-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [AISWorld] Call for Book Chapters: Green Technologies and Business Practices: An IT Approach Datum: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:33:00 +0200 Von: "PATRICIA ORDOÑEZ DE PABLOS" patriop@uniovi.es An: AISWorld@lists.aisnet.org
*Green Technologies and Business Practices: An IT Approach * ** *Editors: * Dr. Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos University of Oviedo, Spain
*Call for Chapters: * Proposals Submission Deadline: October 15, 2011
*Introduction* Green technologies play an important role in the achievement of the environmental sustainability. Tax incentives, carbon taxes and rising fossil fuel costs are motivating increased growth and development of 'green' products and services, many of which are the result of innovative discoveries in biotechnology and nanotechnology. Companies interested in environmental friendly investment can develop R&D for biofuels, green walls, energy efficient buildings and waste reduction, for example.
On the other hand, recent research to investigate the impact of the green economy activities and technologies on occupational requirements have identified new and emerging green economic sectors, increased demand for careers, as well as new and emerging jobs. The success of any green sector relies on the availability of highly skilled and qualified workforce
*Objective of the Book* This book aims to be an international platform to bring together academics, researchers, lecturers, and persons in decision making positions, policy makers and practitioners from different backgrounds to share new theories, research findings and case studies, enhancing understanding and collaboration in green issues in business and the role of information technologies and analyse recent developments in theory and practice.
In his paper ?New green industries? Martin Murray states that as ?traditional industries struggle with the public?s increasing environmental consciousness, there is a number of new green industries that are receiving more attention?. Some of these new green industries that will increase their importance in the coming years are green manufacturing, green chemistry, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, advanced biofuels and sustainable agriculture, among others.
For example, when we talk about green manufacturing, we are looking at an industry that uses traditional manufacturing methods and factories to create items for green industries. Studies have suggested that the manufacturing sector could create about 1 million jobs directly and another 2.5 million indirect jobs in related industries. Green retailing is quickly growing as more green products are available and the increased demand by the public. Study after study has shown that the public will buy green products even in the current depressed market. On the other hand, the green chemistry industry involves the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances. For example, Clorox have developed a range of products that will perform the same tasks as the traditional cleaners, but based from plants not chemicals.
* * *The book has a clear editing strategy:*
1.To be the REFERENCE edition for all those interested on the strategic role of new learning technologies towards the achieve of a long term environmental sustainability. 2.To be the REFERENCE edition for all those (policy makers, government officers, academics and practitioners) interested in understanding green industries. 3.To become a reference edition for people thirsty to know on how to address the management of green issues in the current economic environment.
The book aims to be the leading source of information for all those interested in green issues in companies and emerging technologies since it promotes scientific discussion on policies, methodologies and approaches , as well as to cover the emerging research topics which are going to define the green management in the 21st century,
Furthermore, this book will demonstrate the capacity of green models and policies, information technology and management for the mutual understanding, prosperity and well being of all the citizens in the world.
*Target Audience*
* Politicians * Professors in academia, * Policy Makers * Government officers * Students * Corporate heads of firms * Senior general managers * Managing directors * Board directors * Academics and researchers in the field both in universities and business schools * Information technology directors and managers * Social Corporate Responsibility managers and directors * Libraries and information centres serving the needs of the above
*Recommended topics*
The book will be structured into 5 main sections: No.Chapter Title 1Section A. Green economy area, industries and clusters Today 2Section B. Green jobs and industries 3Section C. Green technologies for sustainability 4Section D. Green Policies and strategies 5Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
*Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:*
* Advanced biofuels * Green supply chain management * Case studies * Climate change (impact, regulation, strategies) * Corporate social responsibility * Environmental issues in developing countries * Generation and distribution of renewable energy * Global warming and economic impact * Green information systems * Green inventory management * Green manufacturing systems and strategies * Green network analysis * Green power * Green product lifecycle management * Green sustainability and carbon neutrality strategies * Green technologies * Identifying the role of IS in energy policy * Limiting carbon and other emissions * Monitoring emissions and waste production * Reducing energy consumption * Reducing transportation costs * Sustainable development within the supply chain * Tracking environmental information (such as toxicity, energy used, water used, air pollution)
*Submission Procedure* Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before *October 15, 2010*, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by *October* *30, 2011* about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by*November 15, 2011*. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.
*Publisher* This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the ?Information Science Reference? (formerly Idea Group Reference) and ?Medical Information Science Reference? imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2011.
*Important Dates* October 15, 2011 Proposal Submission Deadline November 15, 2011 Full Chapter Submission
*Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document): * Dr. Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos University of Oviedo, Spain E-mail: patriop@uniovi.es http:///