CfP: ECMFA 2017 (Abstract Deadline: Feb 17, 2017)
First Call for Papers
ECMFA 2017 - 13th European Conference on Modelling Foundations and Applications
Marburg (Germany) | 19-20 July 2017v| http://ecmfaconference.wixsite.com/ecmfa2017
Aims and Scope
Model-Based Engineering (MBE) is an approach to the design, analysis and development of software and systems that relies on exploiting high-level models and computer-based automation to achieve significant boosts in both productivity and quality. The ECMFA conference series is dedicated to advancing the state of knowledge and fostering the industrial application of MBE and related approaches. Its focus is on engaging the key figures of research and industry in a dialog which will result in stronger and more effective practical application of MBE, hence producing more reliable software based on state-of-the-art research results. ECMFA 2017 will be co-located with STAF 2017, the federation of leading conferences on software technologies, which provides a unique opportunity to gather practitioners and researchers interested in all aspects of software technology, and allow them to interact with each other.
Topics of Interest
ECMFA has two distinct Paper Tracks: one for research papers dealing with the foundations for MBE, and one for industrial/applications papers dealing with the applications of MBE, including experience reports on MBE tools.
Research Papers:
In this track, we are soliciting papers presenting original research on all aspects of MBE. Research papers will be evaluated based on their suitability for the conference, originality, and technical soundness. They require novel and complete research work supported by adequate evaluation results. Typical topics of interest include, among others:
- Foundations of (Meta)modelling Domain Specific Modelling Languages
- and Language Workbenches Model Reasoning, Testing and Validation
- Model Transformation, Code Generation and Reverse Engineering Model
- Execution and Simulation Model Management aspects such as
- (Co-)Evolution, Consistency, Synchronization Model-Based Engineering
- Environments and Tool Chains Foundations of Requirements Modelling,
- Architecture Modelling, Platform Modelling Foundations of Quality
- Aspects and Modelling non-functional System Properties Scalability
- of MBE techniques Collaborative Modeling
Industrial Papers:
In this track, we are soliciting papers representing views, innovations and experiences of industrial players in applying or supporting MBE. In particular, we are looking for papers that set requirements on the foundations, methods, and tools for MBE. We are also seeking experience reports or case studies on the application, successes or current shortcomings of MBE. Quantitative results reflecting industrial experience are particularly appreciated. All application areas of MBE are welcome including but not limited to any of the following:
- MBE for Large and Complex Industrial Systems MBE for Safety-Critical
- Systems MBE for Cyber-Physical Systems MBE for Software and Business
- Process Modelling MBE Applications in Transportation, Health Care,
- Cloud & Mobile computing, etc. Model-Based Integration and
- Simulation Model-Based System Analysis Application of Modeling
- Standards Comparative Studies of MBE Methods and Tools Metrics for
- MBE Development MBE Training
Important Dates
- Abstract submission: February 17, 2017
- Paper submission: February 24, 2017
- Notification: April 7, 2017
- Camera-ready version: April 21, 2017
- Conference: July 19-20, 2017
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts for both tracks must be submitted as PDF files through the EasyChair online submission system:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ecmfa2017
Please ensure that you submit to the right track by choosing either "Foundations" or "Applications" as your topic in the EasyChair submission form.
Research papers should be up to 14 pages long plus at most 2 pages references; Industrial papers should be 12 pages long (full papers), or 2 pages long (short papers).
Short papers will be given shorter presentation slots.
Papers must be compliant with the LNCS paper style. Failure to conform to these guidelines may result in disqualification of the paper. In particular, papers longer than the maximum number of pages may be automatically rejected without review.
All contributions will be subject to a rigorous selection process by the Program Committee. No simultaneous submission to other publication outlets (either a conference or a journal) is allowed; any concurrent submission will result in the immediate rejection of the paper. As in previous years, the proceedings of the conference with the accepted papers of both tracks will be published in a dedicated Springer LNCS volume. If accepted, one of the authors must attend the ECMFA 2017 conference and present the work in person.
Special Issue
The authors of selected best papers from the foundations track will be invited to submit an extended version to a special issue of the SoSyM journal (with another review process).
Organization
General and Program Chairs
- Foundations Track: Anthony Anjorin, University of Paderborn, Germany
- Applications Track: Huascar Espinoza, TECNALIA, Spain
Contact
ecmfa2017@easychair.org