Conference Program
Tuesday October 31st, 2000  
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 11:00  
Opening Session
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30   
Keynote Speech 1 Title: Information Technology Going into the 21st Century: Trends and Challenges
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Mohammad S. Obaidat (Monmouth University, USA)
Chair: Dr. Emad Abuelrub (Zarqa Private University, Jordan)
Place: Auditorium
12:30 – 14:15
Session 1: Neural Networks
Chair: Dr. Omar AlJarrah (Jordan University for Science & Technology, Jordan)
Place: Auditorium

- A Neural Algorithm for Solving the Interpolation Problem
H. N. Al-Taai and J. M. Al-Samarai (University of Technology, Iraq)

- Identification and Classification of 3D Patters by Neural Networks Applicable to Mechanical Parts
A. Khiat, A. Benamar, A. Belaidi, M. Rahmouni, and F. Retraint (ENSET, Algeria)

- Recognition of Dynamic Process Modes on the Base of Adaptive Resonance Theory
R. J. Rasras

- (An Adaptive Neural Network Controller for Unknown Non-Linear Systems)
M. F. Al-Amaireh (Zarqa Private University, Jordan)

- Image Compression and Vector Quantization by Self Organization Feature Map Neural Network
A. A. Ali  (University of Mosul, Iraq)

- Image Matching Based on Regions by Hopfield Neural Network
M. Y. Benzian and N. B. Nacera (USTO, Algeria)
14:30 – 15:30   
Lunch

18:00 – 22:00  
Panel Session
Title: IT-The New Challenge … to be or not to be

Chair: Dr. Mohammad AlHaj Hassan, Zarqa Private University, Jordan.

Panelists: Prof. Mohammad Obaidat, Monmouth University, USA.

Prof. Thiab Taha, Georgia University, USA.

Dr. Karsten Schoenenborn, United Business Machines, Jordan.

Prof. Johann Gunther, Danube University, Austria.

Dr. Ahmad Dalal'ah, JUST, Jordan.

Place: International Jerusalem Hotel, Amman

Wednesday November 1st, 2000 
09:15 – 11:00       

Two Parallel Sessions
Session 2: Software Engineering
Chair: Dr. Musbah Aqel (Applied Science University, Jordan)
Place: Auditorium

- The Role of Software Engineering Methodologies in Reducing the Failures in Software Projects
F. A. Masoud, Z. A. Al Khanjari, and M. U. Shaikh (Sultab Qaboos Univ., Oman)

- Analysis and Specification Tools for Manufacturing Systems
K. Belkadi, S. N. Kaddour, F. Khalifa, and M. Gourgand (USTO, Algeria)

- Success Factors of Systems Integration Implementation
A. B. Zaitun and M. Yaacob (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

- Characteristics of Candidate Systems for Integration
A. B. Zaitun and M. Yaacob (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

- The Challenges of Applying Cost Benefit Analysis to IT in Developing Countries
G. F. Issa (Applied Science University, Jordan)

Session 3: Networking & Communication
Chair: Dr. AbdulFattah Yahia (Al-Zaytoonah University, Jordan)
Place: Seminar Room

- Random Binary Sequence Generator “RBSG” An Efficient Encryption Algorithm for Data Security
S. B. Mohammed (Applied Science University, Jordan)

- Active Vision with a Fovea
A. H. Morad (Applied Science University, Jordan)

- WETCP: A Reliable Transport Protocol for Mobile Wireless Networks
A. Elkousy, H. Mourad, and H. Baraka (Cairo University, Egypt)

- A New Call Admission Control Function for an ATM Backbone
H. Abu Zaied and A. Dalal'ah (Moldova Tech. University, Moldova)

- Experimental Analysis of Input Impedance of Normal Mode Helical Antenna
M. A. Bin Yusof and S. I. Bin Sayed Hassan (University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

- Imported Computer Systems and Information Security
A. Abdel-Fattah (Zarqa Private University, Jordan)

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30   
- Keynote Speech 2 Title: Virtual Education Network
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Johann Gunther ( Danube University, Austria)
Chair: Dr. Gasm-Elseed Ibrahim (International African University, Sudan)
Place: Auditorium
12:45 – 14:30
Two Parallel Sessions
Session 4: Parallel & Distributed Systems
Chair: Prof. Helmi Mahran (Suez University, Egypt)
Place: Auditorium

- Dynamic Scheduling of Real-Time Tasks Using a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm
A. Mahmood (University of Bahrain, Bahrain)

- Generalized Methods for Algorithm Development on Optical Systems
A. M. Awwad, A. Al-Ayyoub, K. Day, and M. Ould-Khaoua (Stratchlyde Univ., UK)

- A New Fault-Tolerant Routing for k-ary n-Cube Using Unsafety Vectors
J. Al-Sadi, K. Day,  and M. Ould-Khaoua (Stratchlyde University, UK)

- On Designing a Systolic Network for the Resolution of Linear Systems Using the "Gauss- Seidel" Method
F. Z. Hadjam and A. Rahmoun (University Djillali Liabes, Algeria)

- Modeling Real-Time Systems Using Timed Rewriting Logic
R. M. Larbi (University of Batna, Algeria)

- Pipelined Reprogrammable Microcontrollers Generation in HLS Environment
M. Benmohammed and P. Kission (University of Constantine, Algeria)

Session 5: Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems
Chair: Dr. Raed AbuZoeter (AlIsra University, Jordan)
Place: Seminar Room

- Two Way Predictive Models
I. R. Abu-Eid and K. M. Al-Hindi (Zarqa Private University, Jordan)

- The Representation of Lexicon Using BAM Supporting
MT K. M. Batiha and J. H. Yousif (Irbid National University, Jordan)

- Dialogue Script
W. A. Abu-Dawwas (Petra University, Jordan)

- Expert Systems and the Web, MedChol: An Expert System for the Diagnosis and Therapy of the Cholera
S. Benmeziane and H. M. Khelalfa (CERIST, Algeria)

- Towards the Design of a Knowledge-Based Inference Controller in Multilevel Secure Database Systems
S. Louni and H. Khelalfa (CERIST, Algeria)
14:30 – 15:30   
Lunch

15:30 – 20:00

 

Thursday November 2nd, 2000
 

09:00 – 10:45   
Session 6: Object-Oriented Systems & the Web
Chair: Dr. Khamis Omar (Princess Sumaia College, Jordan)
Place: Auditorium

- CM-Builder: An Automated Object-Oriented Analyzer
A. M. Harmain (University of Sebha, Libya)

- Making Objects from Classes: A Perspective on Some Recent Approaches
M. A. Malik (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan)

- An Approach to Describe UML Process
Y. Jamoussi and H. Ben Ghazela (National School of Computer Science, Tunisia)

- A Metadata for Web-Based Cooperative Information Systems
Y. Baghdadi (United Arab Emirates University, UAE)

- Using Electronic Communication in Higher Education to Enhance the Curriculum
S. Karkoulian and H. Busher (Lebanese American University, Lebanon)

- Establishment of Regional Center for Research and Development (RCRD)
A. A. Abu Samra and T. Eslim (Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine)

10:45 – 11:15          
Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:15  
Keynote Speech 3 Title: Parallel Numerical Investigation of Fiber Optics Communication Systems
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Thiab  Taha
Chair:
Place: Auditorium
12:15 – 14:00
   
Session 7: Algorithms
Chair: Dr. Ahmad AlJaber (University of Jordan, Jordan)
Place: Auditorium

- Filter Bank Based Arabic Phonemes Analyzer
M. J. Khami and S. A. Ali (Basrah University, Iraq)

- A Pitch Determination Algorithm for Arabic Speech Processing
C. Adnene (Science Faculty of Tunis, Tunisia)

- The Periodic Shifted Piecewise-Linear Transform F. Belgassem,
S. Ghrare, M. Aboudeana, and W. Besbas (Faculty of Electronics Engineering, Libya)

- Fast Solution of the System of Linear Algebraic Equations Based on the Digit-By-Digit Method
M. A. Al-Humaimidi (Zarqa Private University, Jordan)

- Derivation of Two Mathematical Models to Simulate Surface Acoustic Wave Programmable Transversal Filter Devices   (SAW/PTF)
H. M. A. Issa, Z. Da Zhong, and Q. P. Liang (Zhejiang University, China)
14:00 – 14:30
Closing Session
14:30 – 15:30 
Lunch

18:00 – 22:00   
Evening Tour to Amman

Friday November 3rd, 2000 

07:00 – 19:00 
One Day Visit to the Rock-Carved City of Petra & Dead Sea

Note: For a quick look to the events of ACIT'2000, check ACIT'2000 Overview