FW: [Foss4g2008loc] academic track

Fri May 16 06:08:17 EDT 2008

Hi all, here are some extracts from a message from Serena, who is
coordinating the academic paper track and would like your input. Please
reply to the list.

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There is no peer review process for the final paper, they just have to
be of a certain length, around 2,500-3,000 words.  For SACJ, based on
the reviews we will short list some of the abstracts ('substantial
research questions' is key here and we hope to be able to see that from
the abstract already).  The papers of the short listed abstracts will be
peer reviewed (normal SACJ peer reviewing process), and all or some of
them will be invited for submission to SACJ.  

Below some thoughts about the program and proceedings from an earlier
e-mail exchange between Inge, Antony and me.  It would be good if you
could confirm these with the LOC:

- Publish all the abstracts & programme in an abstract book, with a
pocket programme. This will also be handed out in the delegate bag when
delegates arrive at the conference.

- The complete proceedings (academic and other) will be published in the
OSGeo Journal (which does not have an ISSN).  Apparently this was done
in 2007?

- The complete proceedings (academic and other) will be published on a
CD.  We will apply for an ISBN number for the CD of the proceedings.
Each delegate will get a CD copy of the complete proceedings in their
delegate bag when they arrive at the conference

- A CD with the proceedings of the academic track only can be made on
special request. Or should we hand these out to delegates who do an
academic presentation?

- The complete proceedings (academic and other) should be published
online in a way that is searchable through Google, Google Scholar, etc.
Can we do it on OSGeo and/or GISSA websites?

Other questions about the proceedings:

- Who is taking care of the costs of the program and CDs?  Is there any
money allocated from the conference budget?  

- For an ISBN number we need a title (I suggest 'Proceedings of the
FOSS4G2008 Conference, 29 Sept - 3 Oct 2008'), authors (you and me) and
a publisher (OSGeo and GISSA?)  Once we have confirmed these, I can
apply for the ISBN (which as you know is very important for the academic
proceedings).

>From the academic track point of view, it is very important to get an
ISBN and to publish the material online so that it can be referenced
afterwards.

Regards,

Serena

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From: Gavin Fleming [mailto:GavinF at mintek.co.za] 
Sent: 15 May 2008 02:22 PM
To: Serena Coetzee
Cc: Inge Netterberg
Subject: RE: [Foss4g2008loc] Notice of LOC Meeting

Cool, just send me anything you want to table, but I think the academic
track is on track ;-). Just be sure you're familiar with (and have
prepared) the Prepared e-mails and the whole process on the website for
review, etc. And assign someone to monitor submissions in your absence. 

I haven't seen it in the calls, but is it an option if a paper doesn't
meet academic standards that you recommend resubmission as a
non-reviewed presentation? 

And how will the peer review process work for the final paper? Will
accepted papers then be submitted to SA Computer journal for their
review process?

Also, have we thought of where the OSGeo Journal fits in? They'll want
to publish some stuff but they haven't given much input yet. 

Enjoy Denmark!

Gavin 

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From: Serena Coetzee [mailto:scoetzee at cs.up.ac.za] 
Sent: 15 May 2008 01:34 PM
To: Gavin Fleming
Subject: RE: [Foss4g2008loc] Notice of LOC Meeting

Gavin,

Unfortunately I will also not be able to make Tuesday's meeting as I am
leaving for 10 days in Denmark on Tuesday.  From the agenda below, it
looks as if the academic track is not concerned.  Please let me know if
there is anything, so that I can sort it out telephonically or over
e-mail.

Regards,

Serena

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From: foss4g2008loc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
[mailto:foss4g2008loc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Gavin
Fleming
Sent: 15 May 2008 09:21 AM
To: FOSS4G2008 local organising committee
Subject: [Foss4g2008loc] Notice of LOC Meeting

Hi, the meeting I proposed for Friday afternoon has been moved to
Tuesday 20 May at or near Mintek (any venue suggestions?).

Time 11h30.

We will start with the agenda below proposed by PeopleSA, then they can
leave and we will continue with marketing, sponsorship, exhibitors and
any other pressing issues. If you can't make it in person please
indicate if you can teleconference and send the number where we can
dial. I'll also send our number if I can arrange it. Alternatively let
me know if you can IRC or chat.

Gavin 

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From: Karryn Gracey [mailto:karryn at peoplesa.co.za] 
Sent: 14 May 2008 04:21 PM
To: Gavin Fleming; 'Carrin Martin'
Cc: 'Petro Farrell'
Subject: Meeting

Hi Gavin and Carrin ,

Petro mentioned that there is a possible meeting planned for Tuesday 20
May 2008 .

I am able to make myself available anytime between 11:30am - 2pm . Petro
and I both need to be at a client by 3pm .

We are both extremely pressed for time, so would appreciate it if  the
LOC members who need to contribute to this meeting are present. 

To make it worthwhile and constructive we would like to discuss all the
points on the agenda , and make workable decisions that can be
implemented with immediate effect. 

Our aim with this part of the LOC meeting is to focus on our role and

where we are , as well as any challenges we are experiencing - and
solutions that work for all. 

Agenda

We need to discuss our next site visit / bookings and payment for our
flights and accommodation during the conference . (and site visit )

Registration at the CTICC

Volunteers - where are we  ?

Progress on registration issues/ exhibitors/ bank account 

Payment collection

Exhibitors - Pricing and invoicing 

Web Registrations 

Gifts - are there any ?

Any other event management issues that need to be discussed .

Petro and I do not need to be present for the LOC meeting where issues
that have no relevance to our event management role are discussed.

Regards

Karryn

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