Folks, Region 3 is proud to have a peer reviewed paper publication as part of its annual conference. Authors are encouraged to submit a paper for review, and those papers that are accepted must be presented by at least one author at the conference in order to be published in the proceedings. The process of paper submittals and presentations include a peer review cycle. Dr. Chris Gordon has agreed to handle the challenge of coordinating this task this year. The region will need peer reviewers for the process. Please read the following information and reply to Dr. Gordon accordingly. 1. Call for reviewers
The Associated Schools of Construction Region 3 recognizes the value and importance of the peer reviewer in the overall publication process — not only in shaping the individual manuscript, but also in shaping the credibility and reputation of the conference proceeding. The identification and selection of reviewers who have expertise and interest in the topics appropriate to each manuscript are essential elements in ensuring a timely, productive peer review process. Generally, reviewers are asked to review one or two manuscripts and to return their comments within one week. In an effort to facilitate the selection of appropriate peer reviewers for the ASC Region 3 conference proceeding, we ask that you take a moment to send your contact information to Dr. Chris Gordon at by Friday, September 21, 2018. 2. Call for Papers
Given the time period and depth of review for these submittals, the pre-submission of abstracts will not be necessary. Manuscripts are to be submitted in Microsoft Word format to cgordon@siue.edu. Authors are encouraged to use the ASC Style Guide in preparing papers in preparation for an ultimate submittal to the International Proceedings. The unusually early due dates are in response to the early submittal dates required for submittal of papers to the International Proceedings. This year, the submittals for the International Proceedings are being accepted between October 1 and October 25. (Please check with their website for verification of these dates and for any updates.) The following timeline for Region 3 papers is an attempt to provide peer feedback before the International Proceedings dates. 3.
Call for Refereed Abstract and Presentations
Manuscripts are to be submitted in Microsoft Word format to cgordon@siue.edu. Authors are encouraged to use the ASC Style Guide in preparing one-page abstracts for peer review. Abstracts must include:
Need of the research and its significance Research design and methodology Research results Important findings, conclusions, and recommendations