-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] CFC - Technology for Creativity and Innovation Datum: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 07:37:45 -0400 Von: Anabela Mesquita sarmento@iscap.ipp.pt Antwort an: Anabela Mesquita sarmento@iscap.ipp.pt An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network isworld@lyris.isworld.org

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Please consider to contribute to and/or forward to the appropriate groups the following opportunity to submit and publish original scientific results. Thank you.

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CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS Proposal Submission Deadline: October 30, 2009 Technology for Creativity and Innovation: Tools, Techniques and Applications A book edited by Dr. Anabela Mesquita School of Accountancy and Administration of Porto (ISCAP), Portugal

To be published by IGI Global: http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=709

Introduction

The pace of change associated with the modern business world and recent developments in communication and information technologies highlights the importance of creativity and innovation. Innovation plays an important role in the development of new business, process and products, therefore in the competitiveness and success of any organization. Innovation, by its turn, depends on creativity, on the emergence of new ideas, new ways of thinking and solving problems, on the ability to develop an organizational culture where people feel free to try new projects and have enough flexibility as well as time and space to think. The rapid technological enhancements have changed the way we work, communicate, collaborate and even the nature of business market activities. Such an environmental change and dynamism increases the need for creativity and change which in turn will lead to more technological changes. In this context, it is vital to be aware of and understand what is happening in this area and help organizations and people to be prepared to face these new challenges and to be sensitive to identify the new opportunities that will emerge. This book intends to contribute to fill this gap.

Objective of the Book

This book will aim to provide relevant academic work, the latest empirical research findings as well as examples of best practices found in the business area concerning creativity and innovation. It will be written for educators, academics and professionals who want to improve their understanding on creativity and innovation and in the role technologies can play in this scientific field.

Target Audience The target audience of this book will be composed of educators, professionals and researchers working in the field of creativity and innovation and information technologies in various disciplines, e.g. information and communication sciences, administrative sciences and management, education, adult education, sociology, computer science, information technology, engineering, arts and psychology. Moreover, the book will provide insight and support to those concerned with the application of creativity and innovation and the use of technologies, methods and tools to develop the necessary skills and competences to work and have success in this field.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following: The role of creativity and innovation in today�s� society Creativity and innovation in different areas (education, art, science, literature, etc). Capturing best practices on creativity Enablers and constrainers of creativity and innovation Development of necessary skills for creativity and innovation Challenges and opportunities for creativity in teams Multi disciplinary approaches to creativity Challenges and opportunities for creativity in teams and organizations Enhancing creativity by appropriate knowledge management Creativity in communities The role of ICT in creativity and innovation Technologies, tools and methods to improve creativity and innovation Technologies that support creativity (e.g. collaborative writing, communities and web 2.0, mobile creativity, etc.)

Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before October 30, 2009 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 September 15, 2007 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by January 30, 2010. 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), �Medical Information Science Reference,� �Business Science Reference,� and �Engineering 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 30, 2009: Proposal Submission Deadline November 30, 2009: Notification of Acceptance January 30, 2010: Full Chapter Submission April 15, 2010: Review Results Returned May 15, 2010: Final Chapter Submission June 15, 2010: Final Deadline

Editorial Advisory Board Members: Ana Maria Ramalho Correia, ISEGI / UNL and IAPMEI, Portugal Ernesto Villalba, Center for Research in Lifelong Learning (CRELL- JRC) European Commission Isabel Ramos, Departamento de Sistemas de Informação, Universidade do Minho, Portugal Mark A. Runco, University of Georgia, USA

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to: Dr. Anabela Mesquita School of Accountancy and Administration of Porto (ISCAP) R. Dr. Jaime Lopes de Amorim s/n 4465-004 S. Mamede Infesta - Portugal Tel.: +351 22 905 00 00 � Fax: +351 22 902 58 99 � GSM: +351 96 178 95 84 E-mail: sarmento@iscap.ipp.pt

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