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WEBCASTS MAY 17-20 – IEEE / PCI i50 Triple Milestone Celebration
by Joly MacFie 17 May '24

17 May '24

[image: ISOC Live] <https://isoc.live/17910%20>From *May 17 to May 20 2024* the *Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers <https://www.ieee.org/> *(IEEE) in collaboration with *People Centered Internet <https://peoplecentered.net/>* (PCI) is holding three events that will celebrate three ‘Milestones’ in the development of the Internet. The first Milestone celebrates the 50th anniversary of publication of an IEEE technical paper describing TCP, a key component enabling the Internet’s reliability. The second Milestone is for the IEEE 802 Standards Committee, which manages the rules by which Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and multiple wireless specialty networks (e.g., CCC, CSA, FIRa, Wi-SUN, Thread Group) operate. The third Milestone is for the PageRank Algorithm and the Birth of Google. *WEBCASTS* *[image: The Office of the Future: 3 IEEE Milestones] <https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/office_of_the_future>Fri, May 17, 3pm-5pm PT (22:00-00:00 UTC) – The Office of the Future: 3 IEEE Milestones Honoring SRI and Its Xerox PARC Heritage* *Vint Cerf*, Vice President / Chief Internet Evangelist, Google *Bob Metcalfe*, Co-designer of Ethernet at Xerox PARC; the “Father” of Ethernet *Tom Coughlin*, President, IEEE *Brian Berg*, Vice Chair, IEEE History Committee Host: *Dr. David Parekh*, CEO, SRI https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/office_of_the_future *[image: A Celebration of 50 Years of the Internet] <https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/i50>Sun, May 19, 12 Noon – 3:15pm PT (19:00-21:15 UTC) – A Celebration of 50 Years of the Internet* *12:00 PDT / 19:00 UTC – Opening Remarks* *Mei Lin Fung*, Co-chair & Co-founder | People Centered Internet *Thomas Coughlin*, President, IEEE *12:10 PDT / 19:10 UTC – TCP and the Internet – Origins and Subsequent Impact* *Vint Cerf*, Vice President, Chief Internet Evangelist, Google *Bob Kahn*, Chair and CEO, Corporation for National Research Initiatives *Judy Estrin*, CEO, JLabs *John Shoch*, Office Systems Division President, Xerox PARC *12:35 PDT / 19:35 UTC – Internet and Beyond – Internet Society & Internet Engineering Task Force* *Sally Wentworth*, Managing Director, The Internet Society *12:50 PDT / 19:50 UTC – The People-Centered Digital Future Countries are Building* Moderatior: *David Kirkpatrick*, Senior Fellow, People Centered Internet *Sanjay Jain*, Director, Digital Public Infrastructure, Gates Foundation *Pramod Varma*, Architect of India Digital Public Infrastructure, Aadhar, UPI, ONDC *13:20 PDT / 20:20 UTC – Digital Transformation and Ancestral Intelligence in the Era of AI* The Honorable *Kyriakos Mitsotakis*, Prime Minister, Greece *Konstantinos Karachalios*, former Managing Director, IEEE Standards Association *13:55 PDT / 20:55 UTC – Panel Session – How Can We Ensure AI Serves Everyone, Everywhere?* Moderator: *Kate Wilson*, Senior Fellow, People Centered Internet *Anir Chowdhury*, Policy Advisor, a2i, ICT Division/Cabinet Division/UNDP Bangladesh *Fei Fei Li*, Co-Director, Stanford’s Institute for Human Centered AI *Keith Strier*, VP, Worldwide AI, NVIDIA; US National AI Advisory Council *14:25 PDT / 21:25 UTC Illumination and Communication: Advancing Human-Centric Technology* *Sophie Muirhead,* IEEE Executive Director & COO *14:35 PDT / 21:35 UTC IEEE 802 Standards Committee – Panel Session* *Tuncer Baykas*, Moderator (IEEE 802.19 Working Group Chair) *Jyotika Athavale*, IEEE Computer Society President *Maris Graube*, Originator of the IEEE 802 Standards Committee *Geoff Thompson*, Initiator of the IEEE 802 Standards Committee Milestone, Past Chair 802.3 Working Group *James Gilb*, IEEE 802 Executive Committee Chair *Robert Stacey*, IEEE 802.11 Working Group Chair *Clint Powell*, IEEE 802.15 Working Group Chair *15:05 PDT / 22:05 UTC – Closing Reflections* *Mei Lin Fung*, Chair, Co-chair & Co-founder | People Centered Internet *Bob Metcalfe*, Co-designer of Ethernet at Xerox PARC; the “Father” of Ethernet *https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/i50 <https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/i50>* *[image: IEEE Milestone Celebration: TCP, 802 Standards, and Google] <https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/milestone-tcp-802-Google>Mon, May 20, 1pm-4pm PT (20:00-23:00 UTC) – IEEE Milestone Celebration: TCP, 802 Standards, and Google* *Vint Cerf*, Vice President / Chief Internet Evangelist, Google *Bob Metcalfe*, Co-designer of Ethernet at Xerox PARC; the “Father” of Ethernet Distinguished researchers and scientists from Google *https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/milestone-tcp-802-Google <https://ieeetv.ieee.org/live-events/milestone-tcp-802-Google>* *TWITTER #PeopleCentered #DigitalFuture #IEEEi50 <https://bit.ly/4bpoAms> #IEEEMilestone #IEEE* *PCI Press Release https://bit.ly/3UDQ1BG <https://bit.ly/3UDQ1BG>* *IEEE Press Release https://bit.ly/4bFCtN9 <https://bit.ly/4bFCtN9>* - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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LAST Call: ICA Mobile Pre-Conference registration
by Adriana de Souza e Silva 17 May '24

17 May '24

Hi all, Don't Miss Out on the ICA Mobile Pre-Conference! Registration closes in two weeks on Friday, May 31st. Join us at the stunning HOTA, Home of the Arts, in Gold Coast, Australia, on Wednesday, June 19th for an incredible program featuring keynote lectures, engaging workshops, and ample opportunities for socializing. For program details and registration, click here <https://www.icamobile.org/preconference>. This year's pre-conference theme: Mobile communication went from being new and revolutionary to a taken-for-granted and deeply embedded part of everyday life. However, very rarely has it been considered a human right, despite the fact that mobile communication has been co-extensive and deeply wound into the evolution of human rights. Whether related with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ Article 19, the rights of children and persons with disabilities, information, cultural, and sexual rights, or the rights of the environment and species—including the rights of the biosphere and more-than-humans--, mobile communication has offered platforms, ecosystems, cultures, practices, tools, and assemblages that enriched lives and worlds. This pre-conference considers mobile communication as a human right, while also recognizing ways in which mobile media use can suppress human rights. In the current post-smartphone era, in which mobile communication is much more pervasive and widespread, connecting humans, spaces, and things, we witness the perpetuation of enduring injustices, inequalities, and threats that emerge and develop in conjunction with the use of mobile communication devices. And in the ‘transition’, who sets the terms for mobile equalities and sustainable, inclusive futures? And what about the human right to ‘disconnect’? Sincerely, Adriana _________________________ Adriana de Souza e Silva, Ph.D. University Faculty Scholar | Professor Dept. of Communication | NC State University www.souzaesilva.com <http://www.souzaesilva.com/> Co-Editor, Mobile Media & Communication <https://journals.sagepub.com/home/mmc> Vice-Chair, ICA Mobile Communication Division <https://www.icamobile.org/> Director, The Networked Mobilities Lab <https://nml.chass.ncsu.edu/> Associate Director, CRDM Ph.D. Program <https://crdm.chass.ncsu.edu/>

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Call for applications - Doctoral contract (3-year) at CNRS (Paris, FR) - 'Spatial analysis and modeling of music streaming dynamics' - Deadline June 21
by Thomas Louail 17 May '24

17 May '24

*** apologies for cross-posting *** Dear colleagues, If you know students who you think might be interested in the PhD contract offer below, could you please forward it to them? Best regards, Thomas Louail --- As part of the MELODYNAMICS project, funded by the CNRS Interdisciplinary Mission, we are seeking candidates for a PhD thesis on spatial analysis and modeling of music streaming dynamics. The thesis will be enrolled in the doctoral school "École Doctorale Physique en Ile-de-France" (ED-PIF, i.e. physics in the Paris region). The call is open to candidates holding a master's degree in physics, computer science or applied mathematics. *Project summary*: Do new songs spread like epidemics, and do we observe spatial diffusion effects? Does the size of the city we live in influence the music we listen to? How do recommendations and network effects influence listening habits and the discoverability of songs from different geographical origins? The rise of streaming platforms, which are accessible in almost every country, offering standardized interfaces and collecting highly detailed anonymized streaming data, allows for addressing such questions empirically, and studying this important aspect of human behavior. The doctoral student will investigate the spatial dimension of listening habits and preferences, the influence and interactions of different discovery channels (platform recommendations, social networks of individuals, living environment), as well as the spatial propagation of new music on a global scale. Identifying stylized facts, building simplified models, and applying machine learning techniques will be the tools used. *Keywords*: Spatial dynamics of music listening; Spatial propagation of digital content; Spatial diffusion models; Modeling of complex social systems; Discoverability. *Full description of the projet here*: https://bit.ly/4bzrPqX *Profiles we are looking for*: Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or computer science, with a strong curiosity and inclination for interdisciplinary work with researchers in the humanities and social sciences. *Submission of applications*: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR8504-THOLOU-005/Default.aspx?lan… Contact the PhD supervisors beforehand: Marc Barthelemy <marc.barthelemy(a)ipht.fr> and Thomas Louail <thomas.louail(a)cnrs.fr> *Application deadline*: June 21, 2024. Interviews will take place during the last week of June or first week of July. *Start of doctoral contract*: October 2024. -- CNRS, Géographie-cités et PACTE (associé) Campus Condorcet, Bat.rec.sud, bureau 1.152 +33 (0)1 88 12 01 27 https://cv.hal.science/tlouail

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Call for Book Chapters
by Hakikur Rahman 17 May '24

17 May '24

Call for Book Chapters: Digital Citizenship and Building a Responsible Online Presence Introduction In today’s interconnected world, understanding digital citizenship has become paramount. Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and ethical use of technology, particularly in the online sphere. It encompasses a range of behaviors, from respecting others’ privacy to safeguarding personal information. Just as we strive to be good citizens in our physical communities, digital citizenship urges us to be active, engaged, and accountable members of the online world. Objectives In light of our world's growing interconnectedness, the objective of the book "Digital Citizenship and Building a Responsible Online Presence" is to offer a thorough examination of digital citizenship. The aim of the book is to provide readers the information, abilities, and moral outlook they need to appropriately traverse the digital world. Through exploring subjects like digital literacy, privacy, online conduct, and worldwide viewpoints, the book aims to enable people to become involved, knowledgeable, and responsible members of the online community. This book offers readers helpful advice, case studies, and stimulating conversations to help them accept digital citizenship as a necessary part of contemporary life. Topics of Interest We invite scholars, educators, and practitioners to contribute chapters on the following topics (but not limited to): - Navigating the Online World: - Privacy and Security: - Teaching Digital Citizenship: - Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives: - Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking: - Cybersecurity and Privacy: - Online Etiquette and Behavior: - Social Media and Digital Footprints: - Digital Rights and Responsibilities: - Online Safety for Children and Teens: - Global Perspectives on Digital Citizenship: Important Dates June 9, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline June 23, 2024: Notification of Acceptance September 22, 2024: Full Chapter Submission Inquiries: Inquiries can be forwarded to the editor at mailto:email@hakik.org. If you are interested to submit a book chapter, please visit the link below and submit: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7550

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ACM GoodIT'24: Special Track on Educating for a Sustainable Digital Future -- Last Mile for Paper Submission
by Announce 17 May '24

17 May '24

*** Last Mile for Paper Submission *** ACM 4th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT''24) Special Track on Educating for a Sustainable Digital Future https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/goodit2024/ ( *** Submission Deadline: 31 May 2024 (extended) ***) SCOPE Exploring the development of our digital future requires a comprehensive examination of both individual and societal consequences. Placing excessive emphasis on individual gains, a common practice in individualistic societies for many years, has hindered the ability to grasp the complex dynamics and forward-thinking mindset essential for the sustainability of a contemporary society. The evolving landscape of technology and the ongoing digital advancements have paved the way for creative applications in the field of education, allowing us to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. When shaping a new approach for Information Systems and Information Technology education, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of individuals as key stakeholders and integral members of the wider community, while also recognizing the pivotal role of collaboration. In this track, we are searching for papers employing innovative technology and approaches to educate the future generation towards world equality, collegiality, inclusion and a more cooperative learning for a sustainable digital future. Values which are emphasized in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which overall aim towards creating a more equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world. This track is particularly relevant to IS/IT educators and those creative IT practitioners who care about developing a sustainable digital future. TOPICS Potential topics for papers include (but are not limited to): • Sustainable and innovative education technologies and practices • Universal access to quality education • The new role for IS/IT in society and education and the value of information and knowledge • The role of cooperative learning for life-long learning and societal developments • Digital transformation: opportunities and challenges for education, work, and society • Digital learning environments: Innovations and trends • Equality, diversity, and inclusion in education, work, and society • The use of large language models and generative AI in education • New topics and domains in IT-enhanced education We hope to attract the interest of IS/IT educators and those creative IT practitioners who care about developing a sustainable digital future. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Please refer to the instructions on the conference web site: https://blogs.uni-bremen.de/goodit2024/submission-of-papers/ . All accepted papers will be included in the ACM Digital Library . IMPORTANT DATES • Submission deadline: 31 May 2024 (AoE) (***extended***) • Notification of acceptance: 8 July 2024 • Camera ready: 19 July 2024 TRACK CHAIRS • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Vasso Stylianou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus CONTACT DETAILS Vasso Stylianou, stylianou.v(a)unic.ac.cy

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Your input matters: help define our future webinar topics
by Alessandro Zonin 16 May '24

16 May '24

Dear members of the Association of Internet Researchers, I trust this message finds you well. I'm not new to promoting *webinars* within our community, and I'm sincerely grateful for the engagement and support you've shown for our past events. I'm reaching out to ask for your valuable input on the *topics you'd like us to explore in our upcoming sessions*. Please spare a moment to *share your preferences* by selecting one or more topics or even suggesting your own via this brief survey <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrHBFQriWDHoS1hyOp5JOlBMK33C1-U69…>. It will only take a mere 2 minutes of your time. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that our future sessions are relevant and engaging for you. Cheers, -- Alessandro Zonin Digital Data Stories <https://digitaldatastories.it> | Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/o/zonin-alessandro-8239947683> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/AlessandroZonin>

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WEBCAST MAY 13 – EU’s Digital Future Seminar #2 – Assessing the Material Shaping of EU Digital Sovereignty in Response to the War in Ukraine
by Joly MacFie 16 May '24

16 May '24

*** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our May 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** REAL TIME TEXT on this is https://bit.ly/3UEHIWz Helpful because NTO is one fast talker! Read on blog <https://isoc.live/17885/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=e6ef4fcbd50f8a55b941025…> On *Monday May 13 2024* at *15:00-16:00 CEST* (11:00-12:00 UTC) the *Brussels School of Governance <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1d9d142352b49d8aed8623b…>* hosts a seminar '*Assessing the Material Shaping of EU Digital Sovereignty in Response to the War in Ukraine <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3330ec17b4ca9ff5eceb727…>* '. The war in Ukraine is known to have informed and inspired the acceleration of EU legislations aimed at strengthening the EU’s capacity to protect its “cyberspace” against the spread of disinformation and foreign interference, which the European Commission now equates to “ European digital sovereignty”. While many have claimed the predominant discursive nature of digital sovereignty policies in the EU, recent sanctions banning the online broadcasting of Russian media outlets on EU territory could be interpreted as one of the first techno-material digital sovereignty measures. In this seminar, Prof. Niels ten Oever will present his latest research on this topical issue by exploring the implications of these recent sanctions for the European approach to Internet infrastructures and digital sovereignty. *SPEAKER* *Prof. Niels ten Oever*, University of Amsterdam *HOST* *Dr. Clément Perarnaud*, Brussels School of Governance - VUB *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/eu-digitalfuture2 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6a2f6d2c53a76811629b9af…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3UUpb9Z <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2e461add60b0ab32fc87747…>* REAL TIME TEXT (see *ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=e6ef4fcbd50f8a55b941025…>* ) *TWITTER #EU #DigitalSovereignty <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3ad73a806f57f0bafb016bd…> @nielstenoever @UvA_Amsterdam @Brussels_School @VUBrussel* *MASTODON #DigitalSovereignty <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d85526150c96df106dbf569…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=196c7763fbc552969904c00…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=3ffd8464b54f560cd8363a2…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8b3e296a2a59e6043611895…>* (AI Captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/eu-digitalfuture2 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=32320dac1d59acdae356579…>* *ADD TO CALENDAR https://calndr.link/event/JKqi5Eil2d <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5cf98dd5fd940f65692e308…>* -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Call for abstracts extended | Mediaflows Conference 2024 | Cizenship in the Digital Media Sphere
by DAFNE CALVO MIGUEL 16 May '24

16 May '24

Due to an issue with the platform yesterday, on May 15, numerous individuals encountered difficulties in sending their communications. Consequently, we have opted to extend the deadline until May 22 to accommodate those affected. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. --- Citizenship in the Digital Media Sphere University of Valencia, Spain (September, 18-20th) The contestation among various political and social entities to exert control over communication channels within the public sphere encompasses the manipulation of agenda-setting and the domains in which such discourse transpires. This contention is exacerbated within the contemporary milieu characterised by a surplus of content, predominantly disseminated through electronic mediums, and public attention often indifferent to the criterion of informational quality. Regardless of their professional status, the purveyors of these messages—be they verified, misrepresented, or intentionally false—vie for the attention of identical audiences (Bennett & Livingston, 2022). Digital platforms have significantly augmented the accessibility, visibility, and sway of social, political, and institutional actors within and beyond the confines of political communication. Meanwhile, traditional media, having also staked a claim within this hybrid environment (Chadwick, 2013), are experiencing ! a partial erosion of their influence over public opinion (Bennett & Iyengar, 2008). Within this paradigm, the strategic manoeuvres of incumbent and oppositional political leaders are profoundly shaped by the evolving dynamics of public expression and social discourse. These dynamics encompass a multitude of actors, effects, and communicative processes, collectively contributing to the intricate tapestry of public opinion (López García, 2017). Political communication necessitates alignment with the prevailing societal issues and sensitivities that citizens seek to address or resolve. Public opinion does not materialise spontaneously but rather necessitates leadership both from above—within the political and power echelons—and from below —manifested through social entities such as groups, movements, or associations— (Grossi, 2007). Historically, the media assumed the responsibility of curating, accentuating, and directing attention towards specific topics, perspectives, and controversies, thereby shaping public discourse. Furthermore, they played a pivotal role in promoting, bolstering, framing, interpreting, and guiding certain concepts and symbols, subsequently becoming focal points for public deliberation and negotiation. However, with the advent of communicative capitalism (Dean, 2005), the centrality of social networks has engendered a diversification in the functions of the media, leading towards the emergenc! e of a post-media public sphere (López García, 2022). Consequently, there has been a discernible attenuation in the traditionally mediating role of broadcasters, accompanied by a reconfiguration of the roles assumed by various social and political actors within the communication realm. In this milieu, formerly confined to a predominantly passive role, citizens now assume a multifaceted position characterised by their engagement in the reception, generation, exchange, and dissemination of diverse forms of information (Calvo & Campos, 2021). The transition from passive audiences has led to scholarly inquiries reevaluating citizen involvement within the digital media sphere. This paradigm shift has given rise to various phenomena, notably, mobilisations catalysed by expressions of indignation and outrage (Killen, 2023). Through digital communication channels, such mobilisations validate experiences originating from peripheral public spheres, thereby acquiring the potential to permeate broader societal discourse, as exemplified by the phenomenon of angry voters. Conversely, a burgeoning segment of the populace increasingly shuns traditional news sources, gravitating instead toward entertainment products that espouse political fandom and epitomise pop politics ! (Mazzoleni, 2019). This conference endeavours to juxtapose traditional and emerging manifestations of political leadership, strategy, and agenda-setting within a contemporary milieu characterised by intense competition for public attention and ideological filtration. Notably, social media platforms have assumed a pivotal role as conduits for disseminating and discussing political information in recent years. The overarching objective is to foster discourse that critically examines the intricate interplay between these spheres in political communication. The structured program envisages the active participation of scholarly experts specialising in this domain alongside pertinent representatives from the political and social arenas. Beyond merely scrutinising the interconnections between the agendas of diverse stakeholders and the traditionally ascribed hegemony of mass media—both traditional and digital—the conference aspires to comprehend the underlying mechanisms driving the clash of interests and socio-political forces as reflected in their thematic priorities and dynamics within the public domain. Moreover, the conference seeks to delve into controversies emerging across various spheres of societal life (Palau & López-García, 2022). Thematic lines: * The role of the public in the digital media sphere. * Participatory democracy and audience democracy. * Social activism in the digital era. * New opinion leaders and their impact on public discourse. * Theoretical approaches to citizen participation. * Building the public agenda in the digital environment. * Radicalisation, extremism and anti-democratic threats. * Challenges of media intermediation. * Social and political consequences of polarisation. * Information disorder and journalism deterioration. Important Dates: * Deadline for abstract submissions: February 21st to May 15th. * Notification of accepted/rejected papers: June 1st. * Final program release: June 15th. Abstract Submission Guidelines: * Abstracts (max 500 words) in Word format, including title and keywords. * Must align with at least one thematic line. * Accepted in Valencian/Catalan, Spanish, English, and Portuguese. * Anonymous evaluation process. Registration: * Fee: 120 euros; reduced rate of 80 euros for pre-doctoral students and unemployed researchers. * The conference provides two grants for pre-doctoral researchers, covering travel, accommodation, and registration fees. * Attendance and presentation registration is mandatory. Certificates will be issued bearing the signatures of all paper authors, contingent upon their presentation of research at the congress. Publications: * Accepted papers may be submitted for evaluation to contribute to a monograph in Anàlisi journal ( SJR Q2 in Communication i SJR Q1 in Cultural Studies). Contact: * Comprehensive details and contact information for the conference can be found on its official website: https://eventos.adeit.es/112074/section/48953/congreso-mediaflows-2024.html

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IEEE 20th WiMob 2024 - 21-23 October, Paris, France - Call for Papers - extended deadline
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 15 May '24

15 May '24

[Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ========================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS (Deadline extended June 21, 2024: firm deadline) ****************************************************************** The 20th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob 2024), October 21-23, 2024 in Paris, France. http://wimob.org/wimob2024/ ****************************************************************** !**** IEEE Communications Society sponsorship ****! !**** The papers will be included in the conference proceedings, published by IEEE CS Press (IEEE Xplore) and indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. Keynote speeches: - Paving the Road to 6G – The role of Automation & AI (Dr. Venkatesh Ramaswamy, MITRE Labs in Bedford, USA) - Ubiquitous Networks: Challenges, Trends and Protocols (Dr. Richard Li, Chief Scientist and SVP, Futurewei Technologies Inc., USA) - Securing Data Transmission in Cell-Free Internet-of-Things Networks (Prof. Abbas Jamalipour, University of Sydney, Australia) Scope The WiMob conference is an international forum for the exchange of experience and knowledge among researchers and developers concerned with wireless and mobile technology. For seventeen years, the International WiMob conference has provided unique opportunities for researchers to interact, share new results, show live demonstrations, and discuss emerging directions in - Wireless Communication, - Wireless Networking, Mobility and Nomadicity, - Ubiquitous Computing, Services and Applications, - Green and sustainable communications and network computing and - Security on Wireless and mobile Networks. WiMob 2024 is soliciting high quality technical papers addressing research challenges in the areas of wireless communications, wireless networking, mobility, nomadicity, ubiquitous computing, services and applications. Papers should present original work validated via analysis, simulation or experimentation. Practical experiences and Testbed trials also are welcome. WiMob 2024 will host FIVE parallel symposia: 1. Wireless Communications (WC) 2. Wireless Networking, Mobility and Nomadicity (WNMN) 3. Ubiquitous Computing, Services and Applications (UCSA) 4. Green and Sustainable Communications and Network computing (GSCN) 5. Security on Wireless and Mobile Networks (SWMN) For the detailled topics, you can refer to WiMob 2024 web site. Important Dates - Submissions Date extended: June 21, 2024 - Notifications Date: July 30, 2024 - Camera Ready Date: September 16, 2024 - Registrations for Authors: September 16, 2024 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Authors are required to submit fully formatted, original papers (PDF), with graphs, images, and other special areas arranged as intended for the final publication. Papers should be written in English conforming to the IEEE standard conference format (two-column, 10 pt font, etc., including figures, tables, and references). The review submissions are limited to six pages, with two additional pages for final papers (additional charges may apply for additional pages). Conference content will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore as well as other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases. Each accepted paper must be presented at the conference by one of the co-authors or a third party, otherwise it will not be indexed and archived through IEEE Xplore. Only timely submissions through EDAS will be accepted: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=32167 For more details, please visit the WiMob 2024 official website (http://wimob.org/wimob2024) and Facebook page for WiMob 2024: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088392632437 ACCEPTED PAPERS WiMob 2024 is sponsored by IEEE, IEEE ComSoc. WiMob is endorsed by several IEEE ComSoc technical committees. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Associate Professor Computer Engineering Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> Website: PROTON Lab<http://ece-research.unm.edu/tsiropoulou/index.html> PROTON Lab’s News: @Tsiropoulou_EE<https://twitter.com/Tsiropoulou_EE> “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” ~ Aristotle

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New book--Optimizing Play
by Christopher Paul 15 May '24

15 May '24

AoIR folks, My new book with MIT Press just came out and it's open access from day one. You can get online access to the book here: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547789/optimizing-play/ More information below. -chris An unexpected take on how games work, what the stakes are for them, and how game designers can avoid the traps of optimization. The process of optimization in games seems like a good thing-who wouldn't want to find the most efficient way to play and win? As Christopher Paul argues in Optimizing Play, however, optimization can sometimes risk a tragedy of the commons, where actions that are good for individuals jeopardize the overall state of the game for everyone else. As he explains, players inadvertently limit play as they theorycraft, seeking optimal choices. The process of developing a meta, or the most effective tactic available, structures decision making, causing play to stagnate. A "stale" meta then creates a perception that a game is solved and may lead players to turn away from the game. Drawing on insights from game studies, rhetoric, the history of science, ecology, and game theory literature, Paul explores the problem of optimization in a range of video games, including Overwatch, FIFA/EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, Clash Royale, World of Warcraft, and League of Legends. He also pulls extensively from data analytics in sports, where the problem has progressed further and is even more intractable than it is in video games, given the money sports teams invest to find an edge. Finally, Paul offers concrete and specific suggestions for how games can be developed to avoid the trap set by optimization run amok. "Paul offers an exceptional and detailed analysis of the optimization of video gameplay that is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the contemporary nature of video games and their players." Garry Crawford, Professor of Cultural Sociology, University of Salford; author of Video Games as Culture, Video Gamers, and Cosplay and the Art of Play "This is more than a book about optimizing gameplay. Weaving together examples ranging from Big Brother all the way to Overwatch, Christopher Paul has crafted a compelling critique of our society's obsession with maximizing efficiency." Kelly Bergstrom, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication & Media Studies, York University "With Optimizing Play, Christopher Paul proposes a provocative and thoughtful account of the trend toward optimization in video games, how it homogenizes play, and why we should remember that play is a creative exploration of possibilities." Miguel Sicart, Professor of Digital Play, IT University of Copenhagen; author of Play Matters, Playing Software, Beyond Choices, and The Ethics of Computer Games "Smart and engagingly written, Optimizing Play offers a well-evidenced argument and suggestions for how, in the face of optimization, game producers and sports leagues might still balance the competing interests of players, leagues, and spectators to maintain interest and excitement." Amanda Cote, Associate Professor, Department of Media & Information, Michigan State University; author of Gaming Sexism Dr. Christopher A. Paul (he/him/his) Professor Communication and Media Department Seattle University Check out my latest book: Optimizing Play: Why Theorycrafting Breaks Games and How to Fix It<https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547789/optimizing-play/>

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