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Public Gossip Scale
by hk＠monkprayogshala.in 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Hello, Do spend a couple of minutes participating in research about gossip :) This is the second part of the project, and you can fill in this form even if you've filled in an earlier one! Do help :) Thanks! Best, Hansika Kapoor This is the second part of a study on gossip behaviour. You are eligible to participate regardless of whether you've filled a similar form earlier or not :) PURPOSE: This questionnaire concerns the tendency of people to talk about public figures. It is a tendency which occurs almost every day, and most people indulge in it. WHO IS CONDUCTING THIS STUDY: This study is being conducted by Aakankshi Javeri, Research Intern at the Department of Psychology, Monk Prayogshala (aj(a)monkprayogshala.in) under the supervision of Hansika Kapoor, Research Author at Monk Prayogshala (hk(a)monkprayogshala.in) HAS THIS STUDY BEEN APPROVED? Yes, this study has received Ethical Approval from the IRB at Monk Prayogshala, in November 2013 (#013-003). For queries regarding the same, you may contact aa(a)monkprayogshala.in WHAT YOU WILL DO: You will begin by providing some basic information about yourself. Then you will be required to respond to a few statements. There are no right or wrong answers to any of the items and this test is in no way a test of your intelligence. Please be as truthful as possible. We anticipate that the entire questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. RISKS: There are NO anticipated risks with participating in this study. BENEFITS: On completion, your email id will be entered into a raffle where you can win a Rs. 750/- Flipkart voucher! :) PLEASE NOTE THE MORE PEOPLE YOU GET TO FILL IN THIS FORM, THE BETTER CHANCE YOU HAVE OF WINNING! Also, your email id will only be used to enter you into the raffle and will not be associated with your identity in any way. [If you are not a resident of India, and if your email id is selected, you will be eligible for an Amazon gift card of the equivalent amount.] CONFIDENTIALITY: Your participation will remain strictly confidential and your responses will not be associated with your identity. PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL: Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty. If at any time during the study you begin to feel uncomfortable, you may exit the study by closing your browser window. CONTACT: If you have any questions, comments or feedback regarding this study, you can contact us at aj(a)monkprayogshala.in By continuing, you are stating that you are over 16 years of age, and that you understand the provided information and consent to participate in the study being conducted. I've invited you to fill out the form Public Gossip. To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Fv4THHNK3d_5b6R8N_9sl1XqAPsrdp3rFv6wnlx_ry…

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Re: [Air-L] Air-L Digest, Vol 115, Issue 5
by Wallis, Jacob 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Hi Johnny, Some of my colleagues have done some work in this area with migrant refugees located in regional New South Wales, Australia - published as..... Lloyd, A., Kennan, M. A., Thompson, K. M., & Asim Qayyum. (2013). Connecting with new information landscapes: information literacy practices of refugees. Journal of Documentation, 69(1), 121-144. Cheers, Jake Jake Wallis Lecturer School of Information Studies Charles Sturt University Tel: +61 2 6051 9433 Email: jwallis(a)csu.edu.au www.csu.edu.au ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 13:01:52 +0000 From: "Unger, Johann" <j.unger(a)lancaster.ac.uk> To: "air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org" <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org> Subject: Re: [Air-L] Facebook and the construction of (migrants') identities Message-ID: <FE199BCA-69CB-4D6F-98AB-7AB3484B2641(a)lancaster.ac.uk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Meanwhile, I'm trying to finish my email! Apologies for the earlier, unfinished draft. Here's what I meant to write: Dear AOIR-ers, A PhD student in my department is currently trying to finish his thesis on migrants' use if Facebook, with a particular focus on how they construct their identities. If you know of any interesting work in this area, I'd be grateful of you could let me know either off-list or on. We'll collate any responses and circulate in due course. Many thanks, Johnny Dr J W Unger Lecturer and Academic Director of Summer Programmes Department of Linguistics and English Language Lancaster University LA1 4YL e-mail: j.unger(a)lancaster.ac.uk<mailto:j.unger@lancaster.ac.uk> tel: +44 1524 592591 Follow me on Twitter @johnnyunger<http://twitter.com/#!/johnnyunger> Charles Sturt University | ALBURY-WODONGA | BATHURST | CANBERRA | DUBBO | GOULBURN | MELBOURNE | ONTARIO | ORANGE | PORT MACQUARIE | SYDNEY | WAGGA WAGGA | LEGAL NOTICE This email (and any attachment) is confidential and is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must not copy, distribute, take any action in reliance on it or disclose it to anyone. Any confidentiality is not waived or lost by reason of mistaken delivery. Email should be checked for viruses and defects before opening. Charles Sturt University (CSU) does not accept liability for viruses or any consequence which arise as a result of this email transmission. Email communications with CSU may be subject to automated email filtering, which could result in the delay or deletion of a legitimate email before it is read at CSU. The views expressed in this email are not necessarily those of CSU. Charles Sturt University in Australia http://www.csu.edu.au The Grange Chancellery, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst NSW Australia 2795 (ABN: 83 878 708 551; CRICOS Provider Numbers: 00005F (NSW), 01947G (VIC), 02960B (ACT)). TEQSA Provider Number: PV12018 Charles Sturt University in Ontario http://www.charlessturt.ca 860 Harrington Court, Burlington Ontario Canada L7N 3N4 Registration: www.peqab.ca Consider the environment before printing this email. Disclaimer added by CodeTwo Exchange Rules 2007 http://www.codetwo.com

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Game studies book note -- The Culture of Digital Fighting Games
by Todd Harper 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Just a small note if you have an interest in game studies, particularly gaming communities, e-sports, or communities of practice: my book "The Culture of Digital Fighting Games: Performance and Practice" came out at the end of December 2013. In summary, the book is an extension of my dissertation work on the competitive fighting game community, looking at their play practices, social interactions, and the like. If this is of interest to you, there's more information on Routledge's page for the book: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415821308/ There's also a review copy request form -- http://www.routledge.com/resources/review_copy_request/%209780415821308/ And a library recommendation form, if you're of the mind - http://www.routledge.com/resources/librarian_recommendation/9780415821308/ Thanks, and have a good one. >Todd -- Todd Harper Postdoctoral Researcher, MIT Game Lab -- http://gamelab.mit.edu laevantine(a)gmail.com | tlharper(a)mit.edu

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Facebook and the construction of (migrants') identities
by Unger, Johann 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear AOIR-ers, A PhD student in my department is currently trying to finish his thesis on Dr J W Unger Lecturer and Academic Director of Summer Programmes Department of Linguistics and English Language Lancaster University LA1 4YL e-mail: j.unger(a)lancaster.ac.uk<mailto:j.unger@lancaster.ac.uk> tel: +44 1524 592591 Follow me on Twitter @johnnyunger<http://twitter.com/#!/johnnyunger>

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Qual research with digital diaries- seeking tools & tips, please
by Kath Albury 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone on this list had experience of using a mobile diary app as research tool (for participants). I'd like participants to post to a diary via phone or tablet, & will need to have access (& be able to archive diaries). I've looked at ethno hub (http://ethnohub.com<http://ethnohub.com/>), and my panel (which is a market research tool (http://www.mobilemarketresearch.net/mypanel/features) And there's always the option of plain old wordpress - but the question is how to export & archive the data? Any tips (or even anecdotes) from seasoned players will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Kath Kath Albury, PhD Senior Lecturer, School of Arts and Media University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2052 Ph: 61 2 9385 8533 UNSW CRICOS Provider code 00098G http://research.unsw.edu.au/people/dr-kath-albury

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Zimmer op-ed in WaPo
by Richard Forno 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

For those interested, AOIR’s own Michael Zimmer has an op-ed in today’s Washington Post. :) Mark Zuckerberg’s theory of privacy http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mark-zuckerbergs-theory-of-pr… --- Just because i'm near the punchbowl doesn't mean I'm also drinking from it.

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Final Call for Participation: iConference 2014 (Berlin, Germany)
by Toine Bogers 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

************************************************************* iConference 2014: Standard registrations available through Feb. 15, 2014 Conference Dates: 4-7 March, 2014, Berlin, Germany Conference Home: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/ Conference Schedule: https://www.conftool.com/iConference2014/sessions.php ************************************************************* This is our last call for iConference 2014 standard registrations. Standard rates remain available through Feb. 15, 2014; late fees apply thereafter. If you have not yet finalized your plans for our upcoming conference in Berlin, we encourage you to register as soon as possible! iConference 2014 will bring together scholars and researchers from around the world who share a common concern about critical information issues in contemporary society. This is our ninth annual conference and the first to be held in Europe. Organized under the banner ‘Breaking Down Walls | Culture, Context, Computing’, iConference 2014 will provide an inspiring sense of community, high quality research presentations, and myriad opportunities for engagement. All information field practitioners are welcome; affiliation with a member-iSchool is not required. The complete conference schedule is available on our website. Highlights include: • A compelling program of peer-reviewed Papers, Notes, and Posters. • Thought-provoking Workshops and Sessions for Interaction and Engagement. • Keynote addresses from Tony Hey of Microsoft Research and Melissa Terras of the Department of Information Studies, University College London. • Myriad opportunities for socializing and networking with premier thinkers in the information field. Social events include our Opening Reception at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, a private gala dinner at the world-renowned Naturkunde Museum Berlin, two networking-oriented Poster Sessions, a Farewell Reception, and multiple shared meals and social breaks throughout. • Unique opportunities for career mentoring and growth, including a Doctoral Colloquium (invitation only), an Early Career Colloquium (open to all) and a Professional Development Seminar (also open to all). • A Social Media Expo featuring presentations by iSchool student teams, sponsored by Microsoft Research. • The opportunity to personally experience Berlin, one of the most historic and compelling cities in Europe. iConference 2014 is presented by the iSchools organization and hosted by The Berlin School of Library and Information Science at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; the program is administered by the Royal School of Library and Information Science, University of Copenhagen. The presenting sponsor is Microsoft Research, with additional funding from the National Science Foundation, Emerald Publishing, De Gruyter, Springer, Purdue University Press, MIT Press, Morgan & Claypool Publishers, and Citavi. The conference takes place 4-7 March, 2014. More at http://ischools.org/the-iconference/

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CaTaC'14 - Oslo, June 17-20: website for submissions to CaTaC'14 now available
by Charles Ess 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Dear AoIRists, Just a short note to inform those who are interested that the website for turning in papers and proposals for consideration for CaTaC¹14 is now available: <http://philo.at/ocs2/index.php/oslo14/ctnewd14/index> For further details on the conference, including recently posted information, please see: <http://www.catacconference.org/> Additional information e.g., regarding conference fees will also be available soon. Please pass on to any potentially interested colleagues and many thanks in advance. Charles Ess Professor in Media Studies Department of Media and Communication Director, Centre for Research on Media Innovations <http://www.hf.uio.no/imk/english/research/center/media-innovations/> University of Oslo P.O. Box 1093 Blindern NO-0317 Oslo Norway email: charles.ess(a)media.uio.no

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Censorship and mobile apps
by Magdalena O! 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Hello, I'm writing about censorship and Instagram and looking for more research on censorship and mobile apps. I can't seem to find any. Thank you so much Magdalena =^.^= Magdalena Olszanowski, PhD Student, SSHRC Fellow Senior Research Assistant, Mobile Media Lab<http://mobilities.ca> HASTAC Scholar Communication Studies Concordia University Montreal, QC @raisecain<http://twitter.com/raisecain>

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Human Ecosystems project launching in Toronto at the ArtSci Salon
by Salvatore Iaconesi 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Human Ecosystems project launching in Toronto http://www.artisopensource.net/2014/02/04/human-ecosystems-at-artsci-salon-… The Human Ecosystems project is going to Toronto, at the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences for ArtSci Salon, to start the real-time observation of the city, and for a first workshop on real-time cities, ubiquitous information, commons and the new public spaces (and some information visualization and BigData, too). More info about the Human Ecosystems Project: http://www.artisopensource.net/projects/human-ecosystems.html The project has already started in Rome (Italy), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Malmö (Sweden), and is starting in more cities across the world really soon. -- *Salvatore Iaconesi* salvatore.iaconesi(a)artisopensource.net skype: xdxdVSxdxd *Art is Open Source*: http://www.artisopensource.net *TED Fellow 2012*: http://fellows.ted.com/profiles/salvatore-iaconesi *Eisenhower Fellow 2013*: http://www.efworld.org/ Contract Professor of Digital Design at La Sapienza University of Rome Professor of Digital Design at ISIA Design Florence Professor of Interaction Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design

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