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[JOB AD] Research Fellow at Influencer Ethnography Research Lab, Curtin University
by Crystal Abidin 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Hi friends at AoIR, The Influencer Ethnography Research Lab (IERLab.com) at Curtin University (Perth, Western Australia) is hiring a Research Fellow. Deadline is 1230hrs AWST, Friday 9 August 2024 via this link: https://staffportal.curtin.edu.au/employment/recruitment/job-vacancies/?ja-…. Ad also copied in the body text of this email. For queries, please write to IERLab Director Professor Crystal Abidin at her Curtin inbox only. Thank you. /C // Research Fellow - Full-time, fixed term contract (2.5 years/29 months). - $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) per annum, plus 17% superannuation. - Based on Bentley Campus (Perth, Western Australia) Job Reference: 1228463 About the role This role primarily involves conducting nationally competitive research, independently and as part of a research team, as well as making a significant contribution to service and leadership. The position is based at the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab (IERLab) housed within the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI). IERLab examines the socio-cultural impact of Influencers within the Asia Pacific. We produce original research on a wide variety of themes, however, we specialise in the methodologies and pedagogies of Influencer research, the digital production and economies of the Influencer industry, and the socio-cultural impacts of Influencers on the subaltern. Responsibilities include conducting nationally and internationally competitive and high-quality research in the relevant discipline/field, developing a coherent research program, participating as a co or chief investigator in applications for competitive funding, contributing to academic service and leadership, and fostering relationships with professional bodies, industry, government departments, and the wider community. Selection Criteria Applicants are not required to address each element of the selection criteria, but should provide sufficient information in their application to enable the selection panel to make an informed assessment of their suitability for the role. Applicants also need to consider Curtin’s Values and how they apply to the advertised position. To ensure that applicants personal and professional values align with the Curtin Values, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please briefly outline your commitment to the Curtin Values (noted below) in your application: - Integrity – to act ethically, honestly and with fairness - Respect – to listen, value and acknowledge - Courage – to lead, take responsibility and question - Excellence – to strive for excellence and distinction - Impact – to empower, enable and inspire To view a copy of the generic Academic Role Statement, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser. https://tinyurl.com/bdemy2x8 Essential Criteria 1. A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline, preferably media studies, anthropology, sociology, or cultural studies. 2. Evidence of a record of research outputs/creative works in high-quality refereed journals/outlets consistent with the discipline(s). 3. Track record of research outputs and scholarship on East Asian Influencer cultures, and bilingual fluency in at least one East Asian language. 4. Evidence of quality and impact of research outputs/creative works including journal ranking, citation indices, patents awarded, reputation and standing of publishing house or other outlets, independent review from distinguished scholars or critics, or equivalent esteem measures as appropriate to the discipline. 5. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity. 6. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position. Desirable Criteria 1. Demonstrated ability to supervise HDR students 2. A history of successful competitive grant applications. Faculty of Humanities Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities has three academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree-by-research (HDR) courses. The three academic Schools are Curtin School of Education, Curtin School of Design and the Built Environment, School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited circumstances will visa sponsorship situations be considered. Applications close: 12:30pm AWST, Friday 9 August 2024 Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers(a)curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the job reference number. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Disclaimer Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. // ------------------------------------ Professor Crystal Abidin, PhD wishcrys.com | Publications <https://wishcrys.com/academic-publications/> ARC DECRA Fellow, Internet Studies, Curtin University Director, Influencer Ethnography Research Lab Deputy Director, Korea Research Centre Associate Investigator, Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child Founder, TikTok Cultures Research Network Programme Lead of Social Media Pop Cultures, Centre for Culture and Technology Editor, Media International Australia WA Young Tall Poppy / The Australian Top 40 Early Career Researchers / ABC Top 5 / Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia / Pacific Standard 30 Under 30

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[Call for Paper] IEEE CCCI 2024, Beijing, China in Oct. 16-18, 2024 (Hybrid conference)
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

[We apologize if you receive multiple times this CFP message.] Due to numerous requests from potential authors, in order to accommodate a large number of attendees in CCCI 2024, we are offering the option for either physical presence or virtual participation. We will be happy to see all authors manage to attend; we know that special circumstances are best handled by having flexible options. Please consider to contribute and submit your original research results to CCCI 2024. Dear colleague- It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend and submit papers to the 2024 International Conference on Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics, (CCCI 2024), October 16-18, 2024, Beijing, China. CCCI 2024, technically sponsored by IEEE Communication Society, is an international forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research results in all areas of Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics. The conference will feature tutorials, technical paper presentations and distinguished keynote speeches. Further details are in the following link: https://ccci.udg.edu/ *** All accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion to IEEE Xplore digital library covered by Scopus and EI indexing. Selected extended versions of accepted papers will be published in special issue(s)/Section(s) of Scholarly journals. Invited session, workshop, tutorial proposals: August 12, 2024 Paper submission: August 12, 2024 Author notification: September 13, 2024 Camera-ready paper submission: September 23, 2024 *How to submit my paper to CCCI 2024? https://ccci.udg.edu/#submission *Where to submit my paper to CCCI 2024 at EDAS (sign in or, if you do not have an EDAS account, sign up)? https://edas.info/N31827 We look forward to your participation in IEEE CCCI 2024 and seeing you in Beijing, China. Mohammad S. Obaidat, Lin Zhang, Xiaokun Wang, Chao Yao, Kuei-Fang (Leila) Hsiao, Petros Nicopolitidis and Yu Guo, IEEE CCCI 2024 Organizers 2024 International Conference on Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics October 16-18, 2024, Beijing, China -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Early Discount Registration for #AoIR2024 deadline 1 August
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

This is your 10 day reminder to register for #AoIR2024! #AoIR2024 registration is open! Industry <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/>, 30 October to 2 November 2024 in Sheffield, England. There will be a range of pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. You can find details here: https://aoir.org/aoir2024/preconfworkshops Registration is open here: https://members.aoir.org/event-5743782. *Be sure to log in as a member to get member discounts!* *The Early Registration deadline is 1st August 2024*. After this date the price increases, so take advantage of the discount. Moreover, *only registered attendees will be included in the program* (including those presenting remotely) For the first time, AoIR is offering its members the option of remote participation. In addition to the keynote lecture and plenary panel, AoIR will *live stream three parallel sessions* throughout the conference. You must *register as a remote participant* if you are presenting remotely, or in order to receive access to the live streams. Preconference workshops are not available for remote participation. Please note: - *All presenting authors must be registered by 1 August 2024 to be included in the program. THIS INCLUDES THOSE PRESENTING REMOTELY.* - During the registration process you will be asked to indicate if you are attending the keynote, plenary and various receptions. Please mark each of these events based on your actual planned attendance, as we book facilities and catering based on your responses. - AoIR will be using Mastodon to communicate with conference attendees. AoIR members are entitled, and indeed encouraged, to open an account on our very own instance at https://aoir.social. Mastodon users of all instances will be able to list their username on their conference badge. #AoIR2024 takes place at the University of Sheffield <https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzQ1np5f8PNUstF18>(apart from the Doctoral Colloquium; details to follow). With help from the City of Sheffield, we are delighted to offer a hotel booking hub ( https://book.passkey.com/event/50712166/owner/9279439/home) with discounted rates at a number of hotels with different price points. We look forward to seeing all of you in Sheffield! #AoIR2024 Conference Committee

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Cfp ECREA Com History Workshop - “Communication Networks Before and After the Web: Historical and Long-term Perspective”, CERN, Switzerland, 5-7 February 2025
by Deborah Barcella 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

CfP ECREA Communication History Workshop “Communication Networks Before and After the Web: Historical and Long-term Perspective”, CERN, Switzerland, 5-7 February 2025 The 2025 ECREA Communication History Workshop<https://ecreahistorysection.com/last-news-2/> will be hosted by CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire / European Council for Nuclear Research), where the World Wide Web took its first steps between the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. This special location inspired us to choose the theme of communication networks from long-term and historical perspectives as the key topic of the workshop. “Network” is one of digital literacy’s most symbolic and obsessively repeated keywords and metaphors. However, communication networks are not exclusively digital. From telegraphy to telephony and wireless communication in the 19th century, from radio and TV networks in the 20th, the concept of network has been used even before the Internet and, specifically, the Web. Communication networks seem to transform the sense of speed, space, and place, creating new connections and erasing others. Networks enable the exchange of communication or limit it; new networks are launched, and old ones are abandoned or have to be maintained. Interrogating communication and networks from a diachronic perspective can be approached from numerous angles: networked communication and its infrastructures, communication through networks, and within networks, networks of communication, and communication on networks, to name but a few. This inquiry should encompass discourses, imaginaries, modalities, infrastructures, governance, and many other dimensions. Three main historical perspectives on communication networks are suggested: 1. Communication and networks before the digital age: Potential topics for exploration include, but are not limited to letters, press, telegraph and telephone networks, radio, and TV networks, but also other forms of communication networks, through for example learned societies or rumor. The legacy of these models, their physical or symbolic persistence, their stakeholders, and their structure are topics of interest as well as issues of regulation and governance. 1. Imaginaries, representations, and narratives related to networks: This may include cultural imaginaries and narratives surrounding networks in a long-term perspective, their representations in media, the controversies that may have arisen through time, utopia, and mythologies related to networks and networked societies. A reflection on the word per se, its emergence and eventual disappearance, and its metaphorical history is also welcomed. 1. Digital communication networks: from socio-technical origins to platformization: Genesis and evolution of digital networks, communication dynamics and changes through digital networks, online communities and their modalities of communication, and past discourses and approaches surrounding the development of networked communication are only a few topics that may be diachronically addressed. The history of social network sites, even the disappeared ones or the failed European attempt to create alternatives to US platforms, can be considered. The digital dimension of networks should always be considered from a historical perspective, in line with the focus of the section. Other transversal topics such as the role of networks in shaping communication and community, their impact on societies, or network analysis for studying the history of communication may be proposed. The study of networks in communication and media studies is also welcome: media studies, for example, have often advanced theories about small or large networks, their social role, the power of media in creating or breaking social networks, the strong or weak ties created by networks, etc. We invite scholars from various disciplines to freely submit abstracts for papers addressing these themes. Submissions should be in English and have a clear historical approach. Abstracts of 300 words should be submitted no later than 31 July 2024. Proposals for full panels (comprising 3 or 4 papers) are also welcome: these should include a 300-word abstract for each individual presentation and a 150-word rationale for the panel. Send abstracts to: comnet(a)usi.ch<mailto:comnet@usi.ch>. Authors will be informed regarding acceptance/rejection for the conference no later than 13 September 2024. Early career scholars and graduate students are highly encouraged to submit their work (please indicate if the research submitted is part of your thesis or dissertation project). Fees and accommodation: The conference registration fee is 150 Swiss francs/about 150 euros (100 Swiss francs/about 100 euros for Ph.D. and M.A. students), and participants are asked to cover their travel expenses. This fee includes apero at the get-together, coffee breaks, and two lunches. A special rate has been arranged for lodging near CERN: a single room with a private bathroom for 58.00 Swiss francs. Further information will be sent to all the accepted presenters. Local organizers: James Gillies and Jens Vigen (CERN, Geneva), Deborah Barcella, Martin Fomasi, and Gabriele Balbi (USI Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano). For the section management team: Christian Schwarzenegger (University of Bremen), Valérie Schafer (C2DH, University of Luxembourg), Marie Cronqvist (Linköping University). Keynote On February 6th, Nicole Starosielski, renowned author and co-editor of over thirty articles and five books on media, infrastructure, and environments, including The Undersea Network (2015), Media Hot and Cold (2021), Signal Traffic: Critical Studies of Media Infrastructure (2015), Sustainable Media: Critical Approaches to Media and Environment(2016), and Assembly Codes: The Logistics of Media (2021), will deliver the keynote address at a special session of the workshop. For further information, please visit our website: https://ecreahistorysection.com/last-news-2/

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Digital Data Processing 2024
by ijwa dline.info 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Fourth International Conference on Digital Data Processing (DDP 2024) Yeshiva University. New York. US September 30-October 01, 2024 (www.socio.org.uk/ddp) (IEEE Xplore indexed) As technology advances in different sub-domains of computing, data-driven models are becoming increasingly important. The data-dependent world now faces many challenges in terms of data accuracy and data privacy. High-impact advancements include machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning and many more. Data is growing exponentially in terms of diversity and complexity. One organization or industry processes over a few million transactions per hour and stores hundreds of billions of data. We live in a world with a great need for more efficient data analysis and processing. Data analytics can reveal hidden patterns, complex relationships, internal information relations, and even segmentation. Data applications have opened up new possibilities in every aspect of our lives. Studying data and its structure, dynamics, and modern data technologies is ongoing. There is a great deal of literature and research on data management, but it does not address the data processing needs. Many studies focus on developing models and systems for analyzing large datasets. Data analysis leads to application domains that have a systematic impact on decisions. The knowledge gained from the data analysis enables the generation of critical information for multiple domains. In this conference, we review and discuss the latest trends in data management, the opportunities and challenges, and how they have affected organizations' ability to develop effective business and technology strategies and stay up-to-date in data technology. We also highlight current open research directions in data analytics that need further attention. The proposed conference will discuss topics not limited to Data applications in various domains and activities Data in cloud Real-world data processing Data inaccuracy and reliability issues Data Ecosystem Business Analytics New data analytics techniques Physical and management challenges Synthetic data Data synthesis Crowdsourcing and Sensing Data modelling Deep learning techniques Data fusion Descriptive analytics, Diagnostic analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive analytics Machine learning impact on data processing Network optimization Data in Biomedical Engineering Data in Materials science and mechanics Data handling and applications in domains Wireless Networking Data Management Data of Electronic & Embedded Systems Multi-media Systems Data Artificial Intelligence Models and Systems Data E-Computing Data Renewable Energies Data General Chair Honggang Wang, Yeshiva University, USA Program Chairs Youshan Zhang, Yeshiva University, USA Ezendu Ariwa, Warwick University, UK Simon Fong, University of Macau, Macau Program Co-chairs Martin Lopez Nores, University of Vigo, Spain Keynote Speakers 1. Xiaofan (Fred) Jiang, Columbia University 2. Edwin Chihchuan Kan, Cornell University Publications All accepted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore for publication and indexing. The DDP 2024 has a co-located workshop on Data Analytics in Biomedicine Modified versions of the papers will appear in the following journals. Journal of Digital Information Management International Journal of Computational Linguistics Information Services & Use Important Dates Submission of Papers: July 31, 2024 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: August 25, 2024 Camera-ready: September 25, 2024 Registration: September 25, 2024 Conference Dates: September 30- October 01, 2024 Post-Conference Proceedings Release: November 15, 2024 Paper submission Papers should follow the IEEE template. Submissions at http://socio.org.uk/ddp/paper-submission/ Contact: ddp(a)socio.org.uk

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Fwd: ICA CL&P: Vice Chair position call for candidates
by Aram Sinnreich 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Fellow AoIRistas, Over in ICA-land we’re looking for someone to run for Vice Chair of Comm Law & Policy. Great position for a mid-career internet scholar. Plus, the added benefit is you’d be serving alongside with me (I’ll be taking up the role of Chair next year). Please consider throwing your hat in the ring. Thanks! Aram Begin forwarded message: From: International Communication Association <noreply(a)icahdq.org> Subject: ICA CL&P: Vice Chair position call for candidates Date: July 19, 2024 at 12:44:20 AM EDT To: aram(a)american.edu External Email: Use caution with links and attachments. This email is being sent by International Communication Association on behalf of Luzhou Nina Li / Luzhou.Li(a)monash.edu ******************************************************************************** Hi everyone, It was great to see many of you at the ICA Gold Coast! I’m writing on behalf of the CLP leadership team to invite interest in running for a key leadership role in our division: Vice Chair. This position is a two-year term (4-year commitment: serves two years as Vice Chair, then serves two years as Chair). During the term, the Vice Chair will lead as Conference Planner for the 2026 Cape Town and 2027 Chicago conferences. The position will commence at the close of the 2025 Denver conference. More information about the role can be found: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.icahdq.org/page/div-ig-candidate-in… . Both self-nominations and nominations are welcome. If you are interested in running for this position, please send me your candidate statement by THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH, NOON EST. Statements are limited to one paragraph with 2000 characters (approximately 300 words) and should be submitted in plain text with no special formatting (i.e., no bold, underline, bulleted items). Please reach out to me (luzhou.li(a)monash.edu) or our current Vice Chair, Aram Sinnreich (aram(a)american.edu) if you have any questions about the position. We would be happy to discuss the responsibilities and opportunities of this role. We are especially interested in hearing from active members from all geographical regions and would appreciate your help in spreading the word among your networks. All the best, Nina Li, Chair On behalf of the CLP team https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.icahdq.org/members/EmailOptPreferenc…

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Final CfP 2nd workshop on Normative Thinking in Recommender Systems
by Starke, Alain 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

Dear Air-L Community, The deadlines for submission for the second edition edition of NORMalize are coming up soon: July 26 (abstracts) and August 2 (papers). This workshop will be part of the ACM conference on Recommender Systems, to be held in Bari, Italy, October 14-18. We are welcoming papers in different formats (extended abstracts, short, long) that address ideas, challenges, new theoretical ideas and technical contributions, all in the context of normative thinking and design and recommender systems. Recommender systems are used in a many different domains, from recommending recipes to song playlists. They increasingly act as "gatekeepers" to what users are exposed to online. Therefore it is important that we, as designers of these systems, think about the norms and values appropriate to the domain when designing and evaluating these recommender systems, such that they have a positive impact on society. Please check out our full call here: https://sites.google.com/view/normalizeworkshop/recsys24/call-for-papers Kind regards, Alain Starke On behalf of all organizers: Sanne Vrijenhoek, Lien Michiels, Johannes Kruse, Alain Starke, Nava Tintarev

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IEEE WCNC 2025 - 24-27 March 2025, Milan, Italy (Submissions Deadline: 2 September 2024)
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

[Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] ====================================== CALL FOR PAPERS 2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference 6G Horizons: Bridging Beyond Wireless 24-27 March 2025, Milan, Italy https://wcnc2025.ieee-wcnc.org/ ====================================== *** Call for papers *** The IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC) is a top-ranked, flagship conference of the IEEE Communications Society, bringing together researchers from academia, industry, and government. IEEE WCNC 2025 will be hosted in the vibrant city of Milan, Italy and will be conducted in person, allowing attendees to fully benefit from the conference atmosphere and experience. Prospective authors are invited to submit their works in the form of research papers describing significant and innovative contributions to the field of wireless communications and networking, in accordance with the four technical tracks listed below. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the IEEE WCNC 2025 Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore. Proposals for half- or full-day tutorials and workshops are also invited in all communication and networking topics. WCNC 2025 will host 4 parallel tracks: Track 1: Physical Layer and Communication Theory Track 2: Medium Access Control and Networking Track 3: Resource Allocation and Machine Learning Track 4: Emerging Technologies, Network Architectures, and Applications To learn more about WCNC 2025 in Milan, and how to submit your paper, please visit: https://wcnc2025.ieee-wcnc.org/ *** Important Dates *** Paper Submissions Deadline: 2 September 2024 Notification of Acceptance: 20 December 2024 Camera-Ready Papers: 24 January 2025 *** Organizing Committee *** General Chair: Maria Luisa Merani, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT Executive Chair: Hikmet Sari, NJUPT, CN Vice General Co-Chairs Antonella Molinaro, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, IT Ilenia Tinnirello, University of Palermo, IT TPC Co-Chairs Marco Chiani, University of Bologna, IT Giuseppe Bianchi, University of Rome Tor Vergata, IT Wei Zhang, University of New South Wales, AU Industry Program Co-Chairs Slim Peiying Zhu, Huawei, CA Sinem Coleri, Koc University, TR Angeliki Alexiou, University of Piraeus, GR Workshop Co-Chairs Violet Syrotiuk, Arizona State University, US Carlo Fischione, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE Tutorial Co-Chairs Antoine Berthet, Paris-Saclay University, FR Xavier Costa Perez, NEC Labs Europe, DE Panel Chair Muriel Medard, MIT, US Antonio Capone, Politecnico di Milano, IT Demo Chairs Fabrizio Granelli, University of Trento, IT Ivan Seskar, Rutgers University, US Operations Chairs Stefano Bregni, Politecnico di Milano, IT Finance Chair Carles Anton-Haro, CTTC, ES Travel Grants Chair Rao Venkatesha Prasad, Techn. Univ. Delft, NL Publication Chair Mutlu Koca, Bogazici University, TR Web & Social Media Chair Ejder Bastug, Nokia Bell Labs, FR -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Workshop on Data Analytics in Biomedicine
by ijwa dline.info 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

CALL FOR PAPERS First Workshop on "Data Analytics in Biomedicine" (held in conjunction with IEEE DDP2024) Fourth International Conference on Digital Data Processing Yeshiva University. New York, US 30 September – 01 October 2024 https://socio.org.uk/ddp/workshop/ CALL FOR PAPERS The exponential growth of data generated from various textual sources presents both a challenge and a huge opportunity. A key challenge lies in effectively managing and extracting valuable insights from this vast amount of unstructured and heterogeneous data. To address this issue, advanced data analytics techniques, ranging from data and text mining to semantic network analysis and recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), have become indispensable tools for researchers and practitioners. This is particularly relevant in the realm of biomedicine, where text mining has shown the ability to enable researchers to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and associations that would otherwise remain buried in the vast amount of health-related textual data, for instance, research articles, clinical reports, and electronic health records (EHRs). On the other hand, semantic network analysis, which focuses on understanding the structure and dynamics of networks formed by entities and their interconnections derived from text mining processes, can facilitate a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationships within biomedical data. By analyzing properties like centrality, modularity, and community structures, researchers can identify key nodes and critical pathways in biological networks, predict disease associations, and explore the functional organization of biological systems. The integration of text mining, semantic network analysis, and large language models offers a powerful approach to enhancing the ability to generate new hypotheses and insights and supporting the development of more effective diagnostics, treatments, and interventions. The workshop represents an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in data analytics and text mining in biomedicine. Attendees will gain insights into developing more interpretable models, handling large-scale biomedical datasets, and implementing scalable solutions for real-world healthcare applications. Moreover, the workshop is highly relevant because it has the potential to significantly improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of biomedical interventions through advanced data analytics. TOPIC OF INTEREST We invite submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Novel techniques and measures for assessing textual data quality and handling data integration. Advanced text mining techniques for biomedical data Construction and analysis of semantic networks in biomedicine Case studies on integrated text mining and semantic network analysis Applications of LLMs in biomedicine Data analytics in precision medicine Text-driven approaches to drug discovery Interpretable or scalable data analytics approaches Application of Data Analytics and network science in Narrative Medicine Computational methods for disease modeling and prediction Ethical considerations in biomedical data analytics Multimodal biomedical data analytics Future trends and challenges in biomedical data analytics PROGRAM The workshop will take place on (To Be Announced). The program has yet to be made available. The Venue is Yeshiva University, New York. PAPER SUBMISSION, REGISTRATION AND PUBLICATION The submissions should follow the IEEE template. Please refer to socio.org.uk/ddp/paper-submission/ IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Papers: August 05, 2024 Review and Notification: August 31, 2024 Camera-ready: Sep. 25, 2024 Workshop Date: Oct. 01, 2024 Post-conference proceedings: Nov. 30, 2024 WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS Chiara Zucco, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Mario Cannataro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Marianna Milano, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy PROGRAM COMMITTEE (TO BE CONFIRMED) Marzia Settino, University of Calabria, Italy Mario Cannataro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Maria Chiara Martinis, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Giuseppe Agapito, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Pietro Cinaglia, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Ilaria Lazzaro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy -----------

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New Book, Print and Open Access: Social Processes of Online Hate
by Ronald Rice 26 Jul '24

26 Jul '24

We are pleased to announce the print and online open-access publication of Walther, J. B. & Rice, R. E. (Eds.). (2024). *Social processes of online hate*. Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003472148/social-pr… ABSTRACT This book explores the social forces among and between online aggressors that affect the expression and perpetration of online hate. Its chapters illustrate how patterns of interactive social behavior reinforce, magnify, or modify this expression. It also considers the characteristics of social media that facilitate social interactions that promote hate and facilitate relationships among haters. Bringing together a range of international experts and covering an array of themes, including woman abuse, antisemitism, pornography, radicalization, and extreme political youth movements, this book examines the specific social factors and processes that facilitate these forms of hate and proposes new approaches for explaining them. Cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, and authoritative, this book will be of interest to sociologists, criminologists, and scholars of media, communication, and computational social science alike, as well as those engaged with hate crime, hate speech, social media, and online social networks. 336 pages, 12 chapters, all or each separately downloadable or readable online. -- Ronald E. Rice Arthur N. Rupe Professor in the Social Effects of Mass Communication Department of Communication 4127 SS&MS Bldg Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4020 rrice(a)comm.ucsb.edu https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/people/ronald-e-rice https://rrice.faculty.comm.ucsb.edu/ricewww.htm [image: UC Santa Barbara]

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