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Inderscience flyer
Copies of the new Inderscience flyer are available from:
The Editor-in-Chief
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Email : editor@inderscience.com
6 January 2007
Call for papers: An Interface between Strategic Management and Knowledge Management
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Call for papers: An Interface between Strategic Management and Knowledge Management
A special issue of the International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS)
Important Dates
Due Date : 15 July 2007
For the last decade, we have seen a significant contribution of knowledge management to managerial thinking. In theories, knowledge management has contributed not only to fundamental approaches to companies (e.g., knowledge-based view of the firms), but also to other areas such as management of multinational corporations (MNCs) or supply chain management. In practice, knowledge management-related tools have also been used by many companies for their knowledge productivity increases.
However, strategic aspects of knowledge management practices have not been fully investigated or reported. Thus, papers are sought for a special issue, dealing with theoretical development, empirical research and/or case studies.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: An Interface between Strategic Management and Knowledge Management
A special issue of the International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS)
Important Dates
Due Date : 15 July 2007
For the last decade, we have seen a significant contribution of knowledge management to managerial thinking. In theories, knowledge management has contributed not only to fundamental approaches to companies (e.g., knowledge-based view of the firms), but also to other areas such as management of multinational corporations (MNCs) or supply chain management. In practice, knowledge management-related tools have also been used by many companies for their knowledge productivity increases.
However, strategic aspects of knowledge management practices have not been fully investigated or reported. Thus, papers are sought for a special issue, dealing with theoretical development, empirical research and/or case studies.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Computer Applications in Research and Development of Complex Mechanical Systems
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Call for papers: Computer Applications in Research and Development of Complex Mechanical Systems
A special issue of the International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT)
Important Dates
Paper proposal, including title and less than 200-word abstract : 20 March 2007
Submission of full paper before : 20 July 2007
Review feedback and notification of acceptance/rejection before : 20 September 2007
Submission of final and revised manuscripts : 20 November 2007
With the development of science and technology, the demands on the performance of mechanical products are higher and the machines are more complex than ever. The computer plays an important role in the research and development of these complex mechanical systems. Modelling, analysis, design, simulation and control are all related to computer applications. At present, the computer has been widely used in all kinds of fields, from machinery, vehicles, aviation, astronautics, and the military to textiles, medical devices, etc.
This special issue is devoted to collecting and rapidly disseminating research results in computer applications in research and development of complex mechanical systems, and provides researchers and practitioners with a forum for exchanging new ideas, discussing new applications, and presenting new solutions.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Computer Applications in Research and Development of Complex Mechanical Systems
A special issue of the International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT)
Important Dates
Paper proposal, including title and less than 200-word abstract : 20 March 2007
Submission of full paper before : 20 July 2007
Review feedback and notification of acceptance/rejection before : 20 September 2007
Submission of final and revised manuscripts : 20 November 2007
With the development of science and technology, the demands on the performance of mechanical products are higher and the machines are more complex than ever. The computer plays an important role in the research and development of these complex mechanical systems. Modelling, analysis, design, simulation and control are all related to computer applications. At present, the computer has been widely used in all kinds of fields, from machinery, vehicles, aviation, astronautics, and the military to textiles, medical devices, etc.
This special issue is devoted to collecting and rapidly disseminating research results in computer applications in research and development of complex mechanical systems, and provides researchers and practitioners with a forum for exchanging new ideas, discussing new applications, and presenting new solutions.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Micromachining Systems and Tailored Surfaces
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Call for papers: Micromachining Systems and Tailored Surfaces
A special issue of the International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering (IJSurfSE)
Important Dates
Submission: 30 June 2007
Decision: 31 August 2007
Revised manuscripts: 30 September 2007
The role of finishing and micromachining processes as techniques for removal of burrs, developing edge contour, and smoothing and polishing parts has been well established and documented for many years. These processes have been used in a wide variety of part applications to promote safer part handling (by attenuation of sharp part edges), improve the fit and function of parts when assembled, and produce smooth, even microfinished surfaces to meet either functional or aesthetic criteria or specifications.
In contrast, only in the last years, processes for developing specific edge, special surface texture patterns and/or tailored surface conditions on components are widely spreading in industries as diverse as the jewellery, dental, and medical implant industries on up through the automotive and aerospace industries. Accordingly, less well known and less clearly understood is the role that specialised variants of micromachining and finishing technologies can engage in extending the service life and in specialising the performance of critical support components or tools in highly demanding manufacturing or operational applications. Besides, many doubts and uncertainties still affect the understanding of basic concepts as well as of most of the leading processes mechanisms.
This is thus the context in which scientists have always been moving to improve standard micromachining techniques and define new methods to tailor parts surface conditions so as to enhance their performance. An emergent journal as IJSurfSE would not be complete without a depiction of the present status of micromachining technologies and their applications. So, the purpose of this special issue is to present a collection of examples illustrating the more recent and unprecedented developments of surface micromachining technologies and their applications to surface science research. To serve as a useful forum to discuss the capabilities and limitations of the techniques, the scope of this special issue is to be as broad as possible, covering all relevant aspects of micromachining as well as of the definition of tailored and functionalised surfaces.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Micromachining Systems and Tailored Surfaces
A special issue of the International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering (IJSurfSE)
Important Dates
Submission: 30 June 2007
Decision: 31 August 2007
Revised manuscripts: 30 September 2007
The role of finishing and micromachining processes as techniques for removal of burrs, developing edge contour, and smoothing and polishing parts has been well established and documented for many years. These processes have been used in a wide variety of part applications to promote safer part handling (by attenuation of sharp part edges), improve the fit and function of parts when assembled, and produce smooth, even microfinished surfaces to meet either functional or aesthetic criteria or specifications.
In contrast, only in the last years, processes for developing specific edge, special surface texture patterns and/or tailored surface conditions on components are widely spreading in industries as diverse as the jewellery, dental, and medical implant industries on up through the automotive and aerospace industries. Accordingly, less well known and less clearly understood is the role that specialised variants of micromachining and finishing technologies can engage in extending the service life and in specialising the performance of critical support components or tools in highly demanding manufacturing or operational applications. Besides, many doubts and uncertainties still affect the understanding of basic concepts as well as of most of the leading processes mechanisms.
This is thus the context in which scientists have always been moving to improve standard micromachining techniques and define new methods to tailor parts surface conditions so as to enhance their performance. An emergent journal as IJSurfSE would not be complete without a depiction of the present status of micromachining technologies and their applications. So, the purpose of this special issue is to present a collection of examples illustrating the more recent and unprecedented developments of surface micromachining technologies and their applications to surface science research. To serve as a useful forum to discuss the capabilities and limitations of the techniques, the scope of this special issue is to be as broad as possible, covering all relevant aspects of micromachining as well as of the definition of tailored and functionalised surfaces.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Innovative Pedagogy in Sport Management and Marketing
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Call for papers: Innovative Pedagogy in Sport Management and Marketing
A special issue of the International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM)
Important Dates
Submissions should be sent no later than: 31 May, 2007
This special issue will feature knowledge regarding innovative pedagogy in sport management and marketing. Manuscripts should address issues related to specific courses and pedagogy that advance the body of knowledge and teaching practices in the academic discipline. Papers submitted for this special issue must be theoretically grounded. Innovative pedagogy in all sub-disciplines of sport management, and both conceptual and empirical contributions are welcomed.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Innovative Pedagogy in Sport Management and Marketing
A special issue of the International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM)
Important Dates
Submissions should be sent no later than: 31 May, 2007
This special issue will feature knowledge regarding innovative pedagogy in sport management and marketing. Manuscripts should address issues related to specific courses and pedagogy that advance the body of knowledge and teaching practices in the academic discipline. Papers submitted for this special issue must be theoretically grounded. Innovative pedagogy in all sub-disciplines of sport management, and both conceptual and empirical contributions are welcomed.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Intelligent System Design and Development
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Call for papers: Intelligent System Design and Development
A special issue of the International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (IJISTA)
Important Dates
Paper due : 1 February 2007
Acceptance notification : 1 March 2007
Final paper version due : 1 April 2007
This special issue deals with intelligent system design and development related technologies and applications comprising various areas such as expert systems, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and hybrid systems. The aim is to provide an international forum for academics, industry leaders, and policy makers to investigate and exchange novel ideas and disseminate knowledge and information covering the broad range of intelligences from reasoning to decision-making.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Intelligent System Design and Development
A special issue of the International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (IJISTA)
Important Dates
Paper due : 1 February 2007
Acceptance notification : 1 March 2007
Final paper version due : 1 April 2007
This special issue deals with intelligent system design and development related technologies and applications comprising various areas such as expert systems, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and hybrid systems. The aim is to provide an international forum for academics, industry leaders, and policy makers to investigate and exchange novel ideas and disseminate knowledge and information covering the broad range of intelligences from reasoning to decision-making.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Wind Power Trading in Electricity Markets
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Call for papers: Wind Power Trading in Electricity Markets
A special issue of the International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy (IJETP)
Important Dates
Submission of full paper : 2 April 2007
Notification of Acceptance : 2 June 2007
Final (Camera-ready) Paper : 2 July 2007
With the growing electricity demand, increasing oil and gas prices, and environmental pressure, wind energy has a strong potential for the future power generation. Wind turbines make a major contribution to the production of renewable energy. Developments in harnessing wind power have continually improved and during the last decade a considerable scaling up has taken place in the wind power industry. Most European and Indian governments have impressive plans for the coming years for installing significant amounts of wind power generating technology. It is expected that one third of all energy demand worldwide will be provided by renewable sources in the year 2050.
Competition is introduced in the electricity sector by significantly reducing the government’s role in the ownership and management of domestic electricity industries. This is seen as necessary conditions for increasing the efficiency of electric energy production and distribution, offering a lower price, higher quality and secured supply. These deregulation processes have been developed after debate and opposition by private and state monopolies that have defended the vertically integrated model.
A competitive electricity market, where price formation is an internal decision of sellers and buyers, opens the room for playing the generators and retailers/consumers in their bid prices. Competition in supply is concerned with how generators price their commodities so as to be commercially successful in the supply-demand market. In the competitive electricity market, wind power is assumed to be non-competitive as it has higher cost and uncertainty of availability of power. To fit the wind power into liberalised electricity market, the outputs of these generators are traded into the market differently than the dispatchable generators.
This special issue aims to provide a basic platform for researchers and readers working in the area of wind power and electricity markets. The various existing and new trading options of wind power in emerging electricity markets will be the main focus.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Wind Power Trading in Electricity Markets
A special issue of the International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy (IJETP)
Important Dates
Submission of full paper : 2 April 2007
Notification of Acceptance : 2 June 2007
Final (Camera-ready) Paper : 2 July 2007
With the growing electricity demand, increasing oil and gas prices, and environmental pressure, wind energy has a strong potential for the future power generation. Wind turbines make a major contribution to the production of renewable energy. Developments in harnessing wind power have continually improved and during the last decade a considerable scaling up has taken place in the wind power industry. Most European and Indian governments have impressive plans for the coming years for installing significant amounts of wind power generating technology. It is expected that one third of all energy demand worldwide will be provided by renewable sources in the year 2050.
Competition is introduced in the electricity sector by significantly reducing the government’s role in the ownership and management of domestic electricity industries. This is seen as necessary conditions for increasing the efficiency of electric energy production and distribution, offering a lower price, higher quality and secured supply. These deregulation processes have been developed after debate and opposition by private and state monopolies that have defended the vertically integrated model.
A competitive electricity market, where price formation is an internal decision of sellers and buyers, opens the room for playing the generators and retailers/consumers in their bid prices. Competition in supply is concerned with how generators price their commodities so as to be commercially successful in the supply-demand market. In the competitive electricity market, wind power is assumed to be non-competitive as it has higher cost and uncertainty of availability of power. To fit the wind power into liberalised electricity market, the outputs of these generators are traded into the market differently than the dispatchable generators.
This special issue aims to provide a basic platform for researchers and readers working in the area of wind power and electricity markets. The various existing and new trading options of wind power in emerging electricity markets will be the main focus.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Automotive Marketing and Distribution in Europe: Trends and Challenges
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Call for papers: Automotive Marketing and Distribution in Europe: Trends and Challenges
A special issue of the International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management (IJATM)
Important Dates
Deadline for (extended) abstract submission : 31 March, 2007
Response by Guest Editor : 30 April, 2007
Deadline for full paper submission : 31 July, 2007
Subject Coverage
Papers to be included in this special issue should be focused on, one or more of the following subjects (the list is indicative rather than exhaustive):
What traits in automotive demand are influencing the strategies of the different players?
How are information and communication technologies impacting this picture?
How is the reorganisation in automotive distribution unfolding?
What are the significant differences across different states/regions in the retailing end?
Are there other players besides automakers and dealers playing a relevant role?
What best practices are being identified, and what are the related opportunities and threats?
Are measures of performance available to better understand the re-organisation process in place?
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Automotive Marketing and Distribution in Europe: Trends and Challenges
A special issue of the International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management (IJATM)
Important Dates
Deadline for (extended) abstract submission : 31 March, 2007
Response by Guest Editor : 30 April, 2007
Deadline for full paper submission : 31 July, 2007
Subject Coverage
Papers to be included in this special issue should be focused on, one or more of the following subjects (the list is indicative rather than exhaustive):
What traits in automotive demand are influencing the strategies of the different players?
How are information and communication technologies impacting this picture?
How is the reorganisation in automotive distribution unfolding?
What are the significant differences across different states/regions in the retailing end?
Are there other players besides automakers and dealers playing a relevant role?
What best practices are being identified, and what are the related opportunities and threats?
Are measures of performance available to better understand the re-organisation process in place?
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Innovation, Development and Environment
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Call for papers: Innovation, Development and Environment
A special issue of the International Journal of Global Environmental Issues (IJGEnvI)
Important Dates
Deadline for submission : 30 April 2007
First turn of papers review : 30 June 2007
Second turn of papers review : 15 September 2007
Final papers submission : 15 October 2007
The international political agenda nowadays gives significant attention to environmental issues and sustainable development. In particular, some major areas are highly debated because of their global relevance, in terms of the climate change issue and, more generally, the role of international environmental agreements.
The implementation of international environmental regulations, relying both on markets and standards, allows achievement of mutually-reinforcing goals. Apart from the direct environmental protection purpose, environmental regulation helps in adopting an international framework favourable to the development and diffusion of new environmental-friendly technologies. For this purpose, international efforts for combating climate change have built an institutional framework encouraging research and development in new technologies for energy saving and renewable energies. Furthermore, the closed relationship between climate change and the global energy system has encouraged the adoption of more integrated multi-objectives international and domestic policies, thus aiming at reducing polluting emissions, ensuring security of energy supply, reducing energy dependence, and promoting technical innovation. Finally, multilateral environmental agreements represent compelling institutional frameworks for promoting research and development in new technologies, especially if environmental protection is considered as a global (impure or pure) public good.
More generally, the nature itself of global public good requires the participation of the whole international community in environmental management activities. Multilateral trade negotiations of the WTO could have a positive role in promoting diffusion of environmental-friendly technologies by reducing all forms of trade barriers, bearing in mind that sustainable development is one of the primary objectives of the WTO.
We are soliciting papers which address theoretical and empirical findings on the relationships between technological innovation, environmental protection and sustainable development. We encourage contributions which consider both specific aspects such as trade-environment links, environmental regulation, paths of technical progress, and more integrated approaches accounting for different issues.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Innovation, Development and Environment
A special issue of the International Journal of Global Environmental Issues (IJGEnvI)
Important Dates
Deadline for submission : 30 April 2007
First turn of papers review : 30 June 2007
Second turn of papers review : 15 September 2007
Final papers submission : 15 October 2007
The international political agenda nowadays gives significant attention to environmental issues and sustainable development. In particular, some major areas are highly debated because of their global relevance, in terms of the climate change issue and, more generally, the role of international environmental agreements.
The implementation of international environmental regulations, relying both on markets and standards, allows achievement of mutually-reinforcing goals. Apart from the direct environmental protection purpose, environmental regulation helps in adopting an international framework favourable to the development and diffusion of new environmental-friendly technologies. For this purpose, international efforts for combating climate change have built an institutional framework encouraging research and development in new technologies for energy saving and renewable energies. Furthermore, the closed relationship between climate change and the global energy system has encouraged the adoption of more integrated multi-objectives international and domestic policies, thus aiming at reducing polluting emissions, ensuring security of energy supply, reducing energy dependence, and promoting technical innovation. Finally, multilateral environmental agreements represent compelling institutional frameworks for promoting research and development in new technologies, especially if environmental protection is considered as a global (impure or pure) public good.
More generally, the nature itself of global public good requires the participation of the whole international community in environmental management activities. Multilateral trade negotiations of the WTO could have a positive role in promoting diffusion of environmental-friendly technologies by reducing all forms of trade barriers, bearing in mind that sustainable development is one of the primary objectives of the WTO.
We are soliciting papers which address theoretical and empirical findings on the relationships between technological innovation, environmental protection and sustainable development. We encourage contributions which consider both specific aspects such as trade-environment links, environmental regulation, paths of technical progress, and more integrated approaches accounting for different issues.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Inclusive Risk Governance in the Enlarged EU : Challenges and Opportunities
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Call for papers: Inclusive Risk Governance in the Enlarged EU : Challenges and Opportunities
A special issue of the International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management (IJRAM)
Important Dates
Deadline for paper submission : 31 May 2007
First turn of papers review : 15 July 2007
Second turn of papers review : 30 September 2007
Final papers submission : 15 November 2007
The management of risks in the European countries has grown in complexity during the past decades, as the Union strove to meet the concerns of the various relevant actors (i.e. the public authorities, stakeholders such as industry or NGOs and affected citizens).
Activities posing risks in the areas of energy, chemical production, food and agriculture, transport, etc., have triggered a great concern after the experience of several major disasters at the European level and in the Member States. The implementation of novel technologies such as those of life and information is also facing resistance and conflict.
In order to respond to a perceived trust crisis of governance, a framework for inclusive risk governance is increasingly mentioned, together with a reflection on relevant knowledge and expertise. It requires new thinking about the nature of hazards and vulnerability, the relationship between public authorities, experts, stake-holders and citizens, and to consider how to improve the regulatory environment. Through various research activities, networking and institutional initiatives a European ‘inclusive’ risk governance culture is emerging.
The enlargement of the European Union with ten new Member States in 2004 and with another two in 2007, and the perspective of more new accessions in the coming decades, pose a specific challenge. The ‘legacy’ and the economic situation in some of the new Member States will increase pressure on this emerging risk governance culture.
The legacy of some of the new Member States’ recent political-economic history also consists of threats caused by unsafe infrastructure (including installations and working practices), institutional vulnerability and environmental and social degradation. But there is more at stake than the effective management of existing risks. A pressure for rapid economic growth in the new Member States and acceding countries, to close the gap with their other EU partners, can endanger the evolving EU strategy to maintain high levels of protection while promoting qualitative and sustainable growth.
But enlargement also presents enormous opportunities for the introduction of innovative practices. Confronted to an expanding diversity in the EU, awareness could raise of crucial aspects of risk issues that go beyond their technical definitions, paving the way for alternative more inclusive approaches.
The Special Issue specifically wants to address following two questions :
How to 'deepen' this turn towards more inclusive governance, i.e. make it truly 'reflexive' and not merely instrumental, and enhance its impact on EU policy making?
How to widen this turn, i.e. strengthening it in new Member States, that now have other priorities ('first the economy !')
It will strive for a mix of reflective papers addressing current developments in the EU and a set of case study articles specifically highlighting risk situations and experiences in new Member States.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Inclusive Risk Governance in the Enlarged EU : Challenges and Opportunities
A special issue of the International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management (IJRAM)
Important Dates
Deadline for paper submission : 31 May 2007
First turn of papers review : 15 July 2007
Second turn of papers review : 30 September 2007
Final papers submission : 15 November 2007
The management of risks in the European countries has grown in complexity during the past decades, as the Union strove to meet the concerns of the various relevant actors (i.e. the public authorities, stakeholders such as industry or NGOs and affected citizens).
Activities posing risks in the areas of energy, chemical production, food and agriculture, transport, etc., have triggered a great concern after the experience of several major disasters at the European level and in the Member States. The implementation of novel technologies such as those of life and information is also facing resistance and conflict.
In order to respond to a perceived trust crisis of governance, a framework for inclusive risk governance is increasingly mentioned, together with a reflection on relevant knowledge and expertise. It requires new thinking about the nature of hazards and vulnerability, the relationship between public authorities, experts, stake-holders and citizens, and to consider how to improve the regulatory environment. Through various research activities, networking and institutional initiatives a European ‘inclusive’ risk governance culture is emerging.
The enlargement of the European Union with ten new Member States in 2004 and with another two in 2007, and the perspective of more new accessions in the coming decades, pose a specific challenge. The ‘legacy’ and the economic situation in some of the new Member States will increase pressure on this emerging risk governance culture.
The legacy of some of the new Member States’ recent political-economic history also consists of threats caused by unsafe infrastructure (including installations and working practices), institutional vulnerability and environmental and social degradation. But there is more at stake than the effective management of existing risks. A pressure for rapid economic growth in the new Member States and acceding countries, to close the gap with their other EU partners, can endanger the evolving EU strategy to maintain high levels of protection while promoting qualitative and sustainable growth.
But enlargement also presents enormous opportunities for the introduction of innovative practices. Confronted to an expanding diversity in the EU, awareness could raise of crucial aspects of risk issues that go beyond their technical definitions, paving the way for alternative more inclusive approaches.
The Special Issue specifically wants to address following two questions :
How to 'deepen' this turn towards more inclusive governance, i.e. make it truly 'reflexive' and not merely instrumental, and enhance its impact on EU policy making?
How to widen this turn, i.e. strengthening it in new Member States, that now have other priorities ('first the economy !')
It will strive for a mix of reflective papers addressing current developments in the EU and a set of case study articles specifically highlighting risk situations and experiences in new Member States.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Risk Assessment and Management of Air, Water, and Land Pollutants
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Call for papers: Risk Assessment and Management of Air, Water, and Land Pollutants
A special issue of the International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management (IJRAM)
Important Dates
Paper due : 1 February 2007
Acceptance Notification : 1 March 2007
Final paper version due : 1 April 2007
This special issue of the IJRAM deals with risk assessment and management of air, water, and land pollutants in all industries. The aim is to provide an international forum for academics, industry leaders, and policy makers to investigate and exchange novel ideas and disseminate knowledge and information covering the broad range of industrial activities.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Risk Assessment and Management of Air, Water, and Land Pollutants
A special issue of the International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management (IJRAM)
Important Dates
Paper due : 1 February 2007
Acceptance Notification : 1 March 2007
Final paper version due : 1 April 2007
This special issue of the IJRAM deals with risk assessment and management of air, water, and land pollutants in all industries. The aim is to provide an international forum for academics, industry leaders, and policy makers to investigate and exchange novel ideas and disseminate knowledge and information covering the broad range of industrial activities.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Aging Workforce and HRM – Challenges, Chances, Perspectives
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Call for papers: Aging Workforce and HRM – Challenges, Chances, Perspectives
A special issue of the International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management (IJHRDM)
Important Dates
Submissions should be sent no later than : 31 July, 2007
The shift in demographics and the consequent potential lack of workforce, notably in many industrialised nations, as well as the attrition of skills and knowledge – also termed ‘workforce crisis’ or ‘shortage of skills and talent’ (cf. e.g. Dychtwald et al., 2006) – present a major challenge to companies and societies alike. Even though this crucial issue has recently started to raise the attention of scholars, business leaders and politicians, research on managing the aging workforce is still in its infancy. HRM, especially, is challenged to develop and implement appropriate instruments, strategies and methods not only to cope with the aging workforce but also to benefit from elderly employees. In this sense, HRM has to support both the organisation as well as the individuals. Strategies and measures that can be performed by organisations in order to prevent competence obsolescence and knowledge management initiatives to prevent a loss of valuable experience when experts retire are only a few of numerous questions relating to managing the aging workforce.
The purpose of this special issue is to provide theoretical and empirical research that helps explain how human resource management can provide tools and strategies to manage the aging workforce as well as aging competencies and effectively deal with the challenge of a looming workforce crisis. We seek both research and practice papers, which will enhance our understanding of the topic. Empirical research employing multiple methods, conceptual papers utilising a variety of theoretical perspectives, and practice papers that describe significant application issues, complex real-life situations requiring innovative solutions, or actual implementations of existing concepts or methodology are especially encouraged.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Aging Workforce and HRM – Challenges, Chances, Perspectives
A special issue of the International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management (IJHRDM)
Important Dates
Submissions should be sent no later than : 31 July, 2007
The shift in demographics and the consequent potential lack of workforce, notably in many industrialised nations, as well as the attrition of skills and knowledge – also termed ‘workforce crisis’ or ‘shortage of skills and talent’ (cf. e.g. Dychtwald et al., 2006) – present a major challenge to companies and societies alike. Even though this crucial issue has recently started to raise the attention of scholars, business leaders and politicians, research on managing the aging workforce is still in its infancy. HRM, especially, is challenged to develop and implement appropriate instruments, strategies and methods not only to cope with the aging workforce but also to benefit from elderly employees. In this sense, HRM has to support both the organisation as well as the individuals. Strategies and measures that can be performed by organisations in order to prevent competence obsolescence and knowledge management initiatives to prevent a loss of valuable experience when experts retire are only a few of numerous questions relating to managing the aging workforce.
The purpose of this special issue is to provide theoretical and empirical research that helps explain how human resource management can provide tools and strategies to manage the aging workforce as well as aging competencies and effectively deal with the challenge of a looming workforce crisis. We seek both research and practice papers, which will enhance our understanding of the topic. Empirical research employing multiple methods, conceptual papers utilising a variety of theoretical perspectives, and practice papers that describe significant application issues, complex real-life situations requiring innovative solutions, or actual implementations of existing concepts or methodology are especially encouraged.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Eco-design of Multilateral Recycling Systems and Development of Circulating Economy in Asia
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Call for papers: Eco-design of Multilateral Recycling Systems and Development of Circulating Economy in Asia
A special issue of the International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management (IJETM)
Important Dates
Submission deadline for full paper : 30 June 2007
Notification of acceptance : 31 August 2007
This special issue will focus on problem-oriented analyses and constructive suggestions on recycling systems and circulating economy development in Asia, especially in China and Japan, and between these two countries.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Eco-design of Multilateral Recycling Systems and Development of Circulating Economy in Asia
A special issue of the International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management (IJETM)
Important Dates
Submission deadline for full paper : 30 June 2007
Notification of acceptance : 31 August 2007
This special issue will focus on problem-oriented analyses and constructive suggestions on recycling systems and circulating economy development in Asia, especially in China and Japan, and between these two countries.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Micro/Meso Mechanical Manufacturing (M4 Process)
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Call for papers: Micro/Meso Mechanical Manufacturing (M4 Process)
A special issue of the International Journal of Abrasive Technology (IJAT)
Important Dates:
Deadline for submission of manuscripts: 30 June 2007
Notification of peer review to authors: 31 August 2007
Deadline for submitting revised manuscripts: 30 September 2007
The 21st century is said to be the century of the aging society. This society will require more advanced devices and systems to ensure comfort, safety and high quality of life. There is no doubt that devices will become more complicated and more compact. Therefore, development of micro/meso mechanical manufacturing (M4 process) technologies must be improved.
The aim of this special issue of the IJAT is to promote the M4 process technologies as a contribution to meeting the challenge of forthcoming society
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Micro/Meso Mechanical Manufacturing (M4 Process)
A special issue of the International Journal of Abrasive Technology (IJAT)
Important Dates:
Deadline for submission of manuscripts: 30 June 2007
Notification of peer review to authors: 31 August 2007
Deadline for submitting revised manuscripts: 30 September 2007
The 21st century is said to be the century of the aging society. This society will require more advanced devices and systems to ensure comfort, safety and high quality of life. There is no doubt that devices will become more complicated and more compact. Therefore, development of micro/meso mechanical manufacturing (M4 process) technologies must be improved.
The aim of this special issue of the IJAT is to promote the M4 process technologies as a contribution to meeting the challenge of forthcoming society
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Developments in Industrial B2B Services
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Call for papers: Developments in Industrial B2B Services
A special issue of the International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM)
Important Dates:
Full paper due: 15 May 2007
Notification of acceptance: 15 September, 2007
Final version of the paper due: 15 November, 2007
Industrial Business-to-Business (B2B) services are becoming more important as the world is becoming more globalised and competitive, and as companies increasingly are choosing new and innovative sourcing strategies for non-core activities. Companies are entering different types of B2B relationships compared to those in the past and services not only are intangible deeds, processes and performances – various technology and technical software are used both as part of the service product content, but also as a mean or enabler to deliver the service products.
As with respect to product and customer support, we observe that industrial products used in advanced production/manufacturing processes are becoming more advanced, complex and integrated. As a result, more services are needed to support the products in operation and maintenance, as well as to support the customers in using the products and to recycle them at the end of life. Many of these companies need help in becoming more innovative to create product and support services that are creating a competitive edge based on their strengths and market opportunities.
The focus of this special issue of IJSTM is on services needed to support capital-intensive industries (e.g. energy, petroleum, chemical, mining, etc) that require advanced and complex production facilities and industrial systems, machines, equipment, software and control systems. In this type of industry, advanced knowledge and technological support services related to engineering design, maintenance, modification, modernisation, operation, removal activities, etc, are needed to reach performance goals and to be competitive.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Developments in Industrial B2B Services
A special issue of the International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM)
Important Dates:
Full paper due: 15 May 2007
Notification of acceptance: 15 September, 2007
Final version of the paper due: 15 November, 2007
Industrial Business-to-Business (B2B) services are becoming more important as the world is becoming more globalised and competitive, and as companies increasingly are choosing new and innovative sourcing strategies for non-core activities. Companies are entering different types of B2B relationships compared to those in the past and services not only are intangible deeds, processes and performances – various technology and technical software are used both as part of the service product content, but also as a mean or enabler to deliver the service products.
As with respect to product and customer support, we observe that industrial products used in advanced production/manufacturing processes are becoming more advanced, complex and integrated. As a result, more services are needed to support the products in operation and maintenance, as well as to support the customers in using the products and to recycle them at the end of life. Many of these companies need help in becoming more innovative to create product and support services that are creating a competitive edge based on their strengths and market opportunities.
The focus of this special issue of IJSTM is on services needed to support capital-intensive industries (e.g. energy, petroleum, chemical, mining, etc) that require advanced and complex production facilities and industrial systems, machines, equipment, software and control systems. In this type of industry, advanced knowledge and technological support services related to engineering design, maintenance, modification, modernisation, operation, removal activities, etc, are needed to reach performance goals and to be competitive.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Nonlinear Optimisation with Engineering and Scientific Applications
http://www.inderscience.com/browse/callpaper.php?callID=582
Call for papers: Nonlinear Optimisation with Engineering and Scientific Applications
A special issue of the International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control (IJMIC)
Important Dates:
Submission deadline : 31 August 2007
This special issue of IJMIC is focused on nonlinear systems modelling and optimisation applications in the sciences and engineering. We welcome original research articles that describe real-world applications of nonlinear (including both global and local) optimisation in the sciences and engineering. We also welcome algorithm development and computational studies supported with sufficiently detailed numerical evidence to indicate immediate real-world applicability.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
Call for papers: Nonlinear Optimisation with Engineering and Scientific Applications
A special issue of the International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control (IJMIC)
Important Dates:
Submission deadline : 31 August 2007
This special issue of IJMIC is focused on nonlinear systems modelling and optimisation applications in the sciences and engineering. We welcome original research articles that describe real-world applications of nonlinear (including both global and local) optimisation in the sciences and engineering. We also welcome algorithm development and computational studies supported with sufficiently detailed numerical evidence to indicate immediate real-world applicability.
For more information, please see the Journal Call for Papers website.
5 January 2007
Special issue: Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship studies
Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development 3(1/2) 2006 is a special issue: Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship studies. Papers integrate diverse issues such as competitiveness to marketable innovations that address central problems in entrepreneurship. These papers provide perspectives from diverse countries with different economic and social structures, for example, Saudi Arabia's place in the global petrochemical industry; customer relationship management use by Malaysian automobile distributors; demographic comparisons between graduate and non-graduate entrepreneurs in urban Malaysia; sales-forecasting strategies for small businesses across Lebanon; linkages between business practices and performance in the small business sector in the Arab region; entrepreneurship development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
4 January 2007
Special issue: New trends in control theory and applications
International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control 1(3) 2006 is a special issue: New trends in control theory and applications and includes papers given at the 24th Chinese Control Conference held in Guangzhou, 16–18 July 2005. Topics include control applications in image processing, power systems, ball and plate systems, and permanent magnet synchronous motors.
1 January 2007
Special issue: Science and innovation in Africa: new strategies for economic growth
International Journal of Technology and Globalisation 2(3/4) 2006 is a special issue: Science and innovation in Africa: new strategies for economic growth, edited by Prof Calestous Juma, elected a Fellow of the Royal Society last year.
The papers are revised versions of chapters that were first published by The Smith Institute in a volume entitled, Going for Growth: Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa. [The original essays can be downloaded.]
The papers underscore the role of science, technology and innovation in development in general, and in international cooperation in particular. They signal the growing interest in making the transition from short-term, relief-based activities to long-term development, based on building competence at all levels of science.
The papers are revised versions of chapters that were first published by The Smith Institute in a volume entitled, Going for Growth: Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa. [The original essays can be downloaded.]
The papers underscore the role of science, technology and innovation in development in general, and in international cooperation in particular. They signal the growing interest in making the transition from short-term, relief-based activities to long-term development, based on building competence at all levels of science.
Special issue: Interactions between people and information technology in the digital age (part I)
International Journal of Information Technology and Management 6(1) 2007 is a special issue: Interactions between people and information technology in the digital age (part I). The objectives of this special issue are:
1. to identify innovative methods and models to address the gaps between IT development and IT take-up and
2. to identify new quantitative and qualitative approaches for analysing the interactions between people and IT, for example, using agent-based modelling.
Part I contains seven papers ranging from contributions from researchers and
practitioners focusing on areas related to knowledge management, business intelligence, organisational learning and e-learning. A mix of theory building and empirical study papers that have strong relevance to the practical world are available.
1. to identify innovative methods and models to address the gaps between IT development and IT take-up and
2. to identify new quantitative and qualitative approaches for analysing the interactions between people and IT, for example, using agent-based modelling.
Part I contains seven papers ranging from contributions from researchers and
practitioners focusing on areas related to knowledge management, business intelligence, organisational learning and e-learning. A mix of theory building and empirical study papers that have strong relevance to the practical world are available.
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