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Alife Digest Number 103
Alife Digest, Number 103
Wednesday, May 19th 1993
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Today's Topics:
Calendar of Alife-related Events
Ars Electronica Alife Seminars
AI/GA/EVOLUTIONARY MODELS BIBLIOGRAPHY
Edited Volume, Evolutionary Computation
EP94 Call For Papers
Email Digest on Evolutionary Programming
CFP: EMCSR'94 European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research
Second Turkish AI and ANN Symposium
Artificial Life Summer Course in Spain
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Date: Wed, 19 May 93 14:53:01 -0700
From: liane@CS.UCLA.EDU (Liane Gabora)
Subject: Calendar of Alife-related Events
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European Conf on ALife, Brussels May 24-26, 1993 v82,102
Intnl Workshop on Neural Networks, Barcelona Spain June 9-11, 1993 v76
World Congress on Neural Networks, Portland, OR July 11-15, 1993 v95
Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology, Washington July 7-9, 1993 v84
Fifth Intnl Conf on GAs, Urbana-Champaign IL July 17-22, 1993 v80,100
Dynamically Interacting Robots Workshop Late Aug, 1993 v91
Neural Networks and Telecommunications, Princeton, NJ October 18-20,1993 v100
Fluctuations and Order, Los Alamos, NM Sept 9-12, 1993 v102
Neural Information Processing Systems, Denver, CO Nov 29-Dec 2, 1993 v98
Third Conf on Evolutionary Programming, San Diego, CA Feb 24-25, 1994 v103
Cybernetics and Systems Research, Vienna April 5-8, 1994 v101,103
Intnl Conf Knowledge Rep and Reasoning, Bonn, Germany May 24-27, 1994 v101
Simulation of Adaptive Behavior, Brighton, UK Aug 8-12, 1994 v101
Parallel Problem Solving in Nature, Jerusalem, Israel Oct 9-14, 1994 v102
Congress on Medical Informatics, Sao Paulo, Brazil Sept 9-14, 1995 v91
(Send announcements of other activities to alife@cognet.ucla.edu)
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Date: Sun, 16 May 93 18:05:19 CDT
From: tim boykett <K317370@EDVZ.UNI-LINZ.AC.AT>
Subject: Ars Electronica Alife Seminars
This year the anual Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria, is having a
seminar series on Alife, and there are probably a few people on the list
that will be turning up. If any of you need a local contact, for some
specific information, or any organisation, I'm a local who might be
able to do something for you. I also wouldn't mind meeting some of the
people from the list that will be in town for the conference.
BTW, I have no idea who is doing anything in the seminar.. the
seminars last year (on endo physics and nanotechnology) were a little
bit, well, confused. It's a technological arts conference, and that
line between art and tech can be fine one.
Anyway, feel free to get in contact.
Tim Boykett
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Date: Tue, 18 May 1993 13:11:23 +0100
From: econec@vax.ox.ac.uk
Subject: AI/GA/EVOLUTIONARY MODELS BIBLIOGRAPHY
EVOLUTIONARY MODELS IN ECONOMICS AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
My working bibliography on this topic is now available by email. It is NOT a
highly polished or anywhere near complete bibliography, though I am in the
process of refining it into sections and providing one line explanations for
why things are on it. It has also absorbed one or two other postings without
acknowledgements, though these will be forthcoming shortly. It may be of
interest to anyone studying CULTURAL EVOLUTION, EVOLUTIONARY MODELS, SOCIAL
DARWINISM (?), GENETIC ALGORITHMS, ALIFE (?), ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS (?), BEHAVIOURAL
THEORY OF THE FIRM, POLITICAL SCIENCE and AI APPLICATIONS generally. My
interest is in AI techniques and evolutionary applications that actually
investigate the process of economic action so I am leaving out EXPERT SYSTEMS
and NEURAL NET PREDICTION which often attempt to predict and prescribe without
explaining, though obviously there are exceptions. (I have tried to provide a
few pointers to this literature however.)
Obviously I will be extremely happy to receive information on further work, to
correspond with interested parties and maybe to provide hints on how to get
hold of some of the stuff, though I shall also be adding contact addresses to
the bibliography in the course of time. I am planning to set up an
"unofficial" mailing list of interested parties. If there are enough I will try
to get ftp access set up.
Many thanks to those who responded to my original request so long ago!
Edmund Chattoe
Lady Margaret Hall
Oxford
OXON
OX2 6QA
PS If any individuals that I forwarded this to are unhappy about it, my
apologies and please let me know. I was just working from the list of people I
corresponded with who I though wouldn't mind. (Similarly if you are getting
multiple posts, please let me know which address you would prefer me to use!)
PPS Please forward this to anyone you think may not see it and want to. I would
also be happy to hear about any suitable digests or mailinglists who may be
interested.
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Date: Mon, 10 May 93 16:53:22 PDT
From: fogel@ece.UCSD.EDU (Fogel)
Subject: Edited Volume, Evolutionary Computation
CALL FOR PAPERS
EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION:
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An Edited Volume of Papers
EDITORS:
David B. Fogel
ORINCON Corporation
&
Wirt Atmar
AICS Research, Inc.
PUBLISHER:
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Papers in the field of evolutionary computation, including genetic
algorithms, artificial life, evolution strategies, evolutionary programming,
and other such disciplines, are solicited for an edited volume to be
published in 1994 by Kluwer Academic Publishers. The book will focus on
the biological basis for evolutionary computation and the use of evolutionary
models for creating intelligent systems. Papers comparing and contrasting
different approaches in evolutionary computation, either theoretically
or empirically, are especially encouraged. All submissions will be
subject to peer review in accordance with typical procedures for an archived
journal. Leading experts in the field will be invited to submit papers.
On or before March 31, 1994, prospective authors should submit four (4)
copies of their complete manuscript to:
Wirt Atmar
AICS Research, Inc.
P.O. Box 4691
University Park, NM 88003
Authors will be notified of the reviewers' decision as soon as possible.
Revised papers will be due August 31, 1994. Details regarding the format and
page requirements will be detailed upon acceptance.
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Date: Tue, 11 May 93 10:27:55 -0400
From: Peter J Angeline <pja@cis.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: EP94 Call For Papers
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The Third Annual Conference on Evolutionary Programming
CALL FOR PAPERS
February 24-25, 1994
San Diego, California
Evolutionary programming is a stochastic optimization technique that can be
used to address various optimization problems. Papers regarding the theory and
application of evolutionary programming to complex problem solving and
solicited. Topics include, but are not limited to:
automatic control neural network training and design
system identification adaptive representation
forecasting robotics
combinatorial optimization pattern recognition
and the relationship between evolutionary programming and other optimization
methods. On or before June 30, 1993, prospective authors should submit a
100-250 word abstract and three page extended summary of the proposed paper to
the Technical Program Chairman:
Lawrence J. Fogel
ORINCON Corporation
9363 Towne Centre Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
Authors will be notified of the program committee's decision on or before
September 30, 1993. Completed papers will be due January 15, 1994. Paper
format, page requirements and registration information will be detailed upon
acceptance.
General Chairman: Anthony V. Sebald, UC San Diego
Technical Chairman: Lawrence J. Fogel, ORINCON Corporation
Program Committee:
Peter Angeline, The Ohio State Univ. Roman Galar, Tech. Univ. Wroclaw
Wirt Atmar, AICS Research Inc. Douglas Hoskins, The Boeing Company
Thomas Back, Univ. Dortmund Gerald Joyce, Scripps Clin./Res. Found.
George Burgin, Titam Systems/Linkabit John McDonnell, NCCOSC
Michael Conrad, Wayne State Univ. Stuart Rubin, NCCOSC
David B. Fogel, ORINCON Corporation Hans-Paul Schwefel, Univ. Dortmund
Gary B. Fogel, UC Los Angeles William M. Spears, Naval Research Lab
Finance Chairman:
Bill Porto, ORINCON Corporation
Publicity Co-Chairs:
Ward Page, NCCOSC
Patrick Simpson, ORINCON Corporation
Sponsored by the
Evolutionary Programming Society
In Cooporation with the
IEEE Neural Networks Council
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Date: Tue, 11 May 93 09:55:19 PDT
From: fogel@ece.UCSD.EDU (Fogel)
Subject: Email Digest on Evolutionary Programming
ANNOUNCING
EVOLUTIONARY PROGRAMMING EMAIL DIGEST
We are pleased to announce that as of May 10, 1993, an email digest
covering transactions on evolutionary programming will be available. The
digest is intended to promote discussions on a wide range of technical
issues in evolutionary optimization, as well as provide information on
upcoming conferences, events, journals, special issues, and other items of
interest to the EP community. Discussions on all areas of evolutionary
computation are welcomed, including artificial life, evolution strategies,
and genetic algorithms. The digest is meant to encourage interdisciplinary
communications. Your suggestions and comments regarding the digest are
always welcome.
To subscribe to the digest, send mail to ep-list-request@magenta.me.fau.edu
and include the line "subscribe ep-list" in the body of the text. Further
instructions will follow your subscription.
The digest will be moderated by N. Saravanan of Florida Atlantic University.
Sincerely,
David Fogel
fogel@sunshine.ucsd.edu
N. Saravanan
saravan@amber.me.fau.edu
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Date: Mon, 10 May 1993 21:16:29 +0200
From: Gerda Helscher <gerda@mail2.ai.univie.ac.at>
Subject: CFP: EMCSR'94 European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research
* *
* *
* TWELFTH EUROPEAN MEETING *
* ON *
* CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH *
* (EMCSR 1994) *
April 5 - 8, 1994
UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA
organized by the Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies
in cooperation with
Dept.of Medical Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Univ.of Vienna
and
International Federation for Systems Research
Cybernetics - "the study of communication and control in the animal and
the machine" (N.Wiener) - has recently returned to the forefront, not
only in cyberpunk and cyberspace, but, even more important, contributing
to the consolidation of various scientific theories. Additionally, an
ever increasing number of research areas, including social and economic
theories, theoretical biology, ecology, computer science, and robotics
draw on ideas from second order cybernetics. Artificial intelligence,
evolved directly from cybernetics, has not only technological and
economic, but also important social impacts. With a marked trend
towards interdisciplinary cooperation and global perspectives, this
important role of cybernetics is expected to be further strengthened
over the next years.
Since 1972, the biennial European Meetings on Cybernetics and Systems
Research (EMCSR) have served as a forum for discussion of converging
ideas and new aspects of different scientific disciplines. As on
previous occasions, a number of sessions providing wide coverage of the
rapid developments will be arranged, complemented with daily plenary
meetings, where eminent speakers will present latest research results.
SESSIONS + Chairpersons:
A General Systems Methodology
G.J.Klir, USA
B Advances in Mathematical Systems Theory
M.Peschel, Germany, and F.Pichler, Austria
C Fuzzy Systems, Approximate Reasoning and Knowledge-Based Systems
C.Carlsson, Finland, K.-P.Adlassnig, Austria, and E.P.Klement,
Austria
D Designing and Systems, and Their Education
B.Banathy, USA, W.Gasparski, Poland, and G.Goldschmidt, Israel
E Humanity, Architecture and Conceptualization
G.Pask, UK, and G.de Zeeuw, Netherlands
F Biocybernetics and Mathematical Biology
L.M.Ricciardi, Italy
G Systems and Ecology
F.J.Radermacher, Germany, and K.Fedra, Austria
H Cybernetics and Informatics in Medicine
G.Gell, Austria, and G.Porenta, Austria
I Cybernetics of Socio-Economic Systems
K.Balkus, USA, and O.Ladanyi, Austria
J Systems, Management and Organization
G.Broekstra, Netherlands, and R.Hough, USA
K Cybernetics of National Development
P.Ballonoff, USA, T.Koizumi, USA, and S.A.Umpleby, USA
L Communication and Computers
A M.Tjoa, Austria
M Intelligent Autonomous Systems
J.W.Rozenblit, USA, and H.Praehofer, Austria
N Cybernetic Principles of Knowledge Development
F.Heylighen, Belgium, and S.A.Umpleby, USA
O Cybernetics, Systems, and Psychotherapy
M.Okuyama, Japan, and H.Koizumi, USA
P Artificial Neural Networks and Adaptive Systems
S.Grossberg, USA, and G.Dorffner, Austria
Q Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
V.Marik, Czechia, and R.Born, Austria
R Artificial Intelligence and Systems Science for Peace Research
S.Unseld, Switzerland, and R.Trappl, Austria
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS: Acceptance of contributions will be
determined on the basis of Draft Final Papers. These Papers
must not exceed 7 single-spaced A4 pages (maximum 50 lines, final
size will be 8.5 x 6 inch), in English. They have to contain
the final text to be submitted, including graphs and pictures. However,
these need not be of reproducible quality.
The Draft Final Paper must carry the title, author(s) name(s), and
affiliation in this order. Please specify the session in which you
would like to present your paper. Each scientist shall submit only
one paper.
Please send t h r e e copies of the Draft Final Paper
to the Conference Secretariat (NOT to session chairpersons!)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: October 8, 1993.
In order to enable careful refereeing, Draft Final Papers received
after the deadline cannot be considered.
FINAL PAPERS: Authors will be notified about acceptance
no later than November 13, 1993. They will be provided by the conference
secretariat at the same time with the detailed instructions for the
preparation of the final paper.
PRESENTATION: It is understood that the paper is presented
personally at the Meeting by the contributor.
CONFERENCE FEE:
Contributors: AS 2500 if paid before January 31, 1994
AS 3200 if paid later
Participants: AS 3500 if paid before January 31, 1994
AS 4200 if paid later
The Conference Fee includes participation in the Twelfth European
Meeting, attendance at official receptions, and the volume of the
proceedings available at the Meeting.
Please send cheque, or transfer the amount free of charges for
beneficiary to our account no. 0026-34400/00 at
Creditanstalt-Bankverein Vienna. Please state your name clearly.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS will be handled by OESTERREICHISCHES
VERKEHRSBUERO, Kongressabteilung, Opernring 5, A-1010 Vienna, phone
+43-1-58800-113, fax +43-1-5867127, telex 111 222. Reservation cards
will be sent to all those returning the attached registration form.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The Austrian Federal Ministry for Science and Research
has kindly agreed to provide a limited number of scholarships
covering the registration fee for the conference and part of the
accommodation costs for colleagues from eastern and south-eastern
European countries. Applications should be sent to the Conference
Secretariat before October 8, 1993.
* * * * *
The Proceedings of the 1st to 11th European Meetings on Cybernetics
and Systems Research were published as
Pichler F. and Trappl R.(eds.):
ADVANCES IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
2 vols, Transcripta Books, London, 1973.
Trappl R. and Pichler F.R.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.I, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / Halsted-Wiley, New York, 1975.
Trappl R. and Hanika F.de P.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.II, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / Halsted-Wiley, New York, 1975.
Trappl R., Klir G.J. and Ricciardi L.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.III, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / Halsted-Wiley, New York, 1978.
Trappl R. and Pask G.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.IV, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / Halsted-Wiley, New York, 1978.
Trappl R., Hanika F.de P. and Pichler F.R.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.V, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / Halsted-Wiley, New York, 1979.
Pichler F.R. and Trappl R.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.VI, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / McGraw-Hill, 1982.
Pichler F.R. and Hanika F.de P.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.VII, Hemisphere, Washington,DC, 1980.
Trappl R., Klir G.J. and Pichler F.R.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.VIII, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / McGraw-Hill, 1982.
Trappl R., Ricciardi L. and Pask G.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.IX, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / McGraw-Hill, 1982.
Trappl R., Hanika F.de P. and Tomlinson R.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol.X, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / McGraw-Hill, 1982.
Trappl R., Findler N.V. and Horn W.(eds.):
PROGRESS IN CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Vol. XI, Hemisphere, Washington,DC / McGraw-Hill, 1982.
Trappl R.(ed.):
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
North-Holland, Amsterdam, 1982.
Trappl R.(ed.):
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH 2,
Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1984.
Trappl R.(ed.):
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS '86,
Reidel, Dordrecht, 1986.
Trappl R.(ed.):
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS '88,
2 vols., Kluwer, Dordrecht, 1988.
Trappl R.(ed.):
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS '90,
World Scientific, Singapore, 1990.
Trappl R.(ed.):
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS '92,
2 vols., World Scientific, Singapore, 1992.
Please contact the conference secretariat for more details.
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CHAIRMAN of the Meeting: Robert Trappl, President
Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies
SECRETARIAT: I. Ghobrial-Willmann and G. Helscher
Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies
A-1010 Vienna 1, Schottengasse 3 (Austria)
Phone: +43-1-53532810
Fax: +43-1-5320652
E-mail: sec@ai.univie.ac.at
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE:
K.-P. Adlassnig (Austria) G. J. Klir (USA)
K. Balkus (USA) T. Koizumi (USA)
P. Ballonoff (USA) O. Ladanyi (Austria)
B. Banathy (USA) V. Marik (Czechia)
R. Born (Austria) G. Pask (UK)
G. Broekstra (Netherlands) M. Peschel (Germany)
E. Buchberger (Austria) F. Pichler (Austria)
C. Carlsson (Finland) G. Porenta (Austria)
G. Chroust (Austria) H. Praehofer (Austria)
G. Dorffner (Austria) F. J. Radermacher (Germany)
K. Fedra (Austria) J. Retti (Austria)
W. Gasparski (Poland) L. M. Ricciardi (Italy)
G. Gell (Austria) J. W. Rozenblit (USA)
G. Goldschmidt (Israel) N. Rozsenich (Austria)
S. Grossberg (USA) A M. Tjoa (Austria)
F. Heylighen (Belgium) R. Trappl (Austria)
W. Horn (Austria) H. Trost (Austria)
R. Hough (USA) S. A. Umpleby (USA)
N. C. Hu (China) S. Unseld (Switzerland)
E. P. Klement (Austria) G. de Zeeuw (Netherlands)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
E. Buchberger P. Petta
G. Chroust F. Pichler
I. Ghobrial-Willmann R. Trappl
G. Helscher H. Trost
W. Horn M. Veitl
J. Matiasek
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PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 8, 1993
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EMCSR-94 TWELFTH EUROPEAN MEETING ON CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Please return to: Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies
Schottengasse 3, A-1010 VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EUROPE)
E-mail: sec@ai.univie.ac.at
o I plan to attend the Meeting.
o I intend to submit a paper to Session .....
o I enclose the Draft Final Paper.
o My Draft Final Paper will arrive prior to October 8, 1993.
o My cheque for AS ....... covering the Conference Fee is enclosed.
o I have transferred AS ........ to your account 0026-34400/00
at Creditanstalt Vienna.
o I shall not be at the Meeting but am interested to receive
particulars of the Proceedings.
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Date: Wed, 12 May 1993 16:52:03 EDT
From: yz%TRBOUN.BITNET@mvs.oac.ucla.edu
Subject: Second Turkish AI and ANN Symposium
SECOND TURKISH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
SYMPOSIUM
Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
June 24-25, 1993
SPONSORS:
Bogazici University
IEEE Control Systems Society Turkey Chapter
TUBITAK
IEEE Computer Society Turkey Chapter
Bilkent University
Middle East Technical University
SYMPOSIUM CHAIR:
Selahattin Kuru, Bogazici University
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Levent Akin, Bogazici University
Varol Akman, Bilkent University
Ethem Alpaydin, Bogazici University (Chair)
Isil Bozma, Bogazici University
M. Kemal Ciliz, Bogazici University
Fikret Gurgen, Bogazici University
H. Altay Guvenir, Bilkent University
Ugur Halici, M.E.T.U.
Yorgo Istefanopulos, Bogazici University
Sakir Kocabas, TUBITAK Gebze Arastirma Merkezi
Selahattin Kuru, Bogazici University
Kemal Oflazer, Bilkent University
A. C. Cem Say, Bogazici University
Nese Yalabik, M.E.T.U.
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE:
Levent Akin, Bogazici University (Chair)
Ethem Alpaydin, Bogazici University
Ruhan Alpaydin, Bogazici University
Hakan Aygun, Bogazici University
Sema Oktug, Bogazici University
A. C. Cem Say, Bogazici University
Mehmet Yagci, Bogazici University
INVITED SPEAKER:
Herbert E. Rauch , Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab.,
President-elect, IEEE Control Systems Society
IEEE Distinguished Lecturer
AIM:
Recent advances in the theory and engineering of computational sciences
extended the application of automatic computers to novel domains,
introducing a new generation of software and hardware systems. These
artificially intelligent systems generally are equipped with sensors and
actuators through which they interact with the environment, leading to
abilities like vision, speech recognition and synthesis, and mobility.
They are able to learn from experience and represent learned knowledge
internally in an abstract, task-oriented form and operate based on this
knowledge which leads to cognitive abilities like natural language
understanding, problem solving and planning. They may also need to be
autonomous thus not requiring intense operator supervision and
intervention. Researching on these ideas is generally coupled with a
reverse engineering effort of the natural systems which are the living
examples. One major line here is building new computing systems inspired
from the neural network organization of animal brains. Realization of such
systems is a large inter-disciplinary effort requiring the collective work
of researchers from as distant domains as cognitive psychology,
neuroscience, linguistics, and physics from natural sciences, signal
processing, electronics, and mechanics from engineering sciences,
additional to computer science.
The objective of the Symposium is to bring together Turkish and foreign
researchers in the field, and to publicise their studies. There will be a
panel in the closing session. The subject of this panel will be determined
during the Symposium.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
JUNE 24, 1993 THURSDAY
08:30 - 12:00 REGISTRATION
09:00 ROOM A: OPENING CEREMONY
09:20 ROOM A: INVITED SPEAKER
Neural Networks for Control, Identification and Diagnosis
Herbert E. Rauch, Palo Alto Research Lab., USA.
IEEE Control Systems Society President Elect
10:20 TEA BREAK
10:40 ROOM A: SESSION A.1.1 (NEURAL NETWORKS THEORY)
1. Learning in Hybrid Neural Models
A. M. Colla, Elsag Bailey spa, N. Longo, F. Masulli, S. Ridella,
University of Genoa, G. Morgavi, I. C. E. C. N. R., Italy.
2. A Weighted Least-Squares Algorithm for Neural Network Learning in
Recognition of Low Probability Events
D. J. Munro, O. K. Ersoy, M. R. Bell, J. S. Sadowsky, Purdue
University, USA.
3. Memory Based Function Approximation Using Neural Networks
S. Aratma, E. Alpaydin, Bogazici University, Turkey.
4. Statistical Physics, Neural Networks and Combinatorial Optimization
Problems
H. El Ghaziri, Ecole Polytechnique FJdJrale de Lausanne, Switzerland.
5. Genetic Synthesis of Unsupervised Learning Algorithms
A. Dasdan, K. Oflazer, Bilkent University, Turkey.
10:40 ROOM B: SESSION B.1.1 (NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING I)
1. Two-level Description of Turkish Morphology
K. Oflazer, Bilkent University, Turkey.
2. ATN Representation of Turkish Morphology
T. Gungor, S. Kuru, Bogazici University, Turkey.
3. A Text Tagger for Turkish
K. Oflazer, Bilkent University, Turkey.
4. A Spelling Checker and Corrector for Turkish
H. L. Akin, S. Kuru, T. Gungor, I. Hamzaoglu, D. Arbatli, Bogazici
University, Turkey.
5. Utilizing Connectionist Paradigm for Lexicon Access in Natural
Language Processing Systems
M. U. Sencan, K.Oflazer, Bilkent University, Turkey.
12:20 LUNCH
14:00 ROOM A: SESSION A.1.2 (IMAGE PROCESSING)
1. A Classification Algorithm Based on Feature Partitioning
I. Sirin, H. A. Guvenir, Bilkent University, Turkey.
2. Dense Stereo Correspondance Using Elastic Nets
U. M. Leloglu, TUBITAK AEAGE, Turkey.
3. Design and Development of an Image Processing and Computer Vision
Software for Generating Data Files of 2D Physical Objects for
Drafting Software Packages
E. F. Arslan, A. Erden, Middle East Technical University, Turkey.
4. B-Spline Fonksiyonlari ile Goruntu Aradegerleme Isleminde Spline
Katsayilarinin Hesaplanmasinda Iyilestirme.
S. Albayrak, M. Y. Karsligil, Yildiz Technical University, D. Demir,
TUBITAK MAE, Turkey.
5. Laser ve Kamera Araciligiyla Alinmis Kirinim Temelli Resimlerde
Cisim Kenari Belirleme
A. Kuzucu, Istanbul Technical University, M. Yilmaz, Erciyes
University, Turkey.
14:00 ROOM B: SESSION B.1.2 (LOGIC AND REASONING)
1. A Resolution Principle for Quantificational S5 with an Application
to Artificial Intelligence
M. Baaz, C. G. Fermuller, Technische Universit?t Wien, Austria.
2. Object-Oriented Logic Programming on Finite Domains
L. V. Ciortuz, "Al. I. Cuza" University of Iasi, Romania.
3. Ontology for Buying and Selling: A Preliminary Study
M. Ersan, E. Ersan, V. Akman, Bilkent University, Turkey.
4. Kuzgun Paradoksu: Akil ile Zeka Arasinda bir Ikilem
M. M. Dagli, TUBITAK., Turkey.
5. Representing Emotions in Terms of Object Directedness
H. G. Unsal, V. Akman, Bilkent University, Turkey.
15:40 TEA BREAK
16:00 ROOM A: SESSION A.1.3 (NEURAL NETWORKS
APPLICATIONS I)
1. Arms Race Modeling Using Neural Networks: A Case Study
A. N. Refenes, A. Zapranis, University College London, UK, C.
Kollias, University of Crete, Greece.
2. A Comparative Study of Various Objective Functions for Feedforward
Neural Networks
A. U. Unluakin, F. Gurgen, Bogazici University, Turkey.
3. A Neural Network Approach to the Single Machine Total Tardiness
Scheduling Problem
B. Gurgun, I. Sabuncuoglu, Bilkent University, Turkey.
4. Evaluation of Doppler Blood Velocity Waveform Indices for Prenatal
Surveillance Using Back Propagation Training Algorithm
N. Baykal, A. Erkmen, N.Yalabik, Middle East Technical University,
S. Beksac, Hacettepe University, I. Altintas, Middle East Technical
University, Turkey.
5. Prediction of Postoperative Hemorrhage in Open Heart Surgery
Patients Using Thromboelastographic Data and Neural Networks
H. L. Akin, Bogazici University , S.Celikel, Istanbul University,
Turkey.
16:00 ROOM B: SESSION B.1.3 (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS)
1. Combining AI Means and Traditional Programming to Solve Some
Problems of FMS Simulation, Scheduling and Control
G. Kovacs, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary.
2. Design and Implementation of an Expert System in the Prognosis of
Hepatology
I. Bonfa, Computer Systems Sector, C. Maioli, University of Bologna,
F. Sarti, Belleria Hospital , G.Mazzoni, University of Bologna,G. L.
Milandri, P. R. Dal Monte, Belleria Hospital, Italy.
3. Fuzzy Controller Against PD Controller for Servo Motor Process
A. Nasar, Cairo University, M. S. El-Sherif, M. S. Abd El-Samee,
Electronics Research Institute, Egypt.
4. Bilgisayar Kontrollu Robot Manipulatoru
S. Celik, F. Daldaban, F. Canbulut, Erciyes University, Turkey.
5. "Bir Kelime-Bir Islem" Oynayan Program
C. Say, S. Sen, R. Barengi, Bogazici University, Turkey.
17:40 BREAK
18:00-20:30 COCKTAIL
JUNE 25, 1993 FRIDAY
09:00 ROOM A: SESSION A.2.1 (OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION)
1. Combining Unsupervised Techniques With Supervised Neural Methods
for Optical Character Recognition
M. Yagci, E. Alpaydin, Bogazici University, Turkey.
2. Pipelined Associative Memories for Handwritten Character
Recognition
Z. M. Kovacs, V. R. Guerrieri, University of Bologna, Italy.
3. On-line Cursive Handwriting Recognition Using Cooperating Neural
Networks
N. S. Flann, Utah State University,USA.
4. An Algorithm for Automatic Recognition of Arabic Cursive
Handwritten
A. I. El-Desoky, M. M. Salem, El-Mansoura University, N. H. Hegazi,
M. M. Farag, National Research Center, Egypt.
09:00 ROOM B: SESSION B.2.1 (KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION)
1. Representation of Descriptive and Prescriptive Knowledge in
Intelligent Systems
S. Kocabas, Istanbul Technical University, TUBITAK MAE, Turkey.
2. A Proposed Knowledge Representation Scheme for Hybrid Learning
Systems
S. Abdel-Hamid, A. Abdel-Wahab, A. El-Dessouki, Electronics
Research Institute, Egypt.
3. Frame Matching in an Extended Relational Language
A. Kulenovic, A. Lagumdzija-Kulenovic, Marmara University, Turkey.
4. Mechanical Construction of Carnap-style Knowledge Bases
D. Kain, MacLean Hunter Publishers, Austria.
10:20 TEA BREAK
10:40 ROOM A: SESSION A.2.2 (NEURAL NETWORKS APPLICATIONS II)
1. Implementation of a Neural Network Model on a Massively Parallel
Computer Architecture
M. K. Ciliz, A. Paksoy, Bogazici University, Turkey.
2. Dynamic Hill Climbing: Overcoming the Limitations of Optimization
Algortihms.
D. Yuret, M. de la Maza, M.I.T, USA.
3. Yapay Noron Aglarindan Cift-Yonlu Iliskili Bellek Icin Kullanilan
Uc Kodlama Yontemi
S.Oge, Yildiz Technical University, F. Gurgen, Bogazici University,
Turkey.
4. Yapay Sinir Aglarinin bir Tanimina Dogru
C. Guzelis, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey.
5. Yapay Noron Agi Adaptif Resonans Teori Yontemi ile Siniflandirma
Sistemi ve Bir Uygulama
M. E. Karsligil, M. Y. Karsligil, Yildiz Technical University,
Turkey.
10:40 ROOM B: SESSION B.2.2 (NATURAL LANGUAGE
PROCESSING II)
1. A Lexical-Functional Grammar for a Subset of Turkish
Z. Gungordu, K. Oflazer, Bilkent University, Turkey.
2. An ATN Grammar for a Subset of Turkish
C. Demir, K. Oflazer, Bilkent University, Turkey.
3. Resolution of Pronominal Anaphora in Turkish
E. Tin, V. Akman, Bilkent University, Turkey.
4. Automatic Natural Language Identification
F. Kocan, M.U. Karakas, Hacettepe University, Turkey.
5. Language Recognition Using 3-Gram Statistical Analysis
E. Gokcay, Bilkent Universitesi, D. Gokcay, Middle East Technical
University, Turkey.
12:20 LUNCH
14:00 ROOM A: SESSION A.2.3 (MACHINE TRANSLATION)
1. Machine Translation from Turkish to its Dialects
I. Hamzaoglu, S. Kuru, Bogazici University, Turkey.
2. Connectionism in Machine Translation of Macedonian and English
Prepositions
K. Cundeva, Institut za Informatika, Macedonia.
3. A Turkish / English Translation Application Using Neural Networks
in Morphological Analysis
D. Gokcay, U. Halici, Middle East Technical University, Turkey.
14:00 ROOM B: SESSION B.2.3 (PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES)
1. Elements of Scientific Creativity
S. Kocabas, Istanbul Technical University, TUBITAK MAE, Turkey.
2. Similarities Between Humans and Machines
A. E. Gunhan, University of Bergen, Norway.
15:00 TEA BREAK
15:30 - 17:00 ROOM A: PANEL AND CLOSING CEREMONY
ACCOMMODATION
Participants should contact the hotel facilities directly. Reservations of
3-4 weeks in advance are advised, considering the city's heavy tourism
load during the period of the Symposium. Listed below are a few
suggestions of ours. All prices include Value Added Tax except where
indicated.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski (*****)
overlooks the Bosphorus (Near Besiktas)
Single ("park" side) $195
Single (sea side) $230
Double ("park" side) $235
Double (sea side) $270
Tel: +90 (1) 2583377
Dedeman Oteli (****)
in Gayrettepe
Single $110
Double $150
Tel: +90 (1) 2748800 Fax: +90 (1) 2751100
Kalyon Otel(****)
in the Old City
Single $96
Double $120
Tel: +90 (1) 5174400 Fax: +90 (1) 6381111
(Excl. VAT. Concession of 20% for the Symposium participants)
Movenpick Hotel(****)
at Maslak
Single (single bed in double Room) $165
Double $165
Breakfast $15
Tel: +90 (1) 2850900 Fax: +90 (1) 2850951
Bebek Hotel (***)
relatively close to the Symposium venue
Single (single bed in double Room, sea side, incl. breakfast) $90
Single ("city" side, incl. breakfast) $50
Double (sea side, incl. breakfast) $90
Double ("city" side, incl. breakfast) $60
Tel: +90 (1) 263 30 00 (2 lines) Telex: 27201 HOBE TR.
Ist. Anadolu Otelcilik ve Turizm Meslek Lisesi Uygulama Oteli
relatively close to the Symposium venue
Single (single bed in double Room, incl. breakfast) 224.000 TL
Double (incl. breakfast) 224.000 TL
Tel: +90 (1) 278 19 97 (2 lines) Fax: +90 (1) 278 19 99
ARRIVAL TO BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY (BU) WITHIN ISTANBUL
BU is located in between Bebek and Etiler. You can reach BU by max 3
transit vehicles using combinations of public bus, minibus, "dolmus" and
ferry. Below table shows distance between some centres to BU. Taxi fee is
5,000 TL as initial and 4,000 TL per km.
Centre Arrival Distance Taxi *
Bakirkoy P 30 100,000 TL
Yesilkoy P 37 125,000 TL
Eminonu P 12 55,000 TL
Taksim P 8 40,000 TL
Besiktas P 7 33,000 TL
Kadikoy P SP DP 18 85,000 TL
Bostanci P SP DP 24 110,000 TL
Levent P 4 25,000 TL
Maslak MP P 10 45,000 TL
Bebek Walk 2 13,000 TL
P- Public Bus, M- Minibus, D- Dolmus (special kind of minibus),
S- Ship
*May increase about 10 % by June.
Arrival column shows the transit vehicle combinations to come BU (eg, SP
means first ship then public bus trip).
REGISTRATION FEE:
Until June 1, 1993, normal registration fee is $ 200, and student fee
is $ 100. After June 1, the normal and student fees will be applied as $
250 and $ 125, respectively. Fees include the Proceedings, the cocktail
and tea services.
APPLICATION ADDRESS:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Levent Akin
(Second Turkish AI and ANN Symposium)
Bogazici University,
Department of Computer Engineering,
80815 Bebek, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
TEL : +90 (1) 263 15 00/ 1769
FAX : +90 (1) 265 84 88
E-MAIL: YZ@TRBOUN.BITNET
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
I will attend the II. Turkish Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Neural
Networks Symposium to be held on June 24 and 25, 1993.
Name : ...................................
Job : ...................................
Institution/Company : ..................................
Addess .................................
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Telephone : ..................................
E-Mail : ..................................
SYMPOSIUM FEE : $ .......................
I have deposited the above indicated amount at Garanti Bankasi
Bogazici University Branch account no 6610126/2 (YAPAY ZEKA SEMPOZYUM).
Bank receipt is enclosed.
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Date: Wed, 12 May 93 08:53:37 PDT
From: Dr Michael G Dyer <dyer@CS.UCLA.EDU>
Subject: Artificial Life Summer Course in Spain
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* Artificial Life ("Vida Artificial") *
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* Summer Course *
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* Universidad Complutense de Madrid *
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* August 16-20, 1993 *
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* El Escorial (Madrid, Spain) *
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Directors
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* Christopher Langton. LANL/SFI, NM, USA
Introduction: Overview of Artificial Life (E)
Evolution in computers (E)
* Federico Moran. Biophysics. UCM
Evolving neural networks:
Simulation environments for Artificial Life (S)
Lecturers
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* Francisco Varela. CNRS, Paris
Cognitive biological networks (S)
* Jean Louis Deneubourg. U.L.B., Brussels, Belgium
Collective behavior in insect collonies (E)
* Maja J. Mataric. AI Lab., MIT, MA, USA
Interaction and intelligent behavior (E)
* Michael G. Dyer. Computer Science, UCLA, CA, USA
Evolving communication and cooperation in populations
of neural networks (S)
Evolving food foraging strategies in artificial ants (S)
* Francisco Montero, Biophysics. U. Complutense, Madrid
Prebiotic Evolution: Self-replicative molecules and
Catalytic Networks (S)
* Enrique Melendez-Hevia, Biochemistry. U. La Laguna, Tenerife
Evolution of metabolism: Towards simplicity (S)
Evolution of metabolism: The time domain (S)
* Alvaro Moreno, Philosophy of Science. U. Pais Vasco, San Sebastian
Epistemology and philosophy of A-life. (S)
Adaptive, evolutive and cognitive systems (S)
* Juan J. Merelo, Electronics and Computer Technology. U. Granda, Granada
TUTORIAL: Genetic algorithms (S)
Evolution of adaptive and cognitive organisms (S)
* Pedro C. Marijuan. Computer Science. U. Zaragoza
Molecular computation:
Enzymes, automata, and artificial cells (S)
Round Table / Pannel Discussion
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* Participation of all lecturers and possible coordiantion with
participants in Course on Virtual Reality
Demos and labs
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* Simlife , Maxis
* Virtual Reality in Alife, with participation of Silicon graphics
* Mbiti-World (Merelo, Moran, and Moreno)
* Video sessions with different Alife realizations
NOTE: Oficial lenguages are English and Spanish. No translation will be
provided. Lectures will be in either English (E) or Spanish (S)
People interested on participate, please contact the Secretary to
the following address:
Dr. Federico Moran
Departamento de Bioquimica
Facultad de Quimicas
Universidad Complutense
28040 Madrid (Spain)
Phone: +341-394-4151
Fax: +341-394-4159
E-mail: moran@solea.quim.ucm.es
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End of ALife Digest
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