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Fwd: Two positions (1 PhD & 1 Postdoc) on "Adolescent Well-Being, Social Inequalities, Digital Media & Computational Methods" at CED/UAB in Barcelona
by Pablo Gracia 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

Dear AOIR colleagues, I would really appreciate it if you could share these* two calls (1 PhD & 1 Postdoc)* to join the ERC-funded DIGINEQ project. Please, encourage talented and motivated MAs & RAs (for the PhD) and PhDs & Postdocs (for the Postdoc) to apply! *Two positions (1 PhD & 1 Postdoc) at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Department of Sociology & Centre for Demographic Studies* Key topics: *Adolescent Wellbeing; Social Inequalities; Digital Media; Computational Social Sciences. * The two positions are opened within the *DIGINEQ *project, funded by the *European Research Council *(PI: Pablo Gracia <https://www.pablogracia-sociology.com/> ). The successful candidates will contribute to develop outstanding research to understand how adolescents’ digital use influences their well-being outcomes (e.g., mental health, academic outcomes) across demographic and socioeconomic groups, using advanced multi-method approaches in the social sciences (e.g., computational social sciences, digital social research). You will join a vibrant research team and centre of scientific excellence at CED <https://ced.cat/en/> and UAB <https://www.uab.cat/en/sociology> <https://www.uab.cat/en/sociology>, in a great city (Barcelona) and very friendly working context! Application deadline: *December 3rd, 2024, 13:00, CET. * *PhD Position:* https://ced.cat/recursos/PhD-ERC_Digineq.pdf *Postdoc Position:* https://ced.cat/recursos/Postdoc-ERC_Digineq.pdf Best, Pablo *Prof. Pablo Gracia* Department of Sociology Autonomous University of Barcelona, UAB Centre for Demographic Studies, CED

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CFP: An S&S Dialogue on "The Surveillant Assemblage" after 25 years
by Bryce Newell 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

Dear Colleagues, We invite expressions of interest of ~400 words to write short (~2000-2500-word) contributions for a special Dialogue section of Surveillance & Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/surveil…> to be published on the 25th anniversary of the publication of “The Surveillant Assemblage” by Kevin D. Haggerty and Richard V. Ericson (link to article<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://doi.org/10.1080/00071310020015280__;!!C…>). We invite expressions of interest from surveillance scholars who seek to, for example, respond to the enduring legacy of Haggerty and Ericson’s ideas, critique the concept of the surveillant assemblage as initially proposed and/or as it has been taken up or modified in subsequent surveillance scholarship, propose new perspectives on the concept, or otherwise reflect on the contribution that the concept of the surveillant assemblage has made on contemporary surveillance scholarship. The Dialogue will include an editorial introduction and a closing piece written by Kevin Haggerty in response to the selected contributions. The Surveillant Assemblage has become a classic piece of literature in the surveillance studies field and its main ideas have been adopted, adapted, critiqued, and reframed by scholars over the years since it was published in 2000. In the article, Haggerty and Ericson drew on “the works of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari to suggest that we are witnessing a convergence of what were once discrete surveillance systems to the point that we can now speak of an emerging ‘surveillant assemblage’” (p. 606). They further explained the surveillant assemblage in the following words: “This assemblage operates by abstracting human bodies from their territorial settings and separating them into a series of discrete flows. These flows are then reassembled into distinct ‘data doubles’ which can be scrutinized and targeted for intervention. In the process, we are witnessing a rhizomatic leveling of the hierarchy of surveillance, such that groups which were previously exempt from routine surveillance are now increasingly being monitored” (p. 606). We are hoping to curate a set of critical and reflective position papers from scholars in various parts of the world, including in the Global South and areas not as commonly the focus of surveillance studies research. As such, we will prioritize submissions against those criteria, in addition to excellence and fit with the full set of accepted papers, including presenting a range of views and positions on the subject of the Dialogue. If you are interested in proposing a short paper for inclusion in this discussion, please send the following information as an expression of interest to Bryce Newell (bcnewell(a)uoregon.edu<mailto:bcnewell@uoregon.edu>; please use the subject line: “Dialogue Submission”) on or before the end of day on February 1, 2025: * Your name * Details of your institutional affiliation (if applicable) * Link to your online profile, website, etc., with list of your publications (if available) * A title and 300-400-word abstract for your proposed contribution (proposals should connect to the themes identified above and have a strong normative, critical, and/or argumentative element) We will review proposals and invite a select number of authors to submit full (short) papers. These papers will undergo editorial review prior to final acceptance. We aim to publish the section in the December 2025 issue of Surveillance & Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/surveil…>. Please note that Dialogue pieces are not refereed, but are subject to editorial review and, if (tentatively) accepted, possible requests for revision. We plan to allow authors of accepted papers the chance to read and engage with the other accepted papers prior to publication, to create a real dialogue within the section. We will be selecting only a select number of pieces for inclusion in this special section. We look forward to reading your proposals. Sincerely, Bryce Newell Co-Director, Surveillance Studies Network<https://surveillance-studies.net/> (SSN) Dialogue Editor, Surveillance & Society<https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/surveillance-and-society/index>

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WEBCAST NOV 25 – The Canadian Internet Society Policy Forum: Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy and Legislation
by Joly MacFie 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

Just starting. REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/4g47rkk [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c337f65f035e04ee25c8906…> On *Monday November 25 2024*, *The Canadian Internet Society <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=71051f1b07a49334481c74f…>* (TCIS) will hold a Policy Forum in Ottawa, with the theme '*Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy and Legislation <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a7332eb7a6777d9e33d9e1d…>*'. Focused on practical solutions, the forum invites participants to contribute insights that will help shape Canada’s digital landscape and influence the future of internet governance, accessibility, and security. *PROGRAM * (UTC-5) *14:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks* *Franca Palazzo*, Executive Director, The Canadian Internet Society *14:05 Laying the Groundwork: Defining Canada's Digital* *Policy* *Tim Denton*, Chair, The Canadian Internet Society *Philip Palmer*, Vice President, The Canadian Internet Society *14:20 Keynote & Fireside Chat: The State of Digital Policy* *in Canada* *Mark Schaan*, Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet - Artificial Intelligence, Privy Council Office of Canada Moderator: *Hannah Daley*, The Wire Report *15:00 Session 2: Advancing Collaborative Impact* *Michele Austin*, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Bell Canada *Sue Gardner*, Founder & CEO, Tiny Ventures *Matthew Gamble*, Founder, Int13 Consulting Inc., Vice Chair, The Canadian Internet Society *Rodrigo Rosales-List*, Senior Director, Service Modernization & Digital Transformation, Indigenous Services Canada Moderator: *Valérie Gervais*, Founder & CEO, RKESTRA Communications *16:00 Session 3: Foresight in Digital Policy* *Yana Lukasheh*, Senior Principal, Public Policy, AWS Canada *Jeanette Patell*, Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google *Shannon Lundquist*, Vice Chair, Federal Account Leader, Deloitte *Anil Arora*, Chief Statistician of Canada (Ret’d), Global Digital Consultant, World Bank Moderator: *Jesse Hirsh*, Futurist Farmer, Knowledge Professional, Public Speaker, and Punk *17:00 Closing Remarks: Next Steps for Canadian Digital Policy* *Franca Palazzo*, Executive Director, The Canadian Internet Society *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/TCISPolicyForum <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2d2464062126799ac3c75fa…>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/4g47rkk <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4532855d3589e702f7e7d62…>* *TWITTER #policyforum @TCIS_Canada <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=e7c6605f1f669aef4ca236d…>* *#policyforum MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c6573d98581ec5826511c74…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3a40c253ef575c942839719…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=672e0e23fdc90e1ca0516f2…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://youtube.com/live/XFkMiBhs8K8 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7295941c7a285bbc45520fe…>* (TCIS) *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1b990debf6c458bfd089c71…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c15c43943ef77c0a0ac55cd…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2de6e57f3b3122041d3207d…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/TCISPolicyForum <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a91e25a7f96c477010ef994…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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One Week Left to Submit Abstracts: Encoding Realities, Decoding Power
by Kellen Sharp 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

**Apologies for cross-posting** This is a friendly reminder that there is *one week left* to submit your abstracts for the virtual mini-conference *Encoding Realities, Decoding Power: Exploring New Formations of Gender, Race, and Sexuality within Artificial Identities*, hosted by the University of Texas at Austin and supported by Good Systems. *Call for Papers (abstracts): *Encoding Realities, Decoding Power: Exploring New Formations of Gender, Race, and Sexuality within Artificial Identities *When:* Thursday, February 27th, 2025 *Where:* Virtual event hosted by the University of Texas at Austin, supported by Good Systems *Submission Timeline:* - *Abstract Due Date:* Sunday, December 1st, 2024 - *Notification of Acceptance:* Friday, December 6th, 2024 *About the Conference:* Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are shaping numerous aspects of life, becoming one of the most transformative forces of our time (Smuha, 2021). These systems operate within frameworks that can reinforce signifiers of race, gender, and sexuality, often disrupting, renegotiating, or reinforcing existing power dynamics (Hall, 2021; Wilcox, 2017; Noble, 2018). This virtual mini-conference brings together scholars from the humanities, social sciences, and computer science to examine how generative AI affects marginalized communities, exploring how “artificial identities” reshape power structures in digital spaces. Please find the detailed Call for Papers here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DnYKbGs0hoP6JmL_7C4XFEf-y3j6gIAJ6MW9KWO…> . *Submission Types:* We invite 200-word abstract submissions from scholars, including students, early-career researchers, and senior faculty, to contribute to discussions on AI, identity, and social impact. Topics of interest include: - How AI-driven feedback loops impact identity formation in digital spaces - The role of AI in reinforcing or disrupting societal power structures - Ethical concerns surrounding AI and marginalized identities *Submission Procedure:* Abstracts should be submitted via https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WQFQ0ZfpceTYpg by December 1st, 2024. Submissions will be reviewed by the program committee, with notification of acceptance provided by December 6th, 2024. Participants in this mini-conference may be invited to contribute to a special issue. *Contact Details:* For questions, contact knsharp(a)utexas.edu. For more on Good Systems, visit Good Systems <https://goodsystems.utexas.edu/>. We look forward to welcoming you to this foundational discussion on AI and identity. --- Kellen Sharp and Dhiraj Murthy Co-Chairs, Encoding Realities, Decoding Power University of Texas at Austin, Moody College of Communication

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Fwd: Vacancy: Research Associate for social aspects of software engineering (f/m/d)
by Sol Martinez Demarco 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

* Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this PhD position * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear colleagues, The DFG-funded project *INKleSS - Understanding the Importance of Non-Knowledge for Software Engineering on Social-Coding Platforms* is looking for a PhD candidate who is intrigued to study social aspects of software engineering. The project is based at the Harz University of Applied Sciences. *Deadline* for applications is *10.12.24*. More information below and in attachment. Please share the announcement widely. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are looking for a PhD candidate who is intrigued to study social aspects of software engineering. The PhD position is part of the DFG-funded research project INKleSS - Understanding the Importance of Non-Knowledge for Software Engineering on Social-Coding Platforms. The project is based at the Faculties of Business Studies and Automation & Computer Science of the Harz University of Applied Science, Wernigerode. The project aims to gain new insights into the dynamics and processes of non-knowledge and knowledge in software engineering. A challenging aspect of software engineering is dealing with various forms of non-knowledge related to implementing, re-engineering, maintaining, updating, and enhancing increasingly complex pieces of software. Non-knowledge can appear as missing knowledge, intentionally hidden knowledge, tacit knowledge, or strategically used non-knowledge. The project aims to improve understanding of the roles that these forms of non-knowledge plays in social interactions within software development teams. This will enable the development of strategies for better managing non-knowledge in this context, and provide guidance for organizations and open-source communities in their non-knowledge management. The project comprises an engineering component and a social science component. The PhD candidate will focus on the phenomenon of non-knowledge in software engineering from a technical perspective, including contextualizing it within software development and implementing new analysis techniques. *The PhD candidate is expected to* * Develop a doctoral project in the thematic field of non-knowledge dynamics in software engineering practices, * Participate in and contribution to the research project, * Develop and program technical solutions, * Collect data in/related to software engineering projects (semi structured interviews, qualitative text analysis, data mining, natural language processing), * Complete a dissertation for a PhD degree (possible at the IWIT virtual faculty) within the time frame of the position, * Present research outputs at conferences *Your profile* * Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Software Engineering/Computer Science, or relevant disciplines (sociology, psychology) with computer science background (particularly programming), * Documented experiences with and/or well described interest in the following fields: Programming, Software Engineering, Social-Coding Platforms (ideally GitHub), * Basic background in natural language processing or related AI topics may be helpful, * Fluency in English, * The ability to work autonomously and collaborate in teams. *We offer* * 3 years fixed-term position, full-time, classification up to EG 13 TV-L, * Ongoing supervision by Prof. Thomas Leich and Prof. Jacob Krüger (PIs) with continuous exchange with the project team: PhD candidate from social sciences and the respective PI Prof. Alena Bleicher, * Collaborative work in an interdisciplinary project team (software engineers, social scientists), * Remote work is possible, regular presence on site for joint research is recommended, * Opportunity to conduct research that is both, theoretically innovative and practically relevant, * Scientific engagement in national and international networks. Apply online in just a few steps via our application system <https://auskunft3.hs-harz.de/erp/servlet/de.his.servlet.RequestDispatcherSe…> by December 10, 2024. Information about the Harz University of Applied Sciences is available on the Internet at www.hs-harz.de <https://www.hs-harz.de/> If you have any questions about the requirements or criteria, please feel free to contact Dr. Thomas Leich (tleich [at] hs-harz.de) or Prof. Jacob Krüger (jkrueger [at] hs-harz.de). Best wishes, Sol Martinez Demarco -- Sol Martinez Demarco (they/them) Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in / Research Associate Projekt INKleSS / Project INKleSS FB Wirtschaftswissenschaften / Faculty of Business Studies Hochschule Harz / Harz University of Applied Sciences Friedrichstr. 57-59, 38855 Wernigerode, Deutschland / Germany +49 39-4365-9285 https://www.hs-harz.de

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Book Announcement - Audiovisual Alterity: Representing Ourselves and Others in Music Videos, OUP, 2024
by Michael Austin 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

Hello colleagues, I am very pleased to announce the publication of my new book, *Audiovisual Alterity: Representing Ourselves and Others in Music Videos*; it is published in the Music/Media series by Oxford University Press. Considering the number of examples in each chapter related to online and viral music videos, I thought this book may be of particular interest to scholars subscribed to this listserv. It’s been released in the US and will be available elsewhere in mid-December. Use promotion code AUFLY30 to save 30% at global.oup.com/academic <https://global.oup.com/academic/product/audiovisual-alterity-9780190277796?…> . *About the Book: * Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking exploration of diversity and representation in music videos with *Audiovisual Alterity*. This new research delves into the portrayal of marginalized and subaltern groups across a rich tapestry of genres of popular music, tracing the evolution of inclusivity and disenfranchisement in music videos from the 1950s to the present. *Audiovisual Alterity* not only furthers the scholarly conversation on representations of race, ethnicity, and gender in music videos but also broadens the scope to embrace Asians, Pacific Islanders, Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, religious minorities, and the incarcerated. Author Michael Austin traces the transformation of the music video landscape as he scrutinizes the medium's evolution across both traditional platforms and social media, including video-sharing sites and smartphone applications. Throughout, he offers new insights into critical analyses of contemporary debates on cultural appropriation and the nuanced portrayals of culture, race, indigeneity, gender, class, sexuality, and sexual orientation. Most compellingly, *Audiovisual Alterity *celebrates the self-representation of these 'others,' empowering them to voice their narratives on their own terms. *Table of Contents: * *Acknowledgements* Introduction Chapter 1. "Dead Giveaway": Blaxploitation Aesthetics and Viral Music Videos Chapter 2. China Dolls and Polynesian Beefcakes: Asians and Pacific Islanders in Music Videos Chapter 3. Digital Natives and Cultural Tourists: Indigenous Peoples in Music Videos Chapter 4. Camp, Kitsch, and Cowboys: Queerin' Country Music Videos Chapter 5. Iconic and Iconoclastic Representations of New Religious Movements in Music Videos Chapter 6. How to Make a Prison Music Video If You've Never Been to Prison *Afterword* Index I’m very happy to answer any questions you may have about the book, and I’m available for speaking engagements from 17 February 2025. Thank you for your time and consideration! Michael Michael L. Austin, PhD, SFHEA Senior Lecturer in Music and Sound Programme Leader - Music Production Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK michael.austin(a)edgehill.ac.uk

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HOPE XV (2024) Archive now available on YouTube
by Joly MacFie 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

2600 Magazine have just made all 96 session videos of Hackers on Planet Earth 2024 <https://hope.net/> (HOPE XV) available via YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcajvRZA8E0_tLLEh1COeAv-TcaDna2k1 2600 subscribers already had the option to buy a $89 flash drive <https://store.2600.com/collections/hope-flash-drives/products/hope-xv-2024-…> to access this material, with added language subtitles, and transcripts, notwithstanding ISOC LIVE's free public archive <https://archive.org/details/hope2024> of the same stuff.. The livestream of this event was produced and edited by the Internet Society's New York Chapter <https://isoc-ny.org/> (ISOC-NY), who provided all the AV infrastructure, partly funded by a small grant from the Internet Society Foundation <https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/beyond-the-net-small-grants/>. (That is how come you see an ISOC logo on every video). We also tabled in the exhibition space <https://youtu.be/YrciT_dc2sc?list=PLcajvRZA8E0_tLLEh1COeAv-TcaDna2k1>, along with our colleagues from NYC Mesh <https://nycmesh.net/>. If you watch just one video, try the Cory Doctorow keynote on "Enshittification'. https://youtu.be/YrciT_dc2sc?list=PLcajvRZA8E0_tLLEh1COeAv-TcaDna2k1 We are told that, in a departure from the usual biannual schedule, HOPE XVI will happen in August 2025. -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Re: [Air-L] Online Advertising is a Regrettable Necessity
by Yonas Kassa 24 Nov '24

24 Nov '24

Dear AIR community, Thank you very much for those who filled the form, there were many very insightful and thought provoking inputs. I would like to take this opportunity to request more users to participate in this survey. https://forms.gle/Z5wk4swvBeStnV8T8 Thank you! Yonas On Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 7:57 PM Yonas Kassa <yonasacm(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear AIR community, > > I would like to hear your opinions on this short article. > The argument is that online advertising supports the open web and pivoting > to paywalled and premium services is not sustainable, it further > exacerbates digital inequality. > > Here is the article. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.00026 > > > I would appreciate if you can fill this survey to reflect your view on > online advertising in general: > > https://forms.gle/Z5wk4swvBeStnV8T8 > > best regards > Yonas >

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Journal of Visual Political Communication - CFP "Dark and Unethical Visual Politics"
by Viktor Chagas 24 Nov '24

24 Nov '24

Dear All Apologies for the cross-posting. I believe this call may be of interest to some colleagues on this list. It is for a special issue of the Journal of Visual Political Communication, for which I am serving as guest editor. The issue is scheduled for publication in early 2026 and will focus on "Dark and Unethical Visual Politics." I warmly invite colleagues to submit their manuscripts. The full CFP text is included below. Best regards, Viktor Chagas Fluminense Federal University, Brazil ___ *Journal of Visual Political CommunicationCFP “Dark and Unethical Visual Politics” (Early 2026)* Visual Politics has gained significant prominence in recent years due to a series of controversial and unethical uses. Framing political actors, depicting contentious or satirical images, whether to build a positive interpretation or to mock authority, has always constituted a strategic and persuasive repertoire for political communication. Historically, the image was often seen as the last threshold for distinguishing facts from fakes. However the digital environment has reconfigured this status, drawing increased attention to malicious uses of images and their relation to spreading mis/disinformation and biased content. This call for papers for a special issue of the Journal of Visual Political Communication welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions concerned with these contested uses. This issue aims to bring together a body of studies focused on visual research challenges and agendas that emphasize images in contexts that are dangerous for democracy and that may pose risks to trust in institutions, threats to socio-environmental justice, or undermine current epistemic regimes, political opponents or minoritized groups. Manuscripts may present reflections on the dark side of visual politics or focus on case studies from different countries and regions. Topics may include, but are not limited to, discussions on: • Ethical and epistemological boundaries of visual political communication • Methodological aspects of investigating unethical uses of images • Generative artificial intelligence images or political deepfakes during elections • Hateful far-right memes, misogynistic and supremacist troll armies, and their political implications • The image serving anti-immigration nationalism and authoritarian populisms • Apocryphal visual campaigns and coordinated slanderous visual attacks • Critical aspects of the visual politics of disinformation as well as historical and scientific denialism • Fabrication of fake images of non-consensual pornography targeting political actors • Problems generated by algorithmic discrimination in the political arena • Cybersecurity issues concerning state visual surveillance, citizen privacy, and abusive biometric recognition • Controversial military use of computer vision in drones and autonomous weapons for human-unsupervised lethal attacks • Alteration of visual evidence to mislead the justice system or create false narratives Full papers must range between 7,000 and 9,000 words and can be co-authored. Illustrations related to the issue's theme are welcomed, as long as ethical limits for discrimination and graphic violence are taken into account and the restrictions of double-blind peer review are considered. Theoretical papers and methodological discussions are welcomed, but preferably in combination with visual material and empirical analysis of imagery. Comparative studies, historical analyses, and case studies using qualitative or quantitative approaches are also invited. The special issue also accepts proposals for curation of images, including photos, illustrations, diagrams, memes, or cartoons that relate to the dark and unethical uses of images, as long as copyright is fully respected. No APC fee is applied to the Journal of Visual Political Communication, except in case authors want to publish their articles in Open Access mode. These policies can be found here https://www.intellectbooks.com/open-access The deadlines are as follows: *Submission of manuscripts: from November 30, 2024 – April 30, 2025* *Manuscript evaluation: between April–October 2025* *Author review (when applicable): October–December 2025* *Publication scheduled for early 2026* Questions and queries can be addressed to the guest editor Viktor Chagas by email at viktor(a)midia.uff.br Please submit full contributions to https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-visual-political-communication ___ *Guest Editor* Viktor Chagas (Fluminense Federal University, Brazil) *Co-Editors of the Journal of Visual Political Communication* Orla Vigsø (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Bengt Johansson (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Darren Lilleker (Bournemouth University, UK) Anastasia Veneti (Bournemouth University, UK) *Associate Editor* Helena Barbosa (University of Aveiro, Portugal) __ Kind Regards, Viktor Chagas Professor Universidade Federal Fluminense PhD in History, Politics and Cultural Assets viktor(a)midia.uff.br ombudsmanviktor.bio.link CV Lattes <http://lattes.cnpq.br/5832049847796420>, Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=F02DKoAAAAAJ&hl=en>, OrcID <https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1806-6062>, ResearchGate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viktor-Chagas> coLAB Research Group <http://colab.uff.br>, #MUSEUdeMEMES <https://museudememes.com.br/>, INCT.dd <https://inctdd.org/> [image: https://twitter.com/ombudsmanviktor] <https://twitter.com/ombudsmanviktor> <https://instagram.com/ombudsmanviktor> <https://www.facebook.com/viktorchagas> <https://github.com/ombudsmanviktor>

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Digital Sovereignty from a Global South Perspective (IAMCR Webinar) - 13 December 12noon UTC
by Andrea Medrado 23 Nov '24

23 Nov '24

Hi all, Hope this finds you well. I wanted to invite you to attend the following IAMCR (International Association for Media and Communication Research) Webinar, co-sponsored by the Brazilian Consortium INCT DSI (see info below and the registration page). Members of IAMCR can register in the member's area. Non-members need to complete a simple Google form to receive the Zoom link and password. Hope to see you there! Best wishes, Andrea Webinar on Digital Sovereignty | IAMCR | | | | | | | | | | | Webinar on Digital Sovereignty | IAMCR | | | "Digital Sovereignty: Debates and Challenges from a Global South perspective" Debates on digital sovereignty, particularly in the Global South, highlight tensions between the desire and fight for autonomy and the constraints imposed by economic realities and global power imbalances. Co-sponsored by the Communication Policy & Technology Section (CPT) and the National Institute of Science in Informational Disputed and Sovereignties (INCT DSI, Brazil), this webinar aims to tackle questions and offer answers about some of these debates. What are the different definitions, meanings and interpretations of digital sovereignty? How can we go beyond the legal and state-centric notions of sovereignty in different parts of the world? What are the main struggles around sovereignty for governments, workers, activists, and other social actors? What are the relevant infra structural issues to be considered when we focus on digital sovereignty? What are the implications of digital sovereignty for data security, socio-political and technological ecosystems? What are the different sovereignty models, challenges and opportunities? Join us for this insightful webinar to delve into the complex landscape of digital sovereignty from a Global South perspective. We look forward to having this global dialogue on a timely issue with you and the IAMCR community. When: 13 December 2024 @12h00 UTC / 07h00 New York / 12h00 London / 13h00 Paris / 15h00 Nairobi / 17h30 Kolkata / 20h00 Beijing. The event will last 90 minutes. Pre-registration is required by 11 December. Register here. Sponsored by: Communication Policy & Technology Section and the National Institute of Science in Informational Disputed and Sovereignties (INCT DSI, Brazil) Moderators Andrea Medrado Senior Lecturer in Global Communications, University of Exeter, UK Jose Claudio Castanheira Associate Professor, Department of Social Communications, Federal Fluminense University, Brazil Speakers Rafael Grohmann Assistant Professor of Media and Critical Platform Studies, University of Toronto, Canada Min Jiang Professor of Communication Studies, Affiliate faculty member of International Studies, CyberBRICS Visiting Professor, UNC Charlotte, USA, FGV Law School, Brazil Viola Milton Professor of Communication Studies, University of South Africa Julia Pohle Senior Researcher and Co-lead of the Research Group Politics of Digitalization, Senior Research Associate WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Germany Center for Digitalization, Democracy and Innovation, Brussels School of Governance Nimmi Rangaswamy Professor, International Institute of Information Technology University of Hyderabad, India

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