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Extended deadline (August 31st, 2021) OSNEM Special Issue: Online Social Networks and Media: human behaviour under big data microscopes
by Andrea Passarella 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS Elsevier Online Social Networks and Media Journal (OSNEM) Special issue on Online Social Networks and Media: human behaviour under big data microscopes ****** EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE ******** Submission Deadline: August 31st, 2021 ******************************************** https://www.journals.elsevier.com/online-social-networks-and-media ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Online Social Networks and Media are a fundamental component of the cyber-physical convergences, representing one of the main bridges between the human behaviour across the physical and virtual worlds. Therefore, the “trails” users leave behind while using OSNEM can be mined, via big data analytics and AI, to characterize individual and social human behaviours at an unprecedented scale. Moreover, the speed at which events can be detected via OSNEM data analysis makes OSNEM a prime way to monitor the evolution of human behaviours and nowcast their development and consequences in both the physical and virtual worlds. For example, OSNEM can be used to shed light, through big data analysis, on the diffusion of COVID-19 in the real world. This special issue seeks contributions pushing the state of the art in all facets of the use of OSNEM as big data microscopes to investigate complex human individual and social behaviours. We solicit manuscripts presenting quantitative analysis and modelling based on BigData collected from OSNEM. Within this framework, topics include, but are not limited to: - Analysis of social structures via OSNEM - Analysis and modelling of information and opinion dynamics in OSNEM - Early detection of critical phenomena in the cyber and physical worlds - Prediction of (near-)future events based on OSNEM data analysis - OSNEM monitoring and analysis for the protection of users and critical infrastructures - Mobility characterization and modelling - Characterisation of users’ behaviour in smart cities - OSNEM data-driven approaches to study COVID-19 related phenomena - Pandemic tracking and control via OSNEM big data analysis - Models of individual and social behaviour through OSNEM big data during the pandemic - OSNEM users’ characterization for mass customization of products and services - Analysis of large social phenomena (e.g., political movements) via OSNEM big data - Privacy-preserving big data analytics for human behaviour characterisation - Efficient methodologies for large-scale OSNEM data collection and analysis Online Social Networks and Media is a multidisciplinary journal for the wide community of computer and network scientists working on developing OSNEM platforms and services and using OSNEM as a big data source to mine, learn and model the (online) human behaviour. Manuscripts only based on questionnaires, even focused on the reported use of social media, are outside the scope of the journal. On the other hand, the journal welcomes papers which present analyses based on big data mined from social networks/media. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule Manuscript submission deadline: August 31st, 2021 First notification: October 31th, 2021 Expected publication: Q4, 2021 - Q1, 2022 Guest Editors Marco Conti, IIT-CNR, Italy Andrea Passarella, IIT-CNR, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Instructions for submission Manuscripts must not have been previously published nor currently under review by other journals or conferences. Papers previously published in conference proceedings are eligible for submission if the submitted manuscript is a substantial revision and extension of the conference version. In this case, authors should indicate the previous publication(s) in the cover letter and are also required to submit their published conference article(s) and a summary document explaining the enhancements made in the journal version. The submission website for this journal is located at https://www.editorialmanager.com/osnem/default.aspx. Please select ''VSI:big data microscope'' when you reach the ''Article Type'' step in the submission process. To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified, for consideration by the special issue, the authors should indicate in the cover letter that the manuscript has been submitted for the special issue on ''big data microscope''. Manuscripts can be submitted continuously until the deadline. Once a paper is submitted, the review process will start immediately. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (in the first issue available as soon as the paper is accepted). All accepted papers will be listed together in an online virtual special issue published in the journal website. For further information, please contact the guest editors at osnem at iit.cnr.it

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Call for papers: Epistemic contestations in the hybrid media environment
by Valaskivi, Katja 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

Popular communication: The international journal of media and culture Call for papers: Epistemic contestations in the hybrid media environment Guest Editors: Katja Valaskivi (University of Helsinki, Finland), David G. Robertson (The Open University, UK) & Patrick Burkart (Texas A&M University, USA) June 21, 2021 The aim of this special issue is to explore how a multiplicity of competing epistemologies interact and compete in the "post-Truth" marketplace of ideas in online popular communication. We invite contributions to a special issue on the intersections of popular communication, disinformation, and misinformation. We are especially interested in how popular communication can challenge and even upend traditional and inherited belief systems and knowledge regimes in religion, politics, fandom, and other institutions. As traditional ideologies and other thought regimes collapse and new ones arise, recent scholarship has examined the contributions of digitalization and datafication of popular communication that contest older communitarian worldviews (e.g. Fuller, 2020). The internet has augmented collective understandings of the world but also undermined a broader sense of belonging, while enabling a new scope of contestation over "epistemic capital" (Robertson, 2016, 2021). In popular communication, especially, the social construction of meaning and worldviews is more manipulable than ever through disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda. We welcome submissions exploring epistemic contestations through conceptual, methodological, and empirical approaches. Possible topic areas include (but are not limited to): * conspiracy theories * terrorism * fandom * science communication * propaganda * identity politics * nationalism * affect * new religions / "cults" * New Atheism * the "Intellectual Dark Web" The special issue will invite individual submissions on the basis of approved abstracts. To submit an abstract for consideration, please email an MS Word document of no more than 500 words with author information to Katja Valaskivi (katja.valaskivi(a)helsinki.fi<mailto:katja.valaskivi@helsinki.fi>) and cc: popularcommunication(a)tamu.edu<mailto:popularcommunication@tamu.edu> using the subject header, "Epistemic contestations special issue." The deadline for receiving abstracts is October 1, 2021. Invited manuscripts of no more than 7,000 words (inclusive) must be submitted by January 1, 2022 to receive a double-blind review. Only papers accepted for publication will be published. Katja Valaskivi Associate Professor Religion and the Digital World University of Helsinki katja.valaskivi(a)helsinki.fi +358503969682

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PhD position at the Computational Communication Science Lab (Vienna)
by Nicola Righetti 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

At the Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) in the Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Vienna, the following position is vacant: *PhD position (prae-doc)* in the research project *“Emotional Misinformation - The Interplay of Emotion and Misinformation Spreading on Social Media” (EMOMIS)*, funded by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF). The project will run for three years and starts in November 2021. The research project aims at understanding how emotions influence the tendency to believe and share inaccurate content, and will test the potential of online emotion regulation interventions to reduce misinformation spreading. It will involve analysis of social media data, design and analysis of online interventions and surveys, as well as agent-based modelling. *We offer * · a 3-year funded PhD position (30 hours/week) · in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research project · Salary in accordance with collective bargaining agreement <http://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/job-center/salary-sche…>: §48 VwGr. B1 (praedoc) Your activities will include conducting research projects/scientific studies in Computational Social Science, writing scientific publications, presentations at conferences, contribution to the supervision of Master students and research assistants and administrative tasks such as the organization of meetings. You will work under supervision of Prof. Annie Waldherr and closely collaborate with Dr. Hannah Metzler, Prof. David Garcia and team at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna. You will also be part of a vibrant research community in the Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) as well as the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences (ViDSS). *We search for* · a highly motivated PhD candidate with · a completed postgraduate degree (MA, MSc) in Communication Science or a related social science with a strong data analysis background – or in Computer/Data Science with a proven interest to study human behavior · solid knowledge of empirical social research methods, especially quantitative methods · proven interest to learn methods of Computational Social Science, e.g., agent-based modelling and simulation, network analysis, automated text analysis · coding experience in languages for data science and statistics (e.g., R or Python) · strong communication abilities to communicate scientific concepts both orally and in writing · excellent command of written and spoken English · ability to work in interdisciplinary and international research teams · reliability *Application* Please send your application via e-mail to *Sarah Epp-Kampl* ( sarah.epp-kampl(a)univie.ac.at ) no later than *August 15, 2021 *and with the subject line *“PhD Emotional Misinformation”*. Please include the following materials (in English) in a single PDF file: · your Curriculum Vitae, · a list of publications (if any), · a detailed motivation letter (why do you think you are an excellent candidate in terms of skills and interests), · transcripts of records (if available), · any additional materials that help us to understand your skills and experience, and show that you are interested in research, motivated, creative and cooperative, · names and contact data of at least two individuals who are willing to recommend you. If you have any further questions or queries, please directly contact Prof. Waldherr: annie.waldherr(a)univie.ac.at

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Call for Chapter Proposals - INNOVATION PRACTICES FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
by Jose Abdelnour-Nocera 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

INNOVATION PRACTICES FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH https://ifipwg138.wordpress.com/digisouth/ Call for Chapter Proposals INNOVATION PRACTICES FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH to be published in Springer IFIP AICT Series by IFIP Working Groups 9.4 and 13.8 Editors: Jose Abdelnour-Nocera, Omar Bakari, Connie Bitso, Elisha Makori and Jose-Antonio Robles-Flores The global south is characterised by challenges in terms of education, housing, public services, healthcare, and the digital divide. These challenges are driven by the limited stability of social, political and economical structures. These constraints can make it hard to take part in dominant innovation patterns in digital transformation seen in more developed regions. However, the global south also brings opportunities for innovation including digital transformation for local communities and organisations. A potential problem is that stereotypes of people in these regions fail to understand their experiences, life perspectives and contexts. Therefore, there is a need to document new information technology research and design thinking methods for creating alternative innovation patterns in the digital and knowledge-based economies that include people, communities and organisations in the global south. Dissemination of local knowledge of digital innovations and experiences in implementing them will benefit communities and organisations to engage in sustainable digital transformation initiatives. This publication aims to: Explore accounts of innovative design practices of digital development and applications in the global south; Produce and share knowledge concerning digital transformation and its implications in human development and society; Review the development of innovative practices for digital transformation in the digital and knowledge-based economies in the global south. We seek abstracts for chapter proposals including but not strictly limited to the following topics: • Digital Technologies and Applications in the Global South • Digital Transformation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Global South • Application of Smart Technologies in Information Services: New Perspectives • Digital Governance and Democratic Applications in Information Organizations • Digital Technologies Change and Openness in the Knowledge-based Economies • Design-Driven Innovation in the Context of Digital Transformation • Digital Humanities Development and Innovations in Academic Information Markets • Geopolitical Issues Framing User Involvement in Digital Transformation initiatives • Digital Transformation and Virtual Realities • Digital Transformation in Marginalized Communities • Digitalization and its Impact in the Global South Societies and Contextual Settings (e.g. government, basic & higher education, etc) • Ethical Aspects of Digital Transformation Each chapter proposal should be submitted to abdejos(a)uwl.ac.uk<mailto:abdejos@uwl.ac.uk> by 30th of July and include: Title Authors/Affiliations Keywords: maximum five 1) Main purpose of the work (minimum of 1,200 characters with space and maximum of 1800 characters with space) 2) Theoretical background (minimum of 2,400 characters with space and maximum of 3,600 characters with space) 3) Method (minimum of 1,600 characters with space and maximum of 2,400 characters with space) 4) Expected results and implications for academia and practice (minimum of 2800 characters with space and maximum of 4200 characters with space) Tasks and timelines Call for chapter abstracts 30 July 2021 Notification of acceptance 13 August 2021 Deadline for submission of chapters 30 September 2021 Feedback to authors 30 October 2021 Deadline for final chapters 30 November 2021 Expected Publication Date 30 March 2022 Professor José Abdelnour Nocera School of Computing and Engineering Head of Sociotechnical Group for Innovation and User Experience University of West London St Mary’s Road, Ealing – London W5 5RF

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PostDoc & PhD position in RecSys & Computational Social Science at MediaFutures: Research Center for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation @ University of Bergen, Norway
by Christoph Trattner 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

*** Please share or apply *** PostDoc & PhD position in RecSys & Computational Social Science at MediaFutures: Research Center for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation @ University of Bergen, Norway Postdoctoral position Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Recommender Systems at MediaFutures <https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/207078/postdoctoral-research…> - Organisation: MediaFutures, Department of Information Science and Media Studies, University of Bergen - Location: Bergen, Norway - Duration: fixed-term period of three years, full time - Application deadline: 9 August 2021 - More information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/207078/postdoctoral-research… PhD position PhD position in Computational Social Science at MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology and Innovation <https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/207661/phd-position-in-compu…> - Organisation: MediaFutures, Department of Information Science and Media Studies, University of Bergen - Location: Bergen, Norway - Duration: fixed-term period of 4 years, full time (25 % of the time is compulsory duties at the department) - Application deadline: 15 August 2021 - More information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/207661/phd-position-in-compu… About MediaFuturesMediaFutures is a new centre for research-based innovation at the Department for information science and media studies, University of Bergen, and will be located at Media City Bergen. The centre is a part of the Norwegian Research Council’s Research-based Innovation scheme. MediaFutures will in cooperation with industry partners from news media and media technology research topics like media experiences, recommender technology, content production and analysis, content interaction and availability, and Norwegian language technology. The goal is to develop responsible technological solutions to societal challenges like AI, fake news, echo chambers and political polarization. The results will be new digital tools, analysis methods and content types for the future of media. The center will also perform research training within media technology and innovation. This will create outputs such as new patents, prototypes, research articles and software, as well and innovative start-up companies. Read more about the center at www.mediafutures.no. -- ------------------------------------------------------ Full Prof. Dr. DI Christoph Trattner BSc Director - SFI MediaFutures: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation University of Bergen Department of Information Science and Media Studies Fosswinckelsgt. 6, 5007 Bergen, Norway E-mail: christoph.trattner(a)uib.no Tel: +47 453 96 180 Homepage: https://christophtrattner.com Research Group: https://dars.uib.no ------------------------------------------------------

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WEBCAST AUJOURD’HUI: Atelier « Expérimenter la Gouvernance de l’Internet »
by Joly MacFie 01 Jul '21

01 Jul '21

Cela ne fait que commencer ISOC Live posted: "Le jeudi 1er juillet 2021 à 17h30-19h CEST (15:30-1700 UTC) Il y aura un atelier de l’avenir numérique « Expérimenter la Gouvernance de l’Internet ». Ce quatrième atelier dans le cadre du Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet et est co-organisé par l' In" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/igffrance2021-4>Le* jeudi 1er juillet 2021* à* 17h30-19h CEST* (15:30-1700 UTC) Il y aura un atelier de l’avenir numérique «* Expérimenter la Gouvernance de l’Internet <https://sh1.sendinblue.com/acfgp3cw51t7e.html?t=1625142699> *». Ce quatrième atelier dans le cadre du *Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet <https://www.igf-france.fr/>* et est co-organisé par l' *Internet Society France Chapter <https://www.isoc.fr/>*. *PARTICIPANTS* *Sébastien Bachollet* (EURALO) *Olivier Crépin-Leblond* (EURALO) *Andrea Beccalli* (ICANN) *Vincent Gouillart* (GAC) *Alejandra Prieto* (Internet Society) *Lucien Castex* (IGF MAG) *Yuliya Morenets* (Youth IGF) *Daniel Migault* (IETF) *Rachel Pollack* (UNESCO) *Emmanuel Vitus* (FGI Togo ) *Esther Ngom* (ISOC Cameroun *Pierre Bonis* (AFNIC) *Philippe Fouquart* (Orange) *Benjamin Louis* (.alsace) *MODÉRATEUR* *Nicolas Chagny* (ISOC France) *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/igffrance2021-4 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/igffrance2021-4>* *PARTICIPER VIA BBB: https://bit.ly/3xbbANc <https://bit.ly/3xbbANc>* *TWITTER #netgov #FGIFrance <http://bit.ly/FGIFrance> @isoc_france* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/igffrance2021-4 <https://archive.org/details/igffrance2021-4>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/14272/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Please Share: CFP: Attitudes towards open access publishing among BIPOC faculty in STEM Recruitment
by Tatiana Bryant 01 Jul '21

01 Jul '21

Call for research participants! A research team is seeking participants interested in joining a focus group about attitudes towards open access publishing among faculty who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color in STEM. This survey <http://bit.ly/OABIPOCSTEM> is intended to identify participants interested in participating in a small, online focus group exploring attitudes towards open access publishing. The online focus group will last 90 (ninety) minutes. This survey <http://bit.ly/OABIPOCSTEM> is completely voluntary. All responses will be kept confidential and only the two member research team will have access to responses. Completing this survey <http://bit.ly/OABIPOCSTEM> does not guarantee participation in a focus group. The researchers are striving for a diverse representation of self-identified racial and ethnic identities. This survey <http://bit.ly/OABIPOCSTEM> will be used to identify a diverse sample of participants. Focus group participants will receive a $100 (USD) Amazon gift card. The nature of a focus group is such that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. The researchers will provide participants with the procedures in place to maintain confidentiality of the research data and will inform participants not to repeat what is said in the focus group to others. We are seeking: STEM faculty If you have any questions regarding this survey <http://bit.ly/OABIPOCSTEM> or the larger study,please contact the principal investigator, Tatiana Bryant, Research Librarian for Digital Humanities, History, and African American Studies at University of California, Irvine (949) 824-1640, tatiana.bryant(a)uci.edu) http://bit.ly/OABIPOCSTEM

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