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ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellowships: Open Call for Applications, 2023
by ZeMKI 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Open Call for Fellowship Applications, 2023 (call closes on February 21, 2023, 23:59 CET) Come and work with us! With our Fellowship programme we invite international researchers to Bremen for four weeks to deepen and connect their research in the transformation of media, communication and information. We are looking for established scholars that want to enjoy the thriving interdisciplinary research environment at ZeMKI. Involved disciplines include communication and media studies, computer science, film studies, educational science, studies in religion, and history. Since mid-2017, the ZeMKI has regularly hosted colleagues from all over the world. What we expect: The duration of the fellowship is one month. Applicants should demonstrate experience in their respective field of research and a strong interest in working jointly with principal investigators at ZeMKI to develop new ideas together. The main focus of the ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellowship is to pursue a joint project together with at least two ZeMKI Labs (find the full list here: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/zemki/labs) The joint project can take various forms and should aim to produce impact for academic and public debates in their respective area of scholarly focus. The following outputs are expected: a research paper submitted to the peer-reviewed “Communicative Figurations” working paper series a public presentation in the ZeMKI Research Seminar For a successful application it is highly recommended to inform oneself about current activities in the ZeMKI Labs of interest and the work of principal investigators at ZeMKI. What we offer: Research Resources: Fellows are welcome and encouraged to make use of and connect with ZeMKI's research resources in the context of their collaboration with ZeMKI labs, including the research studios, IT pools/technical equipment, cooperatives and initiatives. Access to the State and University Library Bremen: All fellows will be provided with access to the central academic library of the U Bremen. Courses: Fellows are eligible to participate as listeners or guest lecturers in courses in the diverse media study programmes at ZeMKI. They have to individually ask for permission directly from the professor or lecturer. A honorarium of 3,000 euros plus a budget for research-related expenses of up to 1,500 euros What you need to submit in order to apply: Please submit the following documents combined as a single PDF file: A personal statement of 500 words max. on (1) your motivation to work with us, (2) your preferred period for the research visit (April to June or October to December). Please (3) indicate also the ZeMKI labs you would like to collaborate with. An up-to-date academic CV Proposed topic for the lecture in the ZeMKI Research Seminar Application deadline: The closing date for receipt of applications is February 21, 2023 (23:59 CET). We are unfortunately unable to accept any late applications. Please send your application as a single PDF file via e-mail to zemki-fellowship(a)uni-bremen.de <mailto:zemki-fellowship@uni-bremen.de>. More information on the ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellowship can be accessed here: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/zemki/research/zemki-visiting-research-fellows…

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Call for papers: Digital media literacy in Africa
by P Boshoff 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Digital Media Literacies in Africa: Call for Papers A great deal of scholarly attention has been given to media literacy in recent years, as shown by the numerous books and journal articles published on the topic over the past decade. Yet much of this research examines media literacy in the European, Asian, and American contexts. Africa, by contrast, has been given scant attention. The recent Wiley Blackwell International Encyclopedia of Media Literacy, for example, has a range of case studies, none of which comes from Africa. Within the research literature, two broad approaches are noticeable. One looks at media literacy from the point of view of “skills” (such as news literacy and how to spot propaganda or fake news) while the other is concerned with how to develop “critical” media literacies (for example, understanding how media ownership shapes news content). However, due to the development of ICTs and social media, media literacy concepts and research foci have expanded dramatically over the past two decades. For example, Keener & West (2021) identify media literacies as including issues such as traditional news literacy; digital citizenship; digital literacy; information literacy; media arts; and technological media literacy. Despite differences in approach to media literacy, the overarching goal of media literacy scholarship and advocacy is to empower media users, enabling them to understand the complexities of media production and consumption as well as the implications of media for individuals and society at large. Ultimately, we argue with Lewis and Jhally (2006) that the primary aim of media literacy education is to create more sophisticated citizens, rather than sophisticated media consumers. What is interesting from our current African context is the particular variety and distribution of media that are available due to our colonial past; and how these are made part of social life in contexts of deep inequalities. Given this history and the inequalities that shape how we are able to access and interact with the media - whether “legacy” or digital media - we ask: “what does it mean - and take - to be media literate in Africa today?” What research there is, appears contradictory: de Laneroll, Walton, and Schoon (2020) for example argue that despite the enormous challenges of being “less connected” in African contexts of economic and infrastructural inequality, people are highly skilled and resourceful in order to overcome their digital limitations. In contrast, research that is interested in a developmental agenda tends to stress the importance of media literacy, particularly in the context of growing disinformation and misinformation spread via digital media platforms. For example, the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought media literacy in Africa into sharp focus, particularly with the creation and spread of disinformation and misinformation about the virus and efforts to combat it (Cunliffe-Jones, et al, 2021). In this unique seven-country study, Cunliffe-Jones et al. conclude that misinformation literacy is barely taught in Africa. Given this paucity of scholarship about media literacy in Africa, especially in relation to the complexity of our media landscape, as well as digital inequalities and its impacts on Africans as media users (producers and consumers) in the age of rising internet connectivity, social media, information overload, disinformation and misinformation, this call for paper is targeted at understanding themes such as: Journalism and digital media literacy in Africa Youth digital media literacy education in Africa Youth, social media and self-representation Media literacy, cyberbullying, sexting, trolling, phishing and media addiction Digital media literacy, gender and body-image positivity Media literacy education in African countries Media literacy in African contexts of socio-economic inequality Media literacy and digital inequalities in Africa Power and hegemony in legacy and digital media in Africa Media literacy, dis/misinformation and fact-checking in African contexts Media literacy and African citizenship education Media literacy, political communication and propaganda in Africa Media literacy and digital media activism in Africa Innovative indigenous digital media literacy practices in Africa Media literacy and health communication Digital advertising and disinformation Digital literacy and COVID-19 Interested researchers and practitioners are invited to submit an abstract of 350 words clearly explaining the details of their proposed contributions in line with the theme by 1 February 2023. Abstracts should be emailed to: digitalliteracies(a)ru.ac.za Contributors will be notified about the status of their abstracts by 17 February 2023. Full papers are expected to be submitted by 31 May 2023 The journal will be published online by 1 February 2024 You may view the special edition page on African Journalism Studies: Digital Media Literacies in Africa at https://bit.ly/Digital_Media_Literacies All interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journ… All contributions will be subjected to a double-blind review process. No Article Processing Charges apply to *African Journalism Studies*. --

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Call for papers
by Denice Penrose 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Please could you post this call for papers Call for Papers: AI and Archives: Explorations, Possibilities and Challenges Sussex Humanities Lab, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK April 27th - 28th 2023 AI and Archives: Explorations, Possibilities and Challenges explores the possibilities and challenges afforded by AI in archives, and does so specifically from an intersectional, eco, feminist perspective. The purpose of this symposium is to share interest in, knowledge of and concerns with AI systems in archives and archival practices. We see this event as an opportunity to engage in conversation and to support further formal and informal networking and collaboration. We are therefore launching a call for papers and welcome the perspectives and experiences of scholars, technologists, archivists, and practitioners. This hybrid symposium, a collaboration between Women in Focus, Full Stack Feminism<https://ifte.network/full-stack-feminism/>, and the Sussex Humanities Lab<https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/sussex-humanities-lab/>, is concerned with questions of if and how AI might be deployed within archive contexts and what the implications and consequences of this might be. We start from the position that AI systems inherit the biases of their creators and require a feminist praxis to ensure that AI tools are ethical and equitable and reduce rather than perpetuate existing problematic hierarchies and power structures in archives and other cultural heritage institutions. Invited speakers include Dr Lise Jaillant<http://www.lisejaillant.com/p/articles.html>, Senior Lecturer in Digital Humanities, Loughborough University, who is running three AHRC-funded international projects on Archives and Artificial Intelligence, including the AURA Network<https://www.aura-network.net/>. The CFP includes, but is not limited to the following subject areas: Computer vision and archival cataloguing; feminisation of archival labour and automation; AI and machine learning in archival workflows; are AI curated archives possible/desirable; creativity and AI in archives; AI and audio-visual classification and search; AI and searchability; AI solutions to archival silence/gaps; radical possibilities afforded by AI tools; case studies of experiments and tests using AI in archives. Submission: Proposals should include the title of your paper/presentation, a 250-word abstract and a 50-word bio. Please submit abstract through the google form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IsL8KXu3IO8DpDw8U2XDpgoT5M0VVopHFQkYoWbmyW…> Any questions please email sarah.arnold(a)mu.ie<mailto:sarah.arnold@mu.ie> or sharon.webb(a)sussex.ac.uk.<mailto:sharon.webb@sussex.ac.uk> We are open to different presentation styles and formats. Please indicate your preference in your submission. This is a hybrid event, please indicate whether you plan to present online or in person. A number of small travel bursaries will be made available. If you are interested, please send along a short paragraph with your proposal demonstrating your eligibility for the bursary, which may include your status as ERC, precariously employed or having caring obligations, for example. * Deadline for submission is Monday 9th January 2023 3.00 GMT Deadline extended until Jan. 31st * Notification of acceptance by Monday 23rd January 2023 GMT Notification 6th Feb. 2023 This event is funded jointly by the AHRC-IRC projects; Women in Focus and Full Stack Feminism<https://ifte.network/full-stack-feminism/>, alongside the Sussex Humanities Lab<https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/sussex-humanities-lab/>. Full Stack Feminism and Women in Focus are funded by UKRI-AHRC and the Irish Research Council under the 'UK-Ireland Collaboration in the Digital Humanities Research Grants Call' (Full Stack Feminism: grant numbers AH/W001667/1 and IRC/W001667/1, Women in Focus: grant numbers grant IRC/W001756/1 and AH/W001756/1). Denice Penrose ________________________________ Pronouns: She / Her Project Administrator Connected Histories of the BBC / Tools of Knowledge / Full Stack Feminism School of Media, Arts and Humanities Silverstone Building University of Sussex Brighton, BN1 9QF d.penrose(a)sussex.ac.uk<mailto:d.penrose@sussex.ac.uk> Follow the projects on Twitter: @ConnHistofBBC<https://twitter.com/ConnHistofBBC> / @ToK_AHRC / @FullStackFem Website: https://connectedhistoriesofthebbc.org/ / https://toolsofknowledge.org/ http://ifte.network/full-stack-feminism/ I work part time, and am currently working remotely. I check my emails daily.

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Two Continuing Positions in Media Communications and Journalism
by Tai Neilson 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

Hello, Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia is hiring two continuing Lecturers in Media and Communications, including one position with a focus on multiplatform journalism. Lecturer, Multiplatform Journalism SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59692286?type=standout#sol=235e146cfbf3830655c9…<https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seek.…> MQ Careers: https://mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CareersatMQ/job/Wallumattagal-Campus-North…<https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmq.wd3.my…> The Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature (MCCALL) is seeking to appoint a highly qualified academic as Lecturer (Level B) in Multiplatform Journalism. The successful applicant will have a strong track record of research publications and/or grants relative to the level of appointment, and demonstrated successful teaching experience. They will have relevant industry experience, a strong understanding of current journalism practice, and the ability to teach video/audio production skills for multiplatform content. The successful applicant will be expected to: develop, convene, and review units in multiplatform journalism at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; lead industry engagement; supervise dissertations; contribute to a culture of high-quality research scholarship; and make contributions to the research culture, administration and outreach activities of the Department, Faculty and University. The Macquarie University Academic Job Family Framework recognises and rewards the breadth of academic work. The Teaching & Research Academic is a specialist role for Academic staff who dedicate their workload contribution to Teaching (40%), Research, (40%) and Leadership and Service (20%). Lecturer, Media and Communications SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59691577?type=standout#sol=108e5ea44541cf362a0b…<https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seek.…> MQ Careers: https://mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareersatMQ/details/Lecturer--Media-…<https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmq.wd3.my…> The Role The Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature (MCCALL) is seeking to appoint a highly qualified teaching-intensive academic as Lecturer (Level B) in Media and Communications. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of curriculum development and management, teaching excellence and innovation, and leadership in community and industry engagement in Media and Communications. This new continuing role is in Macquarie University's Teaching & Leadership Job Family. The successful applicant will be expected to: develop and convene units in Media and Communications at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; contribute to a culture of scholarship; engage with relevant stakeholders in the community and industry; and contribute to the administration and outreach activities of the Department, Faculty and University. The Macquarie University Academic Job Family Framework recognises and rewards the breadth of academic work. The Teaching & Leadership Academic is a specialist role for Academic staff who dedicate their workload contribution to Teaching, Teaching Leadership, (70%) and Service (30%). This role is required to demonstrate leadership in the design of curriculum and assessment delivery, and in community and industry engagement. Tai Neilson, PhD Senior Lecturer Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY NSW 2109 I acknowledge Macquarie University stands on the lands of the Darug Nation. I respect Elders, past, present, and future and recognise the continuity of knowledge that nurtures Country and community.

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#AoIR2023 Revolutions - Submissions are open
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

Happy New Year! Today the Association of Internet Researchers opens submissions for #AoIR2023: Revolutions <https://aoir.org/aoir2023/aoir2023cfp/> (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 18-21 October 2023) which will take place at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square <https://www.sonesta.com/us/pennsylvania/philadelphia/sonesta-philadelphia-r…>. *The deadline for submissions is 1 March 2021 at 11:59 PM UTC. * Similar to last year, at this stage the 2023 AoIR conference is being planned as a Limited Hybrid Conference. The main conference will take place as a face-to-face event in Philadelphia. We are committed to enabling participation by as many AoIR members as possible at some level in this year’s conference. To this end, two of our core events will run in both face-to-face and online versions: the Doctoral Colloquium <https://aoir.org/aoir2023/subtypes/#doccoll> and the Early Career Researcher (ECR) event. Submissions <https://aoir.org/aoir2023/subtypes/> for both modes of the Doctoral Colloquium are open; as with our other preconferences, calls for participation in both modes of the ECR event will be distributed shortly after conference acceptance notifications. We also plan to provide online access for all AoIR members to our larger events (keynote, plenaries, and Annual General Meeting). We are mindful the pandemic is far from over and that we cannot easily predict what the world will look like in October. We are hopeful that COVID-19 be under control and that travel will be possible and desirable for many. We do not pretend that even in the best circumstances travel will be available to everyone, but our options are, in large part, dictated by event contracts signed prior to the pandemic (and which have already, generously, been rolled forward two years after our initial Philadelphia plans in 2022). Fingers crossed, we hope to see many of you in October. *Submission to AoIR 2023: Revolutions* The 2023 conference welcomes contributions that address the broad theme of Revolutions <https://aoir.org/aoir2023/aoir2023cfp/>. To re-familiarize yourself with the call for proposals and types of submissions solicited, please see here: https://aoir.org/aoir2023/subtypes/ When submitting, please take the time to read the submission categories and topics carefully; this helps us match your submission to a suitable reviewer. To learn more about how submissions are reviewed, please see here: https://aoir.org/sub_review_info_aoir/ In the interest of diversity and collegiality, *each conference participant is limited to presenting one individual paper and one paper in a panel, and to participating in one roundtable or fishbowl, for a maximum of three presenting appearances on the conference program*. You can be a co-author on additional papers, but you must not be the scheduled presenter of these papers. If accepted as a presenting author, you must register for the conference by the Early Bird deadline of 1 August 2023. If you have any questions about the submission process, please email AoIRConfChair(a)aoir.org. Click here to go to the submission site: https://www.conftool.org/aoir2023/ <https://www.conftool.org/aoir2023/> We look forward to your proposals and to a vibrant and stimulating conference in Philadelphia! Sincerely, Adrienne Shaw AoIR2023 Programme Chair ---- AoIR2023: Revolutions https://aoir.org/aoir2023/

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[Call for Papers] CySoc 2023 Workshop at the ACM Web Conference
by Ugur Kursuncu 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

Deadline: February 6, 2023 Website: https://cy-soc.github.io/2023/ <https://cy-soc.github.io/2023/> Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=thewebconf2023iwpd <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=thewebconf2023iwpd> The International Workshop on Cyber Social Threats, CySoc 2023, will be held in conjunction with the ACM Web Conference (formerly WWW Conference) in Austin, Texas, USA on April 30 2023. The workshop will be held in a hybrid format (both in person in Austin, Texas and online). The accepted papers will be presented in-person at the CySoc 2023 workshop and published as in the companion volume of the conference proceedings. This workshop will bring together researchers and practitioners in computer and social sciences from both academia and industry to exchange ideas on understanding the multi-faceted social, psychological, cultural, emotional, communicative, and, linguistic aspects of harmful content while leading the discussion on building novel computational methods to reliably detect, derive meaning from, interpret, understand, and counter them. We welcome papers that employ quantitative and/or qualitative, analytical, and theoretical approaches to examine a diverse range of issues related to harmful online communications. Papers that discuss resources, data, or tools are also welcome as either demos or short/regular talks. This year we offer a spotlight topic on “Information Integrity During Crises” and special consideration will be given to submissions that focus on this timely and important topic. Topics for research and discussions include (but not limited to): Spotlight topic: Information Integrity During Crises. Online extremism Harassment and cyberbullying Hate speech Misinformation and disinformation (e.g., epidemics of fake news, images, and videos, during a disaster, health issues and elections) Gender-based violence Human trafficking Illicit drug trafficking Mental health implications of social media Ethical considerations on privacy-preserving social media analytics Emotional and psychological support Trust relationship and community dynamics Relationship of the social web and mainstream news media Cultural implications of social web usage Influencer identification and community detection for movements For more information, you may visit our website: https://cy-soc.github.io/2023/ <https://cy-soc.github.io/2023/> Co-organizers: Ugur Kursuncu, Georgia State University, GA, USA. Kaicheng Yang, Indiana University, IN, USA. Matthew DeVerna, Indiana University, IN, USA. Francesco Pierri, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy. Yelena Mejova, ISI Foundation, Turin, Italy. Jeremy Blackburn, The State University of New York at Binghamton, NY, USA. — Ugur Kursuncu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Georgia State University

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Request to post on the list
by Basirat Oyalowo 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

I would like to post on Air-L mailing list. My email address is boyalowo(a)unilag.edu.ng. What do I need to do? Regards Basirat *Dr Basirat A. OYALOWO* *Senior Lecturer, Department of Estate Management University of Lagos * *Centre Manager, **University of Lagos **Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development * Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?pli=1&authuser=1&user=-GYUM9cAAAAJ> Research Gate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Basirat_Oyalowo> *Keep the Peace!!!*

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CfP: Cybersecurity: policymaking and institutionalization | ICPP6 - TORONTO 2023
by Mauro SANTANIELLO 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

Dear colleagues, If you are planning to attend ICPP6 - TORONTO 2023, please consider submitting a paper to this panel on "Cybersecurity: policymaking and institutionalization" https://www.ippapublicpolicy.org/conference/icpp6-toronto-2023/panel-list/1… The panel will be held on-site in Toronto, though allowing remote presentations. Submissions are particularly welcome on the following possible topics: New frameworks and methods for the study of cybersecurity policies; Typologies of cybersecurity policy; Policy discourses on cybersecurity; National and transnational policy networks; Cybersecurity strategies and policy designs, and their implementation; Implementation and adaptation of policy instruments in the cybersecurity arena; Evaluation of cybersecurity policies; Cybersecurity and foreign policy; Epistemic communities and cybersecurity policy entrepreneurs; Cybersecurity policy and politics; Cybersecurity policies in public administrations; Cybersecurity policies and emerging policy principles (e.g. digital sovereignty, digital constitutionalism); Cybersecurity policies and emerging technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence, IoT, metaverse, quantum computing) Cultures and ideologies of cybersecurity. Key dates Deadline for abstract submission: 31st of January 2023 Notifications of acceptance: 15th of February 2023 Conference dates: 27th-29th of June 2023. Best wishes, Mauro Santaniello (PhD) *Assistant Professor, Internet Governance and Digital PolicyDirector, Internet & Communication Policy Centre (ICPC)* *Scientific Coordinator, Salerno Winter School on Internet Governance (SWING)* *Associate Research Fellow, The United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS)**Visiting Professor, Sciences Po Grenoble* *Department of Business, Management and Information Systems (DISA-MIS)* *Università degli Studi di Salerno * *Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - Italy * *E. msantaniello(a)unisa.it <msantaniello(a)unisa.it> * *W. http://docenti.unisa.it/mauro.santaniello <http://docenti.unisa.it/mauro.santaniello>* *Skype: internetpolicy * *T. twitter.com/webvoodoo <http://twitter.com/webvoodoo>*

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CfP: #NTF23 - Terrorism and Extremism in the Corporate World
by Prof. Dr. Stephan G. Humer 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

#NTF23 - Call for Papers - February 28, 2023, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Wiesbaden, Germany (together with MOTRA-K, see below) Applied Radicalization Research: Science and Business in Dialogue Security research is not purely academic but is always closely connected to society, politics, economy, or simply: reality. Therefore, we invite contributions for the NTF workshop in February, especially from, for, or regarding the corporate world. How can the professional field of "extremism prevention" be located in corporations, NGOs, etc.? Where are the needs and the social and economic challenges of applied radicalization research? As always, fundamental works and projects from the subject area that offer practical relevance are welcome. And, of course, as always, young researchers in the field of security research are particularly welcome to present their project progress, be it a master's, doctoral or post-doctoral project. We look forward to contributions from the following topics, among others: - Fraud/social engineering for terrorist financing - “Chief Extremism Officers” in companies - Right-wing extremism in trade unions - Links between organized crime and terrorism/extremism - Digital authenticity: identity theft - Sanctions, unstable regimes, war zones: the responsibility of corporations - Technology, tools, and methods for counterterrorism - Monitoring: Early warning systems to protect against terrorism/extremism - International payments and terrorism - Personal Protection - Security research for better risk management - Cooperation between industry and authorities: The role of police and intelligence agencies - Best Practices: Experiences, frameworks, ideas If you would like to present your idea at our workshop, please send us an abstract of no more than 1000 characters and a short biography by January 28, 2023, to: NTF23(a)ntfev.org. You will receive feedback by January 31, 2023. Travel and lodging expenses may be covered by prior arrangements. Two outstanding papers, selected by the Board of Directors, will be presented directly at the MOTRA conference in the "grand setting." MOTRA and the Terrorism Research Network (NTF) The collaborative project "Monitoring System and Transfer Platform ‘Radicalization’" (MOTRA) (https://www.motra.info) is a research network in the context of civil security research funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). The project arose within the framework of establishing a Research Cluster of Excellence on "Early Detection, Prevention and Countering of Islamist Extremism and Terrorism." MOTRA aims to systematically monitor radicalization in Germany, with a particular focus on the development of Islamist extremism and terrorist acts, using multimethod, longitudinal phenomenon/trend analyses and in-depth case analyses. The Terrorism Research Network (NTF, Netzwerk Terrorismusforschung) has been an associated/transfer partner of the MOTRA network since 2019. In this function, the NTF is responsible for promoting young researchers in terrorism/extremism research. We are delighted to be the first Security Research Young Investigators Network in the context of a Research Cluster of Excellence and cordially invite especially you as young researchers to present and discuss your research ideas, projects, theses, or doctoral and post-doctoral projects at this year's NTF Workshop in the context of the MOTRA Annual Conference in Wiesbaden! The small stage of the NTF workshop, near the large MOTRA-K stage, offers you the opportunity to come into contact and exchange with scholars from the field of security research as well as (de)radicalization work, terrorism and extremism research, to deepen specific topics in person or digitally provided break-out rooms, to expand your network as well as to approach potential supervisors for research projects. As the pandemic allows, social gatherings are possible as part of the workshop. Notes on the event format due to the corona pandemic The workshop will be held as a hybrid event to safeguard against all eventualities. Online participation is, therefore, possible without restrictions. If you are interested in participating without a presentation, we request registration (of NTF association members and external guests) by February 26, 2023. Spontaneous or anonymous participation is not possible either on-site or online. We will inform you about the exact format, conditions of participation, and program in due time. Questions? Please ask me! -- Prof. Dr. Stephan G. Humer Internet Sociologist Director, Internet Sociology Department, Hochschule Fresenius Berlin Chief Research Officer, Hochschule Fresenius Berlin Founding Chairman (2013-2021), Coordinator Advanced Research, NTF e.V. Member, Research Cluster of Excellence on Terrorism/Extremism (MOTRA) Tel. (DE/EU): +49 (0)157/58064165 Phone (US): (213) 267-0214 Website: www.humer.de Twitter: @netsociology

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Extended CFP deadline, please submit by Jan 28: Metaphor & Misinformation conference
by Valaskivi, Katja 16 Jan '23

16 Jan '23

Call for Papers: "Metaphor & Misinformation: Religion in Media-Driven Worlds" 2023 Conference of the International Society for Media, Religion and Culture Conference location: CERES Bochum (Germany) Conference dates: 2-5 of August 2023 Deadline for Paper proposals: 28 January 2023 [Deadline Extended] Notification of acceptances: End of February 2023 The history of religion, and current debates regarding spirituality, are full of diverse metaphors that are used to communicate complex ideas. Deities are often described as animals or objects that take on human characteristics. Believers are envisioned as a flock or a ship's crew. The religious lives of individuals are explained as a journey, an apprenticeship, a struggle, or a path. These metaphors are woven into myths that help make the intangible accessible and create personal worldviews. Yet in an age of fake news and post-truth, the use of images and narratives can complicate already complex discussions of religion in the mediated public sphere. In light of this, we invite papers that explore the concepts of metaphors and the communication of religious information within media cultures throughout history. We believe these analyses offer an opportunity to explore metaphorical differences and similarities across cultural perspectives. It will also enable a theoretical reflection on the ways in which we use metaphors to conceive of the relationship between media, technology, and religion and the structural implications of the metaphors we use in our scholarly work. Media, for example, has been described by Birgit Meyer and others as devices that bridge the gap between the immanent and transcendent spheres. Other examples include Christian Nationalism, which often envisions political leaders in "messianic" roles working "miracles" using God Talk. Or corporate marketers who create "brand cults" that rely on mythologies, imagery, and indoctrination strategies similar to new religious movements. The historical roots and evolution of these metaphors can bring clarity to the social consequences that we face today. Legacy media created and conceptualized different eras as media "worlds." "Miscommunication" becomes the narrative for explaining fake news, religion-like conspiracy theories, or filter bubbles. Importantly, metaphors form the elementary parts of our linguistic communication, which evoke religious beliefs and ethos for different groups. Religious concepts such as conversion or redemption, which are linked to religious experiences, carry with them mixed messages that can be easily skewed or weaponized when transitioned into secular media discourses. We are also interested in papers from religious communicators, and encourage collaborations with those in the fields of history, theology, semiotics, linguistics, philosophy, and popular culture to reflect on these themes. For example, how do media outlets and influencers use metaphors to teach or discuss meaning, purpose, or influence? What is the outcome of these framings? With the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions, this conference will serve as the biennial meeting of the International Society for Media, Religion, and Culture, with the aim of exploring these issues from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Since its first meeting back in 1996, the conference has become the leading international gathering for the discussion of research in religion, media, and culture. Confirmed key notes and speakers include: TBD The conference invites proposals for panels and roundtable sessions as well as individual papers. of up to 350 words. Panel and roundtable proposals should also include paper titles, 150-word abstracts for each paper, and names and titles of up to four participants (in addition a panel moderator or respondent can also be included). Please note that conference attendees are not allowed to be included in more than two presentations (i.e., present on a panel and offer a paper, take part in a panel and a roundtable, or have their names listed on two papers). Paper and panel sessions conducted in other languages than English (German-Spanish-French) will be considered, however, abstracts should be provided both in English and the proposed language for such submissions. Potential panel, workshop, and paper proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following themes: * Information and misinformation in religious communication * Religious metaphors in past and present times * Humor and religion * Religious freedom and blasphemy * Sacred texts and metaphors * Religion and conspiracy theories * Media and the contested visibility of religion * Gender and metaphors * Social media and religious metaphors * Media and the politicization of metaphors * Metaphor and religious nationalism * Metaphor & misinformation: Religion in media-driven worlds in public theology * Media and varieties of non-religion * Media, religion and metaphors in a global perspective * Historical media, material religion and metaphors * Religions as landscapes, cities, objects * Truth, filter bubbles and fake news More information about the conference a<https://www.ismrc.org>bstract submission and registration process will be available on the ISMRC webpage: https://www.ismrc.org The conference will take place in Bochum, G<https://ceres.rub.de/en/>ermany, in conjunction with the Center for Religious Studies at Ruhr University-Bochum: https://ceres.rub.de/en/ For information about the venue, housin<https://www.ismrc.org/2023-conference>g and transportation see the conference page: https://www.ismrc.org/2023-conference We warmly welcome you to Germany and ISMRC in 2023! Miriam Diez Bosch, Director. Blanquerna Observatory on Media, Religion and Culture (Ramon Lull University), Conference Program Planner a<mailto:miriamdb@blanquerna.url.edu>nd Vice President, International Society for Media, Religion, and Culture: miriamdb(a)blanquerna.url.edu<mailto:miriamdb@blanquerna.url.edu> Heidi A Campbell, Professor, Texas A&M University, President, International Society for Media, Religion, and Culture President, International Society for Media, Religion, and Culture Tim Karis, Managing Director, Center for Religious Studies (CERES), Ruhr University Bochum. Local Conference Host.

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