March 2006 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

Re: [Air-l] Language on the Internet (was AoIR in Latin America)
by William Bain 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

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how to write real good
by Barry Wellman 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

Some folks have asked me about how to perform clear writing;-) My favorite book is Howard Becker's Writing for Social Scientists. (Howard is a famous qualitative sociologist.) He also has a fine, broader book, Tricks of the Trade. My shorter guide, "How to Write a Paper" is on the Publications list of my website -- near the bottom. So is my humorous "Lifecycle of Authorhoods" and "Bum Raps: Notes of a Weary Conference Goer" (written pre-AOIR conferences). I gave the "How to Write" stuff yesterday as a 3-hour workshop for Toronto sociology doctoral students, and it seemed to go well. I am going to turn "How to Write" from its current semi-outline form into a fully-paragraphed guide. I would appreciate any suggestions from list readers about what to keep in, expand -- or leave out. PS: Thanks to all the MacGwyver fans. You have given me heart. Barry _____________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman at chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162 To network is to live; to live is to network _____________________________________________________________________

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question for the list: who coined "talk/write"?
by andrea baker 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

HI, all, I'd like to thank Macelo Vieta, Elizabeth Maurer, and Angela Thomas for your responses to me asking about "talk/write". Angela, email sent to you. In looking further, I found Danet's work mentioning a similar idea though not with the same terminology. cheers, andee (andrea baker)

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wikimania conference
by Barry Wellman 26 Mar '06

26 Mar '06

I would appreciate it if anyone who was involved in last year's Wikimania conference or is involved in planning this one's (early August 2006, Boston area) -- would tell me more about it. Either on the list (if of general interest) Or privately. Thanks, Barry _____________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman at chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162 To network is to live; to live is to network _____________________________________________________________________

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[Fwd: MISTICA: Unesco/ITU Global Symposium on Promoting the Multilingual Internet]
by Michel J. Menou 26 Mar '06

26 Mar '06

-------- Message original -------- Sujet: MISTICA: Unesco/ITU Global Symposium on Promoting the Multilingual Internet Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:09:45 -0400 De: Daniel Pimienta <pimienta(a)funredes.org> Répondre à: mistica(a)funredes.org >Global Symposium on Promoting the Multilingual Internet >Geneva, 9-11 May 2006 > >Registration: On-line Registration >Contact: multilingual(a)itu.int > >Introduction >ITU and UNESCO are convening the Global Symposium on Promoting the >Multilingual Internet as a follow-up of Phase 2 of the World Summit >on the Information Society (WSIS). The Tunis Agenda for the >Information Society, adopted at the Tunis Phase of WSIS, highlights >the importance of multilingualism for bridging the digital divide. >It identifies ITU as taking the lead role in the implementation of >information and communication infrastructure (WSIS Tunis Agenda >Action Line C2), ITU/UNESCO for access o information and knowledge >(WSIS Tunis Agenda Action Line C3), and UNESCO for cultural >diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content (WSIS >Tunis Agenda Action Line C8). > >Objectives >The symposium will examine issues highlighted in paragraph 53 of the >WSIS Tunis Agenda, including: >Options for advancing the process for the introduction of >multilingualism in a number of areas including domain names, email >addresses and keyword look-up; >Options for implementing programmes, also in cooperation with other >appropriate organizations, that allow for the presence of >multilingual domain names and content on the internet and the use of >various software models in order to fight against the linguistic >digital divide and ensure the participation of all in the emerging new society; >Options for strengthening cooperation between relevant bodies for >the further development of technical standards and to foster their >global deployment; >In addition the event will review technical solutions and current >experiences, identify open issues and discuss a roadmap for further >steps to promote multilingualism in the internet. > >Call for Contributions >UNESCO and ITU are calling for written contributions on the themes >of the event and should be sent in final form to >multilingual(a)itu.int before 25 April 2006. Contributions will be >electronically available from the Symposium website in the language >received, for discussion at the meeting. -- ================================================================= Dr. Michel J. Menou Consultant in ICT policies and Knowledge & Information Management Adviser of Somos@Telecentros board http://www.tele-centros.org Member of the founding steering committee of Telecenters of the Americas Partnership http://www.tele-centers.net/ B.P. 15 49350 Les Rosiers sur Loire, France Email: Michel.Menou(a)wanadoo.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 41511043 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ciber/peoplemenou.php ================================================================== -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 24/03/2006

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AoIR 2006 pre-conference workshops: proposal deadline 31 March 2006
by Axel Bruns 26 Mar '06

26 Mar '06

Dear AoIRers, this is a final reminder that the call for AoIR 2006 pre-conference workshop proposals will close on 31 March. If you're looking to propose a workshop for the conference, please email me your proposal by 31 March... Below is the call for pre-conference workshop proposals, from the AoIR 2006 CFP: PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Prior to the conference, there will be a limited number of pre-conference workshops which will provide participants with in-depth, hands-on and/or creative opportunities. We invite proposals for these pre-conference workshops. Local presenters are encouraged to propose workshops that will invite visiting researchers into their labs or studios or locales. Proposals should be no more than 1000 words, and should clearly outline the purpose, methodology, structure, costs, equipment and minimal attendance required, as well as explaining its relevance to the conference as a whole. Proposals will be accepted if they demonstrate that the workshop will add significantly to the overall program in terms of thematic depth, hands on experience, or local opportunities for scholarly or artistic connections. These proposals and all inquires regarding pre-conference proposals should be submitted as soon as possible to the Conference Chair and no later than 31 March 2006. -- Dr Axel Bruns a.bruns(a)qut.edu.au - http://snurb.info/ Media & Communication Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, Qld. 4059, Australia Creative Industries Faculty Z2-202, CIP - (07) 3864 5548 Queensland University of Technology CRICOS No.: 00213J

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CALL FOR CHAPTERS: Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission: Factors Affecting the Adoption, Usage and Economics of Broadband
by Yogesh Dwivedi 25 Mar '06

25 Mar '06

** Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this announcement and please forward to anyone who might be interested ** CALL FOR CHAPTERS Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission: Factors Affecting the Adoption, Usage and Economics of Broadband Submission Deadline: June 15, 2006 Edited by: Yogesh Kumar Dwivedi, Brunel University Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou, Brunel University Jyoti Choudrie, Swansea University INTRODUCTION Governments all over the world are encouraging broadband Internet connectivity to both residential and household consumers. Nevertheless, despite a large investment for developing the infrastructure and the provision of access at affordable prices, the demand for broadband has not increased as expected in many countries around the globe. The slow rate of broadband adoption can be 'supply constrained' in the developing world where countries are lagging behind in infrastructure development but 'demand constrained' in countries where high-speed access is made available to the majority of the population. Broadband penetration differs greatly across countries; for example, according to recent Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) statistics some countries such as South Korea (25.5 subscribers per 100 inhabitants) and The Netherlands (22.5 subscribers per 100 inhabitants) have reached steady state, whilst others such as Greece (0.8 subscribers per 100 inhabitants) and Mexico (1.0 subscribers per 100 inhabitants) represent much lower levels of penetration (OECD 2005). This means that in order to enhance the homogenous adoption and use of broadband and to reduce the digital divide, it is essential to focus on understanding both macro and micro level factors influencing the deployment and use of broadband. OBJECTIVES The overall mission of the book is to provide an understanding of the global diffusion of broadband. Specifically it will focus on following key objectives: * To provide understanding of macro and micro level factors affecting broadband adoption from both developing and developed nation perspective. * To offer cross-country analysis of broadband policy making and extract success factors that can be applied in various geographical settings * To provide an understanding of diversity of broadband use, and its impact on e-commerce, e-business, e-government and household consumer. * To provide implications for practice and policy that may encourage consumer and SMEs adoption and use of broadband. Academics/researchers/practitioners are invited to submit their work that address issues related with adoption and diffusion of broadband Internet and its usage and impacts on content providers, application developers, e-commerce, e-business, e-health, e-government, education, employment and work, household consumers, etc. AUDIENCE The target audience of this book is readers who wish to learn how to encourage adoption of broadband and other emerging telecommunication technologies and applications and also researchers who are interested in the diffusion of technologies such as broadband. Therefore, the target audience includes Broadband Service Providers, Policy Makers, Academics/Researchers, Students of IS and IT Management. TOPICS The chapters can address topics such as the following, but are not limited to: * Macro factors (e.g. infrastructure development, competition amongst ISPs, etc.) affecting the deployment of broadband * Micro factors affecting the adoption and usage of broadband * Socioeconomic/Geographical/Cultural factors * Strategies of broadband access providers and ISPs in different countries * Government policies towards the adoption and diffusion of broadband * Killer applications for the broadband penetration in developing countries * Internet café/Cyber café and adoption of high-speed Internet * Broadband digital divide * Service quality and Security issues * Consumer usage of broadband * Economics of broadband * Impact of broadband on business models in various industries * Impact of broadband on e-commerce, e-business and e-government * Impact of broadband on advanced communication applications such as VoIP * Impact of broadband on household consumers * The socioeconomic impacts of broadband Internet diffusion * SMEs and broadband adoption * Impact of broadband on SMEs business practices SUBMISSION PROCEDURE Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 15, 2006, a manuscript proposal of 2-5 pages clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 15, 2006, about the status of their proposals and sent chapter organizational guidelines. Full chapters (6,000 - 9,000 words) are expected to be submitted by October 31, 2006. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. The book is scheduled to be published by Idea Group Inc., www.idea-group.com <http://www.idea-group.com> , publisher of the Idea Group Publishing, Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing and Idea Group Reference imprints. CONTACT INFORMATION Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically or by mail to: Dr Yogesh Kumar Dwivedi School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, St. John's Building, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UK, Tel: + 44 (0) 18952 65969 Email: ykdwivedi(a)gmail.com <mailto:ykdwivedi@gmail.com> ,Yogesh.kumar.Dwivedi(a)brunel.ac.uk <mailto:Yogesh.kumar.Dwivedi@brunel.ac.uk> Dr Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, St. John's Building, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UK, Tel: + 44 (0) 18952 66035 Email: Anastasia.Papazafeiropoulou(a)brunel.ac.uk <mailto:Anastasia.Papazafeiropoulou@brunel.ac.uk> Dr Jyoti Choudrie School of Business and Economics, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK, Tel: +44 (0) 1792513085 Email: j.choudrie(a)swansea.ac.uk <mailto:j.choudrie@swansea.ac.uk> <mailto:>

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Animation journal access
by Holly Kruse 25 Mar '06

25 Mar '06

Forwarded by request -- this may be of particular interest to those who study gaming. Holly holly-kruse(a)utulsa.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Cock, Debbie" <debbie.cock(a)sagepub.co.uk> Date: Fri, March 24, 2006 1:22 pm To: holly(a)aoir.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy a FREE Online Trial to the entire first volume of ANIMATION, first issue July 2006. Register now at: https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT5882 Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal will provide the first cohesive international refereed publishing platform for animation that unites contributions from a wide range of research agendas and creative practice. The journal's scope is very comprehensive, yet its focus is clear and simple. The journal addresses all animation made using all known (and yet to be developed) techniques - from 16th century optical devices to contemporary digital media - revealing its implications on other forms of time-based media expression past, present and future. Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal will be essential and stimulating reading for academics, researchers, students, curators and practitioners in animation, film and media studies, cultural studies, critical theory, architecture, art & design, computer sciences, games studies and visual culture. The first two issues will include: * Comics and the critique of chronophotography, or "He never knew when it was coming!" Scott Bukatman * The Cathedral is alive: animating biomimetic architecture Dennis Dollens * A critique for the new historical landscape of South Korean animation Joon-Yang Kim * Platonic sex: perversion and shôjo anime (part 1) Thomas Lamarre * Image future Lev Manovich * Ub Iwerks' (multi)plain cinema J.P. Telotte * Re-animating space Aylish Wood * All aboard The Polar Express: A 'playful' change of address in the computer-generated blockbuster Jessica Aldred * From shadow citizens to teflon stars: reception of the transfiguring effects of new image technologies Lisa Bode The editors are seeking articles for early issues of the journal - for complete submission information please visit: www.sagepub.co.uk/animation Don't forget to register for the free trial at: https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT5882 Please forward this email to interested colleagues! Enjoy a FREE Online Trial to the entire first volume of ANIMATION, first issue July 2006. Register now at: https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT5882 Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal will provide the first cohesive international refereed publishing platform for animation that unites contributions from a wide range of research agendas and creative practice. The journal's scope is very comprehensive, yet its focus is clear and simple. The journal addresses all animation made using all known (and yet to be developed) techniques - from 16th century optical devices to contemporary digital media - revealing its implications on other forms of time-based media expression past, present and future. Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal will be essential and stimulating reading for academics, researchers, students, curators and practitioners in animation, film and media studies, cultural studies, critical theory, architecture, art & design, computer sciences, games studies and visual culture. The first two issues will include: * Comics and the critique of chronophotography, or "He never knew when it was coming!" Scott Bukatman * The Cathedral is alive: animating biomimetic architecture Dennis Dollens * A critique for the new historical landscape of South Korean animation Joon-Yang Kim * Platonic sex: perversion and shôjo anime (part 1) Thomas Lamarre * Image future Lev Manovich * Ub Iwerks' (multi)plain cinema J.P. Telotte * Re-animating space Aylish Wood * All aboard The Polar Express: A 'playful' change of address in the computer-generated blockbuster Jessica Aldred * From shadow citizens to teflon stars: reception of the transfiguring effects of new image technologies Lisa Bode The editors are seeking articles for early issues of the journal - for complete submission information please visit: www.sagepub.co.uk/animation Don't forget to register for the free trial at: https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT5882 Please forward this email to interested colleagues!

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Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria/Europe), Delphi study, diploma thesis
by Sabine Zipfinger 25 Mar '06

25 Mar '06

Dear Sir or Madam, I am studying information systems at the Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria/Europe, Department of Business Informatics - Information Engineering, www.ie.jku.at) and I am just writing my diploma thesis about the Delphi method. In this context I would like to do a Delphi on Delphi which means, that I will make a Delphi study about the Delphi method itself. Therefore I need experts who have already used the Delphi method preferably in the field of information systems and who have gained experience in using it. topic of the Delphi: The Delphi method (about 12 questions) survey period: 2 weeks in April 2006 If you have already used the Delphi method for a study I would be very pleased if you could take part as an expert in my Delphi survey which will be implemented online. If you are interested in taking part in my study please send me an e-mail (s.zipfinger(a)gmx.at) with your name, your profession and the topic of your own Delphi survey. I´ll contact you when my study is online. Thank you very much for your support. Best wishes Sabine Zipfinger --------------------------- Miss Sabine Zipfinger Holzstrasse 8 A-3363 Amstetten-Neufurth Austria / Europe e-mail: s.zipfinger(a)gmx.at -- Bis zu 70% Ihrer Onlinekosten sparen: GMX SmartSurfer! Kostenlos downloaden: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/smartsurfer

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English as a journal language
by Barry Wellman 24 Mar '06

24 Mar '06

FWIW, I offer the following ongoing story: I've been invited to a Latin language country to spend 2 days this June teaching how to write "international" journal articles. I was surprised at first. I was told that the scholars in this country have basically been writing reports for the government and NGOs, or for their own journals -- not much refereeing. So it appears that it is not the language I am teaching, but how to write for journals in the North American traditions. (Note "s" at the end of the word). And while I have the floor, an apology to the guy whose name I spelled wrongly the other day. It wasn't that I was putting him down, as he too-quickly charged, it is that when I respond to the digest, other names are not easily visible to me. I did want to respond to misleading information that was being put out about AOIR in Toronto, but I also had "Connected Lives" page proofs due that day (all 50 pp!), the phone was ringing (archaic instrument that I keep around), and I was fighting the clock. Time stress is the explanation, and not an effort to put down by sloppy spelling. When I put some one down, I do it up front. BTW, while I find the linguistic discussion interesting, is it really an AoIR issue? Barry _____________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman at chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162 To network is to live; to live is to network _____________________________________________________________________

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