FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS - PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY Call for Papers PRESENCE 2009 12th Annual International Workshop on Presence Los Angeles, California, USA November 11-13, 2009 Submission deadline: July 1, 2009 Conference web site: http://ispr.info/conference OVERVIEW Academics and practitioners with an interest in the concept of (tele)presence are invited to submit their work for presentation at the 12th Annual International Workshop on Presence, to be held in Los Angeles, California on November 11-13, 2009. Often described as a sense of "being there" in a mediated environment, telepresence is broadly defined as a psychological state or subjective perception in which a person fails to accurately and completely acknowledge the role of technology in an experience. It is a rich, fascinating subject of scientific investigation, artistic exploration and diverse application, with increasingly important implications for the ways in which people work, play and live, and technologies are developed. Designing technologies and imagining practices to modify, prolong and reconfigure the possibilities of being present and co-present has been a continuous endeavor of the human species, from early attempts at constructing communication and transportation devices, to the many current technologies we continue to develop to reach other places and people. Today presence phenomena are the subject of research and theory in communication, computer science, psychology, business, philosophy and many other fields. Technology designers are working to create and refine presence experiences for entertainment, business, medicine and health, teaching and learning, exploration, art and performance, and a great many other commercial and noncommercial arenas. The PRESENCE conferences provide a relaxed and enjoyable forum for presentation of presence scholarship and applications and (especially in the planned format this year), discussion sessions that allow attendees to join together in synthesizing and expanding our collective knowledge and visions for the future regarding this compelling topic. PRESENCE 2009 is co-organized by the International Society for Presence Research (ISPR; http://ispr.info) and The University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT; http://ict.usc.edu). TOPICS Issues of prominent interest include (but are not limited to): * Presence in shared virtual environments and online communities * Presence in social interactions with virtual agents and digital counterparts * Real bodies, avatars and cyborgs * Presence and ubiquity with mobile and geo-location technologies * Realistic action in virtual environments * Parasocial interaction and relationships * Presence as a socio-cultural achievement; practices, preferences and material resources to manifest presence * Linguistic and non-verbal strategies to create, negotiate and challenge presence in mediated environments * Cognitive processes and the sense of presence * Neuropsychology of presence * Presence affordances in digital technologies * 3D sound, acoustic environments and presence * Advanced broadcast and cinematic displays (stereoscopic TV, HDTV, IMAX) * Haptic and tactile displays * Holography * Affective and socio-affective interfaces * Presence augmentation through social, physical, and contextual cues * Presence, involvement and digital addiction * Presence theory; historical investigation of presence concepts; fictions, constructions and realism; transportation, flow, absorption, awareness; philosophical perspectives on presence * Causes and consequences (effects) of presence * Presence analysis, evaluation, and measurement techniques * Presence applications (communication and collaboration; education and training; medicine, health and cybertherapy; entertainment and gaming; art and performance; exploration; teleoperation; technology usability and design; etc.) * Ethical and societal implications of presence technologies * The future of presence experiences We seek original, high quality papers that make substantial contributions to the field. All accepted papers will be collected in the official conference Proceedings (with ISBN) and will also be permanently available for download on the ISPR conference archive (http://ispr.info). Authors may also be invited to revise their paper for publication in a special issue of PsychNology (http://www.psychnology.org) or another journal. CONFERENCE FORMAT PRESENCE 2009 will have an interactive format in which all participants (attendees, presenters, invited speakers) attend each of the sessions as well as several social events, allowing participants to exchange ideas and build knowledge together as the conference progresses. Discussion sessions will be built into the schedule to enhance collective knowledge-building. The language of the conference is English. Please visit the conference web site (http://ispr.info/conference) in the weeks ahead for more information on the conference program, local accommodations, registration, etc. VENUE The conference will be hosted by The The University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) in Los Angeles, California. The conference events will take place at The Marina del Rey Hotel (http://www.marinadelreyhotel.com) in the beautiful Marina del Rey area. Only 4 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and easily accessible from all major Southern California freeways, the Marina del Rey/Venice Beach area offers waterfront beauty with shopping, dining, great recreation and miles of beautiful beaches. SUBMISSIONS We invite researchers and practitioners to submit work in the following categories: PAPERS: Comprehensive descriptions of research or design work and/or theoretical investigation within the scope of the workshop. Papers must relate to existing literature on presence and make an original contribution to it. Papers are 4 to 10 pages including references in the PRESENCE 2009 template format (see the submission page at http://ispr.info/conference). Accepted papers will be included in the Proceedings, and will be allocated time for oral presentation. PANELS: Sets of presentations on a single theme or topic within the scope of the workshop. Submitters are encouraged to be creative regarding both the topic or theme and the format for panel proposals (formats that encourage guided discussion are particularly welcome). Panel proposals must identify and provide contact information for all proposed participants and be 4 to 10 pages long including references in the PRESENCE 2009 template format). Accepted panels will be included in the proceedings. POSTERS: Visual display presentations. Poster proposals are limited to 4 pages including references in the PRESENCE 2009 template format. Accepted poster proposals will be published in the conference proceedings. Posters will be displayed on an approximately 28 in (70 cm) by 40 in (100 cm) board during a dedicated session of the conference and will be allocated a 30 second oral preview. DEMONSTRATIONS/EXHIBITIONS: Step-by-step audiovisual demonstrations and/or hands-on experiences of non-commercial work within the scope of the workshop. Proposals for demonstrations/exhibitions are limited to 4 pages in the PRESENCE 2009 template format. Accepted demonstration/exhibition proposals will be included in the conference proceedings and will be presented during a dedicated session of the conference. For the exhibitions of commercial products, please contact ISPR (ispr@ispr.info) for sponsorship terms and opportunities. All submissions will be made through the conference online submission system at <http://ispr.info> and will undergo a double-blind peer-review process by at least two selected reviewers. The submission deadline is July 1, 2009. IMPORTANT DATES July 1, 2009 - Submissions due; early registration opens August 15, 2009 - Acceptance/Rejection notifications September 15, 2009 - Finished, camera-ready papers due (electronic submission) October 1, 2009 - Early registration closes November 11-13, 2009 - Conference (onsite registration) CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Conference Co-Chairs Jacki Morie and Belinda Lange (Institute for Creative Technologies) Program Co-Chairs Kwan Min Lee (USC) and Matthew Lombard (Temple University) CONTACT For more information or assistance, please send e-mail to ispr@ispr.info or Matthew Lombard (<lombard@temple.edu>. -- Matthew Lombard, Ph.D. Temple University President International Society for Presence Research (ISPR) (215) 204-7182 lombard@temple.edu http://matthewlombard.com http://ispr.info
Call for Papers and Call for Reviewers 2009 Cross Cultural Research Conference Track: Internet and Web 2.0 Technologies The Cross-Cultural Research Conference will be held December 13-16, 2009 in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. For the Internet and Web 2.0 track we encourage participation from a broad range of academic researchers in such areas as marketing, advertising, organizational behavior, industrial relations, human resource management, operations and supply chain management, finance and law. SUBMISSIONS: We welcome both empirical and theoretical papers on business studies that deal with the Internet (in general) and (specific) web2.0 technologies including, but not limited to: . Social Networking . Virtual worlds . Blogs and wikis . Tagging and social bookmarking . Multimedia sharing . Audio blogging and podcasting . RSS Preference will be given to inter-country comparisons over intra-country studies. There are two categories of submission: Competitive papers: Complete original work Although abstracts will be considered, a full-length version of the paper is preferred for review. Full paper submission should be no more than 15 pages, double spaced including references, tables and figures. Extended abstracts should be no longer than 2000 words. Special Sessions: A series of presentations providing the opportunity for more focused attention on a specific area. The session should have 3 presentations. The submission is to include 500-1000 word abstracts (with reference lists) of each paper as well as a session summary of similar size. All submissions should be sent electronically to one of the track coordinators. For further details on preparing your submission visit the conference website at: http://marketing.byu.edu/htmlpages/ccrs/ccs.htm The journal of Consumption, Markets and Culture has devoted a special issue to papers with a critical perspective. Negotiations are ongoing with other journals for publication of selected papers from the conference, following a second round of reviews. REVIEWERS: We are currently seeking reviewers for this track. If you are interested please contact one of the track coordinators below with details of your area of expertise. Papers/Extended Abstracts will be sent out no later than June 30th. Completed reviews need to be returned no later than August 1st, 2009. IMPORTANT DATES: . Submission deadline (competitive papers): June 15th 2009 . Submission deadline (special sessions): August 1st 2009 . Acceptance Notification: September 1st 2009 . Final papers for publication in proceedings: November 1st HOTEL AND CONFERENCE INFORMATION: Puerto Vallarta is a world class destination for cross cultural conferences, blending culture with adventure and fun! Visitors can choose from an abundance of activities, from excursions to secluded beaches, scuba diving expeditions and hiking, biking, eco-tours, swimming with dolphins, whale watching and 4-wheeling. If swimming in Banderas bay is not challenging enough, there is always a parachute ride over it. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Puerto Vallarta. The Marriott Casa Magna is an incredible resort... and the rate is an exceptional $120.00 U.S. per night, plus with a passport, the usual taxes are waived. Our conference is held the week before the year's prime season, so you will need to book early, especially if you extending your stay past the 14th. Hotel Reservations should be made Prior to October 15 directly with the Marriott Casa Magna. For more information about the 2009 Cross Cultural Research Conference please visit the conference website at http://marketing.byu.edu/htmlpages/ccrs/ccs.htm or contact one of the track coordinators: Natalie T. Wood, Ph.D. Department of Marketing Saint Joseph's University nwood@sju.edu Caroline Munoz, Ph.D. Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies Fairleigh Dickinson University munoz@fdu.edu Caroline Lego Munoz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing Silberman College of Business Fairleigh Dickinson University email: munoz@fdu.edu office: (973) 443-8093 fax: (973) 443-8377
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