3rd ISTEC-CoST 2018: 3rd International Sciences, Technology & Engineering (ISTEC) 2018 - Computer Science & Technology Hotel Royal Penang, Georgetown, Penang Penang, Malaysia, April 18-19, 2018 |
Conference website | http://cs.istec.i-idea.org/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=3rdisteccost2018 |
Submission deadline | January 31, 2018 |
Being a satellite event of i-IDEA 2018, the ‘International Sciences, Technology and Engineering Conference – Computer Science & Technology (ISTEC-CoST 2018) offers its outstanding platforms for researchers to exchange knowledge, expertise and discussions on various fields. Under one roof of ISTEC 2018 on Computer Science & Technology, we are pleased to provide international conference which will appeal to both students and researchers, locally or globally. This prominent conference embraces wide scopes pertaining to Computer Science & Technology; theories and applications. The areas also include halal technology, food technology, sports science technology and agro technology. The aims of this conference are to provide platforms for lively discussions balanced with prolific events and activities, widen your circle of friends and establish future colleagues. We definitely can promise that ISTEC-CoST 2018 would be the best conference you have ever participated.
Who should attend:
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Students
Submission Guidelines
1. BRIEF INFORMATION
Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit their formatted full papers reporting original unpublished research and recent developments in the topics related to the conference. Papers should include results, tables, figures and references. All paper submissions will be double-blind peer reviewed. Neither the author nor the reviewer should know each other's identity. This process is utilized in order to maintain the integrity of the review process.
Submitted papers will be carefully evaluated by two (2) reviewers and evaluated based on originality, research content, correctness, relevance to conference theme and readability. The paper submitted to the conference should not concurrently be submitted to other conferences or journals. Duplicate submissions will be rejected immediately without review.
The conference accepts full manuscripts within 4-10 pages only. Authors should submit their papers online. The conference uses EasyChair system for submission of papers and review process. Unregistered authors should first create an account on EasyChair to log on. More information about EasyChair can be found here.
Participants may register as presenter in NON-STUDENT or STUDENT category. You may also register as LISTENER.
For STUDENT category, the Student must be the first author of the paper.
2. PUBLICATION OPTION
OPTION 1: Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences - indexed in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)™,
OR
OPTION 2: Conference Proceedings with E-ISBN number
We provide authors the flexibility in choosing to publish paper either in JFAS or as conference proceedings with E-ISBN number. Being researchers/academicians in this competitive era, take this opportunity to strategize your publication output.
(Papers that meet reviewers’ criteria will also be submitted to Journal of Advanced Research in Computing and Applications, an international peer reviewed journal, indexed in Google Scholar and MyCite) www.akademiabaru.com/arca.html
JFAS Publication (indexed in Thomson Reuters WoS ESCI) : Instruction to Authors
To ensure smooth and swift publication of your paper in the journal, please follow the format given by the journal. All papers must strictly adhere to the format. Download the template in the following link: http://cs.istec.i-idea.org/call-for-papers/registration-submission. Once downloaded, save the file with another name, for example: JFAS_AuthorName.doc.
Conference Proceedings with E-ISBN number : Instruction to Authors
Download template for Conference Proceedings with E-ISBN number in the following link: http://cs.istec.i-idea.org/call-for-papers/registration-submission
3. PARALLEL SESSIONS
Oral Presentation
Parallel Sessions will be conducted in the main hall and smaller seminar rooms at the hotel.
At least one author from each paper submitted to the conference must attend the conference. Each presenter will be given 20 minutes (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes Q&A) per paper. A laptop will be provided in each room.
Virtual Presentation
For authors who are not able to attend the conference, we do understand your situation. Therefore, we also provide an option to present your paper virtually. Prepare a MSPowerPoint (which includes voice over/narration for each slide) and email to istec.cost@gmail.com. Your MSPowerPoint show will be played during the designated session. Instructions on how to prepare the MSPowerPoint can be found in the following link: http://cs.istec.i-idea.org/images/docs/virtualmodeguide.pdf
The registration fee imposed for Virtual Presentation is similar to normal presentation.
4. REGISTRATION
Attendees and presenters are required to register for the 3rd ISTEC-CoST 2018 conference. You
can register by filling in the Participant Registration Form online. Please refer to the following link: http://cs.istec.i-idea.org/call-for-papers/registration-submission
NOTES:
- Every additional team member (co-author) needs to register separately if one wishes to join the conference. The co-author(s) may register as LISTENER(S).
- For authors with more than one paper, please make INDIVIDUAL registration for each paper.
5. SUBMISSION
Submission of full papers in the Portable Document Format (PDF) must be done electronically through the EasyChair online submission at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=3rdisteccost2018
Full Paper Submission Deadline:
17th December 2017 31st January 2018 15 February 2018
Notification of acceptance:
until 2nd January 2018 9th February 2018 28 February 2018
Registration & Payment Deadline (Early birds):
19th January 2017 23rd February 2018
Registration & Payment Deadline (Normal Rate):
17th February 2018 9th March 2018
Camera Ready Submission:
10th March 2018 23rd March 2018
Conference date:
18th - 19th April 2018
List of Topics
The conference is divided into TWO(2) tracks. The areas are (not limited to):
Computer Science
- Big Data and Analytics
- Applications, Business and Social Issues
- Human Computer Interaction
- Database and Data Management
- System Software and Software Engineering
- Pattern Recognition, Data Mining
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Signal Processing
- Virtual Reality and 3-D imaging
- Audio, image, video processing
- Digital Multimedia Broadcasting
- Wireless and Mobile Computing
- Usability Engineering
- Modelling & Simulation
- Programming (Languages)
Technology
- Information Technology
- Networking and Internet of Things
- Future Internet
- Cellular Network and 5G
- Gamification
- Web Technologies
- Multimedia Applications
- Educational Technology
- Information Technology for Biomedicine
- Smart Health
- Halal Technology
- Green Technology
- Management of Technology
- Food Technology
- Sport Science Technology
- Agrotechnology
Fees/Payment
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JOURNAL: JFAS |
PROCEEDING WITH E-ISBN |
LISTENER |
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EARLY BIRD |
NORMAL |
EARLY BIRD |
NORMAL |
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LOCAL |
INTNL |
LOCAL |
INTNL |
LOCAL |
INTNL |
LOCAL |
INTNL |
LOCAL |
INTNL |
NON STUDENT |
1500 |
450 USD |
1650 |
480 USD |
650 |
200 USD |
750 |
220 USD |
400 |
100 USD |
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STUDENT |
1350 |
420 USD |
1450 |
450 USD |
500 |
160 USD |
600 |
180 USD |
400 |
100 USD |
Fees include 6% GST.
****Special Offer!!!! Fees Rate (for Local & International Participant):
Please refer to the following link: http://cs.istec.i-idea.org/
The registration fee will cover:
PRESENTER
- Registration and name tag
- Conference package (document file and pendrive)
- Participation in the technical program
- Morning break, Lunch & Tea Break
- Certificate of participation
- 10-15 minutes for presentation
LISTENER
- Registration and name tag
- Conference package (document file and pendrive)
- Participation in the technical program
- Morning break, Lunch & Tea Break
- Certificate of participation
** NOTE: It will not provide for recreation, taxi or any other personal expenses.
Mode of payment:
Registration fee should be made payable to Rektor UiTM Perlis, account number: 09010010057513, identification: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, No 2, 2A & 4, Jalan PKENPs 6, Komplek Niaga PKENPs, Jalan Raja Syed Alwi, 01000 Kangar, Perlis City: Kangar, Perlis, Country: Malaysia, swift code:BIMBMYKL on or before 9th March 2018.
Please state 'ISTEC-COST' in payment remarks.
Committees
Patron
Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr Hassan Said
Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA
Advisor
YBrs. Tuan Zailuddin Ariffin
Main Chairman
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Azlan Mohd Ishak
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafisah Osman
Conference Chairman
Dr. Abdul Mutalib Md Jani
ISTEC-CoST Chairman
Dr. Aznoora Osman
Secretariat | Dr. Nadia Abdul Wahab
Registration | Prof. Madya Junaini Arus
Promotion & Sponsorship | Pn. Rashidah Ramle
Publication | En. Mohd Nizam Osman
Logistic | En. Badrul Hisham Ahmad
Protocols | En. Abdul Hapes Mohammed
Certificates & Souvenirs | Pn. Nora Yanti Che Jan
Invited Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor Dr Namal Arosha S Senanayake Mudiyanselage
Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Speech Title: "Wearable Technologies for Smart Health: IntelliHealth Solutions"
Plenary Speaker
Dr Hosam Al-Samarraie
Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Speech Title: "Behavioral prediction for better customization and personalization: Trends and challenges"
Publication
- Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences - indexed in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)™, OR
- Conference Proceedings with E-ISBN number
Venue
Hotel Royal Penang, Georgetown, Penang
The conference will be held in the beautiful island of Penang. More info on this northwestern coast of Malaysia can be found at Tourism Penang http://www.tourismpenang.net.my/
Contact
Address
3rd ISTEC-CoST 2018 SECRETARIAT3
Research, Industry, Community & Alumni Network (RICAN)
Universiti Teknologi MARA
02600 Arau, Perlis
Malaysia.
Contact Information
+604 988 2321 (Office)
+604 988 2026 (Fax)