IFAC_Newsletter_2013_5

The issue contains:

1. Newsletter Changes

• What it covers: Details upcoming changes to the distribution of the IFAC Newsletter as it transitions from print mailings to primarily electronic distribution.

2. Editorial and Publishing Policy for the IFAC Journals

• Author: Roger Goodall, Denis Dochain, and Peter Fleming
• What it covers: Provides an overview of publishing policies regarding Gold and Green Open Access models and addresses the unethical manipulation of impact factors.

3. Introducing the 2011-2014 IFAC Fellows

• What it covers: Highlights the backgrounds and professional achievements of newly elected IFAC Fellows, including Dominique Bonvin, Kemin Zhou, Richard H. Middleton, and Peter Terwiesch.

4. 2013 IFAC Council and Related Meetings

• Date: 17-19 July 2013
• What it covers: Reports on the annual council meetings held in Zurich, Switzerland, including strategic planning task force updates, major award announcements, and the selection of Germany to host the 2020 IFAC World Congress.

5. Forthcoming Events

• What it covers: Lists upcoming IFAC conferences, symposia, and workshops scheduled from late 2013 through late 2015 along with dates, locations, and website details.

6. 5th IFAC Conference on Biorobotics

• Date: 27-29 March 2013
• What it covers: Reports on the conference held in Sakai, Japan, covering advancements in biological robotics, cybernetics, and human-machine interaction systems.

7. 15th IFAC Workshop on International Stability, Technology and Culture (SWIIS 2013)

• Date: 6-8 June 2013
• What it covers: Summarizes the workshop held in Pristina, Kosovo, focusing on technology transfer, international stability, and the impact of technology on society and culture.

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