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length of Facebook comments
by mariza georgalou 02 Jul '16

02 Jul '16

Dear all, Are you aware of any (academic) sources referring to the average length (in words) of a Facebook comment? I'm writing a paper on expressing opinions on Facebook during times of crisis. Based on personal experience, I would say that Facebook comments which concern mundane things tend to be short. But when it comes to socio-political issues, I see much longer comments. I would be interested in any studies/sources that could back up this observation. Many thanks. Mariza -- Mariza Georgalou Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Political Science and International Relations University of Peloponnese www.marizageorgalou.com

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Google scholar index II
by Daniel Jung 02 Jul '16

02 Jul '16

Hi again One more thing: Thanks for pointers to articles which discuss when the "critical mass index" is reached; i.e. from how many index points citations start to multiply and live their own life. Thx, -- Daniel Jung

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Google scholar index timeline
by Daniel Jung 02 Jul '16

02 Jul '16

Hi all Is there a way to make a timeline (more differentiated than just years) of the impact of a certain publication? Is there a tool? There is a publication which over the course of five year has grown to be an important reference. At some point, the "critical mass" index of n citations was reached, and people began to cite it because other had cited it. I want to find out when this point was reached, and if one can indicate a turning point after a certain publication. I have 135 publications over five years, but this is too coarse. Does anyone have experience with this procedure? Do the guys at Google scholar answer mail and help; and how should I phrase my request? Thx, -- Daniel Jung

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Media Innovation - position available at Tallinn University, Estonia
by Indrek Ibrus 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Tallinn University Centre of Excellence in Media Innovation and Digital Culture (MEDIT) announces the availability of a new post-doctoral position - researcher in media innovation. More detailed description of the post is below. Deadline for applications is 9.08.2016 (in less than a month). This is a two-year project (1.01.2017 - 31.12.2018). Postdoctoral Researcher in Media Innovation General description The postdoctoral researcher will take part of the work of the Tallinn University Centre of Excellence in Media Innovation and Digital Culture (MEDIT). The main objective of the two-year project is to conduct research work as part of the Cross Motion project, part-financed by Interreg Baltic Sea programme. The aim of the research project is to apply and further develop the innovation systems concept in order to interpret the emergence of ‘cross-innovation’ phenomena in the Baltic Sea Region. The project will focus on the cooperation between audiovisual sector (film production, TV and videogames) and three other sectors – tourism, education and health care. The research fellow is expected to study the interactions and coordination between the innovation oriented institutions and regulative frameworks of these sectors in the region. The project will have to investigate the the ways to improve the coordination between the relevant institutions, frameworks and policy measures. Special attention will need to be given to ways to support the growth of start-up companies in these cross-innovation areas. Project will need to finish with a research report. Job requirements The candidate must fulfill all general requirements of the position of a research fellow stipulated in annex 9 <http://www.tlu.ee/UserFiles/Personaliosakond/Dokumendid/Konkursid/2016/Empo…> of the Employment Relations Rules of Tallinn University. Additional requirements Candidate’s previous research needs to be related to at least one of the following research fields or topics: innovation studies (especially research on innovation systems), creative industries, media economics or management, cultural, media or innovation policy. Job responsibilities According to annex 1 and annex 9 <http://www.tlu.ee/UserFiles/Personaliosakond/Dokumendid/Konkursid/2016/Empo…> of TLU Employment Relations Rules. In addition the researcher will have to take part of the work of Cross Motion project – including writing research reports for partners and for the European Commission, also disseminating information on the research results and presenting the results in Estonia and other countries. Guidelines for the research design and its practical execution will be provided by MEDIT’s head Indrek Ibrus who will be also the supervisor of the research project. Load: 1,0 FTE, including teaching in the volume of at least 5% of the load. Salary: to be agreed, according to Tallinn University Remuneration Regulation <http://www.tlu.ee/UserFiles/Personaliosakond/Dokumendid/Konkursid/2016/Remu…>. Please consult Indrek Ibrus for details. Location: Tallinn. Language skills: Fluent English is essential; knowledge of Estonian, German, Baltic or Skandinavian languages is beneficial. Additional information: Practical questions on the competition should be directed to konkurss(a)tlu.ee <mailto:konkurss@tlu.ee>, questions about the research project and the nature of the work should be sent to Indrek Ibrus (indrek.ibrus(a)tlu.ee <mailto:indrek.ibrus@tlu.ee>).

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CfP Researching Journalism and Media in a Digital Age
by Chrysi Dagoula 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

*Call for Papers - Digital Opportunities and Challenges: Researching Journalism and Media in a Digital Age* *Deadline:* 15th of July, 2016 This is a call for papers for the upcoming conference 'Digital Opportunities and Challenges: Researching Journalism and Media in a Digital Age*'*, hosted by the Department of Journalism Studies at the *University of Sheffield*. The conference will be held on *26 and 27 January 2017*. This conference will explore new directions in journalism and media research in digital environments. The emergence of social media has ignited lively discussion about the opportunities they can offer to journalism, but also about the challenges they pose. These opportunities and challenges are not only technological: they touch on a variety of areas including social, political and financial realities. What is more, by trying to adapt to these changes, journalistic practices are constantly evolving and the relationships between producers and consumers of news are constantly redefined. Drawing on these discussions, this conference aims to address a wide range of thematic areas, which are: - Theoretical approaches - Methodological approaches - Practical approaches - Contextual approaches Keynote speakers (so far confirmed) - *Natalie Fenton, Professor of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths University* - Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Director of Research, at the Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism, Oxford University - Brian Loader, Director, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of York Call for papers We welcome abstracts related to the thematic areas above, or to the broader topic. We strongly encourage submissions by PhD students and early career researchers, though all scholars interested in these areas are welcome to apply. Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by 15 July 2016 to jnlconferences(a)sheffield.ac.uk <jnlconferences(a)sheffield.ac.uk?body=Digital%20Opportunities%20and%20Challenges> . Registration Registration will open in autumn 2016. There will be a £35 registration fee (£25 early bird rate), which covers lunch and refreshments on both days. For further information, or to register your interest in advance, please contact the organising committee at jnlconferences(a)sheffield.ac.uk <jnlconferences@sheffield.ac.uk?subject=Digital%20Opportunities%20and%20Challenges> . (Web: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/events/digital-age) -- *Chrysi Dagoula* PhD Student Department of Journalism Studies The University of Sheffield 9 Mappin Street Sheffield, S1 4DT E-mail: cdagoula1(a)sheffield.ac.uk Twitter: @chrysadag

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