2011 IBMBS Conference: Biometric Keys to Behavior

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Call For Papers

Call for Papers for the
International Behavioral & Medical Biometrics Conference of 2011

Papers are now being accepted for consideration for presentation
at the IBMBS 2011 Conference, August 5-7, 2011, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Original papers are invited on research, developments and /or clinical experience in the fields of Hand analysis, Palmar and Plantar Dermatoglyphics, Fingerprint analysis, Iridology, Sclerology, Face, Tongue and Lip analysis, foot analysis, popsture and movement analysis and other relevant forms of Behavioral and Medical Biometric studies. Arrangements may still be made with the conference Chairperson, to submit papers, time permitting for presentations. Papers should be in English, in PDF, Word or Word perfect format. Papers accepted may be published by IBMBS in print, media storage and/or on the net.

The Fifth Conference of the International Behavioral & Medical Biometrics Society will be held from August 5-7, 2011 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Information regarding registration and hotel accommodation will be sent to members and is available on the IBMBS's web site or may be obtained from the IBMBS business office at 9534 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117-2308, USA.

Papers: Anyone may submit a paper for consideration by the Program Committee. Papers may be clinical, experimental, historical, methodological, philosophical, or theoretical, or may report field work or case studies of any relevant kind, and of sufficient interest to the community, and of sufficient depth to be amenable to about 20 minute presentation time with further discussion. The Program Committee will not consider, in this category, proposals for research which has not yet been carried out, analyses of work in progress, nor will the Committee consider papers published in English prior to the Convention. However, recent papers that have been previously published in a language OTHER than English are acceptable in this category, provided the paper has been translated into English for the purpose of submission to the Program Committee.

Papers submitted for floor presentation should be the equivalent of full-length journal articles and should adhere to the style of the Publication Manual of IBMBS, or the format used by the Biometrics Journal. The first sheet must contain a centered title, author(s), and affiliations(s) followed by an abstract of 500 words. A running head should be printed at the top left hand corner of every page. The paper should be single-spaced, printed on one side only of 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper with minimal margins of one inch on all sides, or on A4 paper with one inch top, left, and right margins, and a two-inch bottom margin. The text of the paper and the text included in figures, tables and references, should not exceed 7000 words in total. Four copies of each submission are required.

Electronic submission is encouraged. The preferred text format is Microsoft Word , Word Perfect or RTF format. Other formats, such as PDF, may also be acceptable, but please inquire in advance. Preferred graphics formats include jpg, bitmap, pcx and tiff. (Inquire about the acceptability of all other formats before submission.) One paper copy of all electronic submissions must be supplied as a double-check on the electronic submission and for the use of Program Committee members who are not on-line. Notification that a paper copy is on the way is acceptable if the electronic submission is received by the submission deadline.

All submissions should contain information about any audio-visual aids that will be needed. If there are multiple authors, indicate which author will make the presentation. In absentia presentations will be allowed only in exceptional circumstances.

Research Briefs: Research briefs are short papers, up to 1000 words, reporting recently completed work or research in progress, of sufficient interest to the community, but able to be adequately summarized in a 5 to 10 minute presentation. Submitted research briefs must include detailed descriptions of the design and planned analyses and may include supplemental descriptions, beyond the 1000-word brief, when it might be helpful to the Program Committee in making a decision. The Program Committee may, at its discretion, designate other accepted papers for presentation as a research brief. Research briefs should be prepared according to the instructions for full papers listed above, including the 500 word abstract.

Symposia/Panel Discussions/Workshops: Only Members and Associates of the IBMBS may propose a symposium, panel discussion, or workshop.

Symposia are formal presentations by participants on related topics. Proposals for symposia must include a summary sheet indicating title, chairperson, participants, order of presentation, and proposed time allotments, up to a total of 90 minutes, including discussion periods. Symposia submissions must include full papers from each of the participants included in the symposium and prepared per the instructions listed above, with the stipulation that one method (either print or electronic) should be used for all papers included in a single symposium submission.

Panel discussions are informal roundtable discussions intended to maximize spontaneous interactions of panelists and the audience. A total of 90 minutes, including discussion period, is allocated for panel discussions. A minimum of four participants should be proposed, with time apportioned among them and a substantial discussion period. Proposals for panel discussions should include a summary sheet that lists the panel title, chairperson, panelists, order of presentation, and time allotments as well as abstracts of 500 words from each panelist. Panel discussion proposals may be submitted in print or by electronic means, prepared according to the instructions listed above, with the stipulation that one method should be used for all materials included in a single panel submission.

Workshops are informal discussions of specific topics. Proposals for workshops should include a summary sheet listing the title, chairperson, other presenting participants, type of activity, and a description of the intended content of the workshop, not exceeding 500 words. Workshop proposals may be submitted in print or by electronic means, prepared according to the instructions listed above.

All submitters, please note that it is important that you include a 500 word abstract, not a 200 word one. These abstracts will be published on line in the IBMBS web site and may be used in its on line magazine.

The strict deadline for the receipt of all submissions is May 2, 2011. Submissions received after this date will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Authors should be aware that any papers received after the deadline, even if accepted, may not be included in the printed booklet of presented papers. All submissions and other correspondence related to the program should be sent to the program chair:

Ed Campbell, Chairperson
9534 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117-2308
USA