Guidelines for those participating in the Convention:
1. Sending proposals:
The proposed papers or panels should be sent via the event web page: www.isanet.org/rio2009 . Each participant is allowed to present a maximum of two proposals.
2. Deadlines:
Papers or panel proposals should be sent before December 20th, 2008.
3. Format for proposals:
The proposals should be sent as individual papers or complete panels.
3.1. Individual Papers:
These papers should be sent to the following address:
http://isanet.ccit.arizona.edu/RioSubmit/PaperSubmit.htm
The following items should be filled out:
- Name of the principal author;
- Institutional affiliation;
- Address, telephone, fax and email;
- The title of the work sent;
- Paper abstract (in a maximum of 300 words);
- Names of co-authors (with a maximum of three);
- Institutional affiliation of each of the co-authors;
- Address, telephone, fax and email of each of the co-authors.
- Complete Panels:
Any proposals for panels submitted should be linked to four papers. The proposed panels should be sent to the following address:
http://isanet.ccit.arizona.edu/RioSubmit/PanelSubmit.htm
The following items should be filled out:
- The title of the panel proposed;
- A presentation summarizing the panel;
- Selection of the following option: if the panel is not selected as a single entity, the authors can opt to have their individual work selected for inclusion in other panels;
- Name of the panel´s first chair;
- Institutional affiliation of the panel´s first chair;
- Address, telephone, fax and email of the first chair;
- Name of the panel´s second chair;
- Institutional affiliation of the panel’s second chair;
- Address, telephone, fax and email of the panel’s chair;
- Name of the panel’s first discussant;
- Institutional affiliation of the panel’s first discussant;
- Address, telephone, fax and email of the panel’s first discussant;
- Name of the panel’s second discussant;
- Institutional affiliation of the panel’s second discussant;
- Address, telephone, fax and email of the panel’s second discussant;
- Paper abstract (in a maximum of 300 words)
- Summary of second paper (in a maximum of 300 words)
- Summary of third paper (in a maximum of 300 words)
- Summary of fourth paper (in a maximum of 300 words)
- Summary of fifth paper (in a maximum of 300 words)
3.3. Panel Time:
Panels should be scheduled to last a maximum of two hours.
The panels should be based on at least thirty (30) minutes of open debate, after the presentations and discussant’s comments.
4. Program Approach:
4.1. The ABRI-ISA 2009 Convention will not be divided into thematic areas. The event’s chairs have opted to maintain the discussions open for researchers/individuals from different areas, with the aim of stimulating a broader debate on the central theme: “Diversity and Inequality in World Politics”.
4.2. The chairs are encouraged to establish the themes and topics to be discussed by the participants of the panels.
4.3. The proposals for panels are subject to revision by the event’s chairs, in accordance with the same criteria used to evaluate the other papers received.
5. Composition of Panels:
5.1. The coordinators should include as wide-ranging a band as possible of academic approaches in the different panel types. Panels should have three or four papers and a single discussant. Only in exceptional circumstances should a panel have more than four papers.
5.2. Independent to the composition of the panels, thirty minutes should be set aside for audience debate with the panelists. It is the responsibility of the panel coordinator to ensure this norm is complied with.
5.3. The panel organizers should try to provide an interesting mix of participants. The best panels generally include academics from different countries, institutions and at different stages of their careers. As this is an event organized by two organizations, the mixed panels will be prioritized, that is to say, those that combine participants from different countries and regions. The best discussants are normally academics with significant experience in their field. In general, post-graduate students should not perform this task.
5.4. English will be the official language used at the conference, as this is an international convention. The organizers are encouraging the setting up of panels that include researchers from different countries and regions to stimulate the interexchange of ideas. However, we are aware that language may be a significant barrier for some Latin American researchers and, as such, we are setting aside a certain amount of time for panels in Portuguese and/or Spanish (approximately 20% of the total). Accordingly, we can accept registrations for panels in these languages until the aforementioned quota has been met.
5.5. Participants at the event cannot present papers at more than two panels. They may, however, take part as a discussant or panel chair person in up to two further panels.
6. Responsibilities of panel chairs:
The panel chairs are responsible for:
6.1. Informing the general event chairs of any changes in the composition of the panels before the publication of the final program. Similarly, they should inform the other participants about these changes until March 15th, 2009.
6.2. Inform the event’s chairs about any last-minute absence of any participant(s).
6.3. The general panel chairs should send a copy of the paper to each of the panelists, at least five working days before the event (July 13th 2009).
6.4. If it proves necessary to use additional electronic means of support, this request should be made to the event organization at least a month before the event (until July 20th 2009). The event organizers, however, cannot guarantee that all the rooms used during the event will have audio-visual equipment.
7. Responsibility of the panelists:
On proposing and formally accepting to take part in the panels, the participants agree to:
7.1. Inform the general panel chair, discussant and general event’s chair, as early as possible, of any change in status of their work or availability. Any absence that is not duly notified could upset the smooth running of the event and lead to the individual(s) concerned being excluded from our programs in the following years.
7.2. Send a copy of their paper to their general panel chair to be circulated among participants at least five (5) working days before the event (July 13th 2009).
7.3. The discussants should agree to read each of the papers sent in and comment on them, constructively, at least five (5) working days before the event (July 13th 2009).
7.4. Respect the size limits and time limits for the presentations and comments stipulated by the general coordinators.
7.5. If the use of electronic equipment is deemed necessary, this request should be made to the event organizers at least a month beforehand (until July 20th 2009). The event organizers, however, cannot guarantee that all the rooms used during the event will have audio-visual equipment.
8. Frequency:
Participants should not present papers at more than two panels, except in the case of co-authors not presenting the work.
9. Notifications about proposals (papers or panels):
The general event chairs will send an e-mail to each candidate by the end of January 2009 advising them as to whether their proposal has been selected.
10. Registration Rates:
Participants in the conference do not need to be members of ABRI or the ISA. However, members of these institutions will pay a lower registration fee.
The registration fees are as follows:
Category Early registration (Until April 15th 2009) Late registration
ISA members US$ 100.00 US$ 150.00
ISA students US$ 75.00 US$ 100.00
Non ISA members US$ 125.00 US$ 175.00
Non ISA students US$ 90.00 US$ 120.00
ABRI’s registration fees:
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Category: |
Until April 15th 2009: |
Late registration: |
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ABRI members - ordinary and professionals |
R$ 150,00 |
R$ 200,00 |
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ABRI students |
R$ 75,00 |
R$ 150,00 |
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Non-members |
R$ 325,00 |
R$ 325,00 |
