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Fwd: CfP Workshop on measuring the information society at AoIR5, Brighton U.K.
by Michel J. Menou 07 Jun '04

07 Jun '04

This message bounced as "spam" when first sent. Hope it goes through now. SOrry for th einconvenience Best regards, Michel J. Menou mailto:Michel.Menou@wanadoo.fr This is a forwarded message From: Michel J. Menou <Michel.Menou(a)wanadoo.fr> To: air-l(a)aoir.org Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 3:35:12 PM Subject: CfP Workshop on measuring the information society at AoIR5, Brighton U.K. ===8<==============Original message text=============== Dear Colleagues Please find below the call for contribution in the above mentioned workshop. As you will notice we have tried to design the event so as to allow for the widest possible participation. Data and indicators about the information society are feeding policies that affect you. This is your chance to air your voice about them. Looking forward to your contributions Best regards, Michel Menou +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pre conference workshop Association of Internet Researchers Conference Brighton, U.K. Saturday 18 September 3-6 p.m. MEASURING THE INFORMATION SOCIETY : WHAT, HOW, FOR WHOM AND WHAT ? Co-Sponsored by the European Chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology - ASIS&T/EC Organizers Dr. Michel J. Menou, Information and Knowledge Management consultant, France & International liaison officer, ASIS&T Dr. John Daly, Science an technology consultant, USA Dr. Philippe Vidal, Coordinator E-Atlas project, GRESOC, University of Toulouse 2, France Scope and objectives As public, private and civil society organizations are increasingly trying to promote and/or take advantage of the information society, or else the networked economy, the need for statistical data and indicators that reflect initial situations, change and its consequences is generating a variety of initiatives. Networked Readiness Index, Digital Access Index, Information Intelligence Quotient, INESXSK, Community Connectivity Indicators, to name a few, have flourished over the years. This workshop will provide an opportunity for a critical review and unconstrained discussion of: - existing instruments and the frameworks upon which they are based - data sources, gathering and calculation methods - intended audiences, usability and reliability - requirements for improved measures serving all categories of stakeholders It is hoped that as a result of the workshop, participants will be equipped with a renewed broad overview of information society measures and a vision of the main directions for future research and development in this area. Process Those interested to participate should submit by June 26, 2004 to M.Menou (Michel.Menou(a)wanadoo.fr) an outline in English (500 to 750 words maximum) of a position paper dealing with any aspect of the above topic. Several aspects my be touched in the same paper, or alternatively several papers be submitted. Outlines should highlight in practical terms what the issue is, what is going right, what is going wrong, why in both case, and what is required to improve the situation. Outlines will be refereed. The number of participants will be limited with a view to secure the best possible conditions for interaction and also for practical reasons. Authors of an accepted contribution will be notified by July 31, 2004. They will be invited to provide an expanded outline or short position paper (2500 words maximum) by August 31, 2004 at the latest. They will also be requested to register for the workshop and hopefully the AoIR conference by the same date. Upon acceptance outlines, expanded abstracts or short papers will be posted on an electronic list and web site with a view to allow for an advance discussion among participants and other interested parties. The list will be moderated in order to avoid inappropriate postings. The listserv can be found at http://www.developmentgateway.com/evaluation ; go to the link at the top of the right hand column and find all information in the FAQ section. We hope the postings and discussions could start by mid June. At the workshop the discussion will be arranged around 3 main topics: what to measure, how to measure, users and use of the measures. For each of them participants will be invited to very briefly summarize their positions before a general discussion takes place. There will be no formal presentation of papers. It is assumed that all those present will have read beforehand the contributions circulated through the list. If participants so desire a summary of the discussions and conclusions will be posted on the discussion list and/or web site, anonymity of contributions being secured if and when appropriate. Workshop Registration fees (to cover local arrangements costs) 1 workshop for attendees of the AoIR conference = £20 2 workshops for attendees of the AoIR conference = £30 1 workshop only (without attendance at AoIR conference) = £40 2 workshops only (without attendance at AoIR conference) = £70 Separate registration for AoIR conference. All participants in the workshops and/or conference must pay the fees. AoIR is not subsidized and operates on volunteer work. Conference web site http://aoir.org/2004 =========================================================================== Dr. Michel J. Menou Consultant in Information and Knowledge Management Visiting Professor of Information Policy, City University London, U.K. B.P. 15 49350 Les Rosiers sur Loire, France Email: Michel.Menou(a)wanadoo.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 41518165 Fax: +33 (0)2 41511043 http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/organisation/is/research/ciber/peoplemenou.html =========================================================================== ===8<===========End of original message text===========

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Re: Broadband
by Jay Hauben 07 Jun '04

07 Jun '04

Sue, Would you summerize for the list what is a likely reasonable estimate to the % of broadband use in the US. Thanks. Jay Sue wrote: > Many thanks for the responses both on and offlist to my query re broadband > users, the responses have been really helpful and the references full of > interesting material.

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Broadband in US query - thanks
by Sue Cranmer 07 Jun '04

07 Jun '04

Hello Many thanks for the responses both on and offlist to my query re broadband users, the responses have been really helpful and the references full of interesting material. Warm regards Sue

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When I'll be in jail....
by Antonio Roversi 07 Jun '04

07 Jun '04

will you take me some cookies ? Hi list I am joking of course. But who knows ? This post is to inform you that I have just started a new research I call "Hate on the Net". It's about a phenomenon which is quite widespread on the Internet. Have a look here: http://www.theneworder.org/ just to name one. Or here: http://www.hizbollah.tv/ I think that it is time to do a research like that (hoping not to be tracked down as terrorist or neonazi by the "Agencies"). Any suggestion - about books or essays - will be appreciated (for now). Cookies will be either (just in case....) Regards Antonio -- "I may have invented it, but Bill made it famous" David Bradley, 'Ctrl+Alt+Delete' inventor.

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Re: Air-l digest, Vol 1 #1077 - 1 msg
by Kate Williams 05 Jun '04

05 Jun '04

hi alexandra i'm not a political scientist but I looked at your website, your work looks interesting. have you found tim jordans work on hactivism? i've found it interesting. not my exact area at the moment but still... good luck with your dissertation from someone whos toiling on hers at the moment. kate --On Saturday, June 05, 2004 12:01 PM -0400 air-l-request(a)aoir.org wrote: > http://www.alexandrasamuel.com

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Attention political scientists!
by Alexandra Samuel 04 Jun '04

04 Jun '04

If you are a political scientist working on information technology-related research, please join the Information Technology and Politics section of the American Political Science Association. ITP is in a membership crisis, and we urgently need your support. ITP plays a crucial role in encouraging academic research on the intersection of technology and politics: as a formal section of APSA, we are able to sponsor papers and panels at each meeting. ITP ensures that technology-related papers make it through APSA's very competitive submission process, which in turn ensures that scholars receive institutional support and recognition for their research into information technology and politics. At last year's APSA meeting ITP sponsored panels on topics including "Digital Government Research Trends," "Electronic Campaigning," and "New Frontiers in Activism: On- & Off-line." ITP also sponsors annual web site and instructional software awards, and helps all political scientists improve their use of technology in the classroom. But ITP's membership has dipped below the levels required to maintain our status as a formal APSA section. We need your membership in order to continue our important support for informational technology research and instructional support. If you are already a member of APSA, ITP section membership is only an additional $3 in dues. If you are not currently a member of APSA, please consider joining both APSA and ITP: APSA membership rates are scaled to income, with special rates for students, and APSA membership includes subscriptions to the American Political Science Review, PS: Political Science and Politics, and Perspectives. You can add an ITP membership to your APSA membership -- or join APSA itself -- by visiting the APSA web site: http://www.apsanet.org/myapsa When you have reached your personal APSA page by logging in (or creating a new account), click on "Membership renewal" under "Apply for Additional Services." Adding a section membership will be one of your options. For more information on ITP visit our web site at http://www.apsanet.org/~itp/ Thank you for your support. -- Alexandra Samuel Board member, Information Technology & Politics Section samuel(a)fas.harvard.edu http://www.alexandrasamuel.com

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Development of Skills for teachers to offer online courses
by Toni Valentin 04 Jun '04

04 Jun '04

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Broadband use in US
by Sue Cranmer 03 Jun '04

03 Jun '04

Hello Can anyone point me towards reliable figures for use of broadband (high speed) internet use at home, particularly within families, in the US? Thanks Sue

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Final CfP: "The Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Paradigm", Minitrack, HICSS-38, 2005, Hawaii, USA
by Kai Fischbach 03 Jun '04

03 Jun '04

++ Please note: Updated submission instructions! ++ **************************************************** CALL FOR PAPERS "The Peer-to-Peer Paradigm" Minitrack Part of the "Internet and the Digital Economy" Track at the Thirty-eighth Annual HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SYSTEM SCIENCES on the Big Island of Hawaii January 3 - 6, 2005 **************************************************** For more information: http://www.wim.uni-koeln.de/p2p/hicss-38/index.htm This minitrack focuses on the analysis of potentials, challenges, recent developments and current research issues applying to the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) paradigm. The term Peer-to-Peer (P2P) refers to the concept that in a network of equals (peers), two or more individuals are able to collaborate spontaneously or share resources without necessarily needing a central coordination. We invite contributions dealing with File Sharing, Grid Computing, Collaboration, and Instant Messaging. Furthermore we have a strong interest in papers regarding the economics of P2P and the intersection of P2P, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing. The minitrack is interdisciplinary by nature. We invite contributions from a broad spectrum including economics, information systems, information management, and computer sciences in order to incorporate the whole range of economic as well as technical aspects of P2P. We would also like to involve practitioners whose experiences with business applications of P2P could certainly enrich the discussions. The minitrack focuses on but is not limited to the following topics: - Economic analysis of P2P networks - P2P business models - P2P electronic business strategies - P2P applications: file sharing, grid computing, instant messaging, collaboration - Designing P2P information systems: system architectures, products, digital rights management - Experiences with real-world implementations in various domains, i.e. knowledge and content management - Coping with uncertainty: availability of resources and content - Security and trust: identity management, authentication, accountability, reputation, reliability and attack resistance - Payment and currency systems - Metadata: describing the content, quality, condition and other appropriate characteristics of data - Intelligent Agents in P2P Computing - Adoption, integration and utilization of P2P systems by individuals and organizations including user behavior and system performance - Policy and societal issues that need to be addressed and recognized as part of the adoption of P2P networking - Knowledge sharing and communication in global, distributed networks of humans and computers including incentives and disincentives for sharing resources in P2P networks - Management of resources and applications in a globally distributed environment - Accounting and settlement mechanisms - New theories of organizing and coordination in P2P environments - The intersection of P2P, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing: Working and living environments embedded with computing devices in a seamless, invisible way esp. for spontaneous interaction and machine-to-machine communication IMPORTANT DEADLINES June 15, 2004 Authors submit full manuscripts to paper submission site. August 15, 2004 Minitrack Chairs send notices of accepted manuscripts to Authors. Additional deadlines: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/Hicss38/callforpapers.htm INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Authors submit papers to the file submission website. For detailed formatting instructions see: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/Hicss38/author_instructions.htm Do not submit papers directly to the Minitrack Chairs. Papers should contain original material and not be previously published, or currently submitted for consideration elsewhere. CONTACT INFORMATION Detlef Schoder and Kai Fischbach (primary contact) Department of Information Systems and Information Management University of Cologne Pohligstr. 1, 50969 Cologne, Germany Phone: +49 (221) 470-5394 Fax: +49 (221) 470-5393 E-Mail: fischbach(a)wim.uni-koeln.de For the latest information; visit the HICSS web site at: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu HICSS conferences are devoted to advances in the information, computer, and system sciences, and encompass developments in both theory and practice. Invited papers may be theoretical, conceptual, tutorial or descriptive in nature. Submissions undergo a peer referee process and those selected for presentation will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Submissions must not have been previously published. CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION: Ralph Sprague, Conference Chair Email: sprague(a)hawaii.edu Sandra Laney, Conference Administrator Email: hicss(a)hawaii.edu Eileen Dennis, Track Administrator Email: eidennis(a)indiana.edu

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Looking for some empirical data
by LEE JENG HOON 02 Jun '04

02 Jun '04

Hi. I am looking for some empirical data regarding the political usages of the internet and the social impacts. If anyone know anything about it, please let me know. Thank you for your time. Jenghoon Lee _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

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