ETD2015: 18th International Symposium on Theses and Dissertations Theme "Evolving Genre of ETDs for Knowledge Discovery" Dates: 4-6 November 2015 Venue: JNU Convention Centre, New Delhi, India Organized by: Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India in collaboration with Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD.ORG(http://NDLTD.ORG)), USA and INFLIBNET Centre, India ETD 2015 is an international symposium and gathering of current and future researchers and practitioners in the area of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. The event will be held on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Campus, New Delhi, India during 4th - 6th November 2015. The theme for the ETD 2015 is “Evolving Genre of ETDs for Knowledge Discovery”. It will provide delegates the unique opportunity to network, share experiences and discuss current good practices from around the world, enabling researchers and practitioners to chart a future course of action. Call for Papers and Posters ETD 2015 welcomes contributors to submit proposals for papers and posters. Author Guidelines All contributions must be written in English Language only. Contributors are requested to adhere to the respective Author Guidelines prescribed for Papers and for Poster Presentation. Best Paper Award As a part of the academic activities, the best paper award will be presented at the closing session. Please note that: The selection of the best paper will be done by the Evaluation Committee. The paper with the highest total will be awarded "Best Paper". Best Poster Award As a part of the academic activities, the best poster award will be presented at the Closing plenary session. Please note that: The selection of the best poster will be conducted by the Evaluation Committee The poster with the highest total will be awarded "Best Poster". Call for Papers Timelines and Deadlines: March 31, 2015 Ensure to submit an abstract in not more than 500 words. April 15, 2015 Expect status notification of your submission. July, 31, 2015 Ensure to submit your full paper for publication on the conference website and (possibly) in the conference proceeding. Author Guidelines for Abstract: All contributors need to submit an informative abstract of not more than 500 words, and it should include: The title of the paper An indication of the context and purpose of the work A description of the methodology A summary of results, including products or other outcomes Implications and significance of the work. Call for Posters Timelines and Deadlines: July 31, 2015 Ensure to submit a proposal for poster presentation. August 15, 2015 Expect status notification of your submission. August 31, 2015 Ensure to submit your Camera Ready Poster. Author Guidelines for Poster: All contributors need to submit an informative proposal to be considered for poster presentation, and it should include: The title of the poster An indication of the context and purpose of the work A description of the methodology A summary of results, including products or other outcomes Implications and significance of the work. Travel Scholarships: A limited number of conference grants are available to help with travel and other expenses. Applications are invited by August 20, 2015. To apply, please visit following webpage: http://etd2015india.in/Travel_Scholarships Further Details: http://etd2015india.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.