Frequently Asked Questions

General

  1. What is @WAS?
    @WAS is the international organization on Information Integration and Web-based Applications and Services
  2. What is iiWAS2008?
    iiWAS2008 is the 10th International Conference on Information Integration and Web-based Applications & Services
  3. When and where iiWAS2008 will be held?
    iiWAS2008 will take place in Linz (Austria) from the 24th to the 26th of November 2008.
  4. Where is the conference venue?
    The conference will take place at the campus of the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz, Altenberger Str. 69, 4040 Linz, Austria, Tel. +43 732 2468 0, Fax +43 732 2468 8822.

Paper Submission

  1. What is the difference between a full paper/short paper/workshop paper/symposium paper?
    There is no difference. All are reviewed by the program committee and will appear in the conference proceedings. The only difference is a publishing constraint. Full papers should not exceed 8 pages and short, ERPAS and MDC papers 4 pages.
  2. I received the acceptance notification. How can I prepare my camera ready paper?
    First, you need to take into account the comments you received from the program committee when preparing the final version of your paper, afterward, you need to format the paper according to the formatting guidelines and send the final version by email to (cameraready_AT_iiwas.org). Please don't hesitate to contact this email if you have any difficulties formatting your paper.
  3. How should I name my file?
    iiwas_PaperID (Paper ID is the number you received when you submitted your paper or when you received the acceptance notification).
  4. What are the document formats do you support for the camera ready?
    MS Word or PDF.
  5. To whom, should I send my camera ready paper?
    by email to cameraready_AT_iiwas.org
  6. Can I submit my paper in Latex?
    Yes, you can but we prefer MS Word
  7. Who is the publisher of the conference proceedings? Does the proceeding have an ISBN?
    The conference proceedings will be published in two volumens by ACM in cooperation with the Austrian Computer Society. The ISBN numbers are 978-1-60558-349-5 for the iiWAS proceedings and 978-1-60558-269-6 for the MoMM proceedings.
  8. I heard that selected papers will be chosen for special issues in Journals? When the selection is done and when I get the notification?
    Yes, we have four special issues in leading journals for publishing selected papers. The selection will be done during the conference. Authors of the selected papers will be notified of the acceptance during the closing ceremony.
  9. Can I have my paper included in the conference proceedings without registering for the conference?
    No, we require that at least one author pays the registration fee for each paper to be included in the proceedings. Non-registration and failure to pay the fees will result in the paper not being included in the conference proceedings.

Registration & Fees

  1. How much does the registration fees of the conference?
    Please refer to the registration page.
  2. What is included in the registration fee?
    1 year @WAS membership, 3 days admittance to all iiWAS2008 & MoMM2008 and all related workshop sessions, lunches and coffee breaks during the conference, welcome reception, conference gala dinner, one copy of the conference proceedings and conference kit.
  3. Do I need to register separately for the tutorials or workshop?
    No, attending tutorials and workshops is included in the registration fees.
  4. How can I register for the conference?
    Please refer to the registration page.
  5. Do you support payment by credit card?
    Yes and only for pre-conference registration. This service doesn't apply for onsite registration.
  6. I have more than one paper accepted. Should I pay registration fees for each paper?
    No, you pay full registration fees for one paper. You pay extra fees for each additional paper as mentioned in the registration page.
  7. I have a difficulty getting financial support to register for the conference. What should I do?
    In case you have difficulty in getting financial support, kindly let us know in advance so that we can inform others whose papers are on the waiting list.
  8. What is the cancellation and refund policy?
    We hope you will not need to cancel. In case of cancellation, the policy is:
    1) up to three weeks before event, full registration fees (less charges)
    2) up to one week before event, 70 % (less charges).
    Cancellation must be in written. Authors' registration fees can NOT be refunded.
  9. How can I obtain the registration form?
    Please refer to the registration page.
  10. When will I hear that my conference registration has been confirmed?
    As soon as we receive your payment.
  11. Is there any student financial assistance available?
    Unfortunately, no.
  12. I submitted a paper and don't want to come to the conference. Is that possible?
    We hope you can come. If you have already paid your registration fees, then your paper will be included in the conference proceedings. Otherwise, it will be dropped out.
  13. Can I get a receipt of my registration fees?
    Yes, you receive the receipt at the conference site on the first day.
  14. I paid the registration fees but can't attend the conference. Can I get the proceedings and a receipt of my payment?
    Yes, ONLY those who informed us that they are unable to attend the conference before November 21st will receive the proceedings and a receipt of payment after the conference. Those who inform us after or at the time of the conference need to buy the proceedings from the publisher.
  15. Can I mail or Fax my registration? or register online?
    You can mail or fax your registration form. (Fax.: +43 732 2468 9829; email: angela_AT_iiwas.org) However, confirmation of registration is only provided upon the receipt of your payment.
  16. What if I can't attend and someone else from our team will be replacing me?
    No problem but this person has to register for the conference.

Presentations

  1. How much time is allocated for my presentation?
    The presentations will be 20-25 minutes plus 5-10 minutes time reserved for questions and answers.
  2. What kind of equipments are available for my presentation?
    There will be a PC with Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet connection, video projector and overhead projector. Let us know in advance if you will need any special configuration for the presentation.

Visa Requirement

  1. I need a visa to come to Austria. How can I get it?
    Please refer to the visa page or send an email to the General Conference Chair.

Miscellaneous

  1. Is there any specific dress code?
    Please wear whatever you feel comfortable. There is no specific dress code but check for the weather conditions in Austria.
  2. What is the exchange rate for EURO?
    Use the exchange rate calculator to express the value of any currency in any other currency.
  3. Where can I find more information about Austria?
    The Lonely Planet Travel Guide gives a good overview of the places to go and to see in Austria. For more information about Linz please see the conference venue site.
  4. I want to bring my family to the special event. What should I do?
    You need to buy extra tickets. Please indicate that you need more tickets for the conference dinner in your registration form.
  5. If my college, company or organization would like to send a flyer to all conference attendees, what should I do?
    Just drop it at the registration desk.
  6. Will be there any Internet connection so I can check my email?
    Yes. Please ask at the conference registration desk for your login data for the wireless LAN.