To document and foster new and useful techniques methodologies and standards. To act as a reference for practicable approaches to problems in the software testing verification and reliability fields. To promote the development and dissemination of sound theoretical foundations for new and established practice. To provide a forum for informed debate on the abundant controversial issues. Contributions can include: Research Papers reporting original work either theoretical or practical which contribute to an improvement of knowledge understanding or practice in software testing verification and reliability. Refereed prior to publication. Case Studies describing the experience gained in the introduction or application of a specific method methodology technique policy or tool which is likely to be of wide interest and practical value to the software testing verification and reliability community. Refereed. Review Papers detailing the most relevant aspects of and useful results and achievements in a specific area or focusing on the various efforts and approaches being adopted in areas of emerging importance. Refereed. Short Notes including position papers outlines of work in progress and relevant minor results. Refereed. Letters expressing readers' views on germane topics or for example reporting new national/international initiatives in the field.