PROMS (Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium) is an annual non-governmental professional meeting established to promote objective measurement and contribute to the research and development of Rasch measurement in the Pacific Rim. PROMS is an annual symposium aiming to provide a forum for the sharing of new knowledge with the international community. Rasch measurement workshops are usually attached to PROMS meetings. Previous PROMS Conferences have been held in Malaysia (2005), Hong Kong (2006), and Taiwan (2007). PROMS 2008 will be held at Ochanomizu Univeristy, Tokyo from August 1-3, with workshops scheduled on July 31.
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PROMS 2008 - Tokyo
Ochanomizu University, Tokyo
2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo, JP
July 31, 2008 – August 3, 2008
Welcome to the PROMS 2008 Tokyo Website.
PROMS 2008 Tokyo will be held August 1 to 3 at Ochanomizu University, Tokyo. Software workshops will be held on July 31st. We are no longer accepting proposals. All presenters are encouraged to register for the conference and pay the registration fee by credit card no later than July 15th. Click on the links below for Quick help.
PROMS Schedule: Click here to view or download the schedule of events and presentations.
Banquet: Saturday, August 2. 10 course Japanese feast! 2000 yen. Reservations required.
Registration and payment: Click here to download a pdf help file.
Featured speakers: Click to see a list of our featured speakers.
Accommodations: Click for more information on hotels in the area.
Getting there: Click the link for directions to the site. The closest airports are Narita and Haneda.
Presentations: Click to view abstracts of accepted papers. Check that yours is there and is correct.
Sponsors: The organizers gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors.
Workshops: Click to view the latest information on pre-conference workshops
Please note that creating a user account, submitting your proposal, and registering for the PROMS-Tokyo conference are different procedures. If you have not paid your conference fee, please click registration and follow the instructions to pay by credit card. Please pay the registration fee when you register. Do not return to the website until PayPal registration is finished, as it is difficult to return to the PayPal site later. Please read the pdf help file if you are not sure how to register and pay.
If this is your first visit to the website . .
This website was created using Open Conference Systems (OCS), a free web publishing tool created by the Public Knowledge Project. From this web site, each PROMS 2008 participant can create a user account, submit presentation proposals for peer review, volunteer to be a reviewer, manage the proposal review process online, and pay all registration fees through the PROMS 2008 Tokyo PayPal Account. Please note that creating a user account is not the same as registering for the conference. Creating a user account, submitting a proposal, and registering for the conference are separate processes. To register for the PROMS 2008 Tokyo conference, click "LOG IN" in the red naviagation bar. Create a user account. Click the "current conference," and PROMS 2008 Tokyo. Click "registration" and proceed through the process.Be prepared to pay the conference fees by credit card when you register. It is possible to complete the registration without paying, but you cannot navigate back to the PayPal link later.
Check the site from time to time for more information regarding accommodation, workshops, and social activities.We look forward to seeing you in August.