[agents] 2nd CfP Workshop on Agent-based Simulation of Diffusion Processes, April 8-9, 2010, Vienna

[Workshop University of Vienna]

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2nd Call for Papers
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Workshop on "Agent-based Simulation of Diffusion Processes"
April 8-9, 2010, Vienna, Austria
http://abs-diffusion.univie.ac.at
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Introduction
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For decades, diffusion processes have received considerable attention by
both scientists and practitioners. More recently, agent-based simulations
have come into play because they allow the explicit modeling of interactions
between heterogeneous agents and, thus, to overcome simplifying assumptions
of existing analytical models. This workshop brings together scientists from
several contributing fields (e.g., management science, economics, sociology,
psychology, computer science) in order to discuss current developments and
challenges in agent-based modeling of various diffusion processes.
Areas of interest comprise, but are not limited to, applications, e.g., in
- diffusion/adoption of innovations
- knowledge diffusion
- epidemic modeling
as well as technical/methodological aspects such as
- modeling agent behavior (e.g., communication processes, learning)
- modeling proper social networks
- implementation issues
and/or more general questions regarding, e.g.,
- means for parameterization of agent-based simulations
- validation of these simulations.

Workshop location
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The workshop's venue is at University of Vienna's Faculty of Business,
Economics and Statistics. Vienna offers impressing sights, a variety of
charming restaurants, and numerous great opportunities for cultural
experiences - in summary, a city that is definitely worth a visit.
Recommendations for hotel booking can be found on the workshop website.

Abstract submission
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Extended abstracts should use Springer's LaTeX macro package or Springer's
Word template that are both available for download at the workshop website.
The abstract should have no more than 2 pages including figures, tables, and
references. Submit the abstract in PDF format by e-mail:
abs-diffusion at univie.ac.at.

Special issue
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Within the scope of the workshop, a special issue of the SSCI-ranked Central
European Journal of Operations Research (CEJOR) will be published. Authors
will be invited to submit a full paper that will be considered for
publication in CEJOR.

Deadlines
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- Abstract submission deadline: December 15, 2009 
- Authors' notification: January 15, 2010 
- Early registration deadline: February 25, 2010 
- Registration deadline: March 25, 2010 
- Optional full paper deadline (CEJOR): June 30, 2010 
- Publication of special issue scheduled for mid of 2011

Further information
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Further information can be found at the website:
http://abs-diffusion.univie.ac.at. 
If you have any specific questions, please contact:
abs-diffusion at univie.ac.at