CAiSE'98/IFIP 8.1
Third International Workshop on
Evaluation of Modeling Methods in Systems Analysis and Design
(EMMSAD'98)
Pisa, Italy
8-9 June 1998
Organizing Chairs:
Keng Siau, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
Yair Wand, University of British Columbia, Canada.
Program Committee (partial list -- waiting confirmation from a few others):
Sjaak Brinkkemper, Baan Company R&D, The Netherlands
Hock Chuan Chan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Roger Chiang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Andrew Gemino, University of British Columbia, Canada
Tok Wang Ling, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Kalle Lyytinen, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
Hannu Kangassalo, University of Tampere, Finland
Mehdi Khosrowpour, Penn State University, USA
John Mylopoulos, University of Toronto, Canada
Fui Hoon Nah, Purdue University, USA
Peter Axel Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark
Jeffrey Parsons, Memorial University, Canada
Sudha Ram, University of Arizona, USA
Colette Rolland, University of Paris 1, France
Matti Rossi, Georgia State University, USA
Peretz Shoval, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Sandra Slaughter, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Ronald Stamper, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Veda Storey, Georgia State University, USA
Arne Solvberg, University of Trondheim, Norway
Bernard Tan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Ramesh Venkataramen, Indiana University, USA
Richard Welke, Georgia State University, USA
Description of Workshop Topic:
Modeling methods are used extensively in the analysis and design of
information systems. There exists a large number of such modeling methods.
New approaches (e.g., those based on object-oriented concepts) and new
models within an approach (e.g., different object-oriented modeling models)
are frequently introduced and need to be evaluated. A systematic
evaluation will reveal strengths and weaknesses of each method and the
appropriate contexts and tasks where each is most suitably applied. This
understanding is important for choosing among extant methods and for
engineering new methods. Three categories of formal evaluation techniques
can be identified: purely theoretical (e.g., Ontological evaluation),
purely empirical (e.g., experimental comparison), and a hybrid of the two
(i.e., theoretical approach with empirical evidence).
Objective of Workshop:
The objective of this workshop is to provide a forum for researchers and
practitioners interested in modeling methods in systems analysis and design
to meet, present their research and experience, and exchange ideas.
Relevant Topics:
Research papers and experience reports that are related to evaluating
systems analysis and design modeling methods are solicited. We are
particularly interested in papers addressing the theoretical and/or
empirical evaluation of modeling methods. Relevant topics for this
workshop include (but are not limited to):
Theoretical and/or empirical evaluations of modeling methods used for:
-- Metamodeling
-- Information Modeling
-- Software Engineering
-- Business Process Re-engineering
-- Object-Oriented Modeling
-- Requirement Engineering
-- Enterprise Modeling
-- Data/Database Modeling
Case studies and experience reports are also welcome. The workshop
proceedings will be published.
Important Dates:
Indication of intent to submit: 10 February 1998
(together with a very short abstract by e-mail)
Deadline for papers (received): 10 March 1998
Notification of papers acceptance: 25 April 1998
Deadline for Camera-ready copies: 15 May 1998
Submission Guidelines:
Please use the following format for your submission:
-- The paper should not exceed 3,500 words (excluding
references and appendices).
-- Include a title page with: Paper Title, Author(s) name(s) and
address(es), phone(s), fax(es), email(s), and the total number
of words in the paper (excluding title page, tables, and references).
The second page will start with the paper title at the top follow
by an abstract of no more than 150 words. The main
text will follow after the abstract. This is to facilitate blind
refereeing.
-- Use 1.5 or double spacing (except for references), and fonts
no smaller than 11 points.
-- The total number of pages (including title page, references
and appendices) should not exceed 18.
For mail submission, send 4 copies of your paper. For electronic
submission, email your article as an attached document.
We only accept electronic submission in Microsoft Word format.
Papers will be evaluated using the following criteria:
(i) relevance to the workshop objectives;
(ii) capability to generate interest among workshop participants;
(iii) novelty;
(iv) significance of the research;
(v) clarity of writing and presentation.
All submissions and inquires should be directed to:
Dr. Keng Siau
Department of Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
209 College of Business Administration
Lincoln, NE68588-0491
Email: klsiau@unlinfo.unl.edu
Telephone: +1-402-472-3078
Fax: +1-402-472-5855
URL: http://www.ait.unl.edu/doc2/faculty/siau/home.htm
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