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"Online anonymity: Right or threat?": a CRCC symposium
by Thais Sardá 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

*Online anonymity: Right or threat?* A one-day symposium organized by Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC), Loughborough University (UK) Loughborough University, February 8th, 2017, 1-6 pm http://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/crcc/events/eventslist/online-anonymity-rig… Whenever we navigate the Web, we leave a trace of our movements through our IP address, which can in turn be used to establish our identity - for instance, by cross-checking it with a user’s Internet subscription. By using software such as VPN and Tor, however, it is possible to avoid leaving such traces, becoming anonymous in the web. A lively debate among policy-makers, security professionals, hacker communities, and human rights associations has recently ensued regarding the question if such anonymity is acceptable and in which form. On the one side, advocates of online anonymity point to the right to privacy and the potential risks of an ever-reaching surveillance state; on the other side, its antagonists emphasize the presence of close links between anonymity and criminal activities online. This half-day symposium aims to encourage dialogue between scholars, institutions, stakeholders, and the wider community about an issue of web governance that will be of crucial importance in the next years in order to build the civic society of the information age. Convenors: Mark Monaghan, Simone Natale, Thais Sardá and Nikos Sotirakopoulos *Programme* 1:00-1:10 – Welcome John Downey (director of the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture) and symposium convenors 1:10-2:00 - Timandra Harkness (presenter of BBC Radio 4 series, FutureProofing), Title to be confirmed 2:00-3:00 - Tim Jordan (University of Sussex), “Anonymity: A Complex Right” 3:00-3:30 - Break 3:30-4:30 - Judith Aldridge (University of Manchester), “Drug-trade and anonymity in cryptomarkets: harms and benefits for users and sellers” 4:30-5:50 - Round table with Dave Elder-Vass (Department of Social Sciences, Loughborough University), a representative of Open Rights Group ( https://www.openrightsgroup.org) and Russell Lock (Department of Computer Science, Loughborough University) 5:50-6:00 - Conclusions The event is free and open to the public. It will take place in Loughborough University campus (room TBC). Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-anonymity-right-or-threat-tickets-300… For information, please contact Thais Sardá: t.sarda(a)lboro.ac.uk *Conference abstracts* *Anonymity: A Complex Right * Tim Jordan (University of Sussex) Why should we consider anonymity to be a right? This paper will begin by establishing the core arguments about anonymity as a right by following the two examples of Snowden and Manning. This will outline the issues that arise around anonymity considered as essential to personal security (both in terms of creativity and whistle blowing) against the ethic of taking responsibility for one’s utterances. This paper will explore this understanding of anonymity as a right by focusing on communication and anonymity to argue that the kind of communicative practice being assumed within the security/creativity versus responsibility debate is one in which the physical body is held to be the author of communication. This will be based on research into 19th century letters. However, this form of communicative practice is only one kind and a different form of practice is created online. Here the body is largely absent and the identity-markers—such as, email address, knickname, handle, etc.—are unstable and changeable. I will present research on online games and 4Chan to demonstrate that internet based communication functions for hearers or receivers to stabilise and authorise communication through the style of someone’s communication; meaning that on the internet you have to be heard before you can speak. This understanding of communication will be used to explore the meaning of anonymity. Anonymity is then presented as a complex right. The first rights are familiar and complex: security to utter and to be creative versus the responsibility to ‘own’ one’s utterances. However, the presumption of the body as the basis of identity that is made in this opposition, obscures a more fundamental reason anonymity is a right, because the nature of anonymity online is consonant with and necessary to the way internet communicative practices function. This means anonymity is essential to existence online and so forms a second kind of right. *Drug-trade and anonymity in cryptomarkets: harms and benefits for users and sellers * Judith Aldridge (University of Manchester) Cryptomarkets represent an important drug market innovation by bringing buyers and sellers of illegal drugs together in a ‘hidden’ yet public online marketplace. Policy responses so far are generally based on the assumption that their rise will only increase drug harms. But is this a valid assumption? This paper examines the effects of drug markets on various forms of harm, alongside emerging evidence on the operation of cryptomarkets, to assess anticipated harms and benefits. Cryptomarkets may increase both the amount and the range of substances that are sold by increasing drug quality and reducing price. The effects of these anticipated changes for the drug users are complex, with macro-harm at the population level likely increasing, but modified by improved access to quality and safety information that may be used to reduce harm at the individual level. Harm can be understood also in the form of transactional risk (e.g. violence), and risk of arrest. How these risks differ across drug market types will be assessed, and how cryptomarket users seek particularly to reduce the risk of apprehension and arrest when effectively operating ‘in plain sight’ of law enforcement will be considered. Drug cryptomarkets are characterised as ‘illicit capital’ sharing communities that provide expanded and low-cost access to information enabling drug market participants to make more accurate assessments of the risk of apprehension. The abundance of drug market intelligence available to those on both sides of the law may function to speed up innovation in illegal drug markets, as well as necessitate and facilitate the development of law enforcement strategies. *** Thais Sardá Ph.D. Student - Surveillance, online privacy, and Tor Network Department of Social Sciences Loughborough University Email: T.Sarda(a)lboro.ac.uk About my research: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/socialsciences/staff/phdstudents/sarda-t… -- Thais Sardá (+44) 7903 625175 thaissarda(a)gmail.com

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Fw: Posts in Sociogy/Media/Criminology at Surrey
by CHRISTINE HINE 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

The University is seeking applications for a three lectureship/senior lectureships in Criminology, Sociology and Media Studies in the Department of Sociology. You should hold a relevant doctoral degree or have submitted your thesis. You will have a developing profile of high-quality publications, experience of teaching in higher education and the ability to make a substantial contribution to courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You should be willing to teach across programmes in the areas of criminology, sociology and media. You should also be able to make a strong contribution to at least one of the Department’s research groups: Developments in Methodology; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Identities, Diversities and the Life Course; Media, Culture and Communication; and Science, Environment and Technologies. Applicants are also welcome who can contribute to one of the three research centres based in the Department: the Centre for Research in Social Simulation; the Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender; and the Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis project (CAQDAS). Further details about the Department are available at: www.soc.surrey.ac.uk. For informal inquiries please contact the Head of Department, Jon Garland (j.garland(a)surrey.ac.uk) Full post specification and application details: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=093916

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DPASSH 2017 CFP: Short Papers and Panels - 14-15 June 2017, Brighton, UK
by Natalie Harrower 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

DPASSH 2017: Digital Preservation for the Arts, Social Science and Humanities. 14-15 June 2017, Brighton UK First, it is our great please to announce Lizzy Jongma<http://dpassh.org/2016/12/16/lizzy-jongma/> from the Dutch Network for War Resources WWII, and formerly from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, as our keynote speaker. We are delighted to have Lizzy on board and look forward to disseminating the title of her address in due course. While our long paper submission is now closed, our short paper and expert panel submission is now open (please see below for details). You can find more information about the conference on our website<http://dpassh.org/> and follow us on twitter for updates and news @DPASSHConf DPASSH 2017 2nd Phase of Submissions - Short Papers and Expert Panels We are happy to announce that we are now opening an additional call for submissions for DPASSH 2017<http://dpassh.org/> for short papers and expert panels. The deadline for both submissions is Sunday 15th January 2017 (midnight GMT). Accepted short papers will present for 10-12 minutes on topics relevant to the conference call and theme. It is envisaged that short papers will report on research that is still in progress. Submissions for panels should consist of maximum of 4 people, and the panel will typically last for 45 minutes. Applicants should submit a brief bio of each panel member and a theme/provocation for the proposed panel discussion (maximum 500 words). If you have any queries please contact us at dpassh2017(a)gmail.com<mailto:dpassh2017@gmail.com>. Submissions must be made through our online submission system<http://dpassh.org/openconf/openconf.php>. Please note there are two steps to the submission process: 1. Open the ‘Make Submission’ link in a new tab and fill out the form (leave the ‘Abstract’ pane blank). This allows you to fill in your identifying details and generates a submission ID which will appear on screen after you have filled out and submitted the form. 2. Next, return to ‘OpenConfHome’ and click on ‘upload file’ to upload the text of your long abstract. Please upload the abstract as a PDF. You will need the Submission ID and password created in Step One to complete upload We look forward to welcoming you to Brighton in June 2017. On behalf of the DPASSH organising committee, we wish you a happy christmas and a happy new year, Best wishes Sharon Dr. Sharon Webb (Chair, DPASSH 2017) Lecturer in Digital Humanities, Sussex Humanities Lab, School of History, Art History and Philosophy, University of Sussex, Falmer _________________ Dr. Natalie Harrower | Director (Acting), Digital Repository of Ireland Royal Irish Academy | 19 Dawson St. Dublin 2 n.harrower(a)ria.ie<mailto:n.harrower@ria.ie> | @natalieharrower | @dri_ireland | www.dri.ie<http://www.dri.ie> To subscribe to our newsletter list, send an email to LISTSERV(a)listserv.heanet.ie<mailto:LISTSERV@listserv.heanet.ie> with SUBSCRIBE DRI-FRIENDS FirstName LastName in the body of the message The Royal Irish Academy is subject to the Freedom of Information Acts 2014 and is compliant with the provisions of the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003. For further information see our website www.ria.ie

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Communication, Rhetoric & Digital Media PhD program -- January 15 application deadline
by Nicholas Taylor 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

The Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media PhD program (CRDM) has extended its deadline for applications to January 15, 2017. Please visit CRDM's website <https://crdm.chass.ncsu.edu/> for information about the program, its curriculum, faculty, students, and our alumni. Current information about CRDM students, awards, and job placements is also available on CRDM's blog <https://crdm.wordpress.com/>. Applying > On CRDM’s website, in the drop-down menu for prospective Students, you will find answers to questions about the general requirements for applying, the application process, funding and financial aid, and international student applications. Contacts > If you have any additional questions, contact CRDM's Program Associate Jeffrey Leonard at (jtleonar(a)ncsu.edu) or Interim Director David Rieder ( dmrieder(a)ncsu.edu) About CRDM > The Ph.D. Program in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media prepares doctoral students to analyze the social, cultural, rhetorical, philosophical, and political dimensions of information technologies, new communication media, and digital texts and to actively engage digital media through research, criticism, production, and practice. The interdisciplinary program is jointly housed in the departments of Communication and English and draws on faculty with expertise in both the humanities and social sciences. Our graduates have been very successful finding employment in a variety of positions in academia (both at research-intensive universities and at teaching-oriented liberal arts colleges), government and corporate organizations, where there is a growing demand for the interdisciplinary skill sets developed in CRDM. For a list of alumni job placements, go to https://crdm.chass.ncsu.edu/people/students/?group=alumni Assistantships in CRDM > Funded students have opportunities to be trained and then teach in a wide range of undergraduate courses in the departments of Communication and English; the university program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS); and the School of Public and International Affairs. They may also be assigned to work as research assistants with faculty in the program and in affiliated departments, including federal and international grants, and to serve as administrative assistants, consultants, or researchers for units on campus that include the First Year Writing Program, DH Hill Library's Makerspace, the Dept. of Information Technology (serving digital humanities curricula), and the Laboratory for Analytical Sciences. Diversity and inclusion > The CRDM program welcomes and supports a diverse community of students and faculty and actively promotes NC State's policies on diversity and inclusion. We promote a safe and secure space for learning, teaching, and research. We support the Chancellor's statement on diversity and the university's response to HB2. Chancellor's statement on diversity https://oied.ncsu.edu/diversity/chancellors-statment-on-diversity/ NC State's HB2 statement https://leadership.ncsu.edu/about/chancellor/letters/hb2-upd ate-impacts-on-nc-state/ -- Dr. Nicholas Taylor Assistant Professor of Digital Media Department of Communication North Carolina State University Co-director, CIRCUIT Studio <http://circuit.chass.ncsu.edu/> nickttaylor.net

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A fully-funded PhD scholarship, 'Biometric Technologies of Gender and Race', deadline end of January
by Adi Kuntsman 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

Dear AoiRs,Please dcirculate widely- a fully funded PhD in Manchester, suervised by Dr Esperanza Miyake and myself. Adi *********************************************** Dear everyone, A fully-funded PhD scholarship, 'Biometric Technologiesof Gender and Race: the Politics of Experience and Design' is now available atManchester Metropolitan University. Please pass onto any of your postgraduatestudents who might be interested in working in this exciting area. http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/research/research-study/scholarships/detail/vc-artshu… For any further information please see link above or getin touch with Dr Esperanza Miyake e.miyake(a)mmu.ac.uk. Thank you, Esperanza ---Dr. Esperanza MiyakeInformation and CommunicationsDepartment of Languages, Information and CommunicationsManchester Metropolitan University All Saints Campus, Geoffrey Manton Room 439Manchester M15 6LL Tel. +44-(0)-161-247-4607

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8th IEEE International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2017): First CFP, Invited Sessions, Tutorials & Workshops Proposals
by Announce Announcements 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

*** First Call for Papers and Invited Sessions, Tutorials & Workshops Proposals *** 8th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications IISA 2017 Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus 28 - 30 August, 2017 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… The International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA) series offers a forum for the constructive interaction and prolific exchange of ideas among scientists and practitioners from different research fields such as computers, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, chemistry, experimental psychology, social sciences, linguistics, and engineering having the goal of developing methodologies and tools for the solution of complex problems in artificial intelligence, biology, neuroscience, security, monitoring, surveillance, healthcare, sustainability in energy sources, governance, education, commerce, automation, robotics, optimization, image, speech and natural languages, and their integration. IISA 2017 is the eighth conference in the IISA series, technically co-sponsored by IEEE, BAIF, the University of Piraeus and the University of Cyprus. The IISA 2017 proceedings will be published by IEEE and be included in the IEEE DL. The conference is intended as an international forum for researchers and professionals in all areas of Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications. We invite submissions of papers presenting high-quality original research and developments for the conference tracks listed below. The conference venue is the Golden Bay Beach Hotel (http://www.goldenbay.com.cy) perfectly situated at the edge of the tourist part of Larnaca, right on a long and wide stretch of fine and clear sandy beach, 10 km from the town center, just 15 km from Larnaca International Airport and 30 minutes from the capital city of Nicosia. This prestigious 5* hotel is renowned for its excellent facilities, combined with impeccable service and finest cuisine in luxurious surroundings The conference will last for three days and will feature tutorials, technical paper presentations, workshops, and distinguished keynote speeches. Instructions to Authors Papers must be submitted in IEEE Conference Style format, which can be downloaded from http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . Papers must be limited to 6 pages in length. Topics of Interest We welcome all submissions in the subjects of IISA related (but not limited) to the following tracks and topics: Track I: Information Processing and Intelligence · Advances in databases · Information systems · Information and data management · Data mining, warehousing and knowledge extraction · Recommender systems · Digital rights management · Processing of Social and Emotional Interactions · Biological and artificial neural networks · Biological and artificial immune systems · Cognitive science · Neuroscience · Computational biology · DNA computing · Evolutionary computing and genetic algorithms · Bayesian networks · Expert systems & intelligent agents · Swarm intelligence · Fuzzy logic systems · Kernel methods - support vector machines · Ensemble classifiers · Emerging machine learning paradigms · Decision making techniques · Knowledge-based systems · Ambient-ubiquitous intelligence · Robotics and automation · Affective computing Track II: Multimedia Systems and Networks · Advances in audio/video and multimedia processing · Signal mining · Signal visualization · Human-machine interaction · Multimodal systems · Multimedia systems · Autonomous Computing · Distributed computing · Quantum computing · Mobile computing · Green computing · Trusted computing · Proactive computing · Cloud computing · Ubiquitous computing · Networking · Sensing, sensory systems and sensor networks · Design and implementation · Real time systems Track III: Educational Informatics · Adaptive and personalized learning · Student modeling · Intelligent tutoring systems · E-learning and mobile learning · Social media and learning · Educational games · Computer-supported collaborative learning · Big data in education and learning analytics · Affective computing in learning systems · Smart learning environments · Virtual and augmented reality in education · Risk management in education · Learning management systems · Content management systems · Learning technologies for students with special needs Track IV: Cyber Security · Watermarking, cryptography, cryptanalysis, steganography, and stegananalysis · Privacy and authentication · Malicious software analysis · Information, computer and network security · Infrastructure security · Forensics · Biometrics Track V: Smart Energy and Smart Cities · Methodologies and tools for assessing the energy status in smart cities · Intelligent sensors and data analytics for energy optimization · Monitoring and control of energy resources · Smart grid · Fault detection · Decision support systems in energy planning and scheduling · Middleware for urban computing · Intelligent transportation systems · Public displays for modern cities · Impact of urban computing in modern cities · Case studies and best practices · Big city data · Culture for smart cities Track VI: Healthcare · E-health, mobile health and smart health · Infrastucture for smart health · Advanced devices and robotics for smart health · Ambient intelligence in assisted living · Health information systems · Healthcare management · Case studies Track VII: Applications · E-government and m-government · E-commerce and m-commerce · E-entertainment and m-entertainment · E-legal and m-legal services · Personalized systems and services · Enabling technologies, frameworks and standards · Empirical evaluations · Simulation and evaluation via simulation · Case studies · Applications in culture and heritage · Applications in tourism · Applications in natural resource management · Applications in disabilities and to people at need Important Dates · Invited Session, Tutorial & Workshop Proposals: March 13, 2017 · Special Session & Workshop Acceptance: March 20, 2017 · Submission of Papers: April 24, 2017 · Notification of Acceptance: May 29, 2017 · Camera-ready Submission: June 12, 2017 · Registration and Payment for Authors: June 12, 2017 · Conference Dates: August 28-30, 2017 Organization Program Chairs · N. Bourbakis, Wright State University, USA · G. A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · G. A. Tsihrintzis, University of Piraeus, Greece · N. Virvou, University of Piraeus, Greece Program Committee http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi…

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Re: [Air-L] The Joy of Data
by Karen Davies 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Thanks Luciano - fascinating documentary and worth sharing with all researchers. Karen Davies (PhD student, Lancaster University)

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Call for Speakers and Panels: The World Summit on mobileGovernment and Global mGov Awards 2017
by emre＠mgovernment.net 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Dear Colleagues, The next World Summit on mobileGovernment and Global mobileGov Awards (WSmGov 2017) will be held in Brighton, UK during 7-9 May 2017. The organisation is moving forward with the following key activities: - Global mobileGovernment Awards - you can still send in your nominations / proposals. - Representatives of up to 10 best mobileGovernment implementers globally are invited to share their experiences in implementing mGovernment in their countries. - Key speakers from the public sector will present the recent mobileGovernment achievements and challenges in their country. We invite all the eGov/mGov leaders in the EU and across the globe. If you wish to be a part of this prominent gathering, the organisation is soliciting: - Speaker and Panel proposals from the reputed professionals of mobile industry, public and the third sector. - Exhibitions / demos of solutions specifically designed for the public sector - a number of exhibitions will connect professionals from the public and private sectors, mobile industry value chain and researchers. Please note that members of the mobileGov and professionals from the nonprofit organisations receive significant discounts on registration fees. For further info and registrations please visit conference site: http://www.m4life.org and show interest. I would be grateful if you could forward this information to those who may be active in mobileGovernment domain and interested in the Summit. -- Emre Simsek Mobile Government Consultant MobileGov Ltd, UK http://www.mgovernment.net/ emre(a)mgovernment.org

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Media Studies and the American Electorate
by Klobucar, Philip Andrew 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

There are currently several very vibrant list discussions looking at critical theories and analyses of social media and its role in the 2016 American election. My general question follows directly from these dialogues: can anyone provide references or thoughts on published articles, chapters, etc. looking at the relationship of ideological/cultural populism to mass culture industries and social media? Any critical work, for example, that seeks to understand how the culture industries help build populist sensibilities within a culture? Perhaps in relation to more traditional working class, labour-oriented ideologies? Thanks, A Andrew Klobucar, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Associate Chair Department of Humanities New Jersey Institute of Technology 332 Cullimore Hall 973.596.5724 <(973)%20596-5724> klobucar(a)njit.edu

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Book: "Les fabriques de soi ? Identité et industrie sur le Web"
by Gustavo Gomez Mejia 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Dear all, My book *"Les fabriques de soi ? Identité et industrie sur le Web*" came out earlier this year on Paris-based MkF éditions. It could be of interest for the francophones on this list, as well as for those of you whose research deals with semiotics, critical theory and social media. More details here: http://www.editionsmkf.com/telechargement/CP-LesFabriquesDeSoi.pdf and here: http://www.editionsmkf.com/produit/fabriques-de-soi/ Best wishes* Gustavo Gomez-Mejia Université François-Rabelais de Tours Prim - Pratiques et Ressources de l'Information et des Médiations ggomez(a)univ-tours.fr

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