Call for submissions: Gender Equity and Free and Open Source Software

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Gender Equity and Free and Open Source Software

Call for Chapter Submissions of a New Book July 7, 2004

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, and Lady
Murrugarra, Coordinator Group Work Gender and ICTs - Perú
and Head Computer Center Instituto de Medicina Tropical
Alexander von Humboldt - UPCH. 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. 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.

FAQ

Where will the book be published? The likely outcome is
print, CD, and web based versions, which may not be released
at the same time. We are strategizing the release plans in
conjunction with conferences and additional publishing
opportunities.

Do the Authors have control over their work for future use?
Absolutely. In fact, we are willing to negotiate
particulars with each author so each can retain control over
their work as they see fit.

When will this be published? Early 2005, as the deadline
for work isn't until end of December, 2004.

What is the intent of the Co-Editors? At this point, we
don't intend to profit from the sale of this book. We see
it as a community development project, and we do hope that
the research allows the chapter authors to pursue additional
funding opportunities for continued study and implementation
both through WOWEM and other organizations.

WOWEM

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