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| DATE | 2004-07-10 |
| FROM | From: "Paul Robert Marino"
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] Fwd: [TechForum] Gender Equity and F/OSS: New book submissions requested
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tednellen wrote ..
>
> I know this new book proposal should interest many here. I hope many of
> you seriously consider collaborating to write a chapter or two for this
> new book. it will help you and all of us in general as we have so much
> talent on this list and in this city, we need to let others know too.
>
> please seriously consider spreading your genius and wealth of knowledge
> with others. collaborate on this as you have done so well in your
> practice.
>
> ted
>
>
> Gender Equity and Free and Open Source Software
>
> Call for Chapter Submissions of a New Book
>
> 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 Foundation for Sustainable Development, is sponsoring
> a book to be co-edited by Stacy Gildenston, current Director of Certification
> for Linux Professional Institute, and Lady Murrugarra, Coordinator Group
> Work Gender and ICTs - Peru , at www.concytec.gob.pe/generotics/ and Head
> Computer Center Instituto de Medicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt -
> UPCH www.upch.edu.pe/tropicales .
>
> 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-at-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.
>
> Regards,
>
> Stacy Gildenston / Lady Murrugarra
>
>
> Posting by:
> Sophia Huyer
> Executive Director
> Women in Global Science and Technology
> 204 Ventress Road
> Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0 Canada
> shuyer-at-wigsat.org
> www.wigsat.org
> http://GSTGateway.wigsat.org
>
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