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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.wigsat.org http://GSTGateway.wigsat.org Ictforruralwomen mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://list.matrixlinks.ca/mailman/listinfo/ictforruralwomen
