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Reminder: ISSI 2007 Madrid
by Isidro F. Aguillo 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Sorry for duplication of messages sent to different lists: The 11th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics will be held on June 25-27, 2007 in Madrid (Spain) http://issi2007.cindoc.csic.es/ Full papers, research-in-progress papers and posters are accepted for this conference. The category "research-in-progress papers" is meant to enable participants to present ongoing research, and particularly their most recent work that is not yet fully completed at the time papers are to be submitted. A research in progress paper is shorter than a full paper (see below). The authors should clearly outline the central objective or hypothesis of the research, and present preliminary or intermediary results. If they intend to present their most recent findings (not yet available at the submission date) at the conference, they should clearly indicate their potential significance. Authors are requested to submit their contributions using the ISSI 2007 electronic submission form: http://www.softconf.com/start/ISSI2007/ Valid document formats are: Microsoft Word (doc) and Rich Text Format (rtf). No Adobe Acrobat (pdf), please! • Full papers - max. 4500 words. • Research-in-progress papers - max. 2000 words • Poster presentations - abstract of max. 2 pages. Important dates: • Full paper and research-in-progress paper submission, deadline: 30 November 2006 • Notification of acceptance of paper submissions: 31 January 2007 • Poster submission, deadline: 1 February 2007 • Doctoral Forum application, deadline: 1 February 2007 • Notification of acceptance of posters: 28 February 2007 • Camera ready papers due in MS Word/RTF format: 28 February 2007 -- *************************************** Isidro F. Aguillo isidro(a)cindoc.csic.es Ph:(+34) 91-5635482 ext. 313 Cybermetrics Research Group CINDOC-CSIC Joaquin Costa, 22 28002 Madrid. SPAIN http://www.webometrics.info http://www.cindoc.csic.es/cybermetrics http://internetlab.cindoc.csic.es **************************************** -- *************************************** Isidro F. Aguillo isidro(a)cindoc.csic.es Ph:(+34) 91-5635482 ext. 313 Cybermetrics Research Group CINDOC-CSIC Joaquin Costa, 22 28002 Madrid. SPAIN http://www.webometrics.info http://www.cindoc.csic.es/cybermetrics http://internetlab.cindoc.csic.es ****************************************

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C&T 2007 deadline reminder
by Charles Steinfield 05 Nov '06

05 Nov '06

Dear AoIR readers, This is just a quick reminder that there is only about a week to go before the completed paper deadline for the Communities and Technologies Conference. To submit a paper: http://ebusiness.tc.msu.edu/cct2007/ and click on the link for "information for authors" or go directly to conference management system at: http://ebusiness.tc.msu.edu/cct2007/register/ With best regards, Chip Steinfield -- 3rd International Conference on Communities and Technologies http://ebusiness.tc.msu.edu/cct2007/

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by Vanessa Gonzalez 04 Nov '06

04 Nov '06

how can i get started in becoming an internet researcher? I am very new to all of this. Vanessa _________________________________________________________________ Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/

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4S in Vancouver
by Michele White 03 Nov '06

03 Nov '06

Hi Folks, It is such a pleasure to see these conversations developing in a variety of locations. I look forward to seeing everyone in Vancouver and hope that we can also facilitate meetings at other conferences. Are there other venues that might attract people from AoIR?. I will be attending the Society for Cinema and Media Studies conference and the College Art Association conference early in 2007. Have we fully discussed connecting with interest groups in other academic organizations? All my best, Michele

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Re: [Air-l] online jihad
by John Postill 03 Nov '06

03 Nov '06

Birgit Braeuchler has done some interesting anthropological research in Indonesia that is partly on this subject . Her recent book is in German but she's also published in English, eg. Islamic radicalism online: The Moluccan mission of the Laskar Jihad in cyberspace Auteur(s) / Author(s) BRÄUCHLER Birgit (1) ; Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s) (1) University of Munich, ALLEMAGNE Résumé / Abstract The Internet has become an important instrument for the information politics of radical Muslim groups. This paper focuses on one of the Islamist groups that have emerged in Indonesia recently-the Communication Forum of the Followers of the Sunnah and the Community of the Prophet (FKAWJ). The FKAWJ sent its fighters, the so-called Laskar Jihad or Jihad troop/fighters, to Ambon in April 2000 to help their Muslim brothers against the 'Christian attackers' in the Moluccan conflict-a conflict that was also extended into cyberspace by several actors. Describing the Internet presence of the Laskar Jihad, I give an example of how Islamism is being transferred into cyberspace. The position of the FKAWJ concerning the situation in the Moluccas is outlined as well as other (online) strategies used. Through these strategies the cyber actors create an image and construct an identity that is congruent with their offline philosophy but extends its reach. It is evident that the online level is highly interconnected with the offline level. When analysing contemporary Islamism it is essential to take both levels into account. Revue / Journal Title The Australian journal of anthropology (Aust. j. anthropol.) ISSN 1035-8811 Source / Source 2004, vol. 15, no3, pp. 267-285 [19 page(s) (article)] (2 p.) ------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 02:26:23 PM GMT From: nativebuddha <nativebuddha(a)gmail.com> To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] online jihad > Has anyone come across lit about online jihad (other than the work by > Gary Bunt)? > > -robert > _______________________________________________ > The air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/ >

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online jihad
by nativebuddha 03 Nov '06

03 Nov '06

Has anyone come across lit about online jihad (other than the work by Gary Bunt)? -robert

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Methods of blog research: Behind the scenes - possible panel(s) for AoIR 2007
by Lois Ann Scheidt 03 Nov '06

03 Nov '06

Methods of blog research: Behind the scenes As the number of studies on blogs has increased, so have the questions and issues surrounding how one does research on these multi-faceted online sites. Experienced researchers and novices grapple with multiple issues as they adapt, modify and develop various research methods. How does one identify blogs for one?s study? What sampling procedures work best? What software is to be used in blog research? What are the benefits and weaknesses of using particular methods? We call for abstracts and papers that address these issues for a panel or series of panels, at the AoIR Conference 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In particular we are interested in presentations that look at methods ? qualitative or quantitative - and the difficulties researchers encounter as they do or have done research on blogs. Our focus is not on results; rather we are looking for colleagues interested in sharing knowledge and discussing challenges of the ?nuts and bolts? of blog research. The list of methods to consider includes but is not limited to: -- Content Analysis -- Ethnography -- Social Network Analysis -- Interviews and surveys -- Narratives and biographies -- Discourse analysis Interested parties should submit 250-500 word abstract for each paper or presentation by December 15, 2006 to the organizers: Lois Ann Scheidt and Inna Kouper Doctoral Students School of Library and Information Science Indiana University lscheidt at indiana dot edu inkouper at indiana dot edu

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Star Chamber - AOIR
by Maciej Kos 03 Nov '06

03 Nov '06

I don't want to start another war but thought it should be posted here: Star Chamber - AOIR by Dr. Reid Cornwell http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976827520 M.K.

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Re: [Air-l] refs in Second Life
by Aleks Krotoski 03 Nov '06

03 Nov '06

Hi Maciej (and all), I have a list of virtual world refs, some of which refer specifically to Second Life. Check out this link and let me know if there are any you'd like in particular (all are available online, but haven't been linked to from this page yet): www.surrey.ac.uk/~psp1ak/SSRLIndex.htm (If you're already inside SL, you can come to my Social Simulation Research Lab library (Hyperborea, 200, 100) where all of the links are available from inside the virtual world. Auto link: http://tinyurl.com/y3wlat ) Please do let me know of any articles you find as well (top tip, Intellagirl!), as I'd like to include them in the in-world library for the consumption of any Residents who are interested. NB: I believe I have attempted contact with all of the authors represented in the library, but if there are any on this list whom I have missed out, many apologies and please let me know (off-list) if you'd like to be removed. Further, if there are any people interested in being part of this resource, please let me know (off-list) as well. Thanks, Aleks Krotoski Dept. Psychology University of Surrey Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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College Student Development Theory
by Kevin Guidry 02 Nov '06

02 Nov '06

(At the risk of tipping my hand) Has anyone applied, referenced, or otherwise used college student development theory in a significant way when analyzing traditional college students' use of, reactions to, etc. social networking services? I know there has been and continues to be research into phenomenon primarily targeted at and heavily used by traditional college students but I don't recall seeing references to student development theorists such as Chickering, Astin, or Baxter Magolda. Have I missed these references, looked in the wrong places, or have these complementary fields of research not yet been synthesized? Kevin

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