Relevant Topics

Papers are requested for the Symposium on the following topics

System Theory and Principles
Ontological Foundations of Systems Analysis and Design
Object Oriented Techniques and Methodologies, transitions from and to related approaches
Unified Modeling Language (UML)
Software Engineering / Information System (IS) Life Cycle
Requirements Engineering
Business Process Modeling and ERP Systems
Conceptual Modelling
Database Analysis and Design
Information Systems Development Methods and Techniques e.g. RUP, MDA, SOA, Agile Methods/ XP, Web Design methods, etc.
Use of Computer-Aided Systems Engineering (CASE)
Evaluations of Systems Analysis and Design Modelling Methods and Techniques
Component-based Systems Development
Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Applications
Rapid Systems Development
Software Quality Management
Open Source Software (OSS) Solutions
Workflow Management
Service Engineering
Project Management Issues in Systems Analysis and Design

It is planned to run an additional special track on training, dissemination, use and assessment of IS, including their societal impacts and contribution to an "Information Society".

Topics of this track include (but are not limited to) the following:

Philosophical Issues of Systems Analysis, Design, Dissemination and Use
Assessment and Economics of IS
Human-Computer Interaction and Prototyping
Analysis and design of Public Sector Information Systems
Ethical, Human and Organizational aspects of IS Development
Societal impact of IS, "Information Society"
Teaching Systems Analysis and Design
Design and Implementation issues
E-learning in Systems Analysis and Design
Case Studies and Experience Reports from Professional Placement Programmes
Empirical Studies of Systems Analysis and Design Methods and Techniques