Announcement and Call for Papers ISFL'97

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      Announcement and Call for Papers 
      Second International ICSC Symposium on FUZZY LOGIC AND APPLICATIONS 
      ISFL'97

      To be held at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), 
      Zurich, Switzerland 
      February 12 - 14, 1997 


I.    SPONSORS
      Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland and
      ICSC, International Computer Science Conventions, Canada/Switzerland


II.   PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE
      This conference is the successor of the highly successful meeting
      held in Zurich in 1995 (ISFL'95) and is intended to provide a
      forum for the discussion of new developments in fuzzy logic and
      its applications. An invitation to participate is extended both
      to those who took part in ISFL'95 and to others working in this
      field. 

      Applications of fuzzy logic have played a significant role
      in industry, notably in the field of process and plant control,
      especially in applications where accurate modelling is difficult. 
      The organisers hope that contributions will come not only from
      this field, but also from newer applications areas, perhaps in
      business, financial planning management, damage assessment,
      security, and so on.  


III.  TOPICS
      Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is
      indicative only. Contributions from new application areas will be
      particularly welcome. 
      - Basic concepts such as various kinds of Fuzzy Sets, Fuzzy
        Relations, Possibility Theory
      - Neuro-Fuzzy Systems and Learning
      - Fuzzy Decision Analysis
      - Image Analysis with Fuzzy Techniques
      - Mathematical Aspects such as non-classical logics, Category
        Theory, Algebra, Topology, Chaos Theory
      - Modeling, Identification, Control
      - Robotics
      - Fuzzy Reasoning, Methodology and Applications, for example in
        Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, Image Processing and
        Pattern Recognition, Cluster Analysis, Game Theory,
        Mathematical Programming, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms
        and Evolutionary Computing
      - Implementation, for example in Engineering, Process Control,
        Production, Medicine
      - Design
      - Damage Assessment
      - Security
      - Business, Finance, Management 


IV.  INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE (ISC)
      - Honorary Chairman: 
        M. Mansour, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich
      - Chairman: 
        N. Steele, Coventry University, U.K. 
      - Vice-Chairman: 
        E. Badreddin, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich
      - Members: 
        E. Alpaydin, Turkey 
        P.G. Anderson, USA
        Z. Bien, Korea 
        H.H. Bothe, Germany
        G. Dray, France 
        R. Felix, Germany
        J. Godjevac, Switzerland 
        H. Hellendoorn, Germany
        M. Heiss, Austria 
        K. Iwata, Japan
        M. Jamshidi, USA 
        E.P. Klement, Austria
        B. Kosko, USA 
        R. Kruse, Germany
        F. Masulli, Italy 
        S. Nahavandi, New Zealand
        C.C. Nguyen, USA 
        V. Novak, Czech Republic
        R. Palm, Germany 
        D.W. Pearson, France
        I. Perfilieva, Russia 
        B. Reusch, Germany
        G.D. Smith, U.K.  


V.    ORGANISING COMMITTEE
      ISFL'97 is a joint operation between the Swiss Federal Institute of
      Technology (ETH), Zurich and International Computer Science 
      Conventions (ICSC), Canada/Switzerland.  


VI.   PUBLICATION OF PAPERS
      All accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings,
      published by ICSC Academic Press. In addition, some selected
      papers may also be considered for journal publication.  


VII.  SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS
      Prospective authors are requested to send two copies of their
      abstracts of 500 words for review by the International Scientific
      Committee. All abstracts must be written in English, starting
      with a succinct statement of the problem, the results achieved,
      their significance and a comparison with previous work. If
      authors believe that more details are necessary to substantiate
      the main claims of the paper, they may include a clearly marked
      appendix that will be read at the discretion of the International
      Scientific Committee. 
      
      The abstract should also include: 
      - Title of proposed paper
      - Authors names, affiliations, addresses
      - Name of author to contact for correspondence
      - E-mail address and fax number of contact author
      - Name of topic which best describes the paper (max. 5 keywords)
      
      Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having
      experience in the topics of this conference as well as from
      academics. 
      
      The conference language is English. 
      
      Abstracts may be submitted either by electronic mail (ASCII text),
      fax or mail (2 copies) to either one of the following addresses: 
      
      ICSC Canada
      P.O. Box 279
      Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0
      Canada
      Fax:  +1-403-387-4329
      Email:  icsc at freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
      
      or
      
      ICSC Switzerland
      P.O. Box 657
      CH-8055 Zurich
      Switzerland 


VIII. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
      Anyone wishing to organise a workshop, tutorial or discussion, is
      requested to contact the chairman of the conference, Prof. Nigel
      Steele (e-mail: nsteele at coventry.ac.uk / phone: +44-1203-838568 /
      fax: +44-1203-838585) before August 31, 1996.  


IX.   DEADLINES AND REGISTRATION
      It is the intention of the organisers to have the conference
      proceedings available for the delegates. Consequently, the
      deadlines below are to be strictly respected: 

      - Submission of Abstracts:  May 31, 1996
      - Notification of Acceptance:  August 31, 1996
      - Delivery of full papers:  October 31, 1996 


X.    ACCOMMODATION
      Block reservations will be made at nearby hotels and accommodation
      at reasonable rates (not included in the registration fee) will be
      available upon registration (full details will follow with the
      letters of acceptance) 


XI.   SOCIAL AND TOURIST ACTIVITIES
      A social programme, including a reception, will be organized on the
      evening of February 13, 1997. This acitivity will also be available
      for accompanying persons. 

      Winter is an attractive season in Switzerland and many famous
      alpine resorts are in easy reach by rail, bus or car for a one
      or two day excursion. The city of Zurich itself is the proud home
      of many art galleries, museums or theatres. Furthermore, the world
      famous shopping street 'Bahnhofstrasse' or the old part of the town
      with its many bistros, bars and restaurants are always worth a
      visit.  


XII.  INFORMATION
      For further information please contact either of the following: 

      - ICSC Canada, P.O. Box 279, Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0, Canada
        E-mail: icsc at freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
        Fax:    +1-403-387-4329
        Phone:  +1-403-387-3546

      - ICSC Switzerland, P.O. Box 657, CH-8055 Zurich, Switzerland
        Fax:    +41-1-761-9627

      - Prof. Nigel Steele, Chairman ISFL'97, Coventry University, U.K. 
        E-mail: nsteele at coventry.ac.uk
        Fax:    +44-1203-838585
        Phone:  +44-1203-838568