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cheers, Donny Chan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all: I'd like to invite you all to attend the CybErg conference. http://www.cyberg2008.org/ Appreciate if you can also help promote to your colleagues in Ergonomics/Human Factors field, and yes, there's no registration fee. We hope we get a greater international presence and more discussion going as well. Thanks and have a great day ahead! Cheers Alvin Tracks included are: Children & Ergonomics, Issues In Cognitive Ergonomics, Design In An Electronic World Design & Usability, Theoretical Issues In Ergonomics, Ergonomics For Developing Countries Designing For Educational Environments Special Tracks: HCI Education in Developing Countries, Design Education in Developing Countries, ICTs in Preservation Of Languages, ICTs for Rural Development ---- APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING FINAL CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 5TH INTERNATIONAL CYBERSPACE CONFERENCE ON ERGONOMICS (CYBERG'08) "LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, GLOBAL APPLICATIONS" (15 Sept 2008 – 15 Oct 2008) SUMMARY This is a Call for Participation to the 5th International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics (CybErg'08); a conference that is conducted entirely Online from 15 Sept. to 15 Oct 2008. There are 8 main Ergonomics/Human Factors tracks, and at present, 4 Special Tracks. Reflecting the truly international nature of the conference, we have submissions from: Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, and the United States. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. About CybErg 2. Five (5) reasons why you should participate CybErg 2008 3. Conference Programme 4. Registration Fees Waived 5. Important Dates 1. ABOUT CYBERG 2008 5th International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics (CybErg'08) "Local Knowledge, Global Applications". It is generally acknowledged that technologies today not only originate from developed nations but also from developing nations. New knowledge about the different requirements of various cultures, needs, and application of new and old technologies in a variety of environs are being identified; these local knowledge can then be applied for products and services targeted for nations all over the world. All this will bring about the betterment of society, in improving the usability of technologies, personal experiences, quality of life and work. It is within this context of discovery of new local knowledge and its global application that we would like to invite the global community to contribute and participate in the 5th International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics (CybErg'08). More detailed description of the theme can be obtained from: http://www.cyberg2008.org 2. Five (5) reasons why you should attend CybErg 2008. As compared to conventional conferences, the CybErg conferences have some added advantages. Reason 1: Opportunity to have more in-depth and quality discussions As CybErg is on for a Month, participants will be able to discuss the papers in greater detail. Unlike conventional conferences, where the Question and Answer sessions only allow a small number of questions to be asked, participants have ample time to think about the questions before posting them in CybErg. In addition, authors will more time to reflect on the comments given before responding. All this, we believe will contribute to a more quality discourse on the papers and topics of discussion. Reason 2: Ability to attend and participate in ALL tracks A common problem in attending conventional conferences is that two paper presentations that you would like to attend are held simultaneously. In CybErg, all registered participants can "attend" ALL the sessions. Reason 3: Opportunities to meet and network with an internationally diverse Ergonomics/Human Factors community With the eradication of high travel costs (transport costs, accommodation costs, subsistence costs, etc.) to attend conferences, participants from countries, not normally present in international conferences, are thus able to participate. There are opportunities for researchers to meet potential collaborators (e.g. those wanting to conduct cross-nation comparison studies) and for practitioners to meet contacts in less established markets. Reason 4: Access to experts from all over the world CybErg is able to bring together experts of a truly international nature. As mentioned above, a more diverse Ergonomics/Human Factors community would be attending. This provides an excellent opportunity for the sharing of expertise and experience, not only between those from the developed nations (usual attendees in international face-to-face conferences), but also with those from developing nations. Reason 5: No registration fee (and proceedings delivered right to your doorstep) As there are no conference costs (such as venue hire costs, no refreshment costs*, no guest speaker travel costs, etc.), CybErg is also able to offer no registration fee. This is particularly beneficial to participants from developing countries, where there is a poor rate of currency exchange and where travel to foreign countries is expensive. The proceedings of CybErg (papers and discussions conducted) will be available on a CDROM, AND delivered to the full registered participants' designated address. 3. CONFERENCE PROGRAMME >From the submissions, we have accepted 28 papers in the following 8 tracks, with the authors coming from all over the world: Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, and the United States. (All extended abstracts were reviewed by 2 members of the Technical Committee). Paper Tracks Children & Ergonomics Issues In Cognitive Ergonomics Design In An Electronic World Design & Usability Theoretical Issues In Ergonomics Ergonomics For Developing Countries Designing For Educational Environments Special Tracks At present, there are 4 special tracks (comprising 6 position papers) that have been accepted. Special Track: HCI Education in Developing Countries Special Track: Design Education in Developing Countries Special Track: ICTs in Preservation Of Languages Special Track: ICTs for Rural Development As this is an Online Conference, additional Special Tracks will be created if there are sufficient requests and interest from participants. 4. REGISTRATION FEE WAIVED In light of the sponsorship received, we have decided to Waive the Registration Fee. For each full registration to attend the conference, you will be provided the following privileges: login access for the whole duration of the conference. - Access to all forums and discussions - Access to post and obtain feedback on topics of interest - Discussion with internationally acknowledged experts of ergonomics/human factors and participants from all over the world Should you wish to the CDROM proceedings which includes the discussions conducted in each track, please complete the form on http://www.cyberg2008.org/e-registration 5. IMPORTANT DATES 15 September 2008: Conference Open for Discussions 15 Sept-15 October 2008: Conference Proper For more information, please visit http://www.cyberg2008.org Should you have any queries, please contact Ms. D'oria Islamiah (CybErg'08 Secretary) ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ) or me ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ). I thank you in advance for your kind attention, and look forward to "meeting" you online on 15 September 2008. Yours sincerely, Alvin W. Yeo Chair, CybErg'08 === Associate Professor Dr. Alvin W. Yeo Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 94300 Kota Samarahan Sarawak MALAYSIA Email: alvin AT fit.unimas.my, awy AT acm.org Tel: + 6082-583 659/583784 Fax: + 6082-583 764 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
