-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [isworld] CFC: Cases on ICT Utilization, Practice and Solutions: Tools for Managing Day-to-Day Issues Datum: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:47:47 -0400 Von: Mubarak Al-Mutairi mutairims@gmail.com Antwort an: Mubarak Al-Mutairi mutairims@gmail.com An: AISWORLD Information Systems World Network isworld@lyris.isworld.org

CALL FOR CASES Proposal Submission Deadline: August 31, 2009 Full Case Submission Deadline: November 15, 2009 Cases on ICT Utilization, Practice and Solutions: Tools for Managing Day-to-Day Issues A book edited by Dr. Mubarak S. Al-Mutairi and Dr. Mohammed A. Lawan King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia

To be published by IGI Global: http://www.igi-global.com/requests/details.asp?ID=653

Introduction The continuous accelerating advances in information and communication technologies (ICT) research create a necessity to possess a concise list of current research on emerging opportunities, issues, and challenges in the field. This will not only enable fresh researchers to get started with their research work but also enable instructors of ICT research courses to better prepare their students especially at postgraduate level.

Overall Objective of the Book The book will provide practical examples of how the authors use different tools to solve many day-to-day computing problems, as well as covering the future research direction in the field. The book will be valuable reading material for every postgraduate student in this field. The book will summarize present past, current, and future research directions in different fields of ICT by providing in-depth insight into the current state of research in ICT; identify successful approaches, tools and methodologies in ICT research; explore points of good practices, while addressing potential pitfalls to avoid, and examining and evaluating solutions to some of ICT researchers� toughest challenges.

Target Audience The target audience of this book consists of academics, researchers, and practitioners engaged in various disciplines such as computer systems, telecommunication, information systems, and businesses. Moreover, the book will be of interest to government ICT policy-makers, private sectors, non-government organizations and enterprise managers who might benefit from studies on the current status and future directions of different aspects of ICT from around the world. The book is ideal for all academic and research libraries, as well as all public administration and governmental libraries.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following: E-businesses � e-commerce, e-banking, etc. E-learning technologies Geographic information systems Information systems research Security issues � cryptography, protocols, privacy, trust, biometrics, standards, policies, security devices, etc. Information technology evaluation Information technology in healthcare, bioinformatics Wireless and mobile technologies Communication technologies � fiber optics, etc. Mobile computing and mobile devices technologies Multimedia technology Software engineering Strategic information technology Telecommunications and networking Unified modeling language Virtual organizations, e-government, etc. Web applications Risk management

Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before August 31, 2009, a 2-3 page case proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed case. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by September 15, 2009 about the status of their proposals and sent case guidelines. Full cases are expected to be submitted by November 15, 2009. All submitted cases 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,� and �IGI Publishing� imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in late 2010.

Important Dates: August 31, 2009: Proposal Submission Deadline September 15, 2009: Notification of Acceptance November 15, 2009: Full Case Submission January 15, 2010: Review Result Returned February 15, 2010: Revised Chapter Submission February 28, 2010: Final Acceptance Notification March 15, 2010: Final Case Submission

Inquiries and Submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document):

Dr. Mubarak S. Al-Mutairi King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Tel.: +96637224958 � FAX: +96637226149 � GSM: +966555940083 e-mail: almutairi@kfupm.edu.sa

Dr. Mohammed A. Lawan King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Tel.: +96637224958 � FAX: +96637226149 � GSM: +966565215039 e-mail: gumel@kfupm.edu.sa

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