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Exploring Modelling Methods for Systems Analysis and Design

Several modelling techniques for the analysis and design of enterprises, business processes and information systems are in existence. The field includes numerous modelling methods, notations and approaches (e.g. ER, ORM, UML, ArchiMate, EPC, BPMN and DEMO). Even with some attempts to standardise (e.g. UML for object-oriented software design and ArchiMate for enterprise architecture), new modelling methods are being introduced, many of which differ only marginally from existing approaches. These ongoing changes significantly impact the way enterprises, business processes and information systems are being analysed and designed in practice. 

The EMMSAD conference focuses on exploring, evaluating, and enhancing current systems modeling methods and methodologies, where systems can refer to enterprises, business processes, as well as information systems. Though the need for such studies is well recognised, there is a paucity of such research in the literature. The objective of the EMMSAD series of conferences is to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners interested in modelling methods for systems analysis and design to meet, and exchange research ideas and results. It also provides the participants an opportunity to present their research papers and experience reports, and to take part in open discussions. 

EMMSAD'10 is the 15th in a very successful series of EMMSAD events, previously held in Heraklion, Barcelona, Pisa, Heidelberg, Stockholm, Interlaken, Toronto, Velden, Riga, Porto, Luxembourg, Trondheim, Montpellier and Amsterdam. As of 2007, EMMSAD is officially linked to the CAiSE conference series. 

Location for 2010

EMMSAD'10 will be organised on the 7th and 8th of June in Hammamet, Tunisia in conjunction with CAiSE 2010.

Call for papers

A PDF version of the call for papers is available here.

Special issues

Top papers may also be considered (after extension and enhancement) either for chapters in a book to be edited by the conference co-chairs, or for journal publications.