-------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: [AISWorld] CFC: Investigating Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics: Issues, Impacts and Practices Datum: Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:59 -0400 Von: James Braman james.braman@gmail.com An: AISWorld@lists.aisnet.org

Editors: Dr. Alfreda Dudley, Prof. James Braman,& Dr. Giovanni Vincenti Towson University, USA

Call for Chapters: Proposals Submission Deadline: June 15, 2010 Full Chapters Due: September 15, 2010

Introduction There are limited texts on cyber ethics and very little on cyber law that focus on both of these areas exclusively; this book’s intent is to combine both of these research domains and their impact on society and information technologies. The book will allow contributors the unique opportunity to publish on current research in these areas that involve ethical implications and legal practices regarding information technologies. Chapters in this book can be used for teaching cases, research, to give theoretical background and also to discuss changing and growing trends that are important to the future of these fields.

Objective of the Book The primary contributions of this book are to: 1. Increase awareness of the ethical and legal practices used in computing technologies; 2. Increase computing students’ and professionals’ effectiveness in applying ethical values and legal statues involving computing technologies; and, 3. Provide new studies and research on the impacts of ethical and legal discussions on real-world applications in information technology. It is the intention of this book to be an inclusive and eclectic work on the topic of ethics and law as it pertains to information technologies.

Target Audience The target audience of this book will be composed of professionals and researchers working in the field of computing, law, ethics, and management in various disciplines, (e.g., library, information and communication sciences, administrative sciences). Moreover, the book will provide insights and support educators and executives concerned with the growing trends and current research in the combined areas of ethics and law and the impacts of these areas on information technologies.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Intellectual Property Online Privacy and Security Networking Computer Crime (e.g., but not limited to the following topics listed below): • Stalking • Embezzlement • Fraud • Forensics applications Constitutional Issues Involving Information Technology (e.g., but not limited to the following topics listed below): • Obscenity • Defamation • Free Speech Issues • Net Neutrality Web Accessibility Online Business Applications (e.g., but not limited to the following topics listed below): • E-Commerce • E-Business • Jurisdictional issues with online transaction • Licensing and Contracts agreements Ethics and Legal Aspects of Virtual Worlds (e.g., but not limited to the following topics listed below): • Rights of Avatars • Virtual Businesses and Monetary Transactions • Jurisdictional issues and Copyright • Virtual Law

Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 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 June 30 , 2010, about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 15, 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 June 15, 2010: Proposal Submission Deadline June 30, 2010: Notification of Acceptance September 15, 2010: Full Chapter Submission November 30, 2010: Review Results Returned January 15, 2011: Revised Chapter Submission February 15, 2011: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document): Dr. Alfreda Dudley OR Prof. James Braman OR Dr. Giovanni Vincenti Department of Computer and Information Sciences 8000 York Road, Suite 406 TOWSON UNIVERSITY, TOWSON, MD 21252 Tel.: 410-704-4946 • Fax: 410-704-3868 Email: CyberLawEthics@gmail.com

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