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Call for papers

Special Issue of 'Virtual Reality'

Interaction and Usability Issues for Desktop Virtual Environments

Desktop virtual environments are extensively used for presenting interactive
three-dimensional games, training and modelling applications, and encompass
non-immersive and semi-immersive (fish tank) virtual environment systems that
are presented on a desktop monitor. They are distinctive from immersive virtual
environments as they do not aim to support a full and complete sense of
immersion. It could be argued, though, that with the right human factors display
considerations, desktop virtual environments may be just as effective in
presenting virtual environments and supporting immersion for certain
applications.  Furthermore, desktop virtual environment systems are a more
affordable option as they do not require the same level of complex and expensive
additional equipment as fully immersive systems. However, research has
highlighted various interaction and usability issues which pertain to the
constraints of a desktop monitor display.  This special issue is dedicated to
exploring the interaction and usability issues for desktop virtual environments
and invites papers that may consider, but are not limited to, the following
areas:

        *       Application/domain specific desktop virtual environments
        *       Depth Perception
        *       Usability evaluation
        *       Spatial layout
        *       Navigation and wayfinding
        *       Spatial tasks
        *       Collaborative virtual environments
        *       Design issues
        *       Interaction techniques
        *       Visualisation

All papers will be peer-reviewed in line with the journals normal process.
Papers should be between 4500-6000 words in length and report original research
in the form of, for example, case studies, review articles, discussion papers
and integrated inter-disciplinary essays.  Papers should be submitted in Word or
PDF format, via e-mail, to [log in to unmask] by Friday 5th September
2003.

Important dates:
Deadline for expression of interest/abstract: July 25th, 2003
Deadline for authors to submit papers electronically: September 5th, 2003
Notice of review results:       September 29th 2003
Deadlines for final version of papers: October 31st 2003
Publication: December 2003

Guidelines for submission of papers can be found at
<http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/10055/about.htm>


Special issue guest editors:
Dr. Sonali S. Morar
Department of Information Systems and Computing
Brunel University
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH, UK
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Tel: 01895 274000 Ext. 5875

Professor Robert D. Macredie
Department of Information Systems and Computing
Brunel University
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH, U.K.
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