ICIST 2014 - The 4th International Conference on Information Systems and Technologies

Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:
AREA 1: DATABASES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Coupling and Integrating Heterogeneous Data Sources
Legacy Systems
Organisational Issues on Systems Integration
Mobile Database Applications
Enterprise Resource Planning
Enterprise Application Integration
Data Mining
Data Warehouses and OLAP
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking
Non-relational Databases
Query Languages and Query Processing
Distributed Database Systems
In-memory Databases
AREA 2: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Evolutionary Programming
Group Decision Support Systems
Industrial Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Strategic Decision Support Systems
Advanced Applications of Neural Network
Applications of Expert Systems
Advanced Applications of Fuzzy Logic
Intelligent Agents
Case-Based Reasoning Systems
Multi-Agent Systems
Scheduling and Planning
Operational Research
Problem Solving
Game Theory Applications
Intelligent Transportation System
Natural Language Interfaces and Systems
AREA 3: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND SPECIFICATION
Software Engineering
Knowledge Management
Modelling of Distributed Systems
Ontology Engineering
Security
Simulation
Requirements Analysis and Management
Tools, Techniques and Methodologies for System Development
Model Driven Architectures and Engineering
Modelling Formalisms, Languages, and Notations
Organisational Learning
Project Management
Semiotics in Information Systems
Software Metrics and Measurement
AREA 4: SOFTWARE AGENTS AND INTERNET COMPUTING
Wireless and Mobile Computing
E-Learning and E-Teaching
Ubiquitous Computing
Virtual Enterprises
Interoperability
Web Services
Web 2.0 and Social Networking
Internet Agents
Collaborative Computing
Electronic Commerce
Internet Portals
Profiling and Recommendation Systems
Internet of Things
Internet Systems Performance
Semantic Web Technologies and Applications
AREA 5: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
HCI on Enterprise Information Systems
Multimedia Systems
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Geographical Information Systems
Guidelines, Principles, Patterns and Standards
Adaptive and Adaptable User Interfaces
Interaction Techniques and Devices
Interface Design
Ergonomics
Emotional and Affective Computing
Haptic Interfaces
Accessibility and Usability
Collaborative and Social Interaction
Multiple Sensory Devices
AREA 6: ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTUREv Enterprise Engineering
Models and Frameworks
Enterprise Knowledge Engineering and Management
Business Modelling and Business Process Management
Business-IT Allignment
EA Adoption and Governance
EA and Organizational Theory and System Development
EA and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Methods, Processes and Patterns for EA Development
Measurements, Metrics and Evaluation of EA Artefacts and Processes
Architectures and Design Principles for Enterprise Repositories
Maturity Models for EA Artefacts and Processes
Evolution of EA
Objective Control in EA