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SNAMS 2024 (CFP)- The 11th (IEEE) International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security
by Stanley Ewenike 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The 11th IEEE International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS 2024) https://emergingtechnet.org/SNAMS2024 Gran Canaria, Spain. December 9-11, 2024 Venue: AC Hotel Iberia Las Palmas <https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lpaac-ac-hotel-iberia-las-palmas/over…> Submission link, Click Here <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=snams2024> *SNAMS 2024 CFP (also find attached)* Social network analysis is the study of relationships between social entities, a field significantly enriched by the recent advances in internet technologies and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for individuals to connect, communicate, and share their perspectives on a vast array of topics. The dynamic and ever-evolving nature of social networks, coupled with the massive scale of user participation, poses significant challenges for researchers, particularly in data mining and machine learning. The International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS-2024) aims to provide a comprehensive forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to present and discuss their latest findings and innovations in the realm of social network analysis. This conference seeks to explore the vast opportunities in social networks, addressing both theoretical and practical challenges. SNAMS-2024 is dedicated to fostering an environment where students, scientists, engineers, and researchers can exchange ideas, present novel research contributions, and share experiences across all facets of social networks. We invite original research contributions in a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Data mining and machine learning techniques for social networks Social network dynamics and evolution Security, privacy, and trust in social networks Analysis of social media content and trends Impact of social networks on society and human behavior Network visualization and big data analytics Applications of social network analysis in various domains (e.g., marketing, healthcare, education) Algorithms and models for social network analysis Sentiment analysis and opinion mining in social media Influence and information propagation in social networks Industrial applications of social network analysis Big data technologies for social network analysis Cloud and edge analytics for social networks Semantic analysis and knowledge graphs in social networks Business intelligence and decision-making based on social network data Ethical issues and governance in social network analysis Real-time and streaming analytics for social networks Case studies and best practices in social network management Integration of social network analysis with IoT and smart environments Fakenews detection Bots and social media Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Social Networks Analysis *LLMs and Social Network Analysis:* Applications of LLMs in Social Network Analysis LLM-based Sentiment Analysis in Social Media Fake News Detection with LLMs. Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Using LLMs Enhancing User Experience in Social Networks with LLMs Cross-lingual Social Media Analysis with LLMs Dynamic Topic Modeling in Social Networks with LLMs LLM-driven Community Detection and Analysis Cultural and Societal Impact of LLMs on Social Networks. *Multimodal AI for Social Network Analysis* Integrating Multimodal AI in Social Network Analysis Multimodal Sentiment Analysis on Social Media Cross-modal Fake News Detection Privacy and Security in Multimodal Social Network Data User Behavior Analysis with Multimodal Data Multimodal Content Generation and Personalization Emotion and Sentiment Recognition from Multimodal Data Social Event Detection with Multimodal AI Bias and Fairness in Multimodal AI Systems Real-time Multimodal Data Processing for Social Networks *SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE* Systems and algorithms for social search Infrastructure support for social networks and systems Dynamics and evolution patterns of large and complex networks Social properties in systems design Learnings from operational social networks Data Collection Big Data and Social Paradigms *ALGORITHMS AND MODELS* Deep Learning and Knowledge Discovery. Measurement and analysis of social and crowdsourcing systems Benchmarking, modeling, performance and workload characterization Modeling Social Networks and behavior Management of social network data Streaming algorithms for social data Knowledge and innovation networks Methods for social and media analysis Models for network data Network analysis in human and social sciences Information propagation and assimilation in social networks Data mining and machine learning in social systems *APPLICATIONS* Novel social applications and systems Transient OSNs (e.g. Snapchat) Special purpose OSNs (e.g., Instagram, Vine) Communities in social networks Collaboration networks New models of advertising and monetization in social networks Mobile advertising on OSNs Network visualization Social networks and online education Sentiment analysis on OSNs Multilingual social networks Social networks as agents of societal change *PRIVACY & SECURITY* Privacy and security in social systems Trust and reputations in social systems Detection, analysis, prevention of spam, phishing, and misbehavior in social systems *Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings* Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format (IEEE Templates <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0FRWCr810kCvBLJEfz4LG3?domain=ieee.org>). All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=snams2024> ( https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=snams2024) A full paper must not exceed the stated length (including all figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the SNAMS 2024 Proceeding and to be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. The proceedings are also submitted for indexing to EI (Compendex), Scopus and other indexing services like DBLP. Submitted papers must include original work, and must not be under consideration for another conference or journal. Submission of regular papers must not exceed 8 pages and must follow the IEEE paper format. Please include up to 7 keywords, complete postal and e-mail address, and fax and phone numbers of the corresponding author. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the conference. Submitted papers that are deemed of good quality but that could not be accepted as regular papers will be accepted as short papers. *Important Dates* *Submission Date: 30 August 2024* Notification to Authors: 20 October 2024 Camera Ready Submission: 30 October 2024 *Contact:* If you have any questions, please send an email to: gcetconference(a)gmail.com SNAMS 2024 General Co-Chairs: * Ghaleb Awad El Refae, Univer of Al-Ain, UAE * Christian Guetl, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria * Paolo Ceravolo, SESAR Lab, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy

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New Book: Oral history of Gamergate’s aftermath — out today
by David Wolinsky 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Hello all, I’m a former Onion and NBC editor turned documentary researcher, oral historian, and now author. While I’m not an academic, Stanford has recognized the significance of my independent oral history work on Gamergate, which has officially become a book as of today: The Hivemind Swarmed <https://www.beacon.org/The-Hivemind-Swarmed-P2122.aspx>. For the past 10 years, ever since Gamergate began, I’ve been on an odyssey to make sense of it by interviewing everyone humanly possible — a quest I’ve pursued whenever my schedule as a scraping-by freelancer would allow. I’ve conducted over 500 interviews, bringing together a group of interdisciplinary narrators from all over the world. Most of these interviews have been made available online as time allowed (this project has been only me) at Don’t Die <https://nodontdie.com/>. Stanford houses everything <https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/13768655> I haven’t been able to find time to transcribe, polish, etc. from the last decade. THE HIVEMIND SWARMED, an oral history exploring Gamergate’s aftermath, examines where we are today as a result, and what has (or hasn’t) changed in videogame industry and culture. It represents stories from 90 additional narrators, and where they think the whole debacle got us. I believe this book could serve as a valuable resource for scholarship or classroom instruction, offering a comprehensive and diverse perspective on a pivotal moment in digital culture. If you need a quick refresher on Gamergate, The Week <https://theweek.com/culture-life/what-was-gamergate-and-why-are-we-still-ta…> just ran a good overview of why it still matters, and Wired <https://www.wired.com/story/gamergates-legacy-lives-on-in-attacks-against-k…> has a pretty timely update on how what it set in motion continues to live on. Sincerely, I hope my book helps people. And just wanted to make you all aware! https://www.beacon.org/The-Hivemind-Swarmed-P2122.aspx ///// Description: “Out of the transient and ephemeral effluvia of the internet comes something ivied, revelatory, permanent. Bravo.” —Ken Burns, filmmaker *An incisive oral history that brings together the voices of major figures in gaming, tech, media, and politics to reflect on the long shadow of Gamergate* With *The Hivemind Swarmed*, oral historian and documentary researcher David Wolinsky invites readers to sit in on a series of urgent, intimate conversations between some of the most distinguished voices across entertainment industries and media as they reflect on the longstanding impact of Gamergate. What went wrong, and what can we learn from Gamergate to help us build a more equitable online world? The backstory: 10 years ago, a disgruntled software developer named Eron Gjoni posted online to accuse his ex-girlfriend, game developer Zoë Quinn, of sleeping with game critics in exchange for positive reviews. He offered no evidence to back up his claims. However, his posts were picked up by extremists in the gaming community who built a vicious online movement targeting women, minorities, and progressive voices. Rallying under the hashtag #gamergate, they sent their victims round-the-clock death and rape threats. Game companies, for the most part, declined to take action as their female employees were harassed out of their jobs. The FBI launched an investigation but found “no true threat.” Gamergate holds the grim distinction of being the first modern online harassment campaign. It arguably served as a model for the alt-right movement that would help propel Donald Trump to the White House. And it highlighted a toxic media culture—not just in gaming, but in film, TV, journalism, and more—in which leaders, through their passivity, took the side of the oppressor. Now, 10 years later—in the wake of #MeToo, Charlottesville, the Trump years, and the January 6 insurrection—the questions discussed here are more important than ever.

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CFP North American Conference on Video Game Music, April 26–27, 2025, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH (with options to attend/present virtually)
by Kate Galloway 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Call for Presentations: North American Conference on Video Game Music Deadline: November 30, 2024 Conference Dates: April 26–27, 2025 Conference Venue: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH (with options to attend/present virtually) Scholars are invited to submit proposals for the twelfth North American Conference on Video Game Music, which will take place April 26–27, 2025 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and virtually. The conference organizing and program committee is composed of Pete Smucker (program chair, Stetson University), Dana Plank (host, independent scholar), Daniel Goldmark (host, Case Western Reserve University), Ryan Thompson (Michigan State University), Jim Buhler (UT Austin), Karen M. Cook (University of Hartford), Julianne Grasso (Florida State University), Neil Lerner (Davidson College), Kate Galloway (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Matthew Thompson (University of Michigan). The keynote speaker for this year’s conference will be Elizabeth Medina-Gray (Ithaca College) We are soliciting proposals for presentations on any aspect of game audio (music and sound), including, but not limited to: The history of music and sound in video games Approaches to analyzing game audio Intersections of game audio and other media (film, TV, etc.) Programming and implementation of game audio Critical and/or hermeneutic approaches Case studies of specific games Game audio and pedagogy Ethnographic approaches Performance of game music inside and outside of games Intersections of game audio, identity, and social justice Additional information regarding the conference proposal: Proposals must indicate either: twenty minutes in length (with an additional ten minutes for discussion) ten minutes in length (with an additional five minutes for discussion) Proposals are limited to 250 words and should include the title of the paper, but should otherwise include no identifying information, including metadata. Proposals should include a preliminary bibliography (not included in word count). The committee will look for evidence of your proposal’s connection to other scholarship/work. Please provide appropriate, robust content or trigger warnings in the body of your proposal if your talk will contain sensitive material. In the body of an email, include your name, institutional affiliation (if applicable), contact information, and the title of your paper. Email proposals to nacvgm(a)gmail.com <mailto:nacvgm@gmail.com> by November 30, 2024. Successful candidates will be notified on or around January 15, 2025. For further information, please feel free to write to nacvgm(a)gmail.com <mailto:nacvgm@gmail.com>, or visit the conference website at https://nacvgm.org/. Recital Performance North American Conference on Video Game Music The NACVGM conference committee will host a recital of video game music in conjunction with the NACVGM 12 conference. The recital will take place on the evening of Saturday April 26, 2025. We are soliciting proposals for 5–7-minute performances. The approximately 60-minute recital will be free to conference attendees and performances may be made available on the NACVGM YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClS412yHnjcmTHqGNxaYMuA> channel with the performers’ permission. We aim to program a diverse concert of musical styles relating to video game audio. The music may be inspired by video games or game audio, or a direct/close recreation from music within a game. Interested performers should send an email with a subject line of “NACVGM concert” to nacvgm(a)gmail.com <mailto:nacvgm@gmail.com> by November 30, 2024 containing the following information: In the body of an email, include your name(s), instrument(s), institutional affiliation (if applicable), contact information, and the title and timing of your piece(s). The piece must not exceed seven (7) minutes. A short (50-word) biography for the program that includes the name of each performer. Links to performance samples (YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, etc.). In-email audio files may be submitted as well, but the email should be limited in size to ~10 MB or less. Please indicate if the submitted sample is the performance intended for the recital, or a sample of representative work similar to the intended recital performance. Selected performers will be notified on or around January 15, 2025. For further information, please feel free to write to nacvgm(a)gmail.com <mailto:nacvgm@gmail.com>, or visit the conference website at https://nacvgm.org/.

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IEEE WCNC 2025 - 24-27 March 2025, Milan, Italy (Submissions Deadline: 2 September 2024)
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '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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#AoIR2024 Satellite Conference on Coordinated Sharing Behavior Detection
by Marino, Giada 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Dear colleagues, We would like to advertise this AoIR satellite event. *Coordinated Sharing Behavior Detection Conference* *A one-day event bringing together some of the world's leading experts to showcase, discuss, and advance the state of the art in multimodal and cross-platform coordinated behavior detection.* Tuesday, 29 October 2024 University of Sheffield, Jessop Building - Room G03 - ensemble room 1 It will also be possible to attend the conference remotely. Room seats are limited to 32. To attend it is necessary to register here <https://sites.google.com/uniurb.it/csbdetectionconf/home#h.h23pvc23k73w>. The role of social media platforms during protests has been extensively documented, showing how these platforms facilitate coordination and amplify the voices of marginalized groups. However, the same tactics used by oppressed minorities can be repurposed by extremists, hate groups, trolls, and marketers. This recognition has led social media platforms, policymakers, and scholars to acknowledge the potential dangers. Consequently, platforms enforce actions against coordinated behaviors that violate community standards, with policies designed to be neutral regarding the content shared. Since 2016, there has been a shift towards focusing on behavior rather than content to combat disinformation. This strategy avoids the limitations of content-based approaches and protects platforms from accusations of arbitrating truth. The concept of "coordinated inauthentic behavior," introduced by Nathaniel Gleicher of Facebook (now Meta), adds a layer of complexity by requiring authenticity. While some ambiguity is necessary to combat adversarial tactics aimed at evading detection, the lack of clear definitions and operationalization poses significant challenges for external researchers attempting to detect coordinated behavior on social media. Scholars have developed open-source software toolkits to detect coordinated behavior, emphasizing the need to identify similar actions, such as sharing the same link or post in a closely timed and repetitive manner. The diverse forms of similarity, varying social media platforms, and evolving user behaviors make setting fixed detection thresholds difficult, often requiring case-by-case handling. The lack of universally recognized thresholds complicates the use of traditional machine learning approaches that rely on labeled datasets. In this context, our upcoming conference, part of the vera.ai project's task "Tackling Coordinated Sharing Behavior with Network Science Methods," aims to explore the origins of coordinated behavior on social media, the challenges in developing detection tools, and the frontiers of cross-platform and multimodal detection. We will also address issues related to ethics and accountability and reflect on the role of coordination in light of the emergence of generative AI. *Keynote:* Timothy Graham (Queensland University of Technology) *Speakers: *Daniel Angus (Queensland University of Technology), Felipe Bonow Soares (London College of Communication), Ahmad Zareie (University of Sheffield), Stefano Cresci (CNR), Fabio Giglietto (University of Urbino), Raquel Recuero (Universidade Federal de Pelotas/Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), Nicola Righetti (University of Urbino), Aytalina Kulichkina (University of Vienna), Daniel Thiele (Weizenbaum Institute - Freie Universität Berlin), Miriam Milzner (Weizenbaum Institute - Freie Universität Berlin), Luca Rossi (IT University of Copenhagen), Jakob Kristensen (Roskilde University Denmark) The conference is organized by the VeraAI <https://www.veraai.eu/home> consortium in partnership with SOBIGDATA++ <https://plusplus.sobigdata.eu/> and QUT Digital Media Research Center and hosted by the School of Computer Science of the University of Sheffield. Additional details and the conference schedule are available on the website <https://sites.google.com/uniurb.it/csbdetectionconf/home>. -- Giada Marino, PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow @University of Urbino Vera.ai <https://www.veraai.eu/home> researcher I-POLHYS <https://www.ipolhys.it/> team MINe <https://mine.uniurb.it/> team Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3hdpfxMAAAAJ&hl=en> Linkedin <https://it.linkedin.com/in/giada-marino-6b12b088> Threads *@gi_hades@threads.net <http://@gi_hades@threads.net>* Blog SMSnacks <https://socialmediasnacks.tumblr.com/>

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**REMINDER** REGISTER NOW - LIS Bibliometrics Conference 2024
by Behrooz Rasuli 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Dear all, Just a reminder that registrations are open for the 2024 LIS-Bibliometrics conference. This one-day event is being held at the University of Brighton on 12th September 2024 and is open to everyone. The conference is free to attend but there are a limited number of places so please sign up in order to ensure a place. *PROGRAMME* We have three exciting Keynote speakers : *Professor Jennifer Byrne* <https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/j…> *School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia* Jennifer leads the PRIMeR group (Publication and Research Integrity in Medical Research) and is based at the NSW Health Statewide Biobank at Camperdown, NSW. *Dr. Álvaro Cabezas Clavijo <https://www.unir.net/profesores/alvaro-cabezas-clavijo/>* *International University of La Rioja, Spain* Álvaro is a lecturer at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) and serves as the Director of the Research Quality Incentive Service (SICAI) at the same institution. Álvaro is also a founding partner of EC3metrics, an academic consultancy spin-off specializing in bibliometric analysis and scientific evaluation. *Professor Caroline S. Wagner <https://glenn.osu.edu/caroline-s-wagner>* *John Glenn College and Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, United States of America* Caroline conducts research in the field of science and technology and its relationship to policy, society and innovation, with a particular focus on international collaboration. Her expertise is Network Analysis, Complex Systems Theory, Bibliometrics and Federal Budgeting. *The full programme is available online and will be fully confirmed shortly* : https://lisbibliometrics.wordpress.com/c-2024-program/ *REGISTRATION* Register here: https://lisbibliometrics.wordpress.com/c-2024-registration/ Main sessions will be live streamed and conference materials (Recordings, slides etc) made publicly available afterwards. Please share this invite within your networks. Best wishes Behrooz -- *Behrooz Rasuli* Ph.D. in LIS *Department of **Library & Information Science* *Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology <http://irandoc.ac.ir/irandoc-english/irandoc-english.html>* irandoc.ac.ir/u/b-rasuli *Skype: rasuli99*

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CSCW workshop on human labour in the AI pipeline | Nov 9, Costa Rica
by Srravya C 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Hi everyone, We are organising a 1-day workshop at CSCW on mapping human labour in the AI pipeline that will take place on November 9, in San Jose, Costa Rica. If you’re interested in studies of the different forms of labours that make up AI and algorithmic systems, we invite you to join our workshop! The workshop will consist of activities centred on mapping (Marres, 2015) and capturing multiple and diverse standpoints to develop a shared account of the human labour across different sites and categories of work in the AI pipeline. Take a look at the complete description and workshop themes on our website: https://globaltechandsociety.red/mapping-labour/ We invite submissions that speak to the themes of the workshop. A range of submission formats including position papers, white paper, design portfolio, reports of ongoing empirical work, preliminary results, theoretical and methodological reflections are welcome. Submissions will be lightly reviewed and we especially encourage submissions from a diverse community of scholarship and practice. Submission link: https://airtable.com/appDfJ4NC4Oqu4ppz/pagd5h2vVvEBAMohG/form We have a first deadline of August 20 to support those who may need an early decision to plan conference attendance. The deadline for the second round of submissions is September 20. We look forward to your submissions and engaging with you at the workshop! If you have any questions or suggestions for the workshop, please reach out to me (srravya.c(a)ed.ac.uk) or one of the other workshop organisers. Best, Srravya (along with workshop co-organisers Airi Lampinen, Rob Comber, Naja Holten Møller and Alex Taylor)

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Final CALL: Digital Data Processing 2024
by ijwa dline.info 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '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: August 20, 2024 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: September 10, 2024 Camera-ready: September 27, 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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EU dings X over research access
by Joly MacFie 11 Aug '24

11 Aug '24

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_24_3761 ...X fails to provide access to its public data to researchers in line with > the conditions set out in the DSA. In particular, X prohibits eligible > researchers from independently accessing its public data, such as by > scraping, as stated in its terms of service. In addition, X's process to > grant eligible researchers access to its application programming interface > (API) appears to dissuade researchers from carrying out their research > projects or leave them with no other choice than to pay disproportionally > high fees. If the Commission's preliminary views were to be ultimately confirmed, the > Commission would adopt a non-compliance decision finding that X is in > breach of Articles 25, 39 and 40(12) of the DSA. Such a decision could > entail fines of up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover of the > provider, and order the provider to take measures to address the breach. A > non-compliance decision may also trigger an enhanced supervision period to > ensure compliance with the measures the provider intends to take to remedy > the breach. The Commission can also impose periodic penalty payments to > compel a platform to comply. -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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3 postdoc positions in digital media and communication - U of Copenhagen
by Klaus Bruhn Jensen 11 Aug '24

11 Aug '24

*Second announcement* 3 postdoctoral positions in digital media and communication research at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for three postdoctoral positions in digital media and communication research beginning 1 January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are fixed term positions for three years. Introduction The successful applicants will become part of the project entitled, GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of Things, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant, 2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which further entails surveillance of human individuals and social institutions. The positions represent a unique opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications. Duties and Responsibilities Postdoc # 1 – China The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in China. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in China. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become in the future. Postdoc # 2 – Europe The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in Europe. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in Europe. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become as part of the green transition. Postdoc # 3 – United States The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in the United States. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in the United States. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become as part of the green transition. Qualification requirements and assessment criteria Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences in research on digital media and communicative practices. Other things being equal, applicants with previous experience in qualitative fieldwork, document analysis, or both of these approaches, will be preferred. Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 1 – China must be fluent in speaking and writing both English and Mandarin. Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 2 – Europe must be fluent in speaking and writing English. Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 3 – United States must be fluent in speaking and writing English. More information on careers at UCPH and the requirements for different academic positions is available at: Career at The University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/career-at-upch/> For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities<https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/videregaende-uddannelse/personaleforhold-pa-de-vi…> (ufm.dk) Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research qualifications, including their publications, ability to conduct independent research and participate in research collaborations, and their experience with research management. In addition, the applicant’s research plan and research potential will be assessed in relation to the GREENWATCH project described above. Application Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to apply. Applications must be written in English and must include the following attachments: 1. Letter of motivation 2. CV 3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma) 4. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories: * Peer-reviewed publications: * Monographs and anthologies * Articles in journals * Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc. * Non-peer-reviewed publications: * Publications disseminating research findings, etc. * Applicants can attach a maximum of 3 publications. The publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1-3. 5. Research plan 6. Documentation of other work on the dissemination of research. Only documentation in English will be assessed. Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Humanities’ strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://humanities.ku.dk/about/strategic-landmarks/> Salary and terms of employment Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range for Postdocs starts at DKK 38,575 (roughly EUR 5,170) + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. The recruitment process Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department will consider advice from an appointment committee and select applicants for further assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department then sets up an expert assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee, and will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before an appointment is announced. Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/> An Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment, and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please see HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/> International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during relocation and career counselling for expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://ism.ku.dk/> Contact information Further information about the recruitment process is available from HR, email: hrsc(a)hrsc.ku.dk<mailto:hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk>. Please refer to ID number: 211-1891/24-2I #1. Additional information about the position, including an outline of the GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from the PI of the GREENWATCH project, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email: kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk>. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST (Central European summer time). Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Link to application system: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=162210 ********************************************************** Klaus Bruhn Jensen Professor, dr.phil. Center for Tracking and Society Department of Communication University of Copenhagen Karen Blixens Plads 8 DK-2300 Copenhagen S Denmark kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk> http://www.komm.ku.dk/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.komm.ku.dk&d=DwQGaQ…> Tel +45-35328104 ********************************************************** *New publication* Comparing Communication Systems: The Internets of China, Europe, and the United States. Eds. Klaus Bruhn Jensen & Rasmus Helles (2023). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Comparing-Communication-Systems-The-Internets-of-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.routledge.com_Comp…>

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