[agents] CFP: Intelligent Decision Support Systems in Healthcare using Agents and/or Virtual Realit

[Brahnam]

BOOK CHAPTERS ARE INVITED:

We are in the process of editing a book on:

(Tentative Title)
Intelligent Decision Support Systems in Healthcare using Agents and Virtual Reality
 Publisher: Springer-Verlag, Germany.

The book will present the latest research on all aspects of decision support systems in healthcare using agents and virtual reality.

The intention of this book is to provide a concise introduction to the particular topic for researchers in related fields. As such, each chapter must be complete within itself.  Naturally, reference to additional or more advanced material is expected to be given in the reference section.

Specifics:
 
Proposals on all relevant topics are invited.

Co-authored chapters are welcome.

Approximate number of pages in each chapter - 15 to 50.

Publication date - 2009

Important Dates

15 July 2009:  Authors are invited to submit summary (half page) of their proposed chapters as well as their 5 lines brief resume (CV) for the possible inclusion in the book.

16 July 2009:  Acceptance decision.

30 November 2009:  Draft chapters due

15 December 2009:  Feedback to the authors

15 February 2010:  Camera ready chapter due


We will be pleased to offer one complimentary copy to the corresponding (or the first listed author) of each chapter as a token of appreciation.

Please send your chapter proposal to the Editorial Team contact:

 Dr. Sheryl Brahnam
 Associate Professor
 Missouri State University
 Computer Information Systems
 Glass Hall 387
 901 South National Avenue
 Springfield, MO 65804
 USA
 Email: sbrahnam at facescience.org