On-line Submissions FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the on-line submission process
1. Who can contribute materials to the infoDev e-Government site?
infoDev welcomes contributions from individuals and academics as well as established
publishers and organizations.
2. What types of materials will infoDev
accept?
infoDev is actively seeking materials such as reports, papers, tools conference papers, etc. produced in 2003
or later. Contributions must be e-Government solutions and meet quality
criteria.
3. How can I contribute my paper to infoDev?
infoDev have an Online Submission System,
through which individuals may submit materials. Contributors can upload their materials through
the Contribute section of the Web site:
- Enter simple meta-data information about your material
- Attach and upload file
- Submit your material for review by our review team.
5. What format(s) do you accept?
Portable Document
Format (.pdf), Word (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Text (.txt).
When submitting a paper comprised of multiple files, save and
submit the material as a .zip file using WinZip or as a .sfx file
using Stuffit.
6. How will I know if infoDev has accepted
my submission? How long does it take for an accepted item to appear
in the database?
Contributors can access the system by registering for membership and logging in. The review status of their submitted material is displayed automatically, once logged in. You can quickly see if your material has been reviewed or not, and if reviewed if published or not. You wil receive comments back from our review team as part of the process.
7. If I submit material to infoDev, and it
is added to the database, can I still publish the paper elsewhere?
Yes. When you contribute your work to infoDev, you grant the program
permission to index the material and disseminate it online. However,
you do not transfer copyright.
8. Whom can I contact with questions?
Submit your questions to the project leader at egovernment@cdt.org.
Your inquiry will be routed to a staff member for reply.