Since early in AoIR's short life, there have been questions about when, how, and whether we should launch a journal of our own. AoIR does not have a journal of its own. Most professional associations publish one or more journals. Since May 2004 an online working group composed by AoIR members has discussed thoughtful considerations of the issues upon which the AoIR executive committee will base a decision. Specifically, the group has: 1) identified existing journals that publish internet research; 2) Identified the possibilities for AoIR; 3) For each possibility the group has identified the advantages and disadvantages. In Sussex we will talk more about the "AoIR journal": - Sunday after lunch @ the BoF session - On Monday afternoon, during the AoIR General Meeting. You are invited to participate to the discussion of this very important opportunity for the future of AoIR. See you soon ! Monica ************************************************************ Prof. Monica Murero, PhD Director, E-Life International Institute Professor in Communication and Media Integration University of Florence MICC - Center of Excellence for Media Integration and Communication RAI Sede Regionale Toscana (III p.) Largo A. De Gasperi, 1 50136 Firenze (Italy) Tel. + 390 55 666 445 Fax + 390 55 666 465 E-mail: monica.murero@unifi.it International Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) AoIR Executive Board - First Appointed Seat http://www.captaindoc.com/interviews/interviews12.html ******************************************************************