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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 at https://www.conftool.pro/informatik2013/
in English and German. More details are provided at the
conference’s website (http://www.epart-conference.org/).Â
Important Dates
Submission of papers:Â 15 March 2013
Submission of workshop/panel proposals:Â 15 May 2013
Submissions to PhD colloquium:Â 15 May 2013
Notification of acceptance for papers:Â 30 April 2013
Notification of acceptance for workshops/panels:Â 30 May 2013
Camera-ready papers of completed research:Â 31 May 2013
Camera-ready papers of ongoing research, workshop and poster
contributions to be published with abstracts in the proceedings:Â
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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