation
Database Systems
Digital Telecommunications
E-Commerce
E-Learning
Geographic Information Systems
Human Computer Interaction
Image Processing
Information Security
Information Systems
Internet & the Web
IT & Society
Machine Learning
Multimedia 
Neural Networks
Parallel & Distributed Systems
Pattern Recognition
Reliability & Fault-Tolerance
Remote Sensing
Software Engineering
Virtual Reality Systems



SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Researchers should submit a full paper describing their work, maximum of 8 
single-spaced double column pages that also include illustrations. Papers 
are to be 
numbered starting from page one. The first page should include the paper 
title, a brief abstract, a set of keywords, and text. Be sure not to 
include the authors' names 
in your paper. The abstract should be concise and not longer than 250 
words. Immediately following the abstract, no more than six keywords are to 
be supplied for 
subject indexing. Keywords should not simply be taken from the title of the 
paper, but should be representative of the content of the whole paper and 
characteristic 
of the terminology used within the particular field of study. The 
introduction of the paper must be clearly written and should explain the 
nature of the problem, previous 
work, purpose and the contribution of the paper. The introduction is 
assigned number “1”, and following sections are assigned numbers as needed. 
A conclusion 
section must be included and should indicate clearly the advantages, 
limitations, possible applications, and future work. The references section 
is not assigned 
a number. References should be numbered in alphabetical order by the first 
author’s last name. Citations in the text should be by number and enclosed 
in square 
brackets, e.g. [1]. Electronic submission of papers as Microsoft’s Word 
document or PDF via ACIT OpenConf is a must. ACIT OpenConf is a conference 
management system that automates the paper submission and the whole 
reviewing process. It can be accessed via ACIT web site at www.acit2k.org. 
Any 
question regarding submission or the reviewing process should be directed 
to [log in to unmask] A final preparation format is available in the 
conference web site. 
Before final acceptance, all referees comments must be considered and the 
paper must be formatted according to ACIT camera-ready instructions that 
are provided 
in the conference web site. Accepted papers for authors who complete 
registration will be published in the conference proceedings.

EVALUATION PROCESS  
The evaluation of submitted papers is based on the importance and 
usefulness of the research topic. Technical merits, novelty of the 
approach, soundness of results, 
and clarity of presentation are also considered as factors of the 
evaluation process. Each article will be fully refereed by a minimum of two 
specialized referees.


ORGANIZATION
General Chair
Mashhoor Al-Refai, Yarmouk University, Jordan 
General Vice Chair 
Suleiman H. Mustafa, Yarmouk University, Jordan 
Program Chair 
Suleiman H. Mustafa, Yarmouk University, Jordan

LOCAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Najib A. Kofahi, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Mohammad Hamdan, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Mohammad El-Kabi, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Emad Abu-Shanab, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Qasem El-Radaideh Yarmouk University, Jordan

STEERING COMMITTEE
Adnan Shaout, The University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA
Ahmad Dalal'ah, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan 
Ayman Al-Nsour, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
Badie Sartawi, Al-Quds University, Palestine 
Emad Abuelrub, Zarqa Private University, Jordan 
Gasm ElSeed Ibrahim, International University of Africa, Sudan 
Hamed Al-Fawareh, Zarqa Private University, Jordan  
Mohammed Ababneh, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Jordan
Mohammad AlHaj Hassan, Jordan University of Higher Studies, Jordan
Mohammad El-Sherbiny, Assiut University, Egypt 
Mohammed Helmi Mahran, Suez University, Egypt
Mohamed-Khireddine Kholladi, Univ. Mentouri of Constantine, Algeria 
Mohammed Odeh, University of the West of England, UK
Osama Badawy, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt
Salah Al-Rawi, Al-Anbar University, Iraq
Samir Bataineh, Jordan Univ. of Science & Technology, Jordan
Thiab Taha, University of Georgia, USA
Yousry ElGamal, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt 
Zuhoor AlKhanjari, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Abbas Al-Asadi, Sana’a University, Yemen
Abdel-Elah Al-Ayyoub, Arab Open University, SA
Abdelaziz Amamra, ISIMA, Laboratoire LIMOS, France 
Abdelkrim Meziane, CERIST, Algeria
Abderezak Touzene, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Abdulameer Hussain, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Abdulhamid Sadiq, University of Qatar, Qatar
Abdullah Alghamdi, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Aref, The Hashemite University, Jordan
Abdullah Rashed, Arab Acad. for Banking &Financial Sciences, Jordan
Abdulmotaleb El Saddik, University of Ottawa, Canada
Abdulrrazag Aburas, Ittihad University, UAE
Adel Elmarghaby, Univeristy of Louisville, USA
Adwan AbdelFattah, Philadelphia University, Jordan   
Ahmad Al-Taani, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Ahmad Awwad, Zarqa Private University, Jordan 
Ahmad Hasnah, University of Qatar, Qatar
Ahmad Kayed, Applied Science University, Jordan
Ahmad Sadiq, Al-Anbar University, Iraq
Ahmed Elragal, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt
Ali AL-Dahoud, Al-Zaytoonah University, Jordan
Amer AL-Nassiri, Ajman Univ. of Science & Tech. Network, UAE 
Ashraf Elnagar, University of Sharjah, UAE
Basel Mahafzah, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
Bassel Solaiman, ENST Bretagne, France
Djamel Eddine Saïdouni, University Mentouri of Constantine, Algeria
Emad Al-Shawakfa, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Essam Al Daoud, Zarqa Private University, Jordan 
Eyas El-Qawasmeh, Jordan Univ. of Science and Technology, Jordan
Faiz Al-Alawy, Iraqi Commission for Comp. and Informatics, Iraq
Faiza Belala, University Mentouri of Constantine, Algeria
Fawaz Masoud, The University of Jordan, Jordan
Fawzi Albalooshi, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Fayez Al-Hamoui, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
Fayez Idris, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
Fouad Chedid, Notre Dame University, Lebanon 
Ghassan Al-Qaimari, RMIT University, Australia
Ghassan Fallouh, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
Haider Al-Lawati, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 
Hani Mahdi, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan 
Hasan Al-Sakran, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Hitham Issa, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Hisham Al-Mubaid, University of Houston-Clear Lake, USA
Hamid Arabnia, The University of Georgia, USA
Hamza Ali, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
Hoda Maalouf, Notre Dame University, Lebanon 
Hussein Owaied, Philadelphia University, Jordan
Jinan Fiaidhi, Lakehead University, Canada
Jehad Alsadi, Arab Open University, Jordan
Kadhim Breesam, Philadelphia University, Jordan
Kasim Al-Aubidy, Philadelphia University, Jordan
Khaled Day, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Khaled El-Zayyat, Depaul University, USA
Khaled Mahmoud, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Khaled Mahar, Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Egypt
Khalil El Hindi, The University of Jordan, Jordan
Labib Arafeh, Al-Quds University, Palestine
Lami Kaya, University of Sharjah, UAE
Maamar Bettayeb, University of Sharjah, UAE
Mahir Ali, Dubai University College, UAE
Maram Al-Safarini, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Maryam Nuser, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Meer Hamza, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt
Mohamed Batouche, University Mentouri of Constantine, Algeria
Mohamed Benmohamed, University Mentouri of Constantine, Algeria
Mohamed Bouhlel, National Engineering School of Sfax, Tunisia
Mohamed Elfaham, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt
Mohammad El-Ramly, University of Leicester, UK
Mokhtar Sellami, Badji Mokhtar University of Annaba, Algeria
Mosleh Al-Adhaileh, Hashemite University, Jordan
Mouldi Bedda, University of Annaba, Algeria
Muhamad Abdulghafour, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Muhammad Sarfraz, King Fahd Univ. of Petroleum and Minerals, SA
Muntasser Khater, Ajman University of Science and Technology, UAE
Musbah Aqel, Jordan University of Higher Studies, Jordan
Nacereddine Zarour, Univ. Mentouri of Constantine, Algeria
Najib Kofahi, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Nassir Salman, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Nazar Sarhan, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
Nedal   Kafri, Al-Quds University, Palestine
Omar Al-Jarah, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan 
Ossama Ismail, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt
Raed Abu Zitar, Philadelphia University, Jordan
Rashed Al-Azzeh, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Rashid Al-Zubaidy, Baghdad College for Economic Science, Iraq
Rashid Jayousi, Al-Aqsa University, Palestine
Rehab Duwairi, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
Rustom Mamlook, Al-Isra Private University, Jordan
Ruzayn Quaddoura, Zarqa Private University, Jordan
Sabah Mohammed, Lakehead University, Canada
Saeed AL-Dobai, Sana’a University, Yemen
Samer Al-Imamy, University of Sharjah, UAE
Sana'a Wafa Al-Sayegh, Univ. of Palestine International, Palestine
Sarmad Burhan, Applied Science University, Jordan
Swamy Kutti, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Taher Homeed, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Taleb Sarie, Arab Open University, Jordan
Yaagoub Ashir, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Zakaria Maamar, Zayed University, UAE
Zakaria Saleh, Yarmouk University, Jordan

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of papers: June 29, 2006
Notification of acceptance: September 17, 2006 
Camera-ready submission & registration: October 15, 2006
Conference period: December 19-21, 2006

CORRESPONDENCE
Direct all correspondence to:
Suleiman H. Mustafa, ACIT’2006 Program Chair
Yarmouk University 
P.O.Box 566 
Postal Code: Yarmouk University Post Office 63-211, Irbid, Jordan 
Telephone: +962-2-7211111/ ext. 2633 or 2632
Fax: +962-2-7211128
E-mail: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Visit ACIT official website or contact ACIT'2006 Secretariat:
Osamah Abu-Abbas
Yarmouk University 
P.O.Box 566 
Postal Code: Yarmouk University Post Office 63-211, Irbid, Jordan 
Telephone: +962-2-7211111/  ext. 2476, +962 0795503036
Fax: +962-2-7211128
E-mail: [log in to unmask] 
Conference Web Site: www.acit2k.org