[e2e] ACM CCR Special Issue CFP

[Joe Touch]

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CALL FOR PAPERS

Special Issue on Science of Networking Design

ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review - July 2004
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The need to deal with the complexity and ramifications of large-scale
systems is intensifying interest in the science of system design -
fundamental principles, accurate models, rigorous and repeatable
design methodologies, and systematic evaluation frameworks. Leveraging
many disciplines, the design of complex systems is on the verge of
becoming a scientific field of study in its own right.

The focus of this special issue is on the Science of Networking
Design. We seek original research results, visionary approaches,
future research directions to advance the state of the art of
designing robust, large-scale, heterogeneous networks. The scope is
broad, covering theories, principles, models, tools, and empirical
studies to advance our understanding of the science of networks and
their design. Contributions may focus on a specific discipline or be
stimulated by the synergistic interaction of diverse disciplines.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

o Mathematical frameworks and formal models to assess the limits of
   current Internet design principles and their applicability to the
   design of large-scale, heterogeneous networks in the absence of
   complete and correct specifications

o Theories underlying effective design, development and evolution of
   complex network systems. The emphasis should be on scalability,
   heterogeneity and decentralized authority and planning.

o Theories and tools to explain, predict and control desired and
   emergent properties and behaviors in large- scale, heterogeneous
   networks.

o Novel architectures and tools for predictable network design under
   condition of uncertainty and incomplete information.

o New frameworks and architectures that rely on aggregate reasoning
   about overall behavior of a complex network system, rather than
   exact behavior of its components, to quantify specific properties of
   the system.

o Modeling and simulation frameworks, tools and methodologies for
   large-scale, heterogeneous networks that deal explicitly with the
   presence of human-induced uncertainty in systems.

o Methods, tools and metrics to evaluate design alternatives of
   extreme scope, scale and complexity, offering guidance on design
   selection.

Submission and Review Guidelines:

Two types of submissions will be considered for this issue:

o Regular papers presenting new research works related to the theory
   or practice of Science of Networking Design.

o Challenge papers articulating future research directions,
   challenges, visionary approaches and novel frameworks in the field
   of Science of Networking Design. Papers in this category must be
   forward looking, thought provoking and stimulating, with potential
   for opening new research venues in the field.

Review submissions should be limited to 18 pages (US "Letter" size,
8.5 x 11 inches) including text, figures and references, in
single-column, single-space format, with a font size of at least 10
points. Shorter papers are welcome and encouraged.

Papers will be externally reviewed for their intellectual merits and
relevance to the special issue.

For further information and paper submission instructions please see
the special issue website, http://www.acm.org/sigcomm/ccr/NetSoD.
Questions should be directed to the issue editor at
<NetSoD at cs.pitt.edu>.

Special Issue Editor:

   Prof. Ty Znati              University of Pittsburgh and
                               National Science Foundation (NSF)

Key Dates:

   Paper submission:           May 7, 2004 (Friday Deadline)
   Acceptance notification:    June 7, 2004 (Monday Deadline)
   Camera-ready copy:          July 7, 2004  (Wednesday Deadline)
   Publication date:           July, 2004
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