第10届联机研究国际会议征文
第10届联机研究国际会议征文
CALL FOR PAPERS
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10th International GOR Conference
GOR 08
GENERAL ONLINE RESEARCH 2008
March, 10-12, 2008
Hamburg University, Germany
organized by:
German Society for Online Research - DGOF e.V.
local organizers:
EARSandEYES GmbH, Hamburg (main sponsor)
Chair for Marketing and Branding, Hamburg University, Prof. Sattler
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Conference topics include theories, methods, and findings
pertaining to social and business aspects of the Internet
and mobile communication.
The aim of the conference is to document the progress of Internet
science, innovative developments, and practical experience.
Traditionally, GOR conferences have been excellent
opportunities for dialogue between:
- researchers and users of Internet science
- universities and companies
- customers and suppliers.
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Conference Languages:
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English, German
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Topics:
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A: The Internet as a Tool for Market, Opinion and Social Research
- Method Effects in Online Data Collection
- Mobile Data Collection
- Statistical Biases in Online Sampling
- Best Practice Examples and Case Studies from Market Research
- Innovative Data Collection Tools
- Online Access Panels
- Quality Standards
- Data Mining
- Online Experiments
- New Methods of Qualitative Research
- Cultural Effects in Cross-National Studies
- Mixed Mode Studies
B: Internet Metrics
- Indices of the Digital Divide(s) and Digital Inequality
- Measurement of Online Social Networks
- Use of Logfiles and Databases
- Indices of the Information Society
- Measurement of Coverage
- Diffusion of Visual Online & Mobile Communication
C: The Internet in its Context
Internet, Mobile Communication, and Civil Society
- Online Groups & Online Communities
- Social Networks and Relationships Online & Offline
- Digital Inequality
- E-Democracy
- Internet, Social Movements, and Collective Action
- Internet & Science
Electronic & Mobile Business
- E-Business
- Evaluation of Web-Sites and E-Commerce
- Mobile Commerce
- Electronic CRM and its Relation to Online Market Research
Internet & Mobile Communication in Everyday Life
- Mobile & Online Entertainment
- Social and Psychological Effects of Internet Use
- E-Health
- E- & M-Learning
- Web 2.0
- New Forms and Formats: Internet-TV, Blogs, Podcasts, RSS etc.
Internet & Mobile Communication in Organizations
- Online Employee Surveys
- Virtual Teams & Online Communities of Practice
- Online Knowledge Exchange and Knowledge Management
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Types of Contributions:
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1.) Paper:
Paper presentations of research results include an oral
presentation of 20 min duration plus 10 min for discussion.
2.) Poster:
Posters will be discussed in designated time slots.
3.) Session:
There is the opportunity to propose a group of (3-5)
interrelated papers within one session.
4.) Roundtable Report:
These 10 min oral presentations without slides are work-in-
progress reports. 3-5 interrelated reports will be discussed
at one Roundtable.
5.) Workshop:
You may propose teaching a 2.5 or 5 hour pre-conference workshop
covering key methods of Internet science.
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Awards and Publications:
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An independent jury will award a prize for the best poster(s).
Total prize money: EUR 500,-.
A prize will be awarded for the best paper from market
research practice.
Selected contributions on Mobile Market Research will be invited
for publication in an edited volume.
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Workshops:
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There will be tutorial workshops covering key methods of Internet
science. The workshops will take place on the eve of the GOR
(March 10, 2008) and throughout the GOR.
Participation in workshops is not free of charge, and the number of
participants is limited. Registered visitors of the conference have
priority. More information is available at http://www.gor.de.
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Exhibition Stand Space:
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Companies will have the opportunity to book exhibition stand space
for presentations of products or services. More information
is available at office@dgof.de.
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Social Events and Membership Meeting:
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The traditional Early-Bird-Meeting takes place in the evening of
March 10, 2008. Visitors and participants will have the opportunity
to socialize with colleagues and meet with other researchers.
On Tuesday evening (March 11, 2008) there will be a social
event with dancing.
During the conference there is a meeting of the members of the
German Society for Online Research. Members will receive
additional information about the meeting at a later date.
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Submission Guidelines:
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If you would like to contribute to the conference by presenting a
paper, roundtable report, a poster, a complete session, or by
teaching a workshop submit an abstract electronically no later than
September 30, 2007
Abstracts, which should be in the English language, may be up to 350
words long. An additional German language version is appreciated.
To enable a thorough review, abstracts should be informative. Where
applicable, include the design, methods, and main results.
Authors may present in English or German. At any rate, the
slides of the papers need to be in English.
Abstracts can only be submitted via the Web-based tool located
at the GOR website. All abstracts will be reviewed by
an international board.
Authors will receive notification of acceptance by
December 1, 2007.
A preliminary program will be posted by January 1, 2008 at
Transparencies or slides in English that accompany accepted
oral presentations are to be sent by February 17, 2008.
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Conference Fees and Registration:
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Conference fees include tax, conference materials, two lunches,
the evening event, drinks and snacks during breaks.
Researchers: 180 Euros
First authors: 145 Euros
Students: 90 Euros
Commercial participants (e.g., company representatives,
free-lancers, consultants): 465 Euros
Early registrants (i.e., registration by January 15, 2008) get a
15% discount. DGOF members get a 20% discount, which cannot be
combined with the early registrants' discount.
For participants other than first authors, day tickets are
available, as well.
Registration for all participants begins December 1, 2007
at http://www.gor.de.
First authors must not register later than January 31, 2008. First
authors will have to pay full conference fees in advance.
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Important Deadlines:
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09/30/2007 deadline for abstract submission
12/01/2007 feedback on acceptance /
registration begins
01/01/2008 preliminary program available
01/31/2008 deadline for first author registration
02/17/2008 deadline for sending in slides
03/10 - 03/12/2008 conference and workshops
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How to Get in Touch:
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Conference website, abstract
submission, workshops: http://www.gor.de
Business activities and
any further questions: office@dgof.de
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