The IASTED African Conference on
Health Informatics
~AfricaHI 2010~
Science and Technology Applications for Health and Sustainable Development
September 6 – 8, 2010
Gaborone, Botswana
CALL FOR PAPERS
Click here to view a printable version of the Call for Papers.
Sponsor
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)
 BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION |
 Water Utilities Corporation |
 Debswana Diamond Mining Company |
 Department of Water Affairs, MMEWR |
 Grand Palm Hotel |
 University of Botswana |
Host Organization
Conference Chairs
University of Botswana, Botswana
University of Botswana, Botswana
Local Arrangements Chair
University of Botswana, Botswana
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Suzanne Bakken
Columbia University, USA
Invited Speakers
Prof. William Hersh
Oregon Health and Science University, USA
Prof. Janise Richards
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
Tutorial Session
Location
Botswana has been called an oasis of peace and tranquility on the African continent. It has a history of political stability, a low crime rate, and is one of Africa's most successful economies. Botswana is about the size of France or Kenya, but its low population density has ensured that its beautiful wilderness has remained unspoiled. Botswana is home to 120,000 migrant elephants – the largest elephant population in the world. The Kalahari Desert covers 84% of the country, yet in the midst of this desert is the world's largest inland delta. The Okavango Delta is a breathtaking labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, and hidden channels covering an area of 17000 km². There you will find the Moremi Game Reserve, with forests, floodplains, and lagoons that offer spectacular glimpses of a huge diversity of plant and animal life, including lions, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards.
The administrative centre for Botswana's strong economy, the capital city of Gaborone, is a fast-growing, vibrant modern city. Shop the amazing collections of local arts and crafts and you will fall in love with Botswana's rich culture and history. Enjoy the many fine restaurants and nightclubs, or take a quiet walk up Kgale Hill to see an amazing view of the city, as well as the pair of black eagles that nest in the craggy cliff face just below the peak.
For more information on Botswana, visit the official tourism site: Tourism of Botswana.
Purpose
The IASTED African Conference on Health Informatics (AfricaHI 2010) will be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of health informatics. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas.
Scope
The topics of interest to be covered by AfricaHI 2010 include, but are not limited to:
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Submission
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-687.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.
The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by April 15, 2010. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.
Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.
Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.
When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.
Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.
Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 30, 2010. Final manuscripts are due by June 15, 2010. Registration and final payment are due by July 5, 2010. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.
Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.
Final Paper Requirements
Email your final manuscripts to finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number.
The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.
Tutorials
Submission
Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by April 15, 2010. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-687.html.
Proposal Format
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:
- The topic.
- Background knowledge expected of the participants.
- Objectives.
- Time allocations for the major course topics.
- The qualifications of the instructor(s).
Special Sessions
Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by April 15, 2010. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).
Papers submitted to the special session must be received by April 15, 2010, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.
More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-687.html.
Journals
All papers submitted to this conference will be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press’ international journals. For additional information about the submission of papers, please visit: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.
Indexing
The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:
- Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
- Conference Proceedings Citation Index
- EI Compendex
- FIZ Karlsruhe
- INSPEC
Important Deadlines
| Submissions Due | April 15, 2010 | |
| Notification of Acceptance | May 30, 2010 | |
| Final Manuscripts Due | June 15, 2010 | |
| Registration Deadline | July 5, 2010 |
Concurrent Conferences
AfricaHI 2010 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
- Power and Energy Systems (AfricaPES 2010)
- Modelling and Simulation (AfricaMS 2010)
- Water Resource Management (AfricaWRM 2010)
Contact Us
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:
IASTED Secretariat – AfricaHI 2010
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org
