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1 International Student Research Conference on Computing Studies (ISRCCS) Student Conference on Information Technology Education 2015 (SCITE 2015) ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Dear ___________________: An innovative greetings from the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) – Region 3! The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) and the Student Society of Information Technology Education (SSITE) in cooperation with Junior Philippine IT Education Researchers (JUPITER) will be st
hosting the 1 International Research Conference on Computing Studies (ISRCCS) as part of the Annual Student Conference of Information Technology Education (SCITE) on February 17-­‐18, 2015 at Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Sports and Cultural Center, Mac Arthur Highway, Angeles City, Philippines. The theme of this year’s conference is “Promoting Student Research, Creative Work and Innovation”. The SCITE is a two-­‐day annual event organized by the PSITE R3 and SSITE R3, which aims to engage the students in constructive dialogue on critical issues in IT and other related topics, promote innovation, develop leadership qualities, teamwork and camaraderie At least 3,000+ students from different schools in the region convene along with young professionals, leaders and advocates. In line with this, we would like to invite your faculty and students to join and share with us your respective research work in the field of ICT. Please see attached details of the conference for your perusal. For queries and clarifications please contact the following: MAR STEPHEN SEMBRANO DAISY S. YAP Convention Co-­‐Chair Convention Secretariat PSITE-­‐R3 Treasurer PSITE-­‐R3 Secretary Dean, College of Computing Studies Program Chair, BSIT Santa Rita College of Pampanga Angeles University Foundation Santa Rita, Pampanga, Philippines Angeles City, Philippines scite2015msembrano@yahoo.com scite2015dyap@yahoo.com sembrano_marstephen79@yahoo.com psite.daisy@yahoo.com +63.917.589.6588 +63.923.604.6708 We are looking forward to your support. Thank you in anticipation. Respectfully yours, DR. GRACE FABROS-­‐TYLER Conference Chair PSITE-­‐R3 Board of Director Dean, College of Computing and Information Sciences Systems Plus College Foundation Angeles City, Philippines scite2015gtyler@yahoo.com +63.917.505.5410 Noted: DR. GILBERT M. TUMIBAY PSITE-­‐R3 President Dean, College of Computer Studies Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines docgibo.tumibay@yahoo.com +63.917.868.2759 Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) –Region 3 www.psitereg3.org st
1 International Student Research Conference on Computing Studies (ISRCCS) Student Conference of Information Technology Education 2015 (SSITE 2015) Theme: “Promoting Student Research, Creative Work and Innovation“ February 17-­‐18, 2015 Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Sports and Cultural Center Mac Arthur Highway, Angeles City, Philippines CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) and the Student Society of Information Technology Education (SSITE) in cooperation with Junior Philippine IT Education Researchers (JUPITER) will be hosting the 1st International Research Conference on Computing Studies (ISRCCS) as part of the Annual Student Conference of Information Technology Education (SCITE) on February 17-­‐18, 2015 at Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Sports and Cultural Center, Mac Arthur Highway, Angeles City, Philippines. The theme of this year’s conference is “Promoting Student Research, Creative Work and Innovation”. PSITE, being the nation’s largest professional IT organization, hosts from time to time, several educational technology conventions and conferences. It is an organization with great diversity that supports members and affiliates with an array of professional learning and collaborative networking opportunities as they face the challenge of innovation and transforming education. The Student Conference on IT Education is a two-­‐day annual event organized by the Student Society of Information Technology Education Region III (SSITE – R3), which aims to engage the students in constructive dialogue on critical issues in IT and other related topics, promote innovation, develop leadership qualities, teamwork and camaraderie. At least 3,000+ students from different schools in the region will convene along with young professionals, leaders and advocates. WHAT’S NEW WITH SCITE? Recognizing the importance of student scholarly work, it is imperative that research and innovative initiatives be encouraged and adequately rewarded. With this insight, SCITE organizes the first International Student Research Conference, which will be participated by students from all academic levels including graduate students. Participants must be students pursuing an academic degree at the time of submission. There are three categories in this area 1) graduate 2) undergraduate and 3) poster presentation. A cash prize is awarded to the top three winners in each category plus all accepted papers have the chance to be chosen for scholarship and funding from the partner industries and academic institutions. The areas of interest include but not limited to the following: Computer Science Information Technology Information Systems • Algorithms • Mobile Applications • Decision Support System • Bioinformatics • Networked System •
Expert Systems • Computer Graphics and • Computer Graphics & • IT Planning, Animation Animation Management & • Computer Security and • Software Engineering Governance Cryptography • Virtualization •
Management • Grid Computing • Multimedia Systems Information Systems • Machine Learning and • Game Development • Enterprise-­‐wide Computer Vision Systems • Modeling and Simulation Special Topics • Natural Language Processing • E-­‐Learning and Educational Software • Pattern Recognition & Data • Social and Professional Mining Issues in Computing • Pervasive Computing Education • Robotics • Cloud Computing SPOTLIGHT In addition to the research presentation, the conference provides a venue for students and faculty to interact in a roundtable discussion on emerging technologies while participating in social activities and skills competitions. PAPER SUBMISSION Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished full research papers for presentation at ISRCCS. The Conference Review Policy requires that each submitted paper will be peer-­‐reviewed and accepted by at least two reviewers for inclusion in the conference program and CD-­‐ROM proceedings. At least an author of each accepted paper is required to register and attend the conference to present. The conference CD-­‐ROM will contain the full paper and presentation slides of all research papers presented and will be distributed to all conference participants. All manuscripts and presentation slides must be submitted electronically, in PDF and word document forms using the ACM templates available at http://www.acm.org/sigs/pubs/proceed/template.html. Please submit your paper to https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=1stisrccsscite2015. An easychair account is required in order to submit your papers. SUBMISSION DEADLINE The full papers are due on January 18, 2015. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by January 30, 2015 via e-­‐mail. The final version of the paper is due on February 8, 2015. A maximum of fifteen pages, including an abstract of up to 200 words will be allowed for each accepted paper in the proceedings. IMPORTANT DATES Early Registration (to avail the discounted rate): January 15, 2015 Paper Submission: January 18, 2015 Author Notification: January 30, 2015 Author Confirmation: February 5, 2015 Revised Paper Submission: February 8, 2015 Conference Dates: February 17-­‐18, 2015 CONFERENCE FEE Type Foreign participants Local participants Registration Fee • Early bird: USD 150 January 15, 2014 • Regular: USD 200 • Early bird: Php 700.00 January 15, 2015 • Regular rate: Php 750.00 Inclusion • AM/PM Snacks and Lunch • Kits, CD Conference Proceedings • AM/PM Snacks and Lunch • Kits, CD Conference Proceedings Note: The conference is a per day registration. DISCOUNTED FEE FOR PAPER PRESENTERS AND COMPETITORS The author who will present the accepted paper or accepted poster may avail of a discounted rate of PHP 700.00 or USD 200 even during the on-­‐site registration. The author should present a printout of the acceptance letter sent by Secretariat. For papers with multiple authors and multiple presenters, only one of the presenters can avail of the discount. All competitors can avail of the early bird rate. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE THROUGH: ANY BPI BRANCH NATIONWIDE Account Name : Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Account Number : 8275-­‐8055-­‐57 (Peso Account) Branch : BPI -­‐ Olongapo City Swift Code : BOPIPHMM Kindly scan and e-­‐mail your registration form and a copy of your deposit slip / bank payment to the contact information provided. Only those whose payments are received by February 8, 2015 will be included in the conference proceedings. ACCOMMODATIONS Authors and participants who wish to attend the two-­‐day event are responsible for their travel and living expenses. A list of hotels and inns located near the conference venue with the corresponding rates and contact details will be provided in a separate document. However, we encourage participants to contact the local organizers if PSITE can do prior arrangements regarding room assignments. CONTACT INFORMATION Please direct specific questions to the following: DR. GRACE FABROS-­‐TYLER MAR STEPHEN SEMBRANO Convention Chair Convention Co-­‐Chair PSITE-­‐R3 Board of Director PSITE-­‐R3 Treasurer Dean, College of Computing and Information Dean, College of Computing Studies Sciences Santa Rita College of Pampanga Systems Plus College Foundation Santa Rita, Pampanga, Philippines Angeles City, Philippines scite2015msembrano@yahoo.com scite2015gtyler@yahoo.com sembrano_marstephen79@yahoo.com +63.917.505.5410 +63.917.589.6588 DAISY S. YAP Convention Secretariat PSITE-­‐R3 Secretary Program Chair, BSIT Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines scite2015dyap@yahoo.com psite.daisy@yahoo.com +63.923.604.6708 INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ATTY. JOSEPH EMMANUEL L. ANGELES DR. DAVE E. MARCIAL DR. CARIDAD O. ABUAN, CESO III University President Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines PSITE National President Dean, College of Computer Studies Siliman University Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines Director IV Commision on Higher Education – Regional Office 3 City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS PROF. MASAO ISHIHARA JOHN PETER ABRAHAM Q. RUERO MICHEL PLAISENT , PhD FELIZARDO C. REYES, JR. Director OpenLab Inc. Tokyo, Japan Full Professor Department of Management and Technology School of Management University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada ROBERTO C. PAGULAYAN, PhD Executive Director Center for Research and Development Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines PAPER REVIEWERS Sr. Manager -­‐ IT United Health Group 10/F Tower 1 Science Hub, Campus Avenue, McKinley Hills Taguig City, Philippines Adviser, Junior Philippine ITE Researchers Research In-­‐charge College of Information Technology Education Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City, Philippines DR. RANDY S. GAMBOA PSITE National President 2008-­‐2014 Research, Extension, and Accreditation Coordinator University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines DR. EMANUEL S. GRANT DR. RANDY S. GAMBOA DR. DAVE E. MARCIAL DR. ELIZABETH D. RAMOS Associate Professor University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States PSITE National President Dean, College of Computer Studies Siliman University Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines PSITE National President 2008-­‐2014 Research, Extension, and Accreditation Coordinator University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines Dean, College of Business Management St. Paul University-­‐Manila Ermita, Manila, Philippines HONORARY CHAIRS DR. JAIME D.L. CARO PSITE National President 2007-­‐2008 Professor of Computer Science and Assistant Vice President for Development University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines DR. RANDY S. GAMBOA DR. DAVE E. MARCIAL PSITE National President Dean, College of Computer Studies Siliman University Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines PSITE National President 2008-­‐2014 Research, Extension, and Accreditation Coordinator University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines CONFERENCE CHAIRS Dr. Grace Fabros-­‐Tyler Convention Chair PSITE R3 Board Member Dean, College of Computing and Information Sciences Systems Plus College Foundation Angeles City, Philippines Mar Stephen B. Sembrano Convention Co-­‐Chair PSITE R3 Auditor Dean, Computing Studies Sta. Rita College Sta. Rita, Philippines Convention Secretariat DAISY S. YAP Dr. Gilbert M. Tumibay Program Chair PSITE-­‐R3 President Dean, College of Computer Studies Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines Joey M. Suba Skills Competition Chair PSITE-­‐R3 Vice President Dean, College of Computing Sciences and Information Technology University of the Assumption City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Secretary Program Chair, BSIT Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines ORGANIZING COMMITTEE DR. BARTOLOME T. TANGUILIG III Assistant Vice President for Academics Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City, Philippines FELIZARDO C. REYES, JR. Adviser, JUPITER Research In-­‐charge College of Information Technology Education Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City PSITE REGION 3 OFFICERS DR. GILBERT M. TUMIBAY DR. GRACE FABROS TYLER JOEY M. SUBA ARNOLD P. VERGARA PSITE-­‐R3 President Dean, College of Computer Studies Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Vice President Dean, College of Computing Sciences and Information Technology University of the Assumption City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Board of Director Dean, College of Computing and Information Sciences Systems Plus College Foundation Angeles City, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Board of Director Dean of Academic Affairs Bataan Heroes Memorial College Balanga City, Bataan, Philippines DAISY S. YUP GEMMA R. GIBAGA MAR STEPHEN B. SEMBRANO SAMANTHA T. DIZON PSITE-­‐R3 Secretary Program Chair, BSIT Angeles University Foundation Angeles City, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Treasurer Dean, College of Computing Studies Santa Rita College of Pampanga Santa Rita, Pampanga, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Bulacan Area Coordinator Dean, College of Computer Studies Dr. Yanga’s College, Inc. Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Zambales & Olongapo Area Coordinator Department Dean, College of Computer Studies Lyceum of Subic Bay Olongapo City, Philippines RAYMOND A. CABRERA MR. RONALDO C. ARIMBUYUTAN RONNIE D. LUY HEIDILYN V. GAMIDO RANDY Y. SANSAIT PSITE-­‐R3 Auditor Faculty, College of Computer Studies Don Honorio Ventura State University Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Board of Director Faulty, College of Computer Studies Columban College Olongapo City, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Board of Director Dean, College of Computer Studies Wesleyan University of the Philippines Cabanatunan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Nueva Ecija Area Coordinator Head, Curriculum and E-­‐learning Development College of Immaculate Concepcion Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines PSITE-­‐R3 Tarlac Area Coordinator MIS Director Tarlac State University Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines