**** IEEE AIS-02, Special Session : Applied Soft Computing ****

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS


IEEE International Conference Artificial Intelligence Systems
IEEE AIS-02

Gelendzhik, Black Sea Cost, Russia
September 5-10, 2002


The IEEE AIS-02 Program Committee invites submissions of research papers
for IEEE International Conference, to be held in Gelendzhik, Black Sea
Cost, Russia, September 5-10, 2002.

Submissions are invited on substantial, original and previously unpublished
research on all applied aspects of Soft Computing, Fuzzy Logic, Neural
Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Advanced optimization methods, Industry
Study, Implementation of Soft Computing in Mechanical Engineering,
Automotive and Aerospace.

The language of special session is English.

Sponsorship
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AIS2002 is sponsored by:
-    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
      http://www.ieee.org

and technical co-sponsored by:
- World Federation on Soft Computing
http://www.pa.info.mie-u.ac.jp/WFSC/

Publication in International Journal:
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Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit an enhanced
version of their papers to:

- International Journal  Applied Soft Computing, Elsevier Press


Session Information:
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Special Session: "Applied Soft Computing"

Chair: Dr Rajkumar Roy, Cranfield University UK,
e-mail: [log in to unmask]

Co-Chair: Dr Valery Tarasov, Bauman Moscow State
Technical University, Russia,
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Session Organizer: Dr Victor Taratoukhine, Cranfield University,
UK, e- mail: [log in to unmask]


Topics of interest:
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- fuzzy systems
- neural networks
- soft expert systems
- collaborate design
- advanced optimization methods
- concurrent engineering
- data mining
- distributed AI
- evolutionary modeling
- genetic algorithms
- information extraction
- knowledge discovery
- knowledge representation
- machine learning
- integration of multi-agent and soft computing systems
- case studies
- applied soft computing frameworks
- applications of soft computing in mechanical engineering,
 aerospace and automotive industry



Important Dates
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. Expression of Interest (only title and contact details): NOW!
. Submission of full paper for review:   1st May 2002
. Notification of acceptance to authors: 1st June, 2002
. Receive final manuscript: 1st July, 2002
. IEEE AIS Paper Sessions: 5-10 September, 2002

Maximum number of pages
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Session paper: 6 pages (up two extra pages can be
allowed,
please check additional information below)

Poster for Session: extended abstract of 2 pages


Timetable
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Authors must submit their paper's title page (preferably
electronically together with an electronic copy of the paper,
as described below) to arrive by May 1, 2002.

Notification of receipt will be mailed to the first author
(or designated author) soon after receipt. Notification of
acceptance or rejection of submitted papers will be mailed
to the first  author  (or designated author) by June 1, 2002
 on e-mail. Camera-ready copy of accepted papers must be
received by July 1, 2001.


Electronic Title Page & Electronic Paper Copy
---------------------------------------------

In addition to the electronic title page we also
 require an electronic copy of the paper to be submitted.
This information must  arrive by May 1, 2001.

Submission should have the following format:

author: name of first author
address: address of first author
...
author: name of last author
address: address of last author
title: title of the paper
abstract: abstract<100 words
Keywords: first area,..., last area

Body of the paper

Paper Format
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We  can accept e-mail submissions of full papers. Submissions
 must be prepare for print on 8-1/2 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
Submissions must not exceed six pages in camera-ready format.

Each accepted  paper will be allowed six pages in the proceedings;
up to  two additional pages may be purchased at a price of $50 per page.


Review Process
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Selection criteria include accuracy and originality of ideas,
 clarity and significance of  results and quality of the presentation.

Papers selected will be scheduled for presentation and
will be printed in the Proceedings after presentation.

Authors of accepted papers, or their  representatives,
are expected to present their papers at the conference.


Conference Fee
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The Conference Fee is $200 USA.


Black Sea Cost and the Region
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Gelendzhick is a very beautiful and charming small town,
located between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea.

The weather in September is usually sunny, with average
temperature of 26 C degrees. The sea is also warm and
enjoyable to swim in.

Gelendzhik is part of Kuban Region. Present day Kuban is often
called «the pearl of Russia»: the development of agriculture is
promoted by the favorable mild climate.

Two warm seas – the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov –
attract tourists to this area at any season.

Cultural Program
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The cultural program will include:

* Conference dinner

* Visit the International 4th International Conference
and Exhibition in Hydroaviation. You will be able to meet
 the representatives from leading international aerospace
 companies.

* An excursion to a famous vineyards of Abrau Durso (tasting
  of the wines is included).

Travel and Accomodation
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You will need a Russian visa to travel to Gelendzhik.
Please contact Russian Embassy in your country for more
information. The organizers will send you an invitation letter.

You can fly to Moscow and then to Anapa Airport or to
Gelendzhik Airport. The conference organizers are happy
to provide a pick-up service from Anapa or Gelendzhik.

For participants from Turkey: You can travel from Istambul to
Novorossiysk by sea ferry, and then to Gelendzhik.  Please contact
your local ferry provider for more information.

Please inform the Conference Organisers about your travel plans,
as soon as possible and they will be happy to provide you travel
assistance.

The different options of accommodation will be provided from four
stars hotels to budget accommodation.

The conference accommodation rate for delegates will be
approximately $70 USA, for single or double room, which includes
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Please contact the conference organisers for latest information.

Enquiries
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* Enquiries about Special Session:

Please contact:

Dr Victor Taratoukhine
Lecturer in Decision Engineering
Department of Enterprise Integration
Building 53
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

Tel: +44 (0) 1234 754073
     +44 (0) 1234 750111 ext 2008
Fax: +44 (0) 1234 750852

E-mail: [log in to unmask]


or

Mr Victor Oduguwa
Enterprise Integration
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL
UK
Tel:  +44 (0)1234 754192
Fax: +44 (0)1234 750852
Email:[log in to unmask]


* Enquiries about Visa, Travel, and Accommodation :

Prof. Dr.  Lyudmila A. Zinchenko
Taganrog State University of Radioengineering
Nekrasovsky l., 44, GSP-17A,
Taganrog, Rostov Region,
347928, RUSSIA
E-mail : [log in to unmask]


Paper submission
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Authors are invited to submit papers to the PROGRAMME CHAIR
for the conference e-mail: [log in to unmask]
indicating: ‘Applied Soft Computing Session’.


Paper submissions should be sent:

IEEE AIS 02
Prof. Dr. Victor M. Kureichik, PC Chair
Taganrog State University of Radioengineering
Nekrasovsky l., 44, GSP-17A,
Taganrog, Rostov Region,
347928, RUSSIA
E-mail : [log in to unmask]
PHONE +7-8634-371659
FAX  +7-8634-310598
http://www.tsure.ru


Please also send you title and an abstract to
Session Organiser
Dr. Victor Taratoukhine: [log in to unmask]