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Enabling the future of academic research with the Twitter API
by Richard Forno 26 Jan '21

26 Jan '21

FYI ... Enabling the future of academic research with the Twitter API When we introduced the next generation of the Twitter API in July 2020, we also shared our plans to invest in the success of the academic research community with tailored solutions that better serve their goals. Today, we’re excited to launch the Academic Research product track on the new Twitter API. < - > https://blog.twitter.com/developer/en_us/topics/tips/2021/enabling-the-futu…

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Short survey on use of common energy sources during climate change (6-8 minutes, 3 cash prizes from $60-$180)
by Jonas Miosga 26 Jan '21

26 Jan '21

Dear colleagues, in my master thesis I study consumption of limited resources and its implications for the currently ongoing climate change. I would be very happy if you can support me by taking part in the study which consists of two short games. You can win cash prizes (1x $180 and 2x $60) which will be paid out by mid of February 2021. Click the following link to get started: https://bit.ly/3iz0qeH Thank you very much, I really appreciate your time! Kind regards, Jonas Miosga, master student at University of Konstanz, Germany

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New publication on Environmental Virtual Reality
by Urooj Raja 26 Jan '21

26 Jan '21

Dear colleagues, I’m pleased to share this new publication, online first in *Environmental Communication. *A Qualitative Exploration of Individual Experiences of Environmental Virtual Reality Through the Lens of Psychological Distance. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17524032.2020.1871052 ABSTRACT How to increase public engagement in environmental issues is a central question in environmental communication and environmental psychology literatures. Psychological distance (PD) is one potential barrier to public engagement. PD describes the perceptual distance between a person’s experience and an external target. Immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) have the potential to shrink PD. Yet, we know little about how people perceive and react to an environmental VR experience or about the role that PD plays in these reactions. To address this gap, we use interviews and focus groups to examine how people react to a VR experience about ocean acidification. We find that PD is prevalent in the reactions of VR users, especially first-time users, and that 62% of participants described feeling psychologically close to ocean acidification. Best, Urooj S. Raja PhD. Candidate NSF GRFP Fellow Environmental Studies University of Colorado at Boulder https://twitter.com/uroojra

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Article about Covid-19 early warnings on Twitter
by Monica Marra 26 Jan '21

26 Jan '21

For those interested in the relationship between the Covid-19 pandemic and social networks, may I point out this new paper based upon Twitter and published on "Scientific Reports" yesterday: Early warnings of COVID-19 outbreaks across Europe from social media, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-81333-1 Abstract: "We analyze data from Twitter to uncover early-warning signals of COVID-19 outbreaks in Europe in the winter season 2019–2020, before the first public announcements of local sources of infection were made. We show evidence that unexpected levels of concerns about cases of pneumonia were raised across a number of European countries. Whistleblowing came primarily from the geographical regions that eventually turned out to be the key breeding grounds for infections. These findings point to the urgency of setting up an integrated digital surveillance system in which social media can help geo-localize chains of contagion that would otherwise proliferate almost completely undetected." Regards, MM -- Monica Marra INAF - Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica Osservatorio di Astrofisica e Scienza dello Spazio v. Gobetti 93/3 I-40129 Bologna, Italy uff. 3W1 Scopus author ID: 7102382905 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Monica_Marra

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New campaign targeting security researchers
by Richard Forno 26 Jan '21

26 Jan '21

FYI. --rick --- Dr. Richard Forno Senior Lecturer, CSEE Director, Graduate Cybersecurity Program Assistant Director, UMBC Center for Cybersecurity New campaign targeting security researchers Over the past several months, the Threat Analysis Group has identified an ongoing campaign targeting security researchers working on vulnerability research and development at different companies and organizations. The actors behind this campaign, which we attribute to a government-backed entity based in North Korea, have employed a number of means to target researchers which we will outline below. We hope this post will remind those in the security research community that they are targets to government-backed attackers and should remain vigilant when engaging with individuals they have not previously interacted with. In order to build credibility and connect with security researchers, the actors established a research blog and multiple Twitter profiles to interact with potential targets. They've used these Twitter profiles for posting links to their blog, posting videos of their claimed exploits and for amplifying and retweeting posts from other accounts that they control. < - > https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/new-campaign-targeting-security-r…

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Postdoc fellowships: Stanford Digital Civil Society Lab.
by Toussaint Nothias 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Dear colleagues, We are currently accepting applications for our post-doctoral fellowship in the Digital Civil Society Lab<https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/research/digital-civil-society-lab/> at Stanford University. Applications are due on 2/15. We welcome a wide range of disciplinary approaches and research interests. Some of the key research themes we are currently investigating include: * The key dimensions of digital infrastructure and data and how they influence the role of civil society around the world.  * The challenges and opportunities for assembly and association in a world of pervasive data-collecting, digital infrastructure. * The possibilities for decolonizing technology and developing alternative political economies around digital connectivity. * The nature of digital data donations and/or the governance mechanisms, enterprise forms, or legal constructs that such donations require. More information about our Lab, the fellowship and the application process are available here: https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/research/digital-civil-society-lab/dcsl-pos… Applications can be submitted here: https://stanfordpacs.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/58859 Prospective applicants with any questions about the fellowship and/or the application process, should feel free to contact me directly. Toussaint ---- Toussaint Nothias Associate Director of Research, Digital Civil Society Lab.<https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/research/digital-civil-society-lab/> Social Science Research Scholar, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS)<https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/>. Stanford University www.toussaintnothias.com<http://www.toussaintnothias.com> Join our new initiative: The Digital Assembly Research Network<https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/research/digital-civil-society-lab/digital-…> (DARN), a global community of research and practice addressing the ways digital systems influence our ability and right to assemble. Latest article: "Access Granted: Facebook's Free Basics in Africa"<https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0163443719890530> (Media, Culture & Society).

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Call for Reviews: Information & Culture
by James A Hodges 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Greetings, and please accept my apologies for cross-posting with a few other lists. I’m James Hodges, and I am in the process of assuming the position of Senior Book Reviews Editor for Information & Culture journal ( https://infoculturejournal.org/) I will be taking the helm from our current editor later this spring, and I’m writing today to solicit pitches for our upcoming issues. I’m especially interested in bringing a more global and multicultural range of subject matter to our review pages. This means that while our general focus on the social and cultural influence of information remains unchanged, I am eager to seek out books and reviewers with origins and expertise in areas beyond the Anglosphere and Global North. Do you have a book coming out that fits with the editorial mission of Information & Culture? Is there a new or upcoming book that you would like to review? If so, please contact reviews(a)ischool.utexas.edu to let us know! We are also currently seeking reviewers for the following titles: A History of Data Visualization and Graphic Communication Michael Friendly, Howard Wainer; June 2021 https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674975231 Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge Richard Ovenden; November 2020 https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674241206 Please get in touch via reviews(a)ischool.utexas.edu if you are interested in reviewing these or other titles. More information: Information & Culture is an academic journal printed three times a year by the University of Texas Press. It publishes original, high-quality, peer reviewed articles examining the social and cultural influences and impact of information and its associated technologies, broadly construed, on all areas of human endeavor. In keeping with the spirit of information studies, we seek papers emphasizing a human-centered focus that address the role of and reciprocal relationship of information and culture, regardless of time and place. The journal welcomes submissions from an array of relevant theoretical and methodological approaches, including but not limited to historical, sociological, psychological, political and educational research that address the interaction of information and culture. I look forward to collaborating with members of this community! Sincerely, James -- *JAMES A. HODGES* Bullard Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Texas at Austin School of Information

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seeking recommendations for auto transcription software/platform
by Jared M. Wright 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Hello, Can anyone recommend a good automated transcription software/platform for Zoom recordings? Free/Open Source Software would be ideal, but I will use a paid service if necessary. I would hire some grad students but I currently don't have funds for this project. Thanks in advance! Best, Jared -- *Jared M. Wright, PhD* Sociology, Purdue University (August 2020) Blog <https://jaredmwr.wordpress.com/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/JaredMWr> | CV <https://purdue.academia.edu/JaredWright/CurriculumVitae> *Latest Publication*: Einwohner, Rachel L., Kaitlin Kelly-Thompson, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Fernando Tormos, S. Laurel Weldon, *Jared M. Wright*, and Charles Wu. 2019. "Active Solidarity: Intersectional Solidarity in Action." *Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State & Society*, https://doi.org/10.1093/sp/jxz052 <https://academic.oup.com/sp/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/sp/jxz052/…> . <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Call for paper: Societal Impact of Science
by Ehsan Mohammadi 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

Hi All, "Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics" has launched a new Research Topic on "Measuring the Societal Impact of Science". The Research Topic aims to bring together perspectives of practitioners, technologists, publishers, and researchers on the challenges and opportunities associated with the influence of research on society, culture, and public policy in different contexts around the world. We invite manuscripts that address, but are not limited to the following themes: - The concept and debates around the societal impact of science - Tools and measures for impact of research on different aspects of society (i.e culture, policy, public services ) - Challenges and issues in measuring societal impact of science (gaming and manipulation) - New data sources for measuring societal impact of science - Public engagement in science - The importance of an appropriate science communication infrastructure for tracing impact and change - Role of social media metrics/altmetrics in science dissemination to the general public If you are interested in contributing to this research topic, please submit an extended abstract (Max. 1000 words) via the following link: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/18193/measuring-the-societal-im…. On the page, click on ‘Submit your abstract’ and then make sure to choose section ‘Research Assessment’ to submit your work. The submission deadline for the abstracts is March 15, 2021. The abstracts will be reviewed by the topic editors and authors of the selected works will be contacted within 3 weeks. They will be then encouraged to submit their full papers by June 30, 2021. All articles are peer-reviewed and subject to article processing fees if accepted for publication. There are a number of ways that can help reduce costs: - Frontiers has an extensive fee support program - anyone who does not have the institutional means to pay for a publication (e.g. via the university, grant, etc.) can ask for a waiver by compiling an application form upon submission of their paper. - Frontiers is collaborating with 180+ institutional agreements and has 5 National Deals (Austria, Sweden, Norway, Qatar, and UK). If your institution is collaborating with Frontiers will have their institution covering full or partial costs. For more information and how to apply visit: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/publishing-fees Editors: - Fereshteh Didegah - Ehsan Mohammadi - Germana Barata Key Dates: - Abstract deadline: 15 March 2021 - Manuscript deadline: 30 June 2021 Visit the homepage of the Research Topic for a full description of the project: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/18193 We look forward to your contributions to this issue. Best regards, Assistant Professor College of Information and Communications University of South Carolina Webpage: https://bit.ly/3bKLhTT G.S: https://tinyurl.com/s63gls8

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WEBCAST TODAY – Zimbabwe: The Urgency of Multistakeholder Participation in Internet Governance during COVID and Beyond
by Joly MacFie 25 Jan '21

25 Jan '21

This is the most recent in the ongoing series of ISOC Zimbabwe Tech Talks, recordings of which can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/isoczim Panelist *Bonnie Mtengwa* is from POTRAZ, which is the ZImbabwe Postal & Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, who maintains the ZIGF secretariat. Panelist *Cade Zvavanjanja* is the chair of the Multi-Stakeholder Co-ordinating Team (MCT) ISOC Live posted: "Today Monday January 25 2021, at 3pm CAT (13:00 UTC) ISOC LIVE will webcast an Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter (ISOC ZIM) Tech Talk - 'The Urgency of Multistakeholder Participation in Internet Governance during COVID and Beyond' that was held on Jan 12 " [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoczim>Today *Monday January 25 2021*, at *4:30pm CAT* (14:30 UTC) *ISOC LIVE <https://isoc.live>* will webcast an *Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter <https://isoc.org.zw/>* (ISOC ZIM) Tech Talk - '*The Urgency of Multistakeholder Participation in Internet Governance during COVID and Beyond*' that was held on Jan 12 2021. *SPEAKERS* *Cade Zvavanjanja*, Director, Cyber Security & Forensics, Baker Tilly Central Africa *Bonnie Mtengwa*, IT Manager, POTRAZ *Ntokozo Ncube*, ICT Manager, Solusi University *Shepard Chifamba*, Lecturer, Harare Institute of Technology *MODERATOR -* *Jasper Mangwana*, President, ISOC Zimbabwe *LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoczim <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/isoczim> (open captions)* *TWITTER #InternetGovernance @mangwana_jasper @ISOCZIM <https://bit.ly/isoczim> @Wisecade @zigfonline @BonnieM6 @Potraz_zw Ntokozo Ncube @SolusiUni Shepard Chifamba @HarareInstitute* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica/live <https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica/live>* *https://www.facebook.com/isoczim <https://www.facebook.com/isoczim>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/isoczim <https://archive.org/details/isoczim>* -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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