[Martin Taylor 940614 13:45]
Here is an update on the status of the upcoming special PCT issue of the
International Journal of Man-Machine Studies (now the International
Journal of Human-Computer Studies, IJHCS).
I have not yet received any outlines or drafts of papers (neither have I
written my own contribution). I am hoping, however, that those authors
who attend the Durango meeting will have something adequate for sharing
among the other authors attending. It would be nice if this special
issue could be internally consistent, with many cross references among
the papers (or at least as consistent as the differing views of the
authors permit:-).
I have received no unsolicited proposals for papers, but got several
positive responses, some tentative, to my invitations to make proposals.
As matters stand, I believe the following authors are prepared to contribute
papers. If any of the following do not want to contribute, or if someone
not mentioned would like to do so, please let me know. Nothing is yet cast
in stone, or even in Silly Putty. Papers may be anywhere from one to
tens of pages long, provided that the length is appropriate for the
content. The criterion is quality and relevance, not fit to anyone's
preconceptions.
Anticipated contributions, in approximate order within the issue.
Bill Powers, Kent McLelland, Avery Andrews?, Tom Bourbon (perhaps 2?),
Rick Marken, myself, Reinder Haakma (IPO, Eindhoven, the Netherlands),
Ed Ford. I hope I have not forgotten someone. If so, let me know.
The idea is to progress from a description of PCT and tracking studies,
through multiperson experiments and human-factors to social uses of PCT.
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through multiperson experiments and human-factors to social uses of PCT.
I include Layered Protocols as a special case of PCT, which explains the
inclusion of Reinder Haakma, who has used LPT to develop improved
interfaces for consumer electronics.
The hope for the issue is to be able to show in a widely read international
journal the different facets of PCT and its usefulness and promise, as
well as its hard-core results. As I said above, other proposals for
contributions are still welcomed.
Martin