The 12th IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing, Networking and Services
SmartCNS 2022
Chongqing, China

December 19 - 21, 2022.
http://smartcns2022.cqupt.edu.cn/index.html


Call for Papers
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SmartCNS-2022 is the 12th edition of the highly successful International Conference on Computer and Information Technology. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for scientists, engineers and researchers to discuss and exchange novel ideas, results, experiences and work-in-process on all aspects of computer and information technology. SmartCNS has become a major platform for researchers and industry practitioners from different fields of computer and information technology. Each year, SmartCNS attendees appreciate and benefit from multidisciplinary exchanges in computer and information technology. In previous years, SmartCNS has attracted many high-quality research papers spanning over the various aspects of information technology, computing science and computer engineering. These papers highlight foundational work that strives to push beyond limits of existing computer technologies, including experimental efforts, innovative systems, and investigations that identify weaknesses in existing IT services.

SmartCNS-2022 is planned to be hosted in Chongqing, China. All accepted papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore and will be submitted for indexing by Engineering Index (EI). The authors of selected best papers will be invited post conference to extend their contributions for special issues of prestigious journals to be planned in conjunction with the conference.


Conference Topics
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Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
* Task1: Smart Computing
• Proactive network management
• Machine learning for smart operation
• Multi-access edge computing
• Cloud computing
• Network big data analytics
• Data-driven networks
• Real-time monitoring
• Smart resource management
• Green computing
* Task2: Smart Networking
• Network slicing
• Networks for Internet of Things
• Heterogeneous networks
• Software defined networking
• Network functions virtualization
• Smart optical networks
• Intelligent network optimization
• Smart network security
• Novel network architectures
• Smart mobility
* Task3: Smart Services
• Internet of Things
• Edge-enabled applications
• Vehicle-to-everything
• Remoting healthcare
• Smart cities
• Smart factories
• AI and automation
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
• Mobile blockchain applications
• Smart grid networks


Important Dates
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Paper Submission Deadline: 01 August 2022
Authors Notification: 15 October 2022
Camera-Ready Paper Due: 18 November 2022
Early Registration Due: 18 November 2022
Conference Date: 19-21 December 2022


Submission Guidelines
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All papers need to be submitted electronically through the conference website (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=smartcns2022) with PDF format. The materials presented in the papers should not be published or under submission elsewhere. Each paper is limited to 8 pages (or 10 pages with over length charge) including figures and references using IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style (two columns, single-spaced, 10 fonts). Once accepted, the paper will be included into the IEEE conference proceedings published by IEEE Computer Society Press (indexed by EI). At least one of the authors of any accepted paper is requested to register the paper at the conference.

Paper submission URL: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=smartcns2022

Journal Special Issues
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Distinguished papers selected from the conferences, after further extensions, will be recommended for submission and publication in the Special Issues of the following prestigious journals:
* Digital Communications and Networks
* IEEE Internet of Things
* Applied Sciences
* Sensors
* Electronics
* Mathematics


Organization Committee
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General Chairs:
Shiwen Mao, Auburn University, USA
Haris Gacanin, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Minho Jo, Korea University, Korea

TPC Chairs:
Hsiao-Chun Wu, Louisiana State University, USA
Jiajia Liu, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Bamidele Adebisi, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Haitao Zhao, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Publication Chairs:
Jinlong Sun, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Amnart Boonkajay, Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore

Publicity Chairs:
Puning Zhang, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Ahmet M. Elbir, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Aohan Li, The University of Electro-Communications, Japan
Guan Gui, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China