CFP: Gender Equity and FLOSS
Call for Chapter Submissions of a New Book
Gender Equity and Free and Open Source Software
http://www.wowem.org/ <http://www.wowem.org/>
In recent years, academia, non-governmental organizations,
governments, and industry have become increasingly involved
in the development of F/OSS technologies, and in analyzing
the social impact of that technology in diverse settings,
such as in developing countries, in education and in the
workplace. WOWEM, a Gender Equity and F/OSS research and
education project started by the The Foundation for Building
Sustainable Communities, is sponsoring a book to be
co-edited by Stacy Gildenston, current Director of
Certification for Linux Professional Institute
<http://www.lpi.org/>, and Lady Murrugarra, Coordinator
Group <http://www.concytec.gob.pe/generotics/> Work Gender
and ICTs - Peru and Head Computer Center Instituto de
Medicina <http://www.upch.edu.pe/tropicales> Tropical
Alexander von Humboldt - UPCH< /A>. This book aims to
incorporate both empirical studies and qualitative
evaluations of F/OSS technologies in which Gender Equity
concerns have been involved.
For example: gender and F/OSS instructional technology
(computer-based teaching); gender-based cultural factors in
the use of F/OSS; human-F/OSS interaction and trends; the
barriers of F/OSS adoption based on gender concerns; and
gender-based organizational and work issues; as well as
reviews of the broader social implications of F/OSS
technologies in Gender Equitable development. The focus of
reviews and studies submitted for publication in this
section should reflect the book's focus on Gender Equity
concerns, either by stating how F/OSS technology is
relevant, or how it might be relevant, particularly with
respect to local, regional, or international development
issues.
WOWEM will accept submissions in English and Spanish, but
alternate languages are welcome as approved by the editors.
Proposals for submission must be received by August 16th,
2004 at jmcknight6655@rogers.com
<mailto:jmcknight6655@rogers.com>. We intend to publish all
quality work as space allows. Detailed outlines and/or first
drafts must be completed by September 30th, 2004, with the
intent to have authors complete work by December 31, 2004.
Alternate deadlines may be made available upon request.
FULL LENGTH ARTICLES
Full Length Articles can be anywhere up to approximately
5,000 words in length, including (if needed) references,
diagrams, statistics, etc. These articles may be
qualitative, quantitative, or a combination of both. The
intent of the editors is to allow for extremely diverse
submissions.
CASE STUDIES
Case Studies (up to 5,000 words) are highly regarded as
material for submission. Since it is often difficult to
create a research design that is applicable to standard
quantitative statistical analysis or adequate control of
variables, an appropriate focus can be methodologies. These
methods are best described in Case Study format. The editors
wish to encourage submissions from ALL experimental,
educational, and organizational spheres. All Case Studies
should present an adequate description of the background of
the presenting problem, any methodologies used, the
outcomes, and explanations for the outcomes observed.
SHORT PAPERS
The book will recognize that F/OSS is a diverse topic
politically, geographically, and culturally. The papers can
be on any type of research that has relevance to Gender
Equity and F/OSS. We would like to see short reports that
authors may feel are not likely to be published as a full
article, but which appears to offer intriguing, preliminary
work and findings. We welcome both quantitative and
qualitative research articles; pilot studies; non-trivial
assignments done by or set for students; and even completely
speculative papers that suggest a further avenue of study
and research.
The length should be between 500-1,500 words, including any
references. Since space is at a premium include core details
that are required to help the reader understand the main
thrust of the article. The discussion should mention
possible flaws or alternative interpretations of the
results, other than the main interpretation presented by the
author(s). This is as much to indicate to the reader that
the author(s) is/are aware of these possible flaws and
alternative interpretations. It also serves to instruct for
the potential to replicate work.
Creative Non-Fiction
Finally, the editors will accept short (up to 1,000 words)
creative non-fiction works describing personal experiences
with F/OSS and Gender Equity. Space for this may be somewhat
limited, and this material may be used for alternate media,
such as on the WOWEM website.
All the best,
Lady Murrugarra
http://www.upch.edu.pe/tropicales <http://www.upch.edu.pe/tropicales>
http://www.concytec.gob.pe/generotics <http://www.concytec.gob.pe/generotics>
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