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New issue and call for submissions: Participations, the Journal for Audience and Reception Studies
by Rosenbaum-Andre, Judith E. 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Participations, The Journal for Audience and Reception Studies has published its latest issue online at http://www.participations.org This issue once again offers a rich variety of articles, including an innovative study into the role played by online participation into narrative spoilers, a discussion about new directions for methodologies in fan studies, as well as a themed section on “Media generations”. This themed section, which consists of nine different publications, discusses differences in generational usage of media from various perspectives. The journal is open to all users, so please check out this latest endeavor. Participations is also always on the lookout for new contributions in the field of mass/popular culture. Please see http://www.participations.org/submission_guidelines.htm for details on submitting an essay ------------------------------------------------ Judith E. Rosenbaum, PhD Associate Professor, Mass Communication Research Facilitator, Health Disparities Research Community Albany State University 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705 Phone: 229.430.3684 Office: BCB 261/Wiley 304

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WEBCAST TODAY: Live playback of CoinDesk Consensus2015 Blockchain Summit
by Joly MacFie 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

I hesitated about sending this to AoIR when doing the rest of my e-blasts earlier this morning, thinking it insufficiently academic. But, now halfway through the first panel, I've changed my mind. Very high quality discussion! joly posted: "On September 10 2015 CoinDesk - the leading publisher of independent news and analysis on digital currencies and blockchain technologies - presented its inaugural summit - Consensus 2015 - at the Times Center in New York City. A packed house sat in as exp" [image: Consensus 2015] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/consensus2015>On *September 10 2015* *CoinDesk* - the leading publisher of independent news and analysis on digital currencies and blockchain technologies - presented its inaugural summit - *Consensus 2015 <http://www.coindesk.com/events/consensus-2015/>* - at the Times Center in New York City. A packed house sat in as experts and leaders across sectors as diverse as law enforcement, bankers, Wall St, and civic activists debated real-world problems and the solutions that cutting-edge digital currencies and blockchain tech might offer. Now, 20 days later, on* Wednesday 30 September 2015*, you too have the chance to hear and see what went down as the Internet Society brings you a *live playback* <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/consensus2015> of the entire proceeding. *What: Consensus 2015 <http://www.coindesk.com/events/consensus-2015/> live playback Where: Internet Society Livestream Channel When: Wednesday 30 September 2015 08:55am-5:30pm EDT | 12:55-21:30 UTC Agenda: http://www.coindesk.com/events/consensus-2015/agenda/ <http://www.coindesk.com/events/consensus-2015/agenda/> Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/consensus2015 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/consensus2015> Twitter: http://twitter.com/hashtag/consensus2015 <http://twitter.com/hashtag/consensus2015> Facebook: http://facebook.cpm/hashtag/consensus2015 <http://facebook.cpm/hashtag/consensus2015>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8088#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8088#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8088 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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"creepy" social media studies
by Greg Elmer 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Hi folks, wondering if anyone has come across research that discusses users' feelings of being creeped out or similar expressions of discomfort with regards to the surveillant capacities and techniques of social media. Please email me off-list and I can post a summary if there is interest. /Greg Elmer Greg Elmer, PhD Professor of Media, Communication & Culture Bell Media Research Chair & Director, Infoscape Research Lab Ryerson University, Toronto Preempting Dissent <http://www.preemptingdissent.com/>: A creative commons documentary film that investigates the genesis of the Miami Model of protest policing. Winner of the Action on Film Festival's 2014 Award for Best Social Commentary Film. The Canadian Delegation <http://www.thecanadiandelegation.com/>: In the summer of 1989, as the Soviet bloc crumbles and China fends of a democratic revolt, the head of Canada's Young Communist League leads a delegation of youth to an international student festival in one of the most isolated and enigmatic nations in the world. This feature documentary film is currently in production.

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Experiences on publishing with Lexington
by Kristin Dagmar Eckert 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Hi All I am searching for scholars who have had publishing experiences with Lexington (subsidiary of Rowman & LIttlefield). I am interested in their publishing process for monographs. Please e-mail me off list (stine.eckert(a)wayne.edu) if you are willing to share your insights. Thank you! Take care, Stine Stine Eckert, Ph.D. Vice-Chair Feminist Scholarship Division, ICA Assistant Professor Department of Communication 571 Manoogian Hall Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48201 @stineeckert http://stineeckert.com/ https://wikidgrrls.wordpress.com/

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Media & Information Lab: Open rank senior faculty position. Open University of Israel
by Anat Ben-David 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

*The Open University of Israel* *Open Rank Senior Faculty Position Opening* *Media and Information Lab* The Open University of Israel is seeking a senior faculty member to establish and head an interdisciplinary media and information lab, for research and teaching in new media and related areas, such as big data, information studies, network cultures, or digital sociology. The media lab will be an inter-departmental unit that will carry out teaching and research activities in several disciplines including: communication, management, psychology, education, design, and information and computer science. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish and to head a lab that will be a hub of teaching and research activities at the highest international academic standards. The search is led by the Department of Sociology, Political Science and Communication. However, given the interdisciplinary nature of the position, the faculty member’s final departmental affiliation will be determined based on his or her disciplinary background. Academic rank (lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor or full professor) will be commensurate with experience. Requirements: - PhD in Social or Computer Science, or a relevant research discipline - Excellent international academic research capabilities in the field of new media or computational social sciences, demonstrated through publications in leading journals and/or conferences - Proven international research experience in a media and/or information lab - Experience in applying methodologies and innovative research methods in a media and information lab setting - Experience in developing digital tools for social research - Fluency in Hebrew, and demonstrated ability to develop learning materials in Hebrew. - Excellent interpersonal skills The expected employment start date is October, 2016 (flexible). Please send the following application materials by *December 30, 2015* to Media_Lab(a)openu.ac.il: - A detailed academic curriculum vitae - A Cover letter detailing the fit between the candidate’s background and skills, and the requirements of the position. - A research statement - Three letters of recommendation sent directly by the referees via email to the abovementioned address. The Open University of Israel is one of Israel’s eight public universities recognized and academically supervised by the Council of Higher Education. It has more than 45,000 students, and is well known for its open-admissions philosophy, the high academic standards of its courses, its position at the cutting edge of educational technologies, and its commitment to excellence in research and in teaching. The university’s head campus is in Ra’anana, and it has dozens of campuses and learning centers throughout Israel. For further details please write to Prof. Oren Soffer, head of the Department of Sociology, Political Science and Communication at: orenso(a)openu.ac.il

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UW Doctoral Research Fellowship: STS meets Design
by Daniela Rosner 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Dear AoIRists, Please circulate the following announcement for a UW PhD fellowship to potentially interested candidates. Many thanks! Best, Daniela *Doctoral Research Opportunity: STS meets Design* Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington Tactile and Tactical Design Lab, Professor Daniela Rosner The Tactile and Tactical Design Lab (TAT Lab) at the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington, Seattle, is seeking a PhD student to begin fall 2016. Under an NSF-funded research fellowship, t he PhD student will explore questions of craft and materiality emerging around the integration of computing technology in traditional handwork practices , from ship building to weaving . Possible p rojects include: - Investigating the communicative dimensions of emerging tools for digital fabrication - Tracing the historical development of craft and DIY practices in modern maker cultures - Understanding the shifting dynamics between creativity, care, and repair in the adoption of computational technologies - Examining questions of gender and technical labor across sites and infrastructures of craftwork. Ideal applicants have a strong background in media studies and/or science and technology studies (STS). Experience with ethnographic methods is required. Strong candidates will have demonstrated success working collaboratively, will have a promising publication record, and will have an interest (or experience) in art/design practice and interventionist approaches . Doctoral applications <http://www.hcde.washington.edu/phd/FAQs> are due *December 15, 2015. * To learn more about HCDE, please look here: http://www.hcde.washington.edu/phd. For specific questions about the projects described above , email CV and materials to daniela.rosner(a)gmail.com. For general information about the HCDE PhD program and application process, please contact Pat Reilly, Academic Services Manager at preilly(a)uw.edu -- ~-:~-:~-:~-:~-:~-:~-:~ Daniela K. Rosner danielarosner.com

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work on history of reputation as a social construct?
by Julie Cohen 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Hi all - does anyone know of any good work on the history/sociology of reputation, pre-Internet? I.e., before it morphed into a topic for computer scientists, web designers, and information economy pundits? Many thanks! Julie Julie E. Cohen Mark Claster Mamolen Professor of Law & Technology Georgetown University Law Center jec(a)law.georgetown.edu http://www.juliecohen.com

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Seeking Case Studies on Data Ethics
by danah boyd 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

The Council for Big Data, Ethics, and Society is seeking researchers, practitioners, and educators to provide case studies based on real-world examples that examine complex issues of data ethics. Submissions will be distributed via the Council’s website in addition to Data & Society and the National Online Ethics Center. Case study authors will be given an honorarium of $250 per case study and may be invited for further participation in our growing network of data ethics researchers, educators, and practitioners. A case study should describe a real-world situation in which an ethical conundrum arose, and how responding to that situation introduced conflicting ethical duties, responsibilities, or principles. Situations used for case studies may involve data collection, publishing, aggregation, or analytics and illustrate topics such as privacy/de-identification, accuracy and quality control, cultural representation, oversight and accountability, or social outcomes of research. Examples from industry, government, and academia are welcome. Completed case studies will become part of a collection of pedagogical resources for instructors covering data ethics in various fields, and will be used to generate discussion through live and/or online discussion forums of part of ongoing work by the Council. The case studies may be distributed via the Council, Data & Society, and the National Online Ethics Center (hosted by the National Academies of Engineering). Authors are also welcome to submit their case studies for publication. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Whether researchers should use data mining tools that correlate data across many public databases and risk revealing sensitive information about human subjects; What to do when publicly available anonymous data can be reidentified; How to use scientific data that is viewed differently in different cultural contexts; When journals and conferences might reject submissions for ethical lapses; Tensions between the degrees of freedom afforded to academic researchers vs. commercial researchers/practitioners etc. etc. An example case study "No Encore for Encore?" by Arvind Narayanan and Bendert Zevenbergen explores a web-based censorship measurement tool that asks hard questions about the boundaries of technical interventions for social good. For detailed instructions and topical ideas, see: http://bdes.datasociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/BDES-Council-Call-fo… Feel free to contact us with questions at bdes(a)datasociety.net. We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, danah boyd, Geof Bowker, Kate Crawford, Helen Nissenbaum, and the BDES Council PS: If you are interested in what the Council is doing, join our Network! Here's how: http://bdes.datasociety.net/2015/09/network-expansion/

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Quantification, big data, power of numbers (a reading list)
by Daniel Kunzelmann 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Dear all, Thanks to all of you who have already contributed to the reading list on: "On the power of numbers: How databases and quantification now do (their) work in everyday life (and how they have always done so?)". For those of you who want to have a look, you do find the list here: https://danielderkunzelmann.piratenpad.de/airl-power-of-numbers-big-data (note that, unfortunately, the link does not work with a Mac or at least not with Safari!) It's always wonderful to see how this community works :) And of course you're still welcome to share your must-reads on two types of concepts... a.) "new" Cultural and Social Anthropological concepts and theories that explicitly talk about and refer to digital phenomena as in "big data", "databases", "algorithms", etc. b.) "classical" ones that do NOT explicitly talk about these issues, but that you would consider highly applicable to understand such phenomena (e.g. work on statistics, quantifications, numbers, etc.). Thanks! Daniel

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CFP: Social Media Analytics Track at PCAIS 2016
by Gohar F. Khan 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Dear Colleagues: Please consider submitting your original research to the "*Social media Analytics & Related Issues*" track at the 20th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2016), June 27 – July 1, Chiayi, Taiwan. For more details please refer to the CFP below (sorry for cross-postings). ------------------------------------------------ *CALL FOR PAPERs* *20th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2016), June 27 – July 1, Chiayi, Taiwan.* *Conference website: http://www.pacis2016.org <http://www.pacis2016.org/> General enquiry email:pacis2016@pacis2016.org <pacis2016(a)pacis2016.org>* *PROGRAM INVITATION* Information and the pervasiveness of information technology are increasingly part of every aspect of business and public life. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices within the existing Internet infrastructure. These “smart” devices are found everywhere in our daily lives and include smart phones, tablets, watches, automobiles with built-in sensors, etc. Many of the IoT systems and technologies are cutting edge and there are still numerous technical challenges and issues that need to be resolved. In addition, the need to drive more value from IT investments while managing an increasing array of IT-related risks has never been greater. Today IT is ubiquitous and more than ever, information needs to be managed in order to maximize IT and IS value. Increasing regulation and legislation over business use of information is also driving a heightened awareness of the importance of a well-governed and managed IT environment. In view of this, the theme of this conference is “*IT Governance for Future Society*”. *PAPER SUBMISSION* Submit your paper via the PACIS 2016 official website at http://www.pacis2016.org before the deadline. More details on the paper template will be shown in the paper submission system. We also recommend that you visit the website to get the latest information related to the conference. *TRACKS* We invite submissions in all areas of Information Systems research and especially encourage submission related to the conference theme “IT Governance for Future Society.” 1. Enterprise Systems in the New Era 2. Healthcare Systems 3. IT IS Governance, Risk Management, Control, and Auditing 4. Information Technology and Supply Chain Management 5. IS Education and Learning 6. IS Security and Privacy 7. IT Innovation and Entrepreneurship 8. Context-Aware Computing - Geographic Information Systems 9. The on-demand and sharing economy 10. Human Computer Interaction 11. Smart Tourism 12. IT Project Management and Outsourcing *13. **Social Media Analytics and Related Issues* 14. Knowledge Management 15. IS in Healthcare Management 16. User-Centered Decision Support Systems in the IoT Era 17. Societal Implications of ICT Use 18. Ethics and Information Systems 19. E-Business and E-Government 20. Social Computing and Innovative eServices 21. Business Intelligence and Big Data Analytics 22. Digital Business - Strategy and Governance 23. Service Design and User Experience 24. IT and Work 25. Business Process Management and Services Computing 26. IT and IS in Media and Entertainment Industry 27. Economics of IS 28. General Topics 29. The Innovative IT Applications in the Emerging Markets *VENUE* Nice Prince Hotel, Chiayi, Taiwan Doctoral Consortium: TBA *IMPORTANT DATES* Start of Paper submissions: *January 5, 2016* Paper Submission Deadline: *March 4, 2016* Notification of Paper Acceptance: *April 22, 2016* Early Registration Deadline: *May 13, 2016* Doctoral Consortium: *June 27 – 28, 2016* Conference: *June 27 – July 1, 2016* *CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS* Ting-Peng Liang (National Sun Yat-Sen University) Shin-Yuan Hung (National Chung Cheng University) *PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS* Patrick Y. K. Chau (The University of Hong Kong) She-I Chang (National Chung Cheng University) *DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM CO-CHAIRS* Guy Gable (Queensland University of Technology) Eric Wang (National Central University) ------------------------------------------------ -- Gohar Feroz Khan, PhD Adjunct Faculty & Research Adviser Korea Advance Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) Global Information and Telecommunication Technology Program (ITTP) 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my new book on social media analytics <http://7layersanalytics.com/>!

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