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SURVEY: Scientific Publishing and Web 2.0 - Closing on 20 July
by Ponte, Diego 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Dear Colleagues, a few weeks ago, we announced a survey on Scientific Publishing and Web2.0. The aim of the survey is to gauge the potential acceptance of a Web 2.0 inspired production and dissemination of scientific publications by different scientific communities and by practitioners. The survey is hence tailored for researchers in all domains as well as for people working in the publishing industry. Many of you, indeed almost 500 people, responded and provided their information and opinions on the topic. We sincerely want to thank all those people who participated in the study! Since we want to start processing the data, we will close the survey on July 20th. Hence there are only few more days for those of you who still wish to participate. This survey is part of the Liquidpub project (http://project.liquidpub.org<http://liquidpub.org>), funded by Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Programme within the Seventh Framework Programme for Research of the European Commission. We thank you in advance for filling in the questionnaire. It will take about 20 minutes. You can find the survey at the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LiquidpubSurvey Please note that the survey is totally anonymous and that data will be analyzed in an aggregated form only. Results will be disseminated through the project's website. For any questions, please feel free to contact Aliaksandr and Judith and Diego at "InfoLiquidPub(a)disi.unitn.it"<mailto:InfoLiquidPub@disi.unitn.it>. Once we have finished our analyses, we will notify you and make the results available at our project website: http://project.liquidpub.org/ Further information on the project can be found on: The Project Website: http://project.liquidpub.org/ Our Blog: http://liquidpub.wordpress.com/ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/liquidpub Best Regards, Aliaksandr & Diego & Judith for the Liquidpub team

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R&D postdoc: outlook analysis -- Trinity College Dublin
by Carl Vogel 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Post-doctoral Position in Computational Linguistics Applications are invited for an NDRC funded two-year post-doctoral research and development position in the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin to work on PaJR, a collaborative research project on building software for patient self management of chronic illness. The project partners are the National Digital Research Centre (www.NDRC.ie) GroupNos Technologies (www.groupnos.com) PHC Research Ltd and Trinity College Dublin (the Knowledge and Data Engineering Group (http://kdeg.cs.tcd.ie) and the Computational Linguistics Group (www.cs.tcd.ie/research_groups/clg)) The post-doc role will involve identifying patterns in patient narrative text and triggering appropriate actions. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computational Linguistics, or a closely related discipline, such as Computer Science, with demonstrable expertise in as many of the following as possible: statistical analysis, corpus linguistics, sentiment analysis, formal semantics, machine learning. The project requires an individual who is well versed in theoretical issues that impinge on the work, but who also appreciates the pragmatic value of eclectic, practical solutions. They will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated proficiency in software development. All candidates must be fluent in English, and have good writing skills. This full-time position is for two years' duration, starting at the latest in November 2010 and is supported by the NDRC. The salary will be at the upper end of the IUA Post-doctorate researcher (Level 2) scale (see link on http://www.iua.ie/iua-activities/research.html) Applications that do not satisfy the requirements listed below will not be considered. Applications must include: 1. A targeted cover letter (600-1000 words) expressing your suitability for the position 2. A complete CV including a list of refereed publications and contact details for three referees. 3. Full academic transcripts undergraduate and postgraduate translated to English if necessary Applications received on or prior to 27th August 2010 will receive fullest consideration. Please send applications via email with Subject Line "Comp Ling Postdoc Position" to: Jean.Maypother at scss.tcd.ie Informal questions may be addressed to Carl.Vogel at tcd.ie or Lucy.Hederman at tcd.ie

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FW: [JoCI] New Issue: Special Double Issue: Gender in Community Informatics
by Michael Gurstein 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

-----Original Message----- From: Michael Gurstein [mailto:gurstein@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:36 AM To: Michael Gurstein Subject: [JoCI] New Issue: Special Double Issue: Gender in Community Informatics Readers: The Journal of Community Informatics has just published its latest issue at http://ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej. This is a special issue of the Journal on Community Informatics and Gender edited by Anita Gurumurthy. The numbering for this should be Vol. 5 No. 3 and Vol. 6 No. 1. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest. You are invited to subscribe to the Community Informatics elist by sending an email to: sympa(a)vcn.bc.ca message: subscribe ciresearchers Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, Michael Gurstein, Ph.D. Editor in Chief: Journal of Community Informatics, Centre for Community Informatics Research, Development and Training, Vancouver CANADA gurstein(a)gmail.com The Journal of Community Informatics Community Informatics & Gender (Special Double Issue) Table of Contents http://ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej/issue/view/26 Editorial -------- Editorial: Community Informatics and Gender Michael Gurstein Gender in Community Informatics : Guest Editorial for the special issue on Gender and Community Informatics Anita Gurumurthy Articles -------- 89.1 FM: The Place for Development: Power shifts and participatory spaces in ICTD Revi Sterling, Sophia Huyer Gender digital equality in ICT interventions in health: Evidence from IDRC supported projects in developing countries Kathleen Flynn-Dapaah, Ahmed Tareq Rashid Women Forge Ahead in India: Internet and the Public Forum Kavita Karan, Dr. Rohit Raj Mathur Technicians, Tacticians and Tattlers: Women as Innovators and Change Agents in Community Technology Projects Helen McQuillan Economic and Social Empowerment of Women Through ICT: A Case Study of Palestine Khalid Said Rabayah Women at Work and Home: New Technologies and Labor among Minority Women in Seelampur Sreela Sarkar Gender and GIS: Mapping the Links between Spatial Exclusion, Transport Access, and the Millennium Development Goals in Lesotho, Ethiopia, and Ghana Wendy M Walker, Shalini P Vajjhala Village Phone Program, Commodification Of Mobile Phone Set And Empowerment Of Women Quamrul Alam, Mohammad Abu Yusuf, Ken Coghill The Digital Divide and Gender: A Survey of Environmental Community Organizations in Perth, Western Australia Subas Prasad Dhakal Case Studies -------- Cultivating the Women on Farms Gathering Community: A Digital Approach Natalie Lee-San Pang Internet, power and politics: gender & ICTs in the movement against CAFTA Margarita Salas Rural e-governance: Exploring the gender gaps and its impact on women(A case study of e-gram suraj scheme of Chhattisgarh State of India) Anupama Saxena Notes from the field -------- Creating Community, Rejecting Community: Migrant Women in Beijing Elisa Oreglia Notes and cases from the field (practitioners) -------- Gender Experiences in IT@School, an ICT enabled education project of Kerala, India P R Raji, Arun M Reports -------- Engendering ICTs: Scope for Empowering women, with special reference to India Dilip Dumar Ghosh, ________________________________________________________________________ The Journal of Community Informatics http://www.ci-journal.net

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Duke U Trying Out iPads for Field Research
by Gerry McKiernan 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Colleagues/ IMHO > A Revolutionary Initiative >>> Do Visit If Not Just For The Comic/Cartoon [:-)] BTW: I've submitted an abstract for a 2011 Library Conference with the title The iPad Universe: How THE Tablet Will Tranform The World As We Know It [:->] [Pending] Do I Have InSight Or What [:->] [ http://bit.ly/b1PL2J ] Thanks Hope For Your <blush>Kind Words </blush> /Gerry By Dian Schaffhauser > Campus Technology > 07/13/10 Duke University's Marc Sperber is researching which iPad apps and accessories will best work for field-based research. Starting this fall a class at Duke University in Durham, NC will begin experimenting with the use of Apple iPads in student field research. The Duke Global Health Institute will distribute the tablet devices in a master's course that introduces students to methodological techniques used in global health research. [snip] "Our primary goal is to equip our students with a toolset that allows them to make the most of their time in the field," said Associate Professor of Sociology Jen'nan Read, who will be teaching the class. "As calculation, graphing, and presentation-creation functions of the iPad are put to use in the field, [snip]." The Institute expects the iPads to increase research efficiency in the field by allowing students in low-resource settings to capture more data using one device than the traditional methods of data collection. "Traditionally, the more sophisticated learning, the kind that requires synthesis and evaluation, occurs after the students have left the field, after they have completed data entry, and only after they have begun to organize, interpret, compare and contrast, and summarize their data by retiring to a location with a laptop or desktop computer, ...," said educational technologies consultant Marc Sperber, who is the main consultant for this project. "With an iPad a student may collect, organize and display data while in the field, allowing them to immediately engage in analyzing and interpreting that data when and where it has greatest meaning." [snip. The iPads will be equipped with 3G and WiFi Internet access, as well as a variety of research and survey applications that can record and import multimedia interviews and photos, and collect, chart, evaluate, and present data. Although Sperber hasn't selected the specific applications he expects to load onto the iPads, he said they would be in the categories of research, reference, communication, and navigation. [snip] "The iPad opens up many new possibilities for fieldwork researchers. We are hopeful we will be able to expand this pilot project as technology continues to improve," said Read. "When used in conjunction with other technology, such as the Flip camera and laptops, the iPad has the potential to help revolutionize how we work in the field." Access To The Entire Article Available From [ http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2010/07/blog-post.html ] /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 Follow Me On Twitter > http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs >>> "The Future Is Mobile" >>> _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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Job announcement, University of Colorado
by Janice Peck 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Please circulate this job posting...apologies for cross-listing.. Janice Peck School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Colorado Boulder CO 80309 USA University of Colorado at Boulder School of Journalism & Mass Communication Assistant Professor — Communication Law and Policy We are seeking candidates with primary interests in communication law and policy. Those interests would be demonstrated in both the person’s research/creative work and teaching. We seek to educate students to value the traditions of free and responsible media, and to become productive, legally knowledgeable media practitioners. This colleague will teach two courses per semester, which will include core undergraduate and graduate courses in communication law and policy. A Ph.D. or J.D. is required, and professional experience in a media profession is highly desired but not required. Appointment will begin in August 2011. To apply, go to www.jobsatcu.com and click on posting #810757. Candidates will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references, to the jobsatcu Website. This position is open until filled. Applications submitted by October 1, 2010 will be given full consideration. CU-Boulder is a Doctoral/Research University, with about 23,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains yet only 35 miles from Denver, Boulder is often named one of the most desirable places in America to live. Residents enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a lively cultural atmosphere. The School of Journalism & Mass Communication is committed to defining and upholding the highest professional standards of media practice and mass communication research. Its 600 undergraduate students study advertising, newsgathering and media studies, with faculty who believe that a well-informed public is the basis of a successful democracy. The students’ daily news site is the campus’s main source of up-to-the-minute news. With 100 graduate students, it offers master’s programs in Newsgathering and Mass Communication Research and a Ph.D. in Media Studies. The School is home to the Center for Environmental Journalism and the Center for Media, Religion and Culture. For more details about the School, go to www.colorado.edu/journalism. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity in education and employment.

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Take a look at my photos on Facebook
by Michael Baron 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Hi Aoir, I invited you to join Facebook a while ago and wanted to remind you that once you join, we'll be able to connect online, share photos, organise groups and events, and more. Thanks, Michael To join Facebook, please follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=586413542&k=5WCXX4R6WT2BXDE1XJWVPVVZS4BJWU&r Already have an account? Add this email address to your account: http://www.facebook.com/n/?merge_accounts.php&e=air-l%40aoir.org&c=0efbd50e… ======================================= air-l(a)aoir.org was invited to join Facebook by Michael Baron. If you do not wish to receive this type of email from Facebook in the future, please click on the link below to unsubscribe. http://www.facebook.com/o.php?k=6299d5&u=557610988&mid=2a73b5cG213c77ecG0G8 Facebook, Inc. P.O. Box 10005, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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CfP: Research for Action: Networking University and Community for Social Responsibility
by Marcus Foth 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Call for Participation and Presentations Research for Action: Networking University and Community for Social Responsibility A workshop in conjunction with Making Links 2010 Monday, 15 Nov 2010, Perth, Western Australia http://www.makinglinks.org.au/news/research-for-action/ Workshop Theme This workshop brings together people from a diverse range of disciplines to discuss how academic researchers and community practitioners and activists can work together to explore the use of information and communication technologies, social media, augmented reality, and other forms of network technologies for research and action in pursuit of social responsibility. The aim is to connect people with ideas, ideas with research projects, and harness new media to further inquiry into socially just outcomes in our community. Participation There are two ways in which you can participate in this workshop. You can either come along as a general participant, including having the chance to present a short position statement on your current research needs, projects or ideas (whether as a researcher or active practitioner), or you can present a paper (full length papers to be selected on the basis of peer review). Workshop costs AU$ 85 if you also register for Making Links 2010, or AU$ 145 if you only attend the workshop. Morning/afternoon tea breaks and lunch included. A. General participation stream Position Statements: We are calling for 300-500 word position statements expressing the interest in the workshop and the disciplinary background of the participant. 30 July 2010 Submission of short position statements by email to the workshop chairs 30 Sep 2010 Notification of acceptance (early-bird rate closes 1 Oct 2010) B. Peer reviewed publication stream Full papers for peer review and publication in a special issue of the Journal of Community Informatics (to be confirmed): http://www.ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions 06 Sep 2010 Submission of full papers for peer review by email to the workshop chairs 30 Sep 2010 Notification of acceptance (early-bird rate closes 1 Oct 2010) 01 Nov 2010 Revised, camera ready papers due Workshop Keynote Speaker Douglas Schuler has been focusing on the intersection of society and technology for over 25 years. He has written and co-edited several books, including Participatory Design: Principles and Practices (Erlbaum, 1994),New Community Networks: Wired for Change (Addison-Wesley, 1996;http://www.publicsphereproject.org/ncn/) and most recently, Liberating Voices: A Pattern Language for Communication Revolution (MIT Press, 2008), a multi-year undertaking (still in-work) with 85 contributors. He is president of the Public Sphere Project (http://www.publicsphereproject.org/) and former chair of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility. For CPSR, Doug organized the Directions and Implications of Advanced Computing symposia series which was first convened in 1987. He is also a co-founder of the Seattle Community Network, a free, public access computer network supporting community and civic engagement that first went online in 1994. He is a member of the Faculty at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, a non-traditional liberal arts college, where he teaches programs that focus on the idea of civic intelligence. Doug has a masters degree in computer science (University of Washington) and a masters in software engineering (Seattle University). He is working on his PhD. Workshop Chairs Associate Professor Matthew Allen (@netcrit), Internet Studies, Curtin University of Technology m.allen AT curtin.edu.au Associate Professor Marcus Foth (@sunday9pm), Urban Informatics, Queensland University of Technology m.foth AT qut.edu.au -- Assoc. Prof. Marcus Foth Principal Research Fellow Urban Informatics Research Lab Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation Queensland University of Technology (CRICOS No. 00213J) 130 Victoria Park Road, Brisbane QLD 4059, Australia Phone +61 7 313 x88772 - Fax x88238 - Office K506, KG m.foth(a)qut.edu.au - http://www.urbaninformatics.net/

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China issues white paper on Internet policy
by Fouad Bajwa 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Forwarded for information purposes only! China issues white paper on Internet policy Story: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-06/08/c_13339058.htm Full text of white paper: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-06/08/c_13339232.htm BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government Tuesday published a white paper on its Internet policy, stressing the guarantee of citizens' freedom of speech on the Internet and more intensive application of it. The white paper, released by the State Council Information Office, introduced facts of the development and use of the Internet in China, and elaborated on the country's basic policies on the Internet. The Chinese government actively advocates and supports the development and application of the Internet across the country, it said, stressing the government's basic Internet policy: active use, scientific development, law-based administration and ensured security. By the end of 2009 the number of netizens in China had reached 384 million, 618 times that of 1997 with an annual increase of 31.95 million users. The Internet had reached 28.9 percent of the total population by the end of 2009, higher than the world average. Its accessibility will be raised to 45 percent of the population in the coming five years, it said. There were 3.23 million websites running in China last year, which was 2,152 times that of 1997. Of all the netizens, 346 million used broadband and 233 million used mobile phones to access the Internet. They had moved on from dialing the access numbers to broadband and mobile phones. "These statistics make China among the top of the developing countries in developing and popularizing the Internet," the paper said. -- Regards. -------------------------- Fouad Bajwa

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Sponsor Connections - AoIR 11.0
by Ted Coopman 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

All, I was going to try and get AoIR some more sponsors for 11.0. I have talked to the conference organizers and gotten great advice from our resident sponsor ace Axel. He suggested that the best way was to use established contacts from members. No doubt some of you have contacts in companies such as Apple, Google, Adobe, etc. It would be greatly appreciated if you could email me off-list with contact information. Cold calling is my last option. My plan would be to say Dr. X gave me your email address and so forth. You have my assurance any request will be very professional and tailored to each organization. If you wish, I will send a draft of any email to you for prior approval. Thanks for your help, -TED -- Ted M. Coopman Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Communication Studies Department of Television, Radio, Film, & Theatre San Jose State University

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