ICOCBA 2012 - International Conference on Optimization, Computing and Business Analytics

Authors are invited to submit technical papers describing original and unpublished results of research and industry experiences. All submissions should clearly identify their contribution covering the state of the art advancements in the field of Optimization, Computing and Business Analytics and their potential usefulness. The topics cover broadly all aspects of the domains, including but not limited to the following:
Optimization
? Global and Local Optimization
? Optimal Resource Management
? Combinatorial Optimization
? Network Optimization Problems
? Optimal Resource Management
? e-Business Process Optimization
? Heuristic Methods
? Multi-criteria Decision Making
? Discrete Optimization, Control Theory, Graphs and Networks
? Multi-criteria Decision Making, DEA and Performance Analysis
? Stochastic Programming
Computing
? Distributed Computing
? Grid Computing
? Cloud Computing
? Computing in Social Networks
? Algorithmic Game Theory
? Randomized Algorithms
? Approximation Algorithms
? Computational Intelligence
Business Analytics
? RFM Analysis, Conjoint Analysis
? Multidimensional Scaling and Competitor Analysis
? Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression
? Principal Component Analysis and Linear Discriminant Analysis
? Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling
? Forecasting Techniques
? Predictive Modeling in e-Business
? Supply Chain Management
Important Dates
? Submission of paper: August 17, 2012
? Notification of acceptance: October 12, 2012
? Camera ready paper: November 10, 2012
Original research works in IEEE format and subject to a maximum length of six pages may be submitted directly in PDF format to
icocba2012-AT-orsi.in
within the latest date of submission ? as announced. The paper must mention the track (i.e. Optimization, Computing or Business Analytics) under which it is to be considered. It should also include four keywords to facilitate the review process. Acceptance of a paper will depend on the results of review process. It may further be noted that at least one of the authors of an accepted paper must register for the conference for inclusion of the corresponding paper in the conference proceedings. Completed registration form with fees should be submitted along with camera ready version of the paper.
Previously unpublished works related to PhD research works (continuing or completed in 2012) may also be submitted by the research students for consideration. Such submissions have to be made in accordance with the guidelines mentioned for regular papers ? and additionally, these must be forwarded by the corresponding PhD supervisor.
Awards
Following awards are instituted by ORSI for best papers in different categories; details of which are as follows:
? Prof BG Raghabendra memorial award for best student paper.
? Prof BG Raghabendra memorial award for best application paper.
? Prof MN Gopalan Award for best PhD thesis on OR
? Dr NK Jaiswal Memorial Award for best theoretical paper.
Completed papers submitted within the deadline and presented at the conference would be considered for the awards. Authors are expected to present the papers in person.