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APPENDIX 8

GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION OF THE ISPRS BOOK SERIES IN THE PHOTOGRAMMETRY, REMOTE SENSING AND SPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCES

 
Vers. 20.03.2008

1. Introduction

The ISPRS Book Series in The Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences will be comprised of high quality scientific contributions in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences, with the aim of promoting the scientific output of ISPRS. The series will be published by Swets & Zeitlinger B.V. (herein referred to as the Publisher), in the Netherlands and include high quality scientific papers that have not been published elsewhere in recognised journals. The papers may have appeared in the ISPRS International Archives of The Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, but may not be available to individuals associated with these fields, unless they attend the ISPRS Congresses, Symposia or Workshops. Papers will be rigorously peer-reviewed by experts in the field and are selected as leading articles in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences. The series may also include textbooks or translations of textbooks and books on advanced scientific topics that are not directly related to ISPRS events. High quality tutorials may also be included if appropriate. Hereinafter the term 'Book Series' is deemed to refer to each and every book in the Series jointly, and, the term 'Volume' is to be deemed to refer to an individual book in the Series. The Book Series will be managed by a Book Series Editor, while each Volume (individual book) will be managed by Volume Editors.
 

2. Responsibilities of ISPRS Book Series Editor

The Book Series Editor will:

1. be responsible for the overall management of the Series.
2. select Volumes for the Series and prepare a schedule/timetable for the production of each.
3. appoint Volume Editor(s) in coordination with ISPRS Council, as appropriate. In the case of books related to ISPRS events, the selection of the Volume Editor should be made in agreement with the event organisers.
4. be responsible for maintaining continuity, planning, advice and coordination, and homogeneity of standards.
5. exercise his/her best judgement in accepting only works of a high standard.
6. be the primary contact for the Publishers and be responsible for acceptance and forward planning of new works in the Series
7. not undertake language editing, but will be responsible for approval of the final version of each Volume before its transmission to the Publishers.
8. may overrule decisions of the Volume Editors to ensure maintenance of appropriate standards of the Series.
9. submit periodic reports to ISPRS Council with commentary on improvements, problems, plans and achievements.
10. work with the Publishers to pursue projects without regard to their inclusion in the Series, but no work shall be published as part of the Series without the written consent of the ISPRS Council.
     

3. Responsibilities of the Volume Editors

The Volume Editors will:

1. maintain the high quality of the Book Series by selecting a Review Panel that is internationally recognized for their expertise in the subject of the Volume, and ensuring the quality of presentation and English expression
2. ensure that manuscripts are prepared in accordance with the 'Instructions for Authors' supplied by the Publishers, and on the ISPRS Webpage.
3. be responsible for ensuring overall presentation, completeness, equations, figures, tables and references.
4. be responsible for language editing and proofreading of each paper in the Volume for accuracy of content.
5. advise the Society and the Publishers on matters pertaining to promotion and advertising of Volumes,
6. permit the Publishers to use their names and CVs in connection with such advertising and promotion of the Book Series and Volumes in the Series.
7. ensure to the best of their ability that no material in the Series shall contain anything that is obscene or libelous or is in any other way unlawful.
    

4. Procedures for Publication of a Volume

1. Initiation of a Volume may be made by the Book Series Editor, or an individual may contact the Book Series Editor with a proposal to publish a Volume in the Series.
2. The Book Editor will seek approval for the publication of the Volume from the Publisher and ISPRS Council. The proposal shall include details of the title of the Volume, topic and content, justification for publishing the Volume, Volume Editor(s), Review Panel, expected number of papers, leading articles (if any), main chapter and/or sub-sections, the number of bulk orders required and the total number of copies to be printed.
3. On approval of the Volume by the Publisher and ISPRS Council, the Book Series Editor will appoint Volume Editors(s) who will be responsible for the management and publication of the Volume and who will accept the responsibilities listed above.
4. The Volume Editor(s) will sign an agreement with the Publisher, which will include amongst other topics, an agreement to provide the final papers of the Volume in accordance with 'Instructions for Authors' and according to the timetable below, the number of bulk orders, and the price of bulk order copies.
5. The Volume Editor will establish a timetable for the publication of the Volume which involves the following operations:
6. Announcement and Call for Papers - approximately 14 months before the publication of the Volume. If the publication is planned to be in conjunction of an ISPRS event, the Announcement can include details of that event.
7. Receipt of full papers for review - approximately 8 months prior to publication date
8. Review and notification of authors of results of review - approximately 6 months prior to publication
9. Submission of final papers - approximately 5 months prior to publication-
10. Approval by Book Series Editor of the final version of the papers to be included in the Volume - approximately 15 weeks prior to publication
11. Delivery of final camera ready papers to the publisher - 14 weeks prior to publication data
12. Distribution of bulk order copies of the Volume at the appropriate ISPRS event or by prior arrangement with the publisher