The MASCOTS 2025 conference encourages original submissions describing state-of-the-art research in the areas of the performance evaluation of computer systems and networks as well as in related areas. Papers describing results of theoretical and/or practical significance are welcome. Experimental, modeling, and simulation studies are all in the scope of the conference. Papers focusing on novel performance evaluation methods or providing insights on design and runtime management tradeoffs are particularly encouraged.

The submission deadline is May 18th, 2025 AoE Sunday.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

    Big data and advanced machine learning techniques for system design, optimization, and cybersecurity
    Cloud/edge/fog technologies
    Combining quality of service and cybersecurity in system performance
    Computer architectures, multi-core processors, accelerators (e.g., GPUs), and memory systems
    Computer networks, protocols, and algorithms
    Databases and big data systems and technologies
    Internet-of-Things
    Mobile systems
    Multimedia systems
    Operating systems and virtualization technologies
    Security in computer and communication systems
    Smart grids and cyber-physical systems
    Social networks
    Storage and file systems
    Sustainable (or energy-efficient) computing
    Web systems, enterprise applications, and web services
    Wireless, mobile, ad-hoc, and sensor networks