TICEC 2024: 12th Ecuadorian Conference on Information and Communication Technologies Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Loja, Ecuador, October 16-18, 2024

CALL FOR PAPERS - TICEC 2024

TICEC is the leading conference for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Ecuador, blending a rich lineup of scientific and technical discussions with engaging cultural experiences. Over three days, participants will dive into the latest in ICT while soaking up the vibrant culture of Ecuador’s «Music and Cultural Capital.»

Join us for the 12th edition of TICEC 2024, Ecuador’s flagship conference on Information and Communication Technologies. We’re calling on global researchers to submit their papers for the Scientific Track by July 14 (extended and firm).

TICEC 2024 zeroes in on cutting-edge topics: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, and the real-world applications of ICT. As a leading forum, TICEC unites thinkers and innovators from varied disciplines to delve into ICT’s core operations, interactions, and real-life impacts. Established in 2013, this conference has been a cornerstone in advancing ICT knowledge and application.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to and participate in a gathering of minds shaping the future of ICT. Mark your calendars for October 16 – 18, 2024, and get ready to engage, learn, and network at TICEC 2024. Submit your work now and be part of shaping the next wave of ICT innovation!

Important Dates

Paper submission deadline July 14, 2024 (23:59, UTC-5) - extended and firm

Acceptance notification August 18, 2024

Final version submission August 25, 2024 (23:59, UTC-5)

Registration September 17, 2024

Submission Guidelines

• Format Requirement: Submissions are accepted in PDF format only.

• Anonymity for Review: Exclude author names, universities, countries, or any identifying details to adhere to the double-blind review process. Provide these details exclusively through EasyChair.

• Language and Length: Articles must be in English, spanning 12 to 15 pages.

• No Post-Submission Edits: Changes to articles are not permitted once submitted for review.

• Originality and Relevance: Ensure the content is original and aligns with one or more conference themes.

• Accuracy in Details: Verify the precision of citations, diagrams, maps, and tables.

• Figure and Table Placement: Integrate figures and tables within the text at their intended locations, ensuring they are clear and high-resolution.

• Template Compliance: Format papers according to the provided template in the templates section.

Policies 

• Plagiarism Check: All submissions to TICEC 2024 will undergo checks for plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. Papers found to contain plagiarism will be automatically rejected.
• Authorship: Post-acceptance, no additional authors can be added beyond those listed in the EasyChair submission form.
• Revisions: Accepted papers must be revised according to the reviewers’ feedback and recommendations.
• Registration Policy: Each registration allows for one author’s attendance.
• Publication Rule: Only one paper may be presented and published per registration.
• Cancellation Policy: Registrations are final – no cancellations or refunds.
• Transfer Policy: Registrations are strictly non-transferable.
• Presentation Requirement: Publication of an article is contingent upon its presentation at the conference.

Review Process

Ensure submissions are anonymized by excluding author(s) names and affiliations from the paper’s header for the double-blind review process. Each paper will be evaluated by at least three regular members of the Program Committee or two senior members of the Steering Committee. Papers will be judged on:

• Originality: The paper should present new ideas, projects, or issues, offer new insights into existing research, introduce new research, or propose new approaches to existing information.
• Engagement: The presentation should engage the audience and have a strong potential to attract conference attendees by meeting the community’s needs.
• Significance: The paper discusses key issues that enhance the effectiveness and/or sustainability of open education with content that is widely disseminated and understandable.
• Quality: Assertions are backed by adequate data, relevant literature is referenced, and limitations are disclosed candidly.
• Clarity: The paper’s goals and intended outcomes are straightforward and easy to comprehend.
• Relevance: Directly addresses one or more of the conference’s themes.

Templates

• Download the Author´s Guidelines  
• Download MS Word Paper Format
• Download Latex Template

Conference Topics

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) encompasses many subjects that have become increasingly crucial in the modern world. TICEC provides authors an excellent opportunity to showcase their work, offering a platform for publication provided their articles align with the conference's thematic areas.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

ICTS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

• Smart Healthcare
• Telemedicine
• Smart Cities
• Digital Twins
• Industry 4.0
• Internet of Things
• Cyber-physical systems
• Human-machine interface
• Ambient Assisted Living
• Biosensors
• Neural mechanics
• Remote monitoring
• Biomedical sensors
• Wearable systems
• Environmental applications

DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

• Large Language Models
• Process mining
• Data mining
• Data analysis
• Deep Learning
• Neural Networks
• Chatbots
• Expert Systems
• Computational Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Neuromorphic systems
• Sentiment Analysis
• Big Data
• Machine learning

SOFTWARE

• Software development
• Information security
• e-Learning
• Networks systems
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Mobile development
• Geolocation
• Serious games
• Ergonomic systems
• Education Technologies
• Immersive environments

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to ticec@cedia.org.ec