QUESTIONSThe Third IASTED African Conference on Water Resource Management ~AfricaWRM 2010~ (AfricaWRM 2010)
Venue: Gaborone
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CALL FOR PAPERS
The Third
IASTED African Conference on
Water Resource Management
~AfricaWRM 2010~
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
September 6 – 8, 2010
Gaborone, Botswana
SPONSOR
The International Association of Science and Technology
for Development (IASTED)
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Prof. Otlogetswe Totolo – University of Botswana, Botswana
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS CHAIR
Prof. George O. Anderson – University of Botswana, Botswana
HOST ORGANIZATION
University of Botswana
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this conference is to act as an interdisciplinary forum for
decision-makers, academics, and professionals interested in the development and
application of technology in ensuring the sustainable use and management of our
water resources. This purpose is consistent with the goals of the United
Nations Decade of Water for Life. The forum will cover both hard and soft technology
and will serve to promote the use of appropriate technologies. Case studies are
welcome.
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed
by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related
technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality,
significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference
chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
AfricaWRM 2010 will be held
in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
Systems (AfricaPES 2010)
Simulation (AfricaMS 2010)
(AfricaHI 2010)
LOCATION
Botswana has been called an oasis of peace and tranquility on the African continent.
It has a history of political stability, a low crime rate, and is one of
Africa's most successful economies. Botswana is about the size of France or
Kenya, but its low population density has ensured that its beautiful wilderness
has remained unspoiled. Botswana is home to 120,000 migrant elephants – the
largest elephant population in the world. The Kalahari Desert covers 84% of the
country, yet in the midst of this desert is the world's largest inland delta.
The Okavango Delta is a breathtaking labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, and hidden
channels covering an area of 17000 km². There you will find the Moremi Game
Reserve, with forests, floodplains, and lagoons that offer spectacular glimpses
of a huge diversity of plant and animal life, including lions, buffalo,
crocodiles, and leopards. The administrative centre for Botswana's strong
economy, the capital city of Gaborone, is a fast-growing, vibrant modern city.
Shop the amazing collections of local arts and crafts and you will fall in love
with Botswana's rich culture and history. Enjoy the many fine restaurants and
nightclubs, or take a quiet walk up Kgale Hill to see an amazing view of the
city, as well as the pair of black eagles that nest in the craggy cliff face
just below the peak. For more information on Botswana, visit the official
tourism site: Tourism
of Botswana.
SCOPE
The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
To be announced.
If you are interested in joining the International Program Committee (IPC) for
this conference, please submit your name, address, phone, fax, email, areas of
specialty, a list of your most recent publications, a brief CV, and the name of
this conference by email to calgary@iasted.org.
SUBMISSION
Initial Papers
Submit your paper via our website at:
All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED
Secretariat must receive your paper by March 15, 2010. Receipt
of paper submission will be confirmed by email.
Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who
will attend the conference and provide four key words to indicate the subject
area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list
of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be full
papers with approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are
available at: www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.
All
papers submitted to this conference will be double blind reviewed by at least
two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and
contribution.
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished
and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's
review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.
Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar
prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not
satisfactory.
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 1, 2010.
Final manuscripts are due by June 1, 2010. Registration and
final payment are due by June 15, 2010. Late registration fees
or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the
conference proceedings.
Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to:
line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper
number. The formatting instructions can be found at:
and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six
single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to
six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added
charge for extra pages and additional papers.
TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by March
15, 2010. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website
address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-686.html.
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge
expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course
topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).
Persons wishing to organize a special session should email a proposal to
2010. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics
covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session
organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by March
15, 2010, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session
Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order
for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on
special sessions is available at:
JOURNALS
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference
proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals.
Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at:
Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online.
Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions Due | March 15, 2010 |
Notification of Acceptance | May 1, 2010 |
Final Manuscripts Due | June 1, 2010 |
Registration Deadline | June 15, 2010 |
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:
IASTED Secretariat – AfricaWRM 2010
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: 403-288-1195
Fax: 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org
