International Conference on Information Technology, Systems and Management At Indian Institute of Management, Kerala

International Conference on Information Technology, Systems and Management At Indian Institute of Management, Kerala

About ITSM 2011

Information Technology Management deals with the exploration and understanding of Information Technology in improving the strategic and operational capabilities of an organization for designing and developing products and services for maximum customer satisfaction, corporate productivity, profitability and competitiveness. While the value creation for an organization depends on the relationships between internal and external environments, technology plays an important role in boosting the overall value chain of an organization. However, this improvement requires the business and technology management to work as a creative, synergistic, and collaborative team. ITSM2011explores the many different technologies inherent in the field of information technology and their impact on information systems design, functionality, operations, and management. It intends to explore the man/machine interfaces, human factors, and organizational issues. It also explores the managerial issues and the strategic issues that arise from the management of information technology. ITSM2011 invites researchers from different disciplines to a common platform for exchanging research ideas/hypotheses about information technology, systems and management.

Background and Objectives

ITSM 2011 is a joint initiative of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, the Indian School of Business Hyderabad, University of Texas at Dallas, and George Mason University.

The objective of ITSM 2011 is to foster academic inquiry and discourse on disparate information communication technologies and the use of these technologies in the design, functionality, operations and management of information systems. ITSM 2011 also aims to promote inquiry and discourse on contemporary managerial and strategic issues pertaining to the adoption of information technology.

Call for Papers

Original, unpublished papers are invited in the following research areas, but not restricted to:

* Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
* Business Process Reengineering and Management
* Cloud Computing
* CRM and Decision Support Systems
* Data Analytics
* Database Systems
* Data and Web mining
* Distributed and Parallel Systems
* Energy Management and Smart Grid
* E-Governance
* Enterprise Computing
* Financial Engineering
* Green Computing
* Health Information Management and Technology
* Human Resources Information Systems
* ICT for Development
* Information Economics
* Information Management
* Information Security and Ethics
* IT Strategies
* Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship
* Marketing, E-business and E-Commerce
* Networked and Web based Systems
* Risk Management
* Software as a Service
* Service Management
* Social Networks
* Supply Chain Information Systems
* Technology Management

All papers will be blind peer reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings CDROM. Selected papers would be considered for publication in the Springer journal Information Technology and Management (http://www.springer.com/business+%26+management/business+information+systems/journal/10799). Submission guidelines are contained in this website(http://itsm2011.iimk.ac.in/). Papers are to be submitted through EasyChair Conference Management System through the direct link for ITSM2011 https://www.easychair.org/account/signin.cgi?conf=itsm2011.

Paper Submission

ITSM 2011 accepts only novel, previously unpublished papers in the areas of Information Technology, Systems and Management. Prospective authors are encouraged to submit SPRINGER Journal style, two column format paper up to 8 pages for the Full Paper category and 4 pages for the Short (Poster) Paper category ((including all text, figures, and references). You can download the templates for manuscript preparation from http://www.springer.com/authors/journal+authors?SGWID=0-154202-12-417499-0. Use the sample manuscript (PDF version) as a visual aid for formatting and detailed instructions can be found at http://itsm2011.iimk.ac.in/PaperFormat.pdf. You may use either the Word template or Latex template for formatting. Specific instructions for Word can be found at http://itsm2011.iimk.ac.in/SVJournalWord.pdf and for LateX at http://itsm2011.iimk.ac.in/SVJournalTEX.pdf. Note that as shown in the sample, the first page of the manuscript must include the title, authors with affiliations and detailed address including e-mail, abstract and at least three keywords.

Papers are to be submitted through EasyChair Conference Management System through the link for ITSM 2011 https://www.easychair.org/account/signin.cgi?conf=itsm2011. All paper submissions will be carefully reviewed by experts and reviews will be returned to the author(s) with comments to ensure the high quality of the accepted papers.

To be published in the ITSM 2011 Conference Proceedings, at least one of the authors of any accepted paper is required to register for the conference. But this needs to be done only after you receive the confirmation that your paper has been accepted for presentation and publication in ITSM 2011. Non-refundable registration fees must be paid prior to uploading the final SPRINGER formatted, camera-ready version of the paper. For authors with multiple accepted papers, one registration is valid for up to 2 papers. Accepted papers will be published in the ITSM 2011 Conference Proceedings. Selected papers would be considered for publication in the Springer Journal of Information Technology and Management
(http://www.springer.com/business+%26+management/business+information+systems/journal/10799).

Detailed guidelines on submitting papers through Easy Chair

1. When your paper is formatted according to the instructions given above and you that are ready to submit it for review, you can upload it using EasyChair. All papers, whether prepared using MS-WORD or LATEX, must be converted to PDF format (which is the only acceptable format for ITSM 2011) before uploading. Please note that the paper name has to be short but a meaningful name depicting the title of the paper.

2. Log on to EasyChair using the link https://www.easychair.org/account/signin.cgi?conf=itsm2011. Enter your EasyChair user id and password. If this is your first time using EasyChair, you will need to set up an account. You can do so by clicking the "sign up for an account" link and submitting the necessary details.

3. Once you log into EasyChair, click on the "New Submission" tab.

4. Choose the appropriate track according to the area that best fit your paper as per the Call For Papers of ITSM 2011. Then click “continue”. Please note that your paper may not be reviewed properly if appropriate track is not selected.

5. Fill in the submission form starting from the authors list. Enter the details of all the authors. Ensure that one of the authors is selected as the "corresponding author" by selecting the appropriate box given below the address. Then enter the paper "Title", "Abstract" and at least 3 "keywords".

6. Now locate the paper in your computer by using the "Upload paper" section of the page.

7. Once again read all the information that you have entered and if everything is correct, you can click the "Submit paper" button. Click only once and wait. It will take some time to get your paper uploaded. Once the paper is successfully uploaded, your browser will display a confirmation page stating that your submission has been saved. It also displays all the important information that you have entered in the previous page. Also you will receive an electronic confirmation by e-mail. Do not reply to this e-mail as it is system generated.

8. Notice that you can always submit Newer Versions of your manuscript till the paper submission deadline. To do so, log into your account as stated above, and click the tab given next to the "new submission" tab (it may display "Paper1"). You will get a page showing details of the paper that you have submitted. Use the links given at the right side of the page to modify the contents staring from "update information" to "Submit a new version". Once you upload the new version of the paper, the previous one will be automatically deleted and you will get a confirmation page and e-mail as in the case of your first submission.

9. Direct your queries if any regarding the paper submission or any other matter to itsm2011@gmail.com.

Venue

The conference will be held at IIM Kozhikode, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. The IIM Kozhikode campus, spread over about 100 acres of land on two hillocks in the Kunnamangalam area of Kozhikode, is one of the most picturesque oxy-rich academic campuses in India.

India is one of the oldest continuing civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. Incredible India (http://www.incredibleindia.org) has experienced multifaceted social and economic transformation in the past 64 years following its independence. Calicut (Kozhikode) is a historic city in Kerala, an Indian State advertised as God’s Own Country (http://www.keralatourism.org). This prominent city in the erstwhile Malabar region of Kerala, found a place in world history with the discovery of the sea route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese navigator Vasco Da Gama. Basking in the idyllic setting of the Arabian Sea on the west and the proud peaks of the Nilgiri Hills on the east, Kozhikode is known for its serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, calm backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers and traditional ayurvedic clinics.

Important Deadlines

Extended Abstract(2 pages) : June 30, 2011
Full Paper : July 31, 2011
Acceptance Notification : September 30, 2011
Final Draft : October 31, 2011
Presentation Document(pdf) : December 1, 2011

Registration

Every accepted paper must be registered to ensure that the paper is included in the conference proceedings. Only registered authors are allowed to present their papers. Registration fee covers coffee breaks, working lunch, conference kit, banquet dinner and the conference proceedings in CD-ROM.

Travel

The delegates are expected to make their own travel arrangements to and from Kozhikode. Websites that facilitate international travel are: www.makemytrip.com, www.travelguru.com, www.travel.com, and www.travelocity.com

Fly directly to Kozhikode (Calicut) International Airport with the following Airlines:

* Emirates (from Dubai)
* Qatar Airways (from Doha)
* Ethihad Airways (from Abu Dhabi)
* Jet Airways (from Mumbai)
* Kingfisher Airlines (from Bangalore/ Chennai)
* Air India (from Mumbai/ Delhi)

The Cochin International airport is about 180 Kms to the south of IIM Kozhikode.

You may contact the Conference Secretariat for additional assistance.

Accommodation

Kozhikode is well known for its hospitality. Low budget and luxurious hotels in Kozhikode are quite compatible to the needs of the tourists because they are pocket friendly and provide good stay. Special yoga lounge and ayurvedic treatment are value additions at major hotels, attracting domestic and international travelers. More details are available at http://www.hotelskerala.com/kozhikode.html, http://www.travelmasti.com/calicut.html, and http://www.kozhikode.com.

Contact Us

ITSM2011 Secretariat
IIM Kozhikode Campus P. O.
Kunnamangalam,
Kozhikode, 673570, Kerala, India
Email: itsm2011@gmail.com
website: http://itsm2011.iimk.ac.in/index.php

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