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IST2005 FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS

IST2005 is the third in a series of biannual events organized by the Iran Telecom Research Center (ITRC) and designed to provide opportunity for academicians and specialists from the international telecom community to meet their peers in Iran and to discuss under the theme Dialog of Civilizations Through Telecommunications the latest developments in emerging technologies, progress in standards, services and their applications in information and telecommunication systems. The symposium will feature world-renowned keynote speakers, contributed papers, panels, special sessions, tutorials and an exhibition. Also, the event will feature a banquet, concert, visits and excursion tours to historic sites.

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES
May 10, 2005	Submission of all proposals
June 25, 2005	Notification of acceptance
July 20, 2005	Reception of final papers and early registration
July 31, 2005	Reception of tutorials
August 10, 2005	Late Registration

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS
Topics to be addressed include, but not limited to:

1. Networking Theory and Technologies

1.1  Broadband Communication and Networks
1.2  Computer Communication and Networks
1.3  Intelligent Networks
1.4  Switching and Routing
1.5  Network Management
1.6  Network Planning and Optimization
1.7  Traffic Engineering
1.8  Network Reliability
1.9  Data Communications
1.10  Internet and Intranet
1.11  Next Generation Networks
1.12  Photonic Switching and Interconnections
1.13  Optical Networks and Applications

2. Transmission Systems and Technologies

2.1 Terrestrial Radio Systems
2.2  Millimetric Wave Systems and Technologies
2.3  Satellite Communication and Applications
2.4  Earth Stations Technologies
2.5  Antennas and Propagation
2.6  Microwave Theory and Techniques
2.7  WDM, DWDM and CWDM Transmission Systems
2.8  Merger of Services in Radio Systems
2.9  Radio Communications for rural development

3. Wireless Communications

3.1  Modern Wireless Systems
3.2  Personal Communications
3.3  Mobile Communications
3.4  Wireless IP and Wireless ATM
3.5  Cellular and Ad-Hoc Networks
3.6  Adaptive Antenna Systems
3.7  Wireless Multimedia

4. Access Networks

4.1  New Broadband Access Technologies
4.2  Last Mile Access Topologies
4.3  XDSL, HFC, FTTH, Ethernet
4.4  Wireless Access (WLL, WLAN, WPAN)
4.5  Standards (IEEE 802.15 and 16)

5. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

5.1  CAD Algorithms and Techniques
5.2  Modelling and Simulation
5.3  Telecom Protocols and Standards
5.4  Customer Care and Billing
5.5  ICT Applications in Communication Networks
5.6  Optimization Methods
5.7  Search Engines and Information Mining
5.8  Network Security
5.9  Strategies, Policies and Legal Matters
5.10    Socio-economic Effects of Telecommunications

6. General Theory

6.1 Image Processing
6.2 Speech Processing

SUBMISSIONS

Papers:
Authors are requested to submit extended summary (about 500 words) of their original work by May 10, 2005. All papers should be written in English and submitted electronically in MS Word or PDF format mentioning the above category number(s). Arrival of the proposals will be acknowledged by e-mail. Each submission will be subjected to review by the Technical Program Committee and the result will be informed by the assigned deadline. The final paper submission shall be typed single-spaced in two-column format using Times New Roman font size 10 with 3cm margin on all sides. Length is limited between 4-6 pages. Submissions should include: title, author(s), affiliation(s), abstract, and keywords. The name, position, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the author responsible for correspondence, should be identified. An accepted paper must be presented by one of the authors and all presenting authors must register in the Symposium.

Tutorials:
Tutorial proposals on subjects describing new developments in systems, technologies or applications are welcomed. Length should be tailored for half-day or full-day presentation using power-point or overhead projector slides. Supplementary handouts or brochures are encouraged.

Exhibition Proposals:
There will be limited exhibition space for exhibitors of latest innovations in ICT. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of their practicality, relevance and priority.