CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Full Paper Submission extended to September 30, 2011!

Abstract Submission Instructions
Important Dates
Conference Themes
Conference Special Sessions
Proceedings
Committment to Attend and Expenses
Paper Formatting Instructions
Poster Formatting Information

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR FINAL PAPER FOR IPWE 2012. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.

Preparation of Abstracts

Abstracts should describe the theme and content of the proposed paper and should address one or more of the conference themes or special sessions appearing on the conference website.

For submission of abstracts for review, the abstract length should not exceed 500 words.

Abstract should be text-based only. NO figures /images or tables should be included.

The submission system would auto-format your submission for you.Â Please follow the instructions posted on the submission pages so that the formatting will be done correctly.

ASCE/EWRI membership is not required for submission.

Submission of an abstract indicates that permission to present the paper has been obtained from the responsible owning authority of the subject project.
All submissions must be uploaded via the conference’s online submission website.
Email submissions will NOT be accepted! Abstracts submitted via email will NOT be reviewed or considered for the conference.

Deadlines will be strictly observed. Failure to submit abstracts and/or papers via the online submission site by the deadline will result in removal from the conference program and proceedings.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Online abstract submission is required and easy at the MIRA website. Abstract or Final Paper Submissions received via email will not be accepted.

Simply follow the directions provided on the website. Abstracts should be in English and no longer than 500 words. ASCE/EWRI membership is not required for submission. Deadlines will be strictly adhered to and authors will be required to register for the Conference at the time of paper upload. Failure to submit abstracts and/or papers by the deadline will result in removal from the Conference program and proceedings. Authors whose abstracts are accepted for oral presentations or technical posters and who submit a final paper are expected to attend the Conference, pay the appropriate registration fees and make their presentation(s) in person. For program questions, contact the Technical Chair or Co-Chair. Proceedings will be published on CD.

Important Dates

Abstracts Due: July 1, 2011

Author Notification: July 15, 2011

Final Papers Due: September 15, 2011
Author Registration Due: October 30, 2011

Conference Themes

Water Supply, Sustainability, and Sanitation

Water Supply and Sanitation in Rural and Urban Areas
Water Supply and Pricing
Desalination
Innovative and Appropriate Treatment Technology

Flood and Drought Management

Flood Control and Forecasting
Drought Management
Early Warning System
Hydro-Informatics

Ground Water Management

Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers
Management of Contaminated Aquifers
Water Budget and Evaporation
Hydrology and Hydraulics

Water Resources Management

River Basin Management
Urban Watershed Management
Water Resources Planning and Management
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering and Modeling
Interbasin Transfer of Water
Watershed Processes and Management

Integrated Planning and Management

Integrated Surface Water-Ground Water Management
Integrated Surface Water-Ground Water Modeling
Artificial Recharge of Aquifers
Irrigation Management and Land Reclamation

Climate Change Impacts

Weather Modification
Global Climate Change and Effect on the Environment
Tsunami: Impacts on Environmental and Water Resources

Ecology and the Environment

Wetlands Restoration and Protection
Ecological Modeling
Environmental Modeling and Assessment
Water Quality Planning, Management, and Monitoring

Solid, Hazardous, and Radioactive Waste Management

Solid Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Innovative Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management
Radioactive Waste Management including Transborder Shipments

Pollution Control and Prevention

Prevention of Disasters from Industrial Facilities
Pollution Assessment and Remediation Technologies
Air Quality and Advancement in Air Treatment Technologies
Environmental and Health Risk
Risk Assessment

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Rural Development
Sustainable Urban Development
Energy Production and Management
Socioeconomic Issues in Water Resources Development

Safety and Security Issues

Water Management for Food Security and Sustainable Rural Development
Safety and Security of Environmental and Water Resources Infrastructure
Vulnerability Assessment and Protection of Infrastructures
Conflict Resolution in Interstate and International Water Disputes

Geographic Information System

Hydro-Informatics
GIS Applications in Environmental Disciplines
GIS Applications in Water Resources Engineering
GIS Application Development and Modeling

Regional Case Studies (Specific to Africa and Arab Regions)

Flood and Drought Management
GIS Application to Environment and Water Resources
Sustainable Development
Pollution Prevention and Control
Contamination Assessment and Remediation

Conference Special Sessions

To Be Determined.

Proceedings

Proceedings, containing final papers presented at this conference will be produced from the manuscripts received from authors. The proceedings will only include the final papers of those individuals who register by the Author Registration Cut-off Date of November 11, 2011.

The conference proceedings will be produced on a compact disc (CD-ROM).

Commitment to Attend and Expenses

Authors whose abstracts are accepted for oral presentations or technical posters and who submit a final paper are expected to attend the IPWE 2012 conference, pay the appropriate registration fees and make their presentation(s) in person.

Expenses related to preparing and presenting the papers, including camera-ready manuscripts and illustrations, are the responsibility of the authors and coauthors.

Paper Formatting Instructions

Paper submissions are limited to 10 pages in length, 10 MB, and Microsoft Word format. Text should be formatted in font sizes 10-12, and in a legible font such as Times New Roman or Arial. If you have difficulty uploading your paper, and it falls below 10 MB, please contact Patrick at MIRA for assistance.

Additional formatting instructions can be found on the following template. Click here to view the sample paper template.

Poster Formatting Information

Poster Materials

Plan to mount your materials at least 15 minutes prior to the opening of the session. All illustrations, charts, etc., to be posted should be prepared in advance as materials for these purposes will not be available at the conference facilities. You will need to bring your own supply of push pins. It is also recommended that you bring extra copies of your illustrations or a signup sheet for people to request copies of your information. However, no duplication facilities will be available at the conference.

Layout

A poster board will be assigned to poster presenters, with dimensions 1.22 m tall by 2.44 m wide (4' x 8'). You will have one side of the partition and another poster presenter will use the other side of the board.

Each poster must have a heading in very large type, 84 pt or greater. Your name and affiliation should also be noted in large type, around 72 pt. Headings and subheadings should be at least 36 pt. You need not use all capitals for titles and headings, for this can sometimes make them difficult to read. Other lettering, including text and lettering on illustrations or charts, should be between 18 and 24 pt, and should have double or 1.5 spacing between lines. Use a simple font such as Times, Arial or Helvetica throughout your presentation. To make something stand out, use a larger font size, bold or underline. You can also frame a section of text by putting a box around it. All material should be readable from a distance of three feet or more.

Any format that fits in the available space is acceptable. Some posters are prepared as one, large sheet and usually brought to the conference rolled up in a tube. You may need to locate a large format printer for this purpose, e.g., at a copy store. Other posters are prepared as a group of smaller sheets, which may be easier to prepare and transport. The format is up to you. Remember that you can refer to your proceedings paper for additional details. Do not simply bring a normal sized copy of your proceedings paper!

Important Note: Space will not be available for computer aided poster presentations.