09:00 – 10:00

10:00 – 11:00  

11:00 – 11:30

11:30 – 12:30   

Keynote Speech 1 Title: Information Technology Going into the 21^st 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

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

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   

15:30 – 20:00

09:00 – 10:45   

10:45 – 11:15          

11:15 – 12:15  

12:15 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:30

14:30 – 15:30 

18:00 – 22:00   

07:00 – 19:00 

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