New object-oriented technologies have been conceived and implemented over the past decade in order to manage complexity inherent in information systems development. Research has spanned from information systems modelling languages (UML and OML) to databases (ODMG), from programming languages (Java) to middleware technology (CORBA). A more widespread use of the Internet has led to the emergence and integration of various other technologies, such as XML and database connectivity tools, allowing businesses to access and exchange information over the Internet. The main theme of OOIS 2000 was "Object-Technology and New Business Opportunities" and focused on research conducted in the area of effective information systems development for the promotion of e-commerce. Papers were invited from academics and practitioners. The thirty-nine papers accepted for oms 2000 are included in these proceedings. It is nice to see this year that the shift from centralised to distributed systems and the widespread access and use of the Internet has allowed the advent of new opportunities for businesses to exploit, in the form of e-commerce.

This volume contains the papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Object Oriented Information Systems - OOIS 2001. The conference was hosted by the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada on 27 - 29 August 2001. The theme of OOIS1 was Object-Oriented and Web-Based Frameworks for Information Systems. The papers published in this volume highlight the contributions of leading researchers and practitioners in the field of Object Technology and Information Systems. The topics covered include: OO foundations, OO modeling and analysis, OOIS processes, XML-based IS, OO-based reuse, OO frameworks, OO and web testing, Use case for requirement analysis, OO CASE tools, OO virtual environments and real-time systems, IT process assessment and improvement, Industrial experience and case studies, Web-based IS, Component-based OOIS, Software engineering metrics and analysis, Production line and requirements engineering, GRIDs: the next generation technologies for the Internet, E-Business Enterprise Frameworks, and Perspectives on future development.

This volume contains the papers presented at the third International Conference on Object Oriented Information systems - OOIS '96, which was held at the South Bank University, London 16 - 18 December 1996. The papers published in this volume highlight the contributions of leading researchers in the field who are working with Object-Oriented technology, theory and practice. Among the topics covered are: Object Modelling; Programming Languages; Distributed systems; Inter-operability & Modelling; Methodologies; Object Databases; Software development; Tools and Techniques for Web Development.

Cognitive informatics is a cutting-edge and profound interdisciplinary research area that tackles the common root problems of modern informatics, computation, software engineering, AI, cognitive science, and life sciences. ICCI '02 focuses on the natural information processing mechanisms and cognitive processes of the brain.

Contributed articles presented at the ninth TROPMET national symposium held at Cochin, India on 1-4 February 2000.