Call for Chapters: Technological Advancements for Deep Sea Ecosystem Conservation and Exploration

Editors

U. Vignesh, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - Chennai, India
Parvathi R, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - Chennai, India

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 2, 2024
Full Chapters Due: August 4, 2024
Submission Date: August 4, 2024

Introduction

his book delves into the intricacies and significance of deep-sea ecosystems, employing interdisciplinary approaches to unveil their mysteries. By examining unique features, biodiversity, and technological advancements, the proposal illuminate the abyssal realms' importance. From delineating oceanic zones to scrutinizing hydrothermal vents and bioluminescence, we navigate the complexities of deep-sea life. Leveraging advanced technologies such as ROVs and AUVs, we transcend traditional barriers to exploration, pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Addressing challenges like deep-sea mining and climate change, we advocate for sustainable conservation strategies to safeguard these vulnerable ecosystems. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of deep-sea environments in global biogeochemical cycles, emphasizing the urgency of their protection and responsible management. Through informed research activities and advocacy, the book strive to promote awareness and facilitate informed decision-making to ensure the preservation of deep-sea ecosystems for future generations. This book endeavors to comprehensively investigate the intricate dynamics and global significance of deep-sea ecosystems. Through interdisciplinary exploration, our objective is to delve deeply into the unique characteristics, biodiversity, and ecological processes of abyssal realms. The aim to elucidate the adaptations and trophic interactions of deep-sea organisms, shedding light on their roles in global biogeochemical cycles. Additionally, to assess the efficacy of advanced technologies, such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), in expanding our understanding of these remote environments. Addressing pressing challenges such as deep-sea mining and climate change, our objective is to propose sustainable conservation strategies to safeguard these vulnerable ecosystems. Ultimately, the proposed book strive to underscore the intrinsic value of deep-sea environments and advocate for their preservation and responsible management on a global scale.

Objective

The scope and goals of a proposed book project focused on deep-sea ecosystems. It aims to comprehensively investigate the intricacies, significance, and challenges facing these ecosystems, employing interdisciplinary approaches and advanced technologies to shed light on their mysteries and advocate for their preservation and responsible management.

Target Audience

The researchers from various fields on deep sea ecosystem, Scientists working on deep sea ecosysstem, student community, Faculty community on the same field, etc.

Recommended Topics

The following topics are included but not limited to: 1. Unique Characteristics of the Deep Sea 2. Zones of the Deep Ocean 3. Hydrothermal Vents and Cold Seeps 4. Bioluminescence in the Deep Sea 5. Biodiversity in the Abyss 6. Deep-Sea Food Webs 7. Deep-Sea Locomotion and Sensory Adaptations 8. Deep-Sea Technologies 9. The Importance of Deep-Sea Ecosystems 10. Deep-Sea Mining 11. Climate Change and the Deep Sea 12. Deep-Sea Conservation 13. Bioprospecting in the Deep Sea 14. Deep-Sea Communication 15. Deep-Sea Reproduction 16. Designing and Managing Deep-Sea Biodiy 17. The Future of Deep-Sea Exploration 18. Deep-Sea Archaeology 19. The Economic Potential of the Deep Sea 20. Deep-Sea Inspiration for Art and Literature

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 2, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 16, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 4, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Technological Advancements for Deep Sea Ecosystem Conservation and Exploration. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

June 2, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 16, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
August 4, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
September 8, 2024: Review Results Returned
October 6, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
October 13, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

U. Vignesh School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - Chennai vignesh.u@vit.ac.in Parvathi R School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - Chennai parvathi.r@vit.ac.in

Classifications


Computer Science and Information Technology; Medical, Healthcare, and Life Sciences; Security and Forensics; Science and Engineering
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