International Conference on Technology and Communications in Health (ITCH): Call for Papers

The Call for Papers is available for the ITCH 2013 conference, to be held on February 21 – 23, 2013, venue the Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria, BC, Canada. The themes of ITCH 2013 will be “Available, tailored and closer: enabling health and healthcare through ICT”. ITCH is an international conference addressing Information Technology and Communications in Health (ITCH), organised by the School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada (an Academic Institutional Member of IMIA).

Realizing the enabling potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is the theme of ITCH 2013. The conference will focus on impacts of ICT on healthcare delivery and personal health. ITCH 2013 invites national and international papers that address one or more of the three broad characteristics of ICT that are realizing their enabling potential: Available, Tailored and Closer.

Persons interested in presenting should submit completed papers to the ITCH 2013 Steering Committee no later than September 10, 2012. Papers, which must be no longer than five pages, will be peer-reviewed for acceptance and publication in Proceedings – ITCH 2013. Authors will be notified of acceptance by October 18, 2012.

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Conferences: Call for papers

2nd Global Symposium on HSR: 

Registration deadline fast approaching

Registration deadline: August 31st, 2012

When: October 31 - November 3rd, 2012 - Beijing, China

Global Maternal Health Conference 2013

Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 (GMHC2013) is a technical conference for scientists, researchers, and policy-makers to network, share knowledge, and build on progress toward eradicating preventable maternal mortality and morbidity by improving the quality of maternal health care. The conference is co-sponsored by Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and the Maternal Health Task Force at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA.

Abstract should be submitted online by 31st September 2012

When: January 15-17, 2013 - Tanzania

Global Conference on Health Promotion 2013

World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of Finland The Conference will assess achievements and aims for health promotion globally from Ottawa to Nairobi. It aims to address what works and how, identifying options for action, available processes, mechanisms and tools

When: June 10-14, 2013 - Finland

Open Access Africa 2012

BioMed Central - The conference will bring together researchers, librarians, university administrators, funders and other decision-makers to discuss open access publishing in an African context.

When: November 4th -5th, 2012 - Cape Town, South Africa

GETHealth Global Education and Technology Health Summit

John Hopkins University Center for Clinical Global Health Education, along with the World Health Organization (WHO) Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, the WHO Global Health Workforce Alliance, the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the mHealth Alliance, US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Fogarty International Center, US National Institutes of Health (NIH).

When: October 2-3, 2012 - New York City, USA

21st IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion

The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth)

When: 25th to 29th August 2013 - Pattaya, Thailand Deadline for abstracts submission: December 20th, 2012

Forthcoming conference: The European Conference on Information Literacy (or ECIL) - Instanbul, Turkey 23-25 October 2013

Organized by the Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University and Department of Information and Communication Sciences of Zagreb University, European Conference on Information Literacy (or ECIL) will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 22-25 October 2013.

ECIL is an international conference supported by Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, Information Literacy Section of IFLA and many other prestigious universities, associations, and organizations actively involved in media and information literacy.

• Here is the link for information on the call for papers 
• There is also a list of important dates from their main website

Call for papers: The International Academy of Physician Associate Educators 5th Annual (16th - 18th, September 2012)

The International Academy of Physician Associate Educators 5th Annual Meeting will be held at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa from the 16th to the 18th of September 2012 under the theme “Exploring the Roles of the Non-Physician Clinician”. IAPAE is pleased to be collaborating with the American International Health Alliance (AIHA)HIV/AIDS Twinning Center and the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Rural Health in holding this event.

IAPAE 2012 will highlight contemporary issues facing the education of non-physician clinicians (clinical officers, medical officers, clinical associates, physician assistants, etc.) to meet the health care needs of their respective countries. The meeting will focus on defining common competencies, refining scope of practice and breaking down barriers to practice.

PANEL PRESENTATIONS

The conference will provide an opportunity for educators from around the globe to pre-sent short papers within the panel format. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes each and must be given in English. If you wish to submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following:

1. The title of the presentation:

2. Your name or the name of the presenter:

3. An abstract of your presentation of no more than 200 words.

For more information and registration information, please see attached flyer and also visit the following website

Register now for e/merge 2012: Online conference on educational technology in Africa, 9th-20th July 2012

Registration for the e/merge 2012 online conference is

open.

 

e/merge 2012 – Open to Change (9th -20th July 2012) is the fourth online conference on educational technology in Africa. The conference is primarily designed to share good practice and knowledge about educational technology innovation within the further and higher education sectors in the Africa, as well as to strengthen communities of researchers and practitioners across the continent.
Participate from anywhere with a reasonable Internet connection and engage with the presentations and discussions, live meetings, workshops, participant driven conversations and social media interactions that are most interesting to you.
Registration is free for all participants based in Africa and costs R750 (approximately $90) for participants in other continents who are not presenters. If you're based outside Africa and can't afford the registration fee then you are welcome to contact us on info@emerge2012.net and tell us about the value that you will bring to e/merge 2012.  Registration information for emerge 2012.
Keynote presenters are:-
Nnenna Nwakanma, Information and Communication Consultant - From Kilimanjaro to the Rift Valley: A sneak view of openness in education through an African's eyes.
Professor Victor Mbarika, Executive Director, International Center for IT and Development, Southern University, USA - A Good Farmer Should Not Complain of His/Her Tools: Using A Hybrid E-Learning Approach at The ICT University to Reach Thousands in Developing Nations.
Associate Professor Yacine Atif, College of Information Technology, United Arab Emirates University - Instructional design patterns in a conversational learning model.

Professor David Theo Goldberg, Director of the University of California Humanities Research Institute - Networking Knowledge: Globalizing Connected Learning.
Associate Professor Laura Czerniewicz, Director of Open UCT, University of Cape Town - Open Scholarship and what it means for African Universities.
Presentations and papers at e/merge will cover a wide range of topics.

e/merge 2012 is organised by the Centre for Educational Technology at the University of Cape Town with funding from the Ford Foundation.

Announcing the 8th Annual International Conference - MOI University

CONFERENCE THEME
Adaptations to Global Dynamics: Challenges and Opportunities

SYMPOSIUM THEMES

School of Dentistry - Innovation and Challenges in Global Health Dynamics
Dr. G. Akama (sod8thaic@gmail.com; sodmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Medicine - Research and Innovative Clinical Practice in Solving the Global Health Challenges
Dr. Ngwena A. G. Magak (som8thaic@gmail.com; sommuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Nursing - Provision of Universal Health
Mrs. Theresah Wambui (son8thaic@gmail.com; sonmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Public Health- Public Health Challenges and opportunities in a Volatile Environment
Dr. Christina A. Otieno (sph8thaic@gmail.com; sphmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Engineering - Innovative Advances in Engineering, Science and Management for Industrialization and National Development
Dr. J. R. Kosgei (soemuconference@mu.ac.ke; symposium2.2012@gmail.com)

School of Information Sciences - Adaptations to Global Dynamics in Information Management
Dr. E. Bosire (sis8thaic@gmail.com; sismuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Law - New Dimensions in Legal Adaptation to Global Dynamics: International and Comparative Perspectives
Mr. Josphat Ayamunda (sol8thaic@gmail.com; solmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

Cross Cutting - The Role of Contemporary Issues on Global Changes: Their Implications to Humanity
Prof. Eunice Kamaara (crosscutting8thaic@gmail.com; crossmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

CONFERENCE VENUE & DATES
Moi University, Main Campus-Margaret Thatcher Library on Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th September 2012

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Submission of abstracts: Final Call: 30th June, 2012 via e-mail/soft copy
Submission of full papers: Final Call: Friday 3rd August, 2012 via e-mail/soft copy

Further Conference details at: www.mu.ac.ke

Call for Papers: 13th Congress of the Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa

Call for Papers: 13th Congress of the Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa  The conference will be held in the city of Praia in Cape Verde and will not only provide a valuable platform for sharing experiences and knowledge but it will also provide an opportunity for the participants to enjoy the beautiful island of Cape Verde.
The Organising Committee invites the submission of papers for presentation at the conference. Papers should reflect the conference theme: "Enhancing Access to Health Information in Africa: Research, Collaboration and Innovation"
The abstracts should be guided by the following sub-themes:
Global partnerships and access to health information in Africa
Empowering end-user access and use of health information
The role of ICT in enhancing access to health information in Africa
Promoting research among healthcare providers through access to health information
Strengthening library and information networks at country level

Abstract submission guidelines
The abstract should be approximately 300 words, single spaced, A4 page size, 12 point font size and in word format.
Indicate names of all the authors and underline the name of the author presenting the paper.
 Include name of institution, city, country and complete address and contacts of the author(s).

Abstracts should be submitted via email. Abstracts to be sent to Osvaldina Brito dina1982@hotmail.com. and copied to the following 2 emails: bsmcec@yahoo.fr. chipo@itoca.org.
Abstracts should be sent by latest:    30 June 2012
Deadline for submitting full papers:    31 July 2012

Call for Papers: Libraries: the Amazing Gateway to Knowledge and Power!

Date: 9-10 August 2012

Location: The Auditorium, Pasila Library, Helsinki City Main Library, Helsinki, Finland

The IFLA Africa Section is sponsoring an IFLA Satellite meeting to be held in The Auditorium, Pasila Library, Helsinki City Main Library from 9-10 August, 2012.

The Congress offers an opportunity to present library research outcomes and innovations in a multi-disciplinary international forum. In line with the theme of the 78th Africa Section chose the theme: 'Libraries, the amazing gateway to knowledge and power!' IFLA Africa Section invites Librarians, Information Scientists and other stakeholders to submit proposals (abstracts) for papers at the Africa Section Satellite in Helsinki, Finland.

Sub-Themes

• Libraries: gateways or gatekeepers?
• Web 3.0 in libraries now: amazing, exciting!
• Information literacy: enhancing access to knowledge and power in virtual environment
• Open access and knowledge libraries
• Partnerships and collaboration: inspiring and exciting opportunities for libraries as gateway to knowledge and power

 

Submission Guidelines

The proposal must be the original work of the author(s) and should be written in either English or French. Each abstract must contain:

• Title of proposed presentation
• Outline of the proposed presentation (no more than 350 words)
• Name(s) of presenter(s)
• Position or title of presenter(s)
• Presenter(s) employer or affiliated institution
• E-mail address, Telephone/fax numbers
• Short biographical statement of the presenter/s, with digital photograph

Please send proposals by 17 June, 2012 by email to:
Rosemary Gitachu
Secretary, IFLA Africa Section,
e-mail: gitachur@yahoo.com

 

Important Deadlines

• June 17, 2012: Deadline for submission of abstract
• June 30, 2012: Notification of acceptance/rejection of paper
• July 15, 2012: Deadline for submission of full paper

All proposals will be evaluated by a refereeing team of the Standing Committee of the IFLA Africa Section.

 

Submissions

All proposals must be in before 17 June 2012.

 

Please note

All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.  Presenters are advised to approach their parent organizations for sponsorship.

 

Congress Attendance Grants

The Finnish National Committee and IFLA have worked hard to secure funds for Conference Participation Grants. Up-to-date information is available on our Conference Participation Grants webpage.

2013 ProLISSA Conference - 5 to 8 March 2013

Progress in Library and Information Science in Southern Africa

Seventh biennial DISSAnet Conference
UNISA, Pretoria
5-8 March 2013
5-6 March 2013: Doctoral Forum
7- 8 March 2013: Conference

Venue: Saint George Hotel, Pretoria

Conference Themes

Information in modern society is valued as an essential component in the daily lives of people, both on individual and organisational levels. Increasingly we expect information to meet our needs through technological interventions or interactions. Indeed, recent technological developments have accentuated contemporary conceptions of the Library and Information field as an intersection of information, technology, people and society.

Contributions are invited that address current research issues related to the LIS field. Themes that may be addressed are wide and open, but an advanced academic level of discourse is required. Inter alia the following broad themes will be addressed at the conference:

• Information and knowledge management
• Research trends in library and information science
• Information seeking and retrieval
• Information organisation and representation
• Information for development
• Indigenous knowledge and indigenous knowledge systems
• Information communication technologies
• Information law, ethics and philosophy
• Information dissemination
• Informetrics
• Library and information science education and training
• Archives and records management

Doctoral Forum (5-6 March 2013)

The Doctoral Forum is part of the biennially held DISSAnet series of conferences which endeavour to showcase South African and African research in the broad field of Information Science. Abstracts are invited from Masters and Doctoral students with a panel of experts about their research activities or output.
Deadlines for submission of papers

• 11 June 2012 - Extended abstract (500- 800 words), sent to mnkennp@unisa.ac.za
• 30 July 2012 - Notification of acceptance / rejection of the submitted abstract
• 31 October 2012 - Full completed paper

Contact information
For more information contact Dr Luyanda Dube at dubel@unisa.ac.za