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iCareTech 2020: 2020 International Conference on Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies (iCareTech)

Main Theater, Al Riyadh Building, Al Mughraqah Campus, Al Azhar University - Gaza

Gaza, Palestine, August 28-29, 2020

Conference website	https://www.icare-tech.net/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icaretech2020
Abstract registration deadline	July 10, 2020
First draft paper submission deadline	July 10, 2020
Author notification deadline	July 15, 2020
Submission deadline	August 1, 2020

Topics: assistive technologies rehabilitation technologies rehabilitation assessment technologies rehabilitation technologies in practice

iCareTech 2020

The International Conference on Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies 2020 (iCareTech 2020) is organized by the i-CARE project consortium. iCareTech 2020 brings together researchers, academics, biomedical and clinical engineers, global experts, politicians and decision makers, representatives of the medical technology industry and all those involved with the wide variety of engineering and health technologies that are shaping the way rehabilitation service is being delivered today and in the future. iCareTech 2020 gathers researchers and practitioners from academia, service providers and industry to discuss the latest innovations and inceptive ideas and best practices in the field of Rehabilitation Technologies in its broadest sense. We invite contributions on a wide spectrum of fields related to Rehabilitation and Disability Technologies down the value chain: Research, Design and Development, Production and Distribution, Service Delivery, Education, Training, Use, Impact, and Policy Making.

iCareTech 2020 is technically sponsored by IEEE - Palestine Subsection.
The proceedings will be a reference material and will be published with papers’ contents.
The accepted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings that will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore^® Digital Library.
iCareTech 2020 Conference is APPROVED by IEEE for proceedings publication on IEEE Xplore^® Digital Library: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/organizers/conf-app.html?confRecNum=49914
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For more information visit the official conference website: www.icare-tech.net

Important Update due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to COVID-19 crisis, the submission deadlines of iCareTech2020 have been EXTENDED.
Participation in iCareTech2020 is now possible via video-conferencing technologies or pre-recorded presentation videos.
Contact us for more details on: info@icare-tech.net.

In the Conference

Keynote speeches by global pioneers and researchers in Rehabilitation Technologies
Scientific sessions, round tables, open discussions
International Rehabilitation Technology challenge
Research paper contest
Student paper contest
Student projects exhibition and contest
Student poster sessions and contest
Expo area with new technologies and solutions
and much more …

Who Should Attend

Rehabilitation Engineers
Assistive Technologists
Therapists - OT, PT, SLP
Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals/Counselors
Rehabilitation devices Suppliers / Manufacturers
Researchers
Educators
Consumers
Rehabilitation Organization Directors
Students

Conference Partners and Collaborators

HOST and MAIN ORGANIZER

Al Azhar University - Gaza (AUG), Palestine

LOCAL PARTNERS

The Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Palestine
University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Palestine
El Wafa Medical Rehabilitaion and Specialized Surgery Hospital (WMRH), Palestine

EU PARTNERS

Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland
University Rehabilitation Institute (URI), Slovenia
University of Ruse (RU), Bulgaria
Bulgarian Association for Transfer of Technology and Innovation (BATTI), Bulgaria

COLLABORATORS

Submission Guidelines

English will be the official language of the conference.
All full paper submissions will be peer reviewed, the accepted ones will be published in the iCareTech 2020 conference CD proceedings.
The accepted papers will also be published in the IEEE Xplore^® Digital Library.

EasyChair Registration

EasyChair is the iCareTech 2020 conference management portal.
Create an account at EasyChair.
Upload your paper(s) or abstract paper(s) through EasyChair.
To submit your contribution to iCareTech 2020, click here.

Paper Formatting

Your final paper must be formatted to IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscript Formatting Guidelines.
It is highly recommended that you proofread and check the layout of your paper BEFORE submitting it to PDF eXpress™. (link will be given in due time).
To download the paper template from IEEE website (choose US Letter), please click here.
Alternatively, download the paper template from our website, please click here.

Registration

Registration fee includes the IEEE Xplore^® Digital Library publication of one full paper, an official conference bag that contains all accepted submissions on a USB drive, admission to all sessions, coffee‑breaks, lunch and gala dinner. Papers will be presented orally by either attending the conference personally or remotely.

Conference Fees

US$ 200 for international author participants.
US$ 150 for local author participants.
US$ 50 for accompanying persons or non-author participant (includes official conference bag, welcome party, lunches and gala dinner).

Please take into account that fee payment before August 1st 2020 is mandatory for the publication of your paper in IEEE Xplore^® Digital Library.

PAPER PAGE LIMIT

Regular Papers: 6 pages, including all figures, tables, and references.

PURCHASING EXTRA PAGES:

Regular Papers: Up to 1 extra pages may be purchased at $100 (US dollars) per extra page.
NOTE: For information regarding extra page payment, please contact us.

Proceedings and Publication

iCareTech 2020 is technically sponsored by IEEE - Palestine Subsection.
The proceedings will be a reference material and will be published with papers’ contents.
The accepted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings that will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore^® Digital Library.

List of Topics

Rehabilitation Technologies

Technologies for Disabled People Personal and Remote Care
Development of Medical and Healthcare Instruments/Solutions in General
Development of Software for Medical and Healthcare Purposes in General
Neurorehabilitation Technologies
Stroke Rehabilitation Technologies
Visual and Audio Rehabilitation Technologies
Disability Prevention Technologies
Rehabilitation Robotics
Bio-Feedback, Neuromodulation, and Closed-Loop Systems
Bio-Inspired and Neuromorphic Circuits and Systems
Bio-Sensor and Environmental Sensor Devices and Interface Circuits
Bio-Telemetry and Energy Harvesting/Scavenging Circuits and Systems
Bio-Sensor Network for Neuroscience
Bio-Signal Recording and Processing
Development of Rehabilitation Devices
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Technology for Cognition and Sensory Impairments
Brain Computer Interface
Virtual Reality Systems
Augmented Reality Systems
Mixed Reality Systems
Tools for Real-Time Patient Monitoring
Environmental Control
Microphysiological Systems, Lab-on-Chip and Bio-MEMS
Human-Machine Interfaces
Biomedical Imaging and Image Processing
Computer Applications and Telecommunications
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning Applications
Data Integration and Predictive Analytics

Assistive Technologies

Assistive Tools
Assistive Software Solutions
Assistive Robotics
Exoskeletons
Prostheses and Orthoses Technologies
Advanced Prosthetics
Wearable Devices and Health Monitoring Electronics
Wireless Health Monitoring Technologies
Implantable Medical Electronics
Seating and Wheelchair Technologies
Mobility Aids and Technologies
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Technologies for In-Patient or Home Care
Computer, Mobile Devices and Web Access

Rehabilitation Assessment Technologies

Outcomes and Quantitative Measurements
Measuring Responses to Treatment
Physical Training Assessment
Cognitive Training Assessment

Case Studies and Rehabilitation Technology Evaluation

Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, and Dementia
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Musculoskeletal Injury
Amputation
Respiratory Issues
Gait and Balance
Motor Function
Geriatric and Paediatric
Blind and Low Vision
Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Rehabilitation Technologies in Practice

Emerging Related Technologies and Applications after COVID-19
Emergency, Quarantine and Evacuation Protocols for Disabled People
Case-studies dealing with Disability and Rehabilitation Practice during COVID-19 quarantine
Quality of Life Technologies
Design and Adaptation of Housing and Smart Environments
Point-of-Care Technologies for Healthcare
Medical Equipment Management in Hospitals
Design of Rehabilitation Service Facilities
Medical Information Systems and Bioinformatics
Health Operations/Project Management
Clinical Risk Management, Safety, Emergency Preparedness
Job Accommodations, Accessibility and Ergonomics
Design and Adaptation of Work Environments
Rehabilitation Technologies Education and Curricula
International Standards and Regulations
Rehabilitation Technologies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Rehabilitation Global Challenges and Sustainable Development
Ethics and Morality in Rehabilitation Technologies
Public Policy and Advocacy

Committees

Conference Chairman

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Issa, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Vice-Chairman

Prof. Dr. Dermot Brabazon, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Dr. Daniel Bratanov, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Ruse, Bulgaria
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mojca Debeljak, University Rehabilitation Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadiq Abdelall, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mushtaha, University College of Applied Sciences, Palestine
Dr. Hassan Khalaf, El-Wafa Medical Rehabilitation and Specialized Surgery Hospital, Palestine

Organizing Committee

Chairman

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aqel, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Vice Chairman

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadiq Abdelall, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine

Organizing Committee Members

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Naser, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Abu Foul, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Suad Ghaben, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Mariam Mohanna, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Salah Saleh, University College of Applied Sciences, Palestine
Dr. PT. Mahmoud Himaid, University College of Applied Sciences, Palestine
Dr. Hassan Khalaf, El-Wafa Medical Rehabilitation and Specialized Surgery Hospital, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ezzaldeen Edwan, Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah, Palestine

Technical Program Committee

Chairman

Prof. Dr. Samy Abu Naser Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Local Technical Program Committee Members

Prof. Dr. Ihab Zaqout, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Naji El Dahoudi, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazen Abu Amro, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Awad, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Naser, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Y. Mahmoud, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Issa, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aqel, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Abu Foul, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Alsultan, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yasser Alajerami, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Suad Ghaben, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Adnan Nasr, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Mariam Mohanna, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Salah Agha, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Abdelraouf Elmanama, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Hatem Elaydi, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdelati, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammed A. Alhanjouri, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Taleb Alrayyes, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadiq Abdelall, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abo Haiba, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Mohammed Kraizim, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Talal Skaik, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wesam Ashour, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samy Shaat, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Ammar M. Abu Hudrouss, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Ashraf Y. A. Maghari, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mushtaha, University College of Applied Sciences, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Salah Saleh, University College of Applied Sciences, Palestine
Dr. PT. Mahmoud Hmaid, University College of Applied Sciences, Palestine
Dr. Hassan Khalaf, El-Wafa Medical Rehabilitation and Specialized Surgery Hospital, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ezzaldeen Edwan, Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Elnaggar, Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah, Palestine
Dr. Jalal Al Roumy, Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah, Palestine
Dr. Suheir Harb, Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah, Palestine
Dr. Tamer Khatib, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Dr. Alaa AbuZaiter, University of Palestine, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Salaheddin Odeh, Al-Quds University – Jerusalem, Palestine
Dr. Rashid Jayousi, Al-Quds University – Jerusalem, Palestine
Dr. Isam Ishaq, Al-Quds University – Jerusalem, Palestine

International Technical Program Committee Members

Prof. Dr. Dermot Brabazon, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Dr. Daniel Bratanov, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Ruse, Bulgaria
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mojca Debeljak, University Rehabilitation Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Assist. Prof. Dr. Éanna McCarthy, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Dr. Luc de Witte, The University of Sheffield, UK, President of AAATE, Austria
Mr. Renzo Andrich, President of EASTIN, Italy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katerina Mavrou, European University Cyprus, Cyprus
Prof. Dr. Cristian Buhler, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Assist. Prof. Dr. Peter Cudd, The University of Sheffield, UK
Prof. Dr. Dusan Simsik, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia
Assoc. Prof. Pavel Vitliemov, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Ruse, Bulgaria
Prof. Dr. Nikolay Zlatov, Institute of Mechanics-BAS, Bulgaria
Prof. Dr. Mark Hawley, The University of Sheffield, UK
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Hamaoy, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
Prof. Dr. Muhsin Jweeg Al-Nahrain, University, Baghdad, Iraq
Dr. Omar Hiari, German Jordanian University, Jordan
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sami Hajjaj, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia

Publicity and IT Committee

Chairman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Publicity Committee Members

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Naser, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Abu Foul, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sami Hajjaj, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
Mr. Basel Abu Hasanain, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Mr. Ahmed Al Dahouk, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Ms. Eng. Nesma Naseem, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Ms. Rasha Owda, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Public Relations Unit, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Publication Committee

Chairman

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ezzaldeen Edwan, Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah, Palestine

Publication Committee Members

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Naser, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Mariam Mohanna, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine

Financial Committee

Chairman

Mr. Yousef Abu Sultan, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Financial Committee Members

Mr. Nahed Meghari, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Mr. Eng. Nashat Naim, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Mr. Eng. Ahmed Abed, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine
Finance Department, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Palestine

Exhibition Committee

Chairman

Dr. PT. Suad Ghaben, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine

Exhibition Committee Members

Mr. Eng. Nashat Naim, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
Mr. Eng. Ahmed Abed, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
Mr. Eng. Hamdi Al Hallaq, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
RehaLoop Student Club i-CARE Consortium Universities

Contests Judging Committee

Chairman

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Nijim, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine

Contests Judging Committee Members

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samy Shaat, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
Dr. PT. Suad Ghaben, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine

Conference Secretariat

Ms. Rasha Owda, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine

Venue

The conference will be held in: Al Riyadh Building, Al Mughraqah Campus, Al Azhar University - Gaza, Palestine

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to: info@icare-tech.net

iCareTech 2020

Conference Partners and Collaborators

Submission Guidelines

List of Topics

Committees

Venue

Contact

Sponsors