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Quantitative research in information systems
by Hakikur Rahman 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Dear Colleagues, I am looking for in-depth research papers and case studies on quantitative research in information systems and technologies. It would be great to have them for a research work. Thanking you in advance. Best regards, Hakik Hakikur Rahman Post-Doc researcher University of Minho.

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Call for papers - New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia
by Cunliffe D J (AT) 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Call for papers New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia 2009(3) / 2010 (1) Deadline for paper submission 7th September 2009 We invite papers for forthcoming issues of NRHM on the following topics and related issues: - Conceptual basis of hypertext systems cognitive aspects, design strategies - Intelligent and adaptive hypermedia personalisation, adaptation, knowledge organisation systems / services, semantic web, Web 2.0 - Multimedia issues time and synchronisation, link dynamics, link metrics, multimedia authoring, content-based retrieval - Interaction navigation and browsing; search systems, studies of information seeking and navigation behaviour, testing and evaluation user interfaces, experience design, multi-modal interaction - Tools for hypermedia (automatic) authoring systems - Applications literary and creative hypermedia, social networking, physical hypermedia, virtual environments, applications in commerce, digital libraries, e-learning, e-Government, the professions, etc. The New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia (NRHM) is published by Taylor & Francis and appears in both print and digital formats. For more details and indicative topics, see the journal website: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/nrhm Submissions may take the form of research papers or shorter technical notes and should be submitted electronically at the Journal's Manuscript Central site http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tham Informal enquiries may be sent to the Editors: Editor: Doug Tudhope (dstudhope(a)glam.ac.uk) Associate Editor: Daniel Cunliffe (djcunlif(a)glam.ac.uk) Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan, UK

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Online tools for conducting project evaluations
by Quentin Merritt 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi. Does anyone have any experience of using online social networking / learning platforms (eg Blackboard, Elgg, Faceboook, Linkedin, Myspace, Moodle, Ning) for conducting evaluation projects? Or know of any books or articles on this subject? Or using specific online tools such as Surveymonkey for evaluations? For info: . This is the topic for my MBA dissertation . I am about to use one of the above in a pilot study . The work I do is mainly in the public and third (ie voluntary/community) sectors in Cumbria in the UK . The projects I evaluate are typically concerned with tackling inequality and disadvantage experienced by specific groups as a result of issues relating to age, disability, ethnicity, health, poverty, rurality, etc Many thanks Quentin _____ Quentin Merritt Wingspan Consulting Ltd 39 Wordsworth St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4BZ Tel: 017687 72730. Mobile: 077487 54689 Company registration number: 05778211 <http://www.wingspan-consulting.co.uk/> www.wingspan-consulting.co.uk

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origins of "an internet year is like a dog year"
by Barry Wellman 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Does anyone know the origins of this phrase. I've heard it so long, I don't have a clue as to where it came from. I need a proper citation to keep a journal editor happy. thanks, Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director Department of Sociology 725 Spadina Avenue, Room 388 University of Toronto Toronto Canada M5S 2J4 twitter:barrywellman http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-3963 Updating history: http://chass.utoronto.ca/oldnew/cybertimes.php _______________________________________________________________________

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Social network site nomenclature
by Kevin Guidry 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

All, Much of the available research refers to services such as Facebook and MySpace as "social network(ing) sites/services (SNS)." Let's ignore for the moment the differences between those four permutations as I'm more interested in learning about why some researchers use "online social networks (ONS)." SNS seems to be much more common, particularly in the wake of the late 2007 JCMC special theme issue focusing on SNSs. Given that both terms are still in use, is there some sort of subtle cultural or discipline-based divide of which I am unaware? Or is this just an oddity that isn't important or indicative of anything more than personal preference? Kevin

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PhD Seminar
by Dixi Louise Strand 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Analytical strategies and methodologies for the study of virtual worlds Ph.d. seminar, September 28th 12:00 - October 1st 13:00 2009, Roskilde University, Denmark Aim: To explore different methodological approaches in relation to the particularities of virtual worlds Invited professors and staff: Associate Professor TL Taylor, Center for Computer Games Research, IT University of Copenhagen Professor Thomas Köhler, University Innsbruck School of Management Academic Associate Greg Wadley, Department of Information Systems, The University of Melbourne Associate Professor Maja Horst, Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy, Copenhagen Business School Associate Professor Louise Phillips, Department of Communication, Business and Information Technologies, Roskilde University Post. Doc. CarrieLynn Reinhard, Department of Communication, Business and Information Technologies, Roskilde University Professor Sisse Siggaard Jensen, Department of Communication, Business and Information Technologies, Roskilde University Assertions about the significance of virtual worlds for innovation, business, and society circulate in media and public debate. Virtual worlds such as Second Life, EverQuest, Eve and World of Warcraft are inhabited by millions of people around the world. They are complex and involve intricate systems and several classes and characters that can be upgraded, transformed and multiplied. In a world such as Second Life, the virtual world resident’s co-design of the world is pivotal. Proficiency in scripting and graphic design facilitates the creation of self-produced objects, and systems exist for trading objects and virtual property in the virtual world currencies. ‘Virtual’ forms of communication, organisation, management, knowledge sharing and market dynamics have emerged along with these worlds. Likewise, a new field of academic inquiry is developing. Online ethnography, netography, and virtual ethnography were terms coined to designate the use of ethnographic methods and approaches to the study of computer-mediated practices. How can these methods be applied effectively to produce good analyses of virtual worlds? In what ways do ethnography of virtual interaction and communication extend and transform traditional approaches to field study, participant observation, interviewing, or discourse analysis? What are the specific methodological challenges when studying practices in which user-based design, transformation and co-creation are pivotal? What role might the notions of ‘laboratory’ and ‘experiments’ play, offline or online? This Ph.D. seminar brings together a number of contributors to illuminate such questions. T.L. Taylor (IT University of Copenhagen) specialises in researching the culture of online communities, e.g. massively multiplayer online games like EverQuest and World of Warcraft, as well as non-game virtual worlds. Her most recent work is on the professional computer gaming scene (such as the World Cyber Games) and the culture of high- end competitive play. Her analytical strategy combines ethnography, actor-network theory and a variety of qualitative methods. Thomas Köhler (University Innsbruck School of Management) has explored the opportunities virtual worlds offer for real-world innovation and how virtual worlds can be employed systematically for innovation management. His research draws upon ethnography, sociology, and in particular, grounded theory. Greg Wadley (University of Melbourne) conducts research on communication and collaboration in virtual worlds. His research applies ethnography, “quasi-experiments” as well as laboratory studies. Furthermore, Maja Horst (Copenhagen Business School) and Sisse Siggaard Jensen, Louise Phillips, and CarrieLynn Reinhard (Roskilde University) will provide examples of their research in/on virtual worlds applying laboratory experiments, participant observation, video analysis, discourse analysis, dialogic communication theory, actor- network theory and Dervin’s sense-making methodology. The course thus explores a broad range of different methodological and analytical approaches to virtual worlds. The course is organized as a workshop where afternoon group sessions are dedicated to in depth discussions of the Ph.D. students’ projects in smaller groups and hands-on exercises with the techniques presented. Participants are required to submit a 5-page paper discussing their own project’s methodology and particular challenges. These papers will form the point of departure for presentations and discussions in the group sessions. Venue: The course will take place at Roskilde University, Denmark (25 min. by train from Copenhagen). Lodging will be provided at Danhostel Roskilde Vandrehjem. Costs: Ph.d. students who are enrolled in the National Doctoral School in Media, Communication and Journalism (FMKJ) will have their expenses reimbursed by the School. For other participating ph.d. students, the course fee, including lodging and food, is estimated at DKK 1500, in addition to which expenses for travel and transportation must be taken into account. The course is limited to 20 Ph.D. students. ECTS: 3 ECTS Important dates: - Deadline for registration August 24th – including submission of 1-page paper outline - Notification of acceptance September 2nd - Deadline for 5-page paper contributions September 24th Contact for registration and paper submission: Dixi Louise Strand - dixi at ruc.dk Dixi Louise Strand, ph.d., project manager Roskilde University Department for Communication, Business, and Informations Technologies P.O. Box 260, DK-4000 Roskilde dixi(a)ruc.dk + 45 4674 3813 www.worlds.ruc.dk

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m-Libraries Conference 2009 > Blog / PPTs / FB Group / Program / Abstracts .... And Tweets
by McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Colleagues/ In addition to its Most Excellent Twitter Tweets, the m-Libraries [Mobile Libraries] Conference in Vancouver, Canada, offers its Final Program (PDF), a Blog, A Facebook Group, A Complete List Of Abstracts, And PPT slides !!! All Are Accessible From My Profile Of The Conference At [ http://tinyurl.com/ce4x5a ] Over the coming weeks, I will profile select presentations as well as a variety of Mobile products and services from The Conference ... /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There Are No Answers, Only Solutions / Old Irish Saying

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SI special internet issue --DEADLINE EXTENDED
by Mark D. Johns 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Symbolic Interaction, a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction and the University of California Press, invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to the application of symbolic interactionism to internet research. Erving Goffman's concept of "the presentation of self" has become foundational to much scholarly understanding of online identity in chat, email, game environments, blogs, and social networks. Yet other aspects of the rich tradition of symbolic interaction -- including other concepts developed by Goffman -- have been largely ignored by internet researchers. For this special issue, we welcome a broad range of approaches to studying computer-mediated interactions between individuals and within communities online, that utilize other lines of thought by Goffman, or the works of George H. Mead, Charles Cooley, Herbert Blumer, James Carey, Carl Couch, Norman Denzin or other theorists in the interactionist tradition. Definitions of the social situation, negotiation of meanings, social processes, framing, and other interactionist principles are possible theoretical foundations. Qualitative studies will be privileged in the evaluation of submissions, as well as those reflecting recent theoretical developments in symbolic interaction theory. Topics may include online communities, virtual environments, games, social networking sites and any other forms of computer-mediated communication. Papers that are supplemented by online materials are encouraged, and space will be made available on the journal's website (http://is.gd/gQ4Z) for authors to place links, examples, illustrations, or further discussion of the published texts. Please send submissions electronically to mjohns(a)luther.edu Deadline for submissions has been *extended* to *September 1, 2009.*

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New media and public vs. private space
by Holly Kruse 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

A query on my own behalf... The last chapter of the book that I'm writing (I'm currently revising this chapter of the manuscript) deals with issues of private vs. public space and new media technologies. I want to make sure that I'm not missing any key texts or insights. Is there anything that I really must read? I am focusing on fairly particularly on the notion of space. TIA Holly ----- Holly Kruse Faculty of Communication The University of Tulsa 800 S. Tucker Drive Tulsa, OK 74104 918-631-3845 holly-kruse(a)utulsa.edu or holly.kruse(a)gmail.com http://personal.utulsa.edu/~holly-kruse

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University policies on social media
by Holly Kruse 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

I have a friend who is working on coming up with a social media policy for her university. Are there any examples to which I can point her? You can email me privately or respond on-list if this is of general interest and/or email her privately at nnascenzi(a)rsu.edu. Thanks! Holly ----- Holly Kruse Faculty of Communication The University of Tulsa 800 S. Tucker Drive Tulsa, OK 74104 918-631-3845 holly-kruse(a)utulsa.edu or holly.kruse(a)gmail.com http://personal.utulsa.edu/~holly-kruse

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