Call for Papers
 

The IADIS e-Commerce 2008 conference is a major international event for researchers, academics, industry specialists, practitioners & students interested in the advances in, and applications of, e-Commerce. The
participants will have an opportunity to present and observe the latest research results, and ideas in these
areas. This conference aims to cover both technological as well as non-technological issues related to this
new business paradigm.

The Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced level on all topics related to
e-Commerce. Proposals which address the theory, research and applications as well as describe innovative
projects are encouraged. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer reviewed by at least two
members of the International Program Committee.

Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance and quality of contribution.
Topics for this conference include, but are not limited to:
 

The Conference will be composed of several types of contributions:

• Full Papers – These include mainly accomplished research results and have 8 pages at the maximum
  (5,000 words).

• Short Papers – These are mostly composed of work in progress reports or fresh developments and have
  4 pages at maximum (2,500 words).

• Reflection Papers – These might review recent research literature pertaining to a particular problem or
  approach, indicate what the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion - with rationale and
  justification - for a different approach or perspective on that problem. Reflection papers might also
  analyze general trends or discuss important issues in topics related to the conference. These have 4
  pages at maximum (2,500 words).

• Posters / Demonstrations – These contain implementation information or work-in-progress and have
  two pages at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster itself (or demonstration) that will be exposed
  at the conference.

• Tutorials – Tutorials can be proposed by scholars or company representatives. A proposal of maximum
  250 words is expected.

• Invited Talks – These will be made of contributions from well-known scholars and company
  representatives. An abstract will be included in the conference proceedings.

• Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held. A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.

• Doctoral Consortium - A Doctoral Consortium will discuss in group, individual projects and on going
  work of PhD students. Prospective students should send a report of their PhD projects and work so far
  with a maximum of 4 pages (2,500 words).

• Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions – The former enables Companies to present recent developments
  and applications, inform a large and qualified audience of your future directions and showcase
  company’s noteworthy products and services. There will be a time slot for companies to make their
  presentation in a room. The latter enables companies the opportunity to display its latest offerings of
  hardware, software, tools, services and books, through an exhibit booth. For further details please
  contact the publicity chair - secretariat@mccsis.org .

All submissions, except invited talks, are subject to a blind refereeing process.

Important Dates: