GRUPPO DI INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA - ING-INF/05

ESEM 2014 - 8th ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement

September 15-19, 2014 - Turin, Italy

http://softeng.polito.it/ESEIW2014/ESEM/
Twitter: @ESEM_conf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESEMconference

The ACM/IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM) is the premier conference for research results related to empirical software engineering. These include discussions of: 

i) empirical assessment of strengths and weaknesses of software engineering technologies and methods; 
ii) design and analysis of empirical studies, ranging from controlled experiments to case studies and from quantitative to qualitative studies; and 
iii) the use of data and measurement to understand, evaluate, and model software engineering phenomena. 

ESEM provides a stimulating forum where researchers and practitioners can present and discuss recent research results on a wide range of topics, in addition to also exchanging ideas, experiences and challenging problems. 

The symposium encourages the presentation of both novel work and replication studies. Papers are rigorously reviewed by leading international experts and the full paper acceptance rate is competitive.

ESEM 2014 is part of the ESEIW 2014 (Empirical Software Engineering International Week) that includes several coordinated events; further info at http://softeng.polito.it/ESEIW2014/


* Topics *
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The relevant topics include, but are not restricted to, the following:

- New ideas pertaining to measurement, evaluation, comparison and development of empirical software methods
- Qualitative methods
- Infrastructures and novel techniques for conducting empirical studies
- Families of experiments
- Replication of empirical studies
- Cross- and multi-disciplinary methods and studies
- Systematic literature reviews
- Aggregation, synthesis and meta-analysis of studies
- Empirical studies of software processes and products
- Industrial experience, case studies and action-research
- Evaluation and comparison of techniques and models
- Reports on the benefits / costs associated with using certain technologies
- Empirically-based decision making
- Development and evaluation of empirical prediction systems or software estimation models
- Data mining and empirical methods
- Quality measurement and assurance
- Simulation-based studies in software engineering
- Software project experience and knowledge management
- Software technology transfer to the industry
- Measurement and process improvement programs


* Submissions *
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*Full papers* should describe original, unpublished work, which is not under parallel submission elsewhere. Papers are limited to 10 pages, must be written in English, and must be formatted according to the ACM manuscript templates for conference proceedings (http://www.acm.org/sigs/publications/proceedings-templates).

*Short papers* should promote current work on research and practice. Short papers represent an early communication of research and do not always require complete results as in the case of a full paper. Short papers are limited to 4 pages, must be written in english and be formatted according to the ACM manuscript templates for conference proceedings (http://www.acm.org/sigs/publications/proceedings-templates). 

*Posters* are ideal for presenting speculative, late-breaking results or for presenting new and innovative work. Poster Sessions separate themselves from the Short Paper Sessions by allowing authors the ability to get immediate, personal feedback from conference attendees during the break sessions as they present their work. Poster proposals must not exceed 1 page but need not be formatted according to the IEEE manuscript templates for conference proceedings (http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.html).

*Industry Track* ESEM 2013 will also feature an Industry Track. Please see Industry Track Call for Papers.

Further details available at http://softeng.polito.it/ESEIW2014/ESEM/cfp.html


* Important Dates *
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March 10, 2014Full Papers Abstracts Deadline
March 17, 2014Full Papers Deadline
May 12, 2014 Full Papers Acceptance

May 19, 2014Short Papers and Posters Submission Deadline
June 16, 2014Short Papers and Posters Acceptance
June 16, 2014Full Papers Camera-ready
July 1, 2014Short Papers Camera-ready


* Venue *
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ESEM 2014 and the ESEIW will take place in Torino at the premises of the Politecnico di Torino, Lingotto Campus.

Lingotto was a historical FIAT cars factory, then renovated by world famous archi-star Renzo Piano; now hosts hotels, a malls, art galleries, movie theatre and the Politecnico Campus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingotto


* Organization *
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ESEIW and ESEM General Chair: Maurizio Morisio

ESEM Program Co-Chairs: Tore Dyba and Marco Torchiano

ESEM Short Papers and Posters Co-Chairs: Ayse Bener and Jeff Carver

ESEM Industrial Experience Track Co-Chairs: Hakan Erdogmus and John Favaro

ESEM Proceedings Chair: Antonio Vetro'

ESEM Publicity Chairs: Marcela Genero and Sergio Soares 

ESEIW Local Arrangements Chair: Federico Tomassetti

Web and Social Media Chair: Luca Ardito