Message-ID: <01BF3600.4D33BF00@d212-151-225-83.swipnet.se> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 22:13:27 +0100 From: Jacky Foo <mailto:foo@SWIPNET.SE> Subject: 2nd Call for Abstracts To: mailto:DEVEL-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Hello EveryoneThe 1st Call for Abstracts for the Internet Conference on Material Flow Analysis of Integrated Bio-Systems, March-Oct 2000 (see http://www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ic-mfa for scope, conference theme and other instructions) has received a good response so far; 10 abstracts have been approved and the rest are in the review process. I enclose the tentative list of the titles of papers which show the range of topics that the scope of the Conference covers.
We are looking for another 20 abstract submissions and would like to invite you to consider making a presentation of your work in one of the 11 themes (see below). The deadline for the 2nd Call for Abstracts is 31 Dec. 1999.
An abstract should not be more than 1 page in size and may contain text, table, diagrams. It should include the title of paper, full name(s) and postal and email address(es) of author(s), abstract and keywords. Please send your abstract(s) to mailto:foo@swipnet.se. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Planning Group of the Conference. Authors should wait for formal notification of acceptance of the abstracts before proceeding into the preparation of the full paper(s).
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----- Mr. Eng-Leong "Jacky" Foo Co-ordinator, Integrated Bio-Systems Network http://www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ibs/ibsnet Internet Conference on Material Flow Analysis of Integrated Bio-Systems (2000) http://www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ic-mfa (updated)
+++ Tentative List of Papers (Internet Conference on Material Flow Analysis of Integrated Bio-Systems, March-Oct 2000)
P1 - Kefa V O Rabah (Kenya) : Application of Sugarcane Residues as Biofuel for Cogeneration of Electricity Kenya P2 - H.Losada, et al. (Mexico): Recycling of solid wastes in the east of Mexico City by livestock and agricultural production systems. P3 - Simon Appleby & E.L. Foo (Indonesia/Sweden): Integrated bio-system for a feedlot-abattoir-meat processing and research complex in Bali P4 - Li Kangmin & Wang Qiuhua (P R China). Nutrient flow analysis in digester fishpond IBS P5 - Song Xiangfu, Ying Huodong, Wu Weiming, Jin Qianyu, Zou Guoyan and Li Kangmin*. (P.R: China) Study on surface aquaponics in natural waters with nutrient flow analysis P6 - Christina Aristanti (Indonesia) : From wastes to employment and environment improvement opportunities. P7 - Amrit B. Karki and Upendra Gautam (Nepal): Community Latrine-cum-biogas plant at Ward No. 1 of Pathari VDC of Morang District of Nepal. P8 - Julian David Chara & Elkin Dario Pulido (Colombia): Material flow in "Pozo Verde" Integrated Farm in Cauca Valley Province, Colombia. P9 - D. Craig Sheppard & G. Larry Newton (USA): Black Soldier Fly Larvae Produce High Quality Feedstuff from Manure P10 - Anna Hedlund (Sweden) : A theoretical integrated nutrient flow on a farm with three sub-systems in a village in Southern Vietnam P11 - Sudhira H.S. & Ann Jacob (India): Reutilisation of byproducts of coir industry : A Case Study. P12 - Paul Adler (USA) : Phytoremediation of aquaculture effluents with lettuce and basil. P13 - D K Saxena (India) : Metal Pollution in river Ra Ganga and its recovery through aquatic plant P14 - Jagannath Venkataramaih (India): Scales of Operations on Community Based Solid Wastes Management in India P15 - Jean-Pierre Bayala (Belgium) : Village-based integrated waste water treatment system at Women's Association of Song Taaba, Burkina Faso. P16 - Nguyen Van Trung (Vietnam) : Fertiliser value in biogas technology systems in Vietnam P17 - Mark J. Brotman (USA): Recovery and Utilization of By-Products from Greenhouse Operations with respect to Recirculating Aquaculture, Hydroponic and Mushroom Cultivation Systems
++++ Scope of Conference The central focus of the Internet Conference is on the analysis of material flows in integrated bio-systems. The scope includes 11 themes :
1) Municipal Biodegradable Solid Recycling and Conversion Systems MFA of systems that includes recycling and conversion of biodegradables, food scraps, yard trimmings and greens into bio-fuels, organic fertiliser, animal feed, biochemicals, etc. using biological sub-systems such as anaerobic digestion, composting, vermi-culture, etc.. New methods, alternative natural systems for control or remediation to avoid the need for landfills, conventional wastewater plants, etc.
2) Wastewater Treatment and Utilisation Systems MFA of systems using plants, microbes, algae, shellfish in wastewater treatment and use of wastewaters in crop irrigation, aquaculture, wetlands, forests, etc. crop-aquaculture, livestock-aquaculture systems, integrated aquaculture/polyculture systems, etc..
3) Integrated Aquaculture Systems MFA of aquatic food production systems such as integrated aquaculture/polyculture systems, fish-shellfish-seaweed systems, aquaculture-terrestrial integrated bio-systems, silvifisheries, fish ranching, etc.
4) Small Scale Farming Systems MFA of household bio-systems with sub-systems like livestock, biogas digesters, fish ponds, compost, vermicompost, vegetable gardens and crops plots, fruit trees, aquatic plants, etc.
5) Large Plantations, Farms and Feedlots MFA of corporate and cooperative agricultural systems using of agro-crop residues and livestock manure for production of feed, food, fibre, chemicals, energy, etc.
6) Constructed Building Complex, greenhouse and Eco-house Systems MFA of bio-systems in/on buildings for waste water treatment, food production, hydroponics, aquaponics; waste recycling or using animals and compost to heat greenhouses, etc.
7) Industry and Eco-Industrial Parks MFA of bio-systems for cleaner production, industries and industrial parks to utilise primary by-product wastes for biochemicals, food and energy production in co-operative implmentation of shared systems for complementary recovery and use.
8) Resource Utilization and Conservation in Sustainable Natural Eco-Systems MFA of bio-systems for sustainable resource utilisation e.g. in watersheds, reservoirs, lakes, river basins, community forests, natural parks, coral reefs, mangroves, etc..
9) Small Islands, Community, Villages and Cities MFA of IBSs for sustainable living in human communities for urban ecology, urban agriculture and environmental management;
10) Global Issues related to Food Security, Environment and Climate Change e.g. regional studies (national, regional and global) where integrated bio-systems are used to play crucial roles to sustain food security, zero wastes and zero wastewater discharge; and reduction of greenhouse gases.
11) Tools and Methodology for Design and Analysis of Integrated Bio-Systems. e.g. softwares and methods for material flow analysis showing how it is applied to an example(s) in an integrated bio-systems
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