[governance] Fw: Call for Papers // 5th IFIP International Conference on eParticipation (IFIP ePart2013)

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Von: Doug Schuler <douglas at publicsphereproject.org>
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Betreff: [ciresearchers] Call for Papers // 5th IFIP International
Conference on eParticipation (IFIP ePart2013)

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********************* CALL FOR PAPERS *********************

5th IFIP International Conference on eParticipation (IFIP ePart2013)
17-19 September 2013, Koblenz, Germany
www.epart-conference.org 
 (Co-located with the 12th IFIP EGOV 2013 and the major German Computer
Society’s Informatik 2013)

ePart aims to bring together researchers of distinct disciplines in
order to present and discuss advances of eParticipation research. As
the field of eParticipation is multidisciplinary in nature, ePart
provides an excellent opportunity for researchers and practitioners
with different disciplinary backgrounds to share and discuss current
research on foundations, theories, methods, tools and innovative
applications of eParticipation.  ePart also provides a fruitful ground
to nurture and plan future cooperation. The conference also provides an
excellent platform for those who wish to learn about, or update
themselves on research advances in eParticipation, understand how other
groups are applying advanced tools and techniques, and exchange ideas
with leading international experts in the field. ePart2013 is organized
by members of IFIP Working Group 8.5 and it is supported by a
multidisciplinary programme committee from all over the globe.

Scope 

The scope of ePart 2013 covers the whole range of research in
eParticipation. Its principal aim is to review research advances in
both social and technological scientific domains, seeking to
demonstrate new theories, concepts, methods and styles of
eParticipation with the support of innovative ICT. The fifth ePart
conference focuses on, but is not limited to, the following topics:
•    The Research landscape, directions, foundations, theories and
methods •    Advances in particular eParticipation areas such as:
online deliberation and discourse, eConsultation, ePolling,
eLegislation, eElectioneering, eCampaigning, eVoting, social networking
•    Advances in policy making using policy modelling, simulation,
impact assessment and visualisation methods and tools •    The role of
Web 2.0 and social media in eParticipation research and practice •
Innovative tools and technologies for various applications and areas of
eParticipation •    Findings from comparative analyses of
eParticipation practices •    Impact assessment and public value
considerations of eParticipation on real world decision making •
eParticipation projects: design, implementation, evaluation, quality
and impact

ePart is closely aligned with IFIP EGOV 2013 (www.egov-conference.org)
and with the EGOV community. In 2013, both conferences are also
co-located with the major German Computer Society’s Conference
Informatik 2013 (www.informatik2013.de). Participants registering for
one conference get admission to all co-located conferences). 

Submission Guidelines 

The conference allows for four distinct types of submissions:
•    Research papers (max 12 pages, published in LCNS Springer)
•    Ongoing research and innovative projects papers (max 8 pages,
published GI LNI) •    Workshops and panels on pertinent issues (2
pages) •    Poster proposals (2 pages)
•    PhD colloquium submissions – in cooperation with eGovPoliNet
(www.policy-community.eu)

Completed research papers: Papers in this category deal with completed
research. They should have a strong focus on scientific rigour and may
be a maximum of 12 pages. Papers in this track will be peer reviewed
for rigour, relevance, originality and clarity of presentation.
Abstracts or incomplete papers will not be accepted. On-going research
papers: These papers describe novel concepts, works-in-progress, or
other ideas and issues that are not currently suitable for a completed
research paper. They may be a maximum of 8 pages. Papers in this
section will also be peer reviewed, but the focus is on relevance more
than scientific rigour. Workshops and Panels: Proposals for workshops
and panels (2 pages) should include rationale, objectives, expected
outcomes, approach to audience participation. Posters: Proposals for
posters (2 pages) will not be blind reviewed. Authors of accepted
submissions are expected to bring their posters which will be exposed
to the general audience at the welcome reception on Tuesday. PhD
Colloquium Submissions: Prior to the conference (Sunday, Sep 15, 2013),
a PhD student colloquium will be held jointly with EGOV 2013 and
eGovPoliNet project (www.policy-community.eu) providing an
international forum for doctoral students under the guidance of senior
scholars for presenting their work, networking opportunities and
cross-disciplinary inspiration.

ePart papers must contain original material not previously published or
currently submitted elsewhere. Paper submissions should be anonymous
and follow the relevant templates. Submissions are only possible
through the conference’s management system. As this year, ePart will be
co-located with Informatik 2013 and all administrative organisation
will be run through a unique team, the submission works through one
unique system available athttps://www.conftool.pro/informatik2013/ in
English and German. More details are provided at the conference’s
website (http://www.epart-conference.org/).  

Important Dates

Submission of papers:  new deadline: 28 March 2013 
Submission of workshop/panel proposals:  15 May 2013
Submissions to PhD colloquium:  15 May 2013 
Notification of acceptance for papers:  30 April 2013
Notification of acceptance for workshops/panels:  30 May 2013
Camera-ready papers of completed research:  31 May 2013
Camera-ready papers of ongoing research, workshop and poster
contributions to be published with abstracts in the proceedings:  15
June 2013

Publication

All accepted completed research papers will be published by Springer
Verlag (LNCS). Ongoing research and innovation projects papers will be
published by GI LNI. Outstanding research papers from the conference
might be selected for further development and publication in a special
issue of a relevant journal. 

Conference Chairs

Efthimios Tambouris, University of Macedonia, Greece 
Ann Macintosh, Leeds University, United Kingdom
Maria Wimmer, University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany 

The Programme Committee members are listed on the conference website
under Organisation.

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Douglas Schuler
douglas at publicsphereproject.org

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