August 2022 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

Fulltime Lecturer Post in Journalism, Media and Communication (University of Strathclyde)
by chamil rathnayake 07 Aug '22

07 Aug '22

Dear Colleagues, University of Strathclyde, School of Humanities seeks to appoint a full time lecturer (equivalent to assistant professor in the US system) in Journalism, Media and Communication. Strathclyde is an excellent university, and our degrees are among top ranked programmes in the UK. The following are the details of the post. I would appreciate if you could help spread the word. https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+… Best wishes, Chamil Chamil Rathnayake PhD Lecturer in Media and Communication University of Strathclyde

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UMD Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Dept of Government and Politics (GVPT) & College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and the College of Information Studies (iSchool)
by Naielia Akela Allen 06 Aug '22

06 Aug '22

The Department of Government and Politics (GVPT) at the University of Maryland: With more than 30 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 1,000 undergraduate majors, and 100 graduate students, we are one of the largest departments in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). Our faculty teach and conduct research in all of the major fields in our discipline, including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, political economy, and formal theory and methods. Realizing that many of the key problems we face have a significant political component, our faculty and students study a variety of issues with real-world policy implications ranging from civil wars and ethnic conflict to environmental politics, partisan polarization, and inequality. College of Information Studies (iSchool): With a commitment to advancing social justice, the iSchool envisions a world where information and technology break down barriers and create new possibilities for individuals, communities, and organizations to achieve their full potential. Our faculty and students are a multidisciplinary and generative community of approximately 40 tenured and tenure track faculty, 40 professional track faculty, and 90 doctoral students. Our College enrolls over 1,700 diverse students in nine degree programs: Ph.D. in Information Studies, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Information Management (MIM), Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction (HCIM), Master of Professional Studies in Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics (GEM), Master of Professional Studies in Data Journalism, Bachelor of Science in Social Data Science, Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design (InfoDesign), and Bachelor of Science in Information Science (InfoSci), which is the fourth largest major at UMD. The Social Data Science (SoDa) Center is a joint effort between the iSchool and BSOS that leverages UMD’s substantial strengths in survey methods, measurement, information management, visualization, and analytics to conduct research, provide education, and work with partners to advance social data science and measurement. The Department of Government and Politics (GVPT) in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and the College of Information Studies (iSchool) at the University of Maryland, College Park, invite applications for two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level. These positions are open to applicants from any fields within political and information sciences that apply data science concepts and methods in their work. GVPT and the iSchool particularly seek candidates whose scholarship and teaching interests address important social science problems in the fields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Political Methodology that intersect with Information Science. We encourage candidates to demonstrate how their research contributes toward social justice and equity, diversity and inclusion, or ethical access to information. Both faculty members will have joint appointments at GVPT and iSchool - one with a tenure home at GVPT and the other at the iSchool. Tenure home will be negotiated at the time of hire. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the newly formed undergraduate Major in Social Data Science, which is a BSOS-iSchool joint program. We seek a candidate who will build upon our record of educating political and information scientists committed to leadership, service, research, and innovative practice and impact. The successful candidates will be expected to have a high-impact research agenda and to seek external funding for research. They will also teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, provide research advising to students at all levels, and engage in service to the profession and shared governance within the university. In particular candidates whose scholarship speaks to the following broad substantive topics are encouraged to apply: ● Social media politics ● Information disorder (misinformation, disinformation, etc.) ● Online political and civic participation ● Political power in information systems While these areas of expertise are of particular interest, candidates with expertise and interest in other relevant topics that apply data science methods are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose work recognizes the information norms and assets of marginalized communities particularly relating to the topics above and other relevant topics, are especially encouraged to apply. This is a tenure-track appointment. Tenure-track Assistant Professors are hired for 3 years, with potential renewal for three more years and tenure review. Salary and benefits are competitive based upon qualifications and experience. Tenure-track and tenured faculty have 9-month appointments, with opportunities for grant-funded research and university-funded teaching in summers. For this position, the successful candidate will be involved in: ● Developing and conducting research projects and disseminating research results ● Designing and developing curricula related to information science ● Crafting exceptional educational experiences for students ● Participating in shared governance ● Contributing to relevant professional communities. *Minimum Qualifications* ● A Ph.D degree at the time of appointment ● Demonstrated research excellence, including a record of peer-reviewed research in one or more areas described in the position summary above, or related areas and potential to attract external support ● Interest in developing effective and innovative courses. *To apply you will need to provide:* ● A letter of interest that clearly describes your background and expertise in the area and the unique contributions you would make to the GVPT, iSchool and the University of Maryland. ● Your CV ● A list of 3 professional references. For each reference include the person’s title, institution, contact information (including phone number and email address), the capacity in which you know this person, and how long you have known this person. ● A statement of your research interests and accomplishments ● A statement of your teaching philosophy For best consideration, applications should be submitted by *September 23, 2022.* To apply please use the UMD ejobs link: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/98270

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2022 Research Workshop on Studying Anti-Social Behaviour Online (Thursday, Aug 25, 2022)
by Anatoliy Gruzd 05 Aug '22

05 Aug '22

Hello AoIR friends! Join us for the *2022 Research Workshop on Studying Anti-Social Behaviour Online *(in-person in Victoria, BC at Royal Roads University or online via Zoom) on Thursday, Aug 25, 2022. Registration for this event is free, but space is limited. RSVP your spot today: https://socialmedialab.ca/events/2022-research-workshop-on-studying-anti-so… The research workshop will (1) examine the factors influencing the manifestation and propagation of online anti-social behaviour, (2) synthesize a multidisciplinary approach to study this phenomenon, and (3) develop a road map and a research agenda for future work in combating this dangerous trend. The programme features presentations from the organizing team and guest talks by Drs. Caroline Haythornthwaite (Syracuse University), K. Hazel Kwon, Arizona State University and George Veletsianos, Royal Roads University. *About the event* The rising tide of online anti-social behaviour has elevated public concern and skepticism over the perceived benefits and promise of social media in society. A dark side of social media has emerged and remains evident today, with various countries, governing bodies, and citizens grappling with the impending normalization of aggressive behaviour, hostility, and negative discourse in online spaces. At the individual level, anti-social behaviour on social media has real-life psychological and emotional consequences for everyday people that demand more precise attention and interventions from researchers, practitioners, social media platforms, and policymakers. At the community and organizational level, anti-social behaviour can impact work performance and relationships, community ties, and lead to stress and burnout. At the societal level, there is also a concern that some forms of anti-social behaviour, such as hate speech, may galvanize xenophobic behaviour offline. Hope you can join us on the 25th (either online or in-person)! --- Organizing Committee *Jaigris Hodson * *Philip Mai* *Anatoliy Gruzd* *Jenna Jacobson* *Felipe Bonow Soares*

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gamevironments: newest issue out now!
by Lisa Kienzl 05 Aug '22

05 Aug '22

Dear colleagues, we are happy to announce the publishing of GAMEVIRONMENTS' newest Regular Issue with contributions from: * “Ludic Prognostication. Games as Sites for Simulating the Future” - article by Aditya Deshbandhu * “War never changes.” Gender Roles and the Transformative Potential for Role Reversal in Roleplay Games with Post-Apocalyptic Settings”- article by Marie-Luise Meier * “It's so normal, and … meaningful.” Playing with Narrative, Artifacts, and Cultural Difference in Florence” – article by Dheepa Sundaram and Owen Gottlieb * “No One Tells You How to Build a Holy Game. An Effort to Build Readings in Theory and Praxis” – report by Jason Anthony * “I Left Valheim For This?” The Gaming Cultures of Valheim. A Conference Report” – report by Sophia Rosenberg * “Interview with Chris Bani Benell, Professional Esports Player” – interview by Joey R. Fanfarelli * “The Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies. An Interview with Frans Mäyrä and Usva Friman” – interview by gamevironments * “History in Games: Contingencies of an Authentic Past (2020) edited by Martin Lorber and Felix Zimmermann. A Book Review” – book review by Robert Houghton * “Game Development Research by Henrik Engström (2020). A Book Review” – book review by Xenia Zeiler You find all papers and further information on our website: https://www.gamevironments.uni-bremen.de/completed-quests/. Best wishes, Lisa managing editor gamevironments -- Dr. Dr. Lisa Kienzl (sie/ihr | she/her) Literaturen und Medien der Religion | Institut für Religionswissenschaft und Religionspädagogik http://www.religion.uni-bremen.de Lab "Media and Religion" | ZeMKI, Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/zemki/labs/media-and-religion Managing editor gamevironments https://www.gamevironments.uni-bremen.de/ Universität Bremen Sportturm (SpT) Postfach 330 440 28359 Bremen T. +49 (0)421 218 67912

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UK data protection regulator recruiting - Technology and Digital Economy
by Sophia Ignatidou 05 Aug '22

05 Aug '22

Greetings! The ICO, the UK data protection and privacy regulator, is recruiting principal policy advisers for its Technology and Digital Economy teams. We are working on a variety of policy areas, from artificial intelligence to adtech, privacy enhancing technologies and online safety. If that aligns with your work or ambition, please consider applying. Of course please share if you know someone else who would be interested: Here is the link: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/vacancies/vacancy?Advert=SpvKe+7zRMC0… Kind regards, Sophia -- Sophia Ignatidou ----------------------- /Group Manager for Technology Policy at the ICO /Academy Fellow (2018-2019) at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), London

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CFP for Book Proposal on Professional Wrestling
by Reinhard, CarrieLynn 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

Wrestling in the Pandemic CFP Editors: Lowery Woodall, Jessica Fontaine, and CarrieLynn D. Reinhard On April 9, 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order that declared professional wrestling, among other sports and entertainment industries with national audiences, to be an “essential service.” DeSantis’ order enabled the two largest American professional wrestling companies World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling to work out of their Florida production headquarters despite intermittent stay-at-home orders across the state. While other national entertainment organizations like Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association postponed or canceled 2020 season games, pro wrestling CEOs Vince McMahon and Tony Khan implemented procedures almost immediately that ensured the weekly television programming and special events (i.e., pay-per-views) on which their products were built would move ahead more or less unabated. While the on-air product underwent a significant overhaul and arguably suffered from the restrictions imposed by Covid, the pro wrestling industry stands as an intriguing microcosm of the anger, vitriol, and incredulity that surrounded cultural discourse of the virus. As with many forms of live performance and entertainment, professional wrestling relies on the physical and the intimate: traditionally, wrestlers need close physical contact with one another to execute their moves and matches -- thereby developing their characters and storylines -- and engage their live audience in their performances. Yet, at many points during the pandemic, physical touch was discouraged and the live in-house audiences typical (some might dare say necessary) of pro wrestling events were banned. Professional wrestling during the pandemic raised and continues to raise questions about essential labor, physical and social distance/proximity, risk, and “the need for entertainment” in times of crisis. Alongside these discussions, promoters like McMahon and some wrestlers through social media channels engaged in debates, both explicit and implied, regarding the very nature of the pandemic and whether Covid constituted a crisis at all. The pandemic represented a unique moment of collision between the spheres of social commentary, politics, and entertainment that have so often been exemplified in professional wrestling. This anthology aims to examine pro wrestling in the pandemic to bring into relief issues and questions about art and entertainment, industry, communication, sociality, labor, precarity, bodies and physicality, and care under the uncertain conditions of late capitalism and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We invite submissions from across disciplines on topics including but not limited to · Labor and industry during a pandemic · Safety and care of wrestlers, industry workers, and fans · Bodies and disability · COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy · Social movement (Speaking Out, Black Lives Matters) · Genre ruptures, shifts, and continuances (wrestling with no fans, cinematic matches) · Fans’ experiences · Digital commensality and social media · Political economy of major and indie pro wrestling promotions · Creative and platformed economies, including merchandise and ecommerce · Ethnographies of pandemic wrestling · Use of video games, livestreaming during pandemic by wrestlers and fans. We are seeking 10-12 chapter proposals. Proposals should include 500 word descriptions of the chapter, with a 250-word abstract summation that could be submitted with the book proposal. Additionally, proposals should include the contributor’s 100-word bio. If you have already written an essay on this topic and would allow us to submit it with the book proposal, then please let us know. While completed essays will be considered, the author will still be required to submit the documentation listed above. No previously published essays will be considered. Final chapters would be 6500 words, including references (citation style to be determined based on conversations with potential publishers). NO PAYMENT FROM CONTRIBUTORS WILL BE REQUESTED AT ANY TIME. Proposals are due August 31, 2022 Proposals and questions should be directed to Lowery Woodall: Lowery.Woodall(a)millersville.edu Tentative timeline (dependent on publisher): · First drafts: December 31, 2022 · Internal peer review process: February 28, 2023 · Final drafts: April 30, 2023 · Submit manuscript to publisher: June 30, 2023 This year’s motto: fight the good fight. My best to you and yours, CarrieLynn D. Reinhard Professor, Dominican University Department Chair, Communication Arts and Sciences Social Media Minor Director Film Studies Minor Director Editor, Popular Culture Studies Journal<https://mpcaaca.org/the-popular-culture-studies-journal/> President, Professional Wrestling Studies Association<http://www.prowrestlingstudies.org> Co-Creator/Co-Host, The Pop Culture Lens www.playingwithresearch.com<http://www.playingwithresearch.com> Twitter: @MediaOracle

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[OAEI 2022] 2nd call for system participation
by Beyza Yaman 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

** Apologies for multiple postings ** ------------------------------- Ontology Alignment Evaluation Initiative 2022 (OAEI 2022) First call for the 2022 edition of the Ontology Alignment Evaluation Initiative (OAEI) -- http://oaei.ontologymatching.org/2022/ This evaluation campaign is collocated with the Ontology Matching workshop -- http://om2022.ontologymatching.org/ ----------------- Tracks ----------------- The OAEI 2022 campaign will once again confront ontology matchers to ontology and data sources to be matched. This year, the following test sets are available: T-Box/Schema matching: - Anatomy - Conference - Cross-lingual conference - Complex - Food Nutritional Composition **new track** - Bio-ML **new track** - Biodiversity and Ecology - Material sciences and engineering - Crosswalks metadata **new track** - Common Knowledge Graphs Instance and schema matching: - Knowledge graph Instance matching or link discovery: - Spimbench - Link Discovery - GeoLink cruise Tabular data to Knowledge Graph matching: - TD→KG (special track) ----------------- Evaluation ----------------- Systems will be evaluated with respect to all of the OAEI tracks (when possible). The results will be reported at the International Workshop on Ontology Matching, which will be collocated with the 21st International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC 2022). ----------------- Schedule (tentative) ----------------- June 30th: preliminary datasets available. July 31st: preparation phase ends and final datasets are available. July 31st: participants register their tool (mandatory). August 31st: execution phase ends and participants submit final versions of their tools. September 30th: evaluation phase ends and results are available. October 14th: preliminary version of system papers due. October 23rd or 24th: the 17th Ontology matching workshop October 23-27th: the 21st International Semantic Web Conference. November 15th: final version of system papers due. Best Regards, Beyza Yaman.

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Special Issue: Platform power and regulation in the US and China: Comparative analysis
by Yik Chan Chin 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

Dear colleagues, The special issue on Platform power and regulation in the US and China: Comparative analysis, is published by the Policy & Internet, the link is: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19442866/2022/14/2 Thank you for your interests ! Best wishes, Yik Chan

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Postdoc opportunity
by Riccardo Nanni 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

Hi there! Apologies for crossposting. There is an upcoming postdoc opportunity on Asian Politics and Internet Governance at the University of Bologna, Italy. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch for further information! Cheers, Riccardo Nanni

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CfP: Media International Australia feature section on "Telecommunications Revolution? Enduring problems and possible futures"
by Kieran Hegarty 04 Aug '22

04 Aug '22

Dear colleagues, Proposals for inclusion in a Media International Australia feature section on the topic of "Telecommunications Revolution? Enduring problems and possible futures" are now open. Scholars whose research focuses on changes happening across the telecommunications landscape (particularly in the Asia-Pacific region) are encouraged to submit a proposal for the section. Deadline is 3 October. More information is available at [1]. If you have any enquiries, please contact Kieran Hegarty (kieran.hegarty(a)rmit.edu.au) and James Meese (james.meese(a)rmit.edu.au) Links: [1] https://www.5gfutures.org/cfp -- Kieran Hegarty Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellow, Institute for Human Sciences, Vienna (April–June 2022) PhD candidate, Representing Multicultural Australia in National and State Libraries project PhD member, Centre for Urban Research and Digital Ethnography Research Centre School of Global, Urban and Social Studies RMIT University, Melbourne City Campus E kieran.hegarty(a)student.rmit.edu.au | assemblingtheweb.com | @assemblingweb I acknowledge the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose ancestral lands I conduct my research. I pay my respects to their Elders. I acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, and this always was, and always will be, Wurundjeri and Bunurong land. Pay the rent.

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