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Call for Participaton, Worker Data Collectives, CSCW 24
by Rafael Do Nascimento Grohmann 05 Aug '24

05 Aug '24

Hi there! We are organizing a workshop on worker data collectives for ACM Conference On Computer-Supported Cooperative Work And Social Computing (CSCW 2024), which will be held on November 9 in a hybrid format. https://sites.google.com/andrew.cmu.edu/worker-data-collectives Please consider applying to our workshop until August 20. https://forms.gle/3emiHAuGLPZwZuQZ7 Submission Format: Option 1: Personal statement (<500 words). Option 2: Extended abstract or a short case study (< 2 pages). Submissions that focus on power, ethics, and positionality in platform labor research are strongly encouraged. What: Reflect with advocacy and research communities on platform labor and data work issues and consider how to leverage data collectives as a tool for supporting workers and related policy. Some possible topics are: * how different groups can collaborate to address challenges and opportunities of worker data-sharing collectives for empowering platform workers, particularly worker data practices; * contextualizing worker data within broader questions of worker rights, well-being and autonomy; * how can data collectives be governed, and what labor regulation impacts they should aim for across geographic regions and nations; * how can worker data collectives be designed to complement policy initiatives; * the role of design in worker data collectives; * worker collectives and data governance / data sovereignty Check our website for more information: https://sites.google.com/andrew.cmu.edu/worker-data-collectives best, Rafael Grohmann -- dr. Rafael Grohmann Assistant Professor of Media Studies Department of Arts, Culture and Media<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/rafael-grohmann> Faculty of Information<https://ischool.utoronto.ca/profile/rafael-grohmann/> University of Toronto Leader, DigiLabour<https://digilabour.com.br/> Founding Editor, Platforms & Society<https://journals.sagepub.com/home/PNS> Principal Investigator, Worker-Owned Intersectional Platforms (WOIP)<https://digilabour.com.br/worker-owned-intersectional-platforms-woip/> Researcher, Fairwork<https://fair.work/> <https://fair.work/> International Experts Coordinator, Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab<https://pwill.eu/>

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[Call for Papers] TikTok Cultures in Korea (9 September 2024)
by Faye Mercier (Student) 05 Aug '24

05 Aug '24

The TikTok Cultures Research Network is calling for submissions for our 10th event ��TikTok Cultures in Korea��. We are pleased to be partnering with the <https://www.korearesearchcentre.org/> Korea Research & Engagement Centre of Western Australia<https://www.korearesearchcentre.org/> to co-host this one-day online symposium, which will be held via Zoom on 09 September 2024. Alongside a creator keynote, an industry fireside chat, and shortlisted symposium submissions, the event will also feature an HDR showcase and undergraduate dialogue opportunities for students of Korean Studies in WA and beyond. In recognition of this partnership with the KRC, abstracts are now also welcome from undergraduates and the deadline has been extended to 12 August 2024. In recent years the digital platform of TikTok has emerged as a transformative global phenomenon, reshaping digital media landscapes and cultural dynamics worldwide. This is particularly evident in South Korea (hereafter Korea). Renowned for its strong digital infrastructure and advanced technology, Korea has demonstrated a dynamic intersection of TikTok and its cultural landscape. Initially, TikTok was colloquially referred to as a ��Chinese short video app�� (Piao, 2021) and faced resistance from Korean society and the government. This complicated its entry into a Korean market that proudly favored domestic goods and services. Despite these initial tensions, TikTok has since introduced a new vernacular in pop culture to stimulate the country��s digital economy (Abidin & Lee, 2023), drive technological innovations (Lee, 2023), and foster youth engagement (Cho, 2022; Shafie, 2021). Specifically, in tandem with the country��s developed digital infrastructure, TikTok has seamlessly integrated into Korea��s digital ecosystem and expanded its influence, as seen in the sectors like music streaming services (Park et al., 2023) and e-commerce (Lee 2023; Piao 2021). Beyond Korea's borders, TikTok has facilitated the cultural export of Korean products globally, including the proliferation of K-pop and the broader Hallyu phenomenon through TikTok memes and K-pop TikTok dance challenges (Abidin & Lee, 2023; Oh, 2022). Influencers and their followers also occupy TikTok as a space for cultural exchange and hybridity, engaging with international trends while highlighting unique elements of Korean heritage. This includes showcasing culinary traditions, providing language tutorials, offering geopolitical insights, and featuring travel content that celebrates Korea's rich cultural tapestry (Vazquez-Calvo, 2023). Moreover, TikTok resonates deeply with Korean-related youth, reflecting and shaping national, cultural, social, and economic dynamics in line with Korea's vibrant digital landscape (Baek, 2023). Beyond entertainment and trends, TikTok fosters involvement in and dissemination of news, social movements, and political discourse relevant to Korea (Coscarelli, 2020). It provides a digital arena for civic engagement, activism, and discussions on social issues, serving as a catalyst for shaping public opinion and mobilizing communities around social and political causes (Cho, 2022; Shafie, 2021). Nonetheless, on TikTok pressing issues are also witnessed, such as the commodification and fetishization of Korean cultures and the emergence of sensitive topics and growing tensions between Koreans and non-Koreans, exemplified by movements like #cancelKorea, which demands attention (Madarang, 2020). Against this backdrop, this one-day online symposium aims to investigate the dynamic intersection of TikTok and Korea, examining the profound implications of TikTok in relation to the country��s unique positionality in today��s mediascape. It seeks to explore the multifaceted role of TikTok in Korea, as well as Korean cultures on TikTok, offering a platform for scholars to examine the platform��s diverse impacts on nation, culture, society, and economy. We are particularly interested in original case studies, frameworks, and approaches developed by junior, under-represented, and under-privileged scholars, as well as decolonial perspectives that prioritize research from and by the margins/marginalized in the Asia Pacific and Global South. By integrating these dynamics, we aim to contribute nuanced insights and foster scholarly dialogue that deepens our understanding of the evolving mediascape driven by TikTok within Korean contexts. We invite submissions of original research, theoretical papers, case studies, and interdisciplinary perspectives in the fields of social science and humanities. Selected papers will be considered for a peer reviewed edited collection. As such, we are only able to accept original, previously-unpublished abstracts. Suggested topics include but are not limited to: * TikTok and evolving digital media landscape in Korea (e.g. platformization, digital economies) * Hallyu (Korean wave) and TikTok (e.g. practice, economy, culture, celebrity) * Transnational cultural hybridity and exchange on TikTok * Korean internet vernaculars and genres on TikTok * Korean politics, activism, and social movements on TikTok * Geocultural specificities of Korean TikTok and methodological notes (e.g. TikTok algorithm, meme templates, etc.) * Challenges, issues, tensions arising from the above Submissions comprise a 250-word abstract and 100-word bio and should be sent to TikTokCultures(a)gmail.com by 1700hrs (GMT+8) 12 August 2024. Notifications will be sent on 16 August 2024. For enquiries please contact TikTokCultures(a)gmail.com. For more information visit TikTokCultures.com. Key Dates: * 12 August 2024: Abstracts and biographies due * 16 August 2024: Notifications of acceptance * 09 September 2024: TikTok Cultures in Korea Symposium We look forward to receiving your submissions. Prof Crystal Abidin, Janey Umback, Faye Mercier, Dr Jin Lee TikTok Cultures Research Network (est. 2020), housed at Curtin University . Supported by School of Media, Creative Arts, and Social Inquiry at Curtin University, in partnership with the Korea Research & Engagement Centre of Western Australia. References Abidin, C., & Lee, J. (2023). K-pop TikTok: TikTok's expansion into South Korea, TikTok Stage, and platformed glocalization. Media International Australia, 188(1), 86-111. Baek, B-y. (2023). K-dramas, beauty, food to maintain popularity on TikTok in 2024. The Korea Times. 7 December. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/07/129_364666.html Cho, M. (2022). Anonymous, QAnon, Tik-tok teens, K-pop fans. NECSUS_European Journal of Media Studies, 11(1), 169-193. Coscarelli, J. (2020). Why Obsessive K-Pop Fans Are Turning Toward Political Activism. The New York Times. 25 June. https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA627547667&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it…. Lee, J., & Abidin, C. (2022). Oegugin Influencers and pop nationalism through government campaigns: Regulating foreign�\nationals in the South Korean YouTube ecology. Policy & Internet, 14(3), 541-557. Lee, Y. J. (2023). Language learning affordances of Instagram and TikTok. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 17(2), 408-423. Lee, Y. K. (2023). Marketing Position Analysis of Short-Form Video Platform Through Sns Big Data Analysis: Focus on Tiktok, Shorts, and Reels in Republic of Korea. Shorts, and Reels in Republic of Korea. Madarang<https://interaksyon.philstar.com/author/catalinamadarang/>, C. R. (2020). A deep dive into #CancelKorea trend and why it could be problematic. Interaksyon. 10 September. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2020/09/10/176665/a-deep… Oh, C. (2022). K-pop dance: fandoming yourself on social media. Routledge. Park, S., Jo, H., & Kim, T. (2023). Platformization in local cultural production: Korean platform companies and the K-pop industry. International Journal of Communication, 17, 22. Piao, Y. (2021, October). Study on the spread of Chinese short video in South Korea against the background of cross-cultural communication. In 2nd International Conference on Language, Communication and Culture Studies (ICLCCS 2021) (pp. 325-330). Atlantis Press. Shafie, T. (2021). Beyond Slacktivism: The cases of K-pop fans and Tiktok teens. International journal of social science research, 9(2), 147. Vazquez-Calvo, B., Duarte-Marti, S., & Zhang, L. T. (2023). Commenting on learning Korean on TikTok and YouTube. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-18.

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ERC Consolidator Project / Small social media platforms / Postdoctoral positions
by sahana udupa 05 Aug '24

05 Aug '24

Dear all Apologies for cross-posting. Very pleased to invite applications for full-time postdoctoral positions in the new European Research Council Consolidator Project on small social media platforms (2024-2029), which I will soon set up at LMU Munich, Germany. A brief description and respective links are given below. SMALLPLATFORMS will explore small social media platforms (beyond the big tech) in a cross-cultural context, examining whether and in what ways forms of contentious speech are associated with practices particular to such platforms. Fieldwork will be carried out in Germany, Kenya, India, and the UK. The study combines ethnography, content analysis, critical discourse analysis and computational methods (NLP and social network analysis). It will simultaneously engage in theoretical, empirical and policy discussions around small social media platforms’ evolving role in extreme speech ecosystems. 1. Postdoctoral Researcher / Kenya 2 years, extendable by 1 year and 3 months Research expertise in ethnography, social media data gathering, content analysis, critical discourse analysis is required. Experience in data sciences is desirable. Fluency in English and Swahili is needed. https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/bcca3578ed62e9217e48979f53ca40c65080f4… 2. Postdoctoral Researcher / Germany / 2 years, extendable 1 year and 3 months Research expertise in ethnography, social media data gathering, content analysis, critical discourse analysis is required. Experience in data sciences is desirable. Fluency in German and English is needed. https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/705783264ad42b3e8dcc5634a5d9fec4d292dc… 3. Postdoctoral Researcher / Data Science / 2 years https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/8746b38dacc091e740ae2aae34257f326be45f… Research expertise in quantitative methods and data sciences, with a focus on data visualization, social network analysis and NLP is required. Candidates with a background in computer sciences or computational social sciences are invited to apply. 4. Project and social media manager, part time 50% Background in media and project management, and fluency in German and English are required. https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/cdfa315b58f211144a159203b4e38170bf1426… As part of the project, you will contribute to respective subprojects as well as co-authored team publications, project events, and project reporting. All positions are based in Munich but ethnographers on the team will carry out fieldwork in their respective fields for eight to nine months. You will be a member of the Center for Digital Dignity, a multidisciplinary research group, with opportunities to partner with the core research team based in Munich and a global network of collaborators. Successful candidates are expected to join the team by February 2025. Please send: 1. two-page letter of interest with a brief outline of research questions, methods and timeline 2. two-page CV 3. two writing samples as a single PDF and 4. names of two referees by e-mail to *ai4dignity(a)ethnologie.lmu.de* <ai4dignity(a)ethnologie.lmu.de> with the *subject line “Small platforms postdoctoral position”* *before 31 August 2024* (please name the files in the format: your second name_smallplatformsapplication). Best wishes Sahana *** Sahana Udupa, PhD | Professor of Media Anthropology | LMU Munich Berkman Klein Fellow, Harvard University @4digitaldignity

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Final Call- Data Analytics in Biomedicine
by ijwa dline.info 02 Aug '24

02 Aug '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 10, 2024 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: August 31, 2024 Camera-ready: September 25, 2024 Registration: September 25, 2024 Conference Dates: September 30- October 01, 2024 Post-Conference Proceedings Release: November 15, 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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WEBCAST AUG 2 – ISOC Ethiopia – Workshop on Internet Shutdowns in Ethiopia and Way Forward
by Joly MacFie 02 Aug '24

02 Aug '24

Just started. REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3YMLRvl Read on blog <https://isoc.live/18221/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> [image: Site logo image] ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD <https://isoc.live/> [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a0a6dd9a6b7a8cb77579601…> On *Friday August 2 2024* at *2pm EAT* (11:00 UTC) the I*nternet Society Ethiopia Chapter <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2286fb4c342c10266860e42…>* and *Lawyers for Human Rights* will host a webinar '*Workshop on Internet Shutdowns in Ethiopia and Way Forward <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a27fd892a916aa592615d4c…>*'. This event aims to gather a diverse group of experts, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss the multifaceted impacts of Internet disruptions on society, economy, and governance. The workshop will provide a platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to mitigate the adverse effects of Internet shutdowns and explore sustainable solutions for maintaining uninterrupted access to digital communication. *SPEAKERS* *Ameha Mekonnen* - Lawyers for Human Rights *Mojirayo Oluwatoyin Ogunlana* - DiGiCiViC Initiative *Brian Tshuma* - King's Institute of Artificial Intelligence *Asrat Mulatu Beyene* - Addis Ababa Science and Technology University *MODERATOR* *Mesenbet Assefa* - Addis Ababa University *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ethiopia-shutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6b710f0cc9d4749d235f08d…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/4cZwow2 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a27fd892a916aa592615d4c…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a39501ab67796bfb2acb781…>* ) *TWITTER #InternetShutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1fc2351afac8b744403d176…> #Ethiopia @IsocEthiopia @RightsLawyers @digicivic @tsbriann @aastu_addis #KeepItOn* *MASTODON #InternetShutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9f55d69710b8d4dbb023166…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=74e349a90b5d8583264d282…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8c9bd6f0a2adb3133f0d22f…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cb8d4426d688ca606d24931…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/ethiopia-shutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d70fda32a9b8e79e6c03b22…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our August 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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[HMC Special Issue CFPs] Communicating Generative AI and ChatGPT: Theory, Research, and Practice by 9/1
by Seungahn Nah 02 Aug '24

02 Aug '24

*******Apologies for cross-posting******** *Special Issue Call for Papers: Communicating Generative AI and ChatGPT: Theory, Research, and Practice* *Editors:* - Seungahn Nah (University of Florida) - Patric Spence (University of Central Florida) *Description:* The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and advanced conversational models, such as ChatGPT, has ushered in a new era in human-machine interactions. These technologies, with their capacity for generating human-like text and engaging in meaningful conversations, have transcended disciplinary boundaries, impacting fields beyond communication studies (Hepp et al., 2023; Nah, 2023). This special issue aims to explore the intricate dynamics of human-AI communication and its implications across diverse disciplines. *Topics of Interest:* We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners from various disciplines, including but not limited to Communication Studies, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics, Linguistics, and beyond, to contribute original research papers on topics such as: 1. Theoretical Frameworks: Advancements in theoretical models for understanding communication in the age of Generative AI, exploring interdisciplinary perspectives that incorporate sociocultural, psychological, linguistic, and technological viewpoints. 2. Empirical Studies: Interdisciplinary investigations into the impact of conversational AI models like ChatGPT on human-machine interaction, encompassing user engagement, cognitive aspects, and sociological implications. 3. Ethical Considerations: In-depth explorations of ethical dimensions related to the development, deployment, and usage of conversational AI, addressing interdisciplinary issues such as bias, privacy, transparency, and accountability. 4. Design Principles: Collaborative approaches and design principles for creating effective communication between humans and AI systems, with insights from human-computer interaction, user experience, and design thinking. 5. Practical Applications: Cross-disciplinary case studies and empirical evidence of practical applications of ChatGPT across various domains, including journalism, political communication, health/environment/science/risk and crisis communication, advertising/PR/marketing communication, and more. 6. User Perceptions: Multidisciplinary investigations into user perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors regarding AI-generated content and communication, examining the socio-psychological factors influencing public acceptance and adoption of GenAI. *Deadline:* Submissions are due *1st September, 2024*; the publication date will be spring 2025. For more information or questions, please contact the guest editors at snah(a)ufl.edu and spence(a)ucf.edu All manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission system (https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/) with the remark, “Special Issue” in the cover letter. In the online submission system, there will be a drop-down menu under Document Type. Please choose “Special Issue Submission.” For formatting and length specifications, please see the journal’s Instructions for Authors. *References:* Hepp, A., Loosen, W., Dreyer, S., Jarke, J., Kannengießer, S., Katzenbach, C., Malaka, R., Pfadenhauer, M., Puschmann, C., & Schulz, W. (2023). ChatGPT, LaMDA, and the hype around communicative AI: The automation of communication as a field of research in media and communication studies. Human-Machine Communication, 6, 41-63. https://doi.org/10.30658/hmc.6.4 Nah, S. (2023). Research handbook on artificial intelligence and communication. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing All the best, SEUNGAHN ********************************************* *SEUNGAHN NAH, Ph.D. * Dianne Snedaker Endowed Professor in Media Trust Research Director, Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT) College of Journalism and Communications University of Florida ********************************************* <seungahn.nah(a)uky.edu>

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2024 Policy & Internet Conference - Call for Papers
by Nadia Tjahja 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Dear colleagues, **With my apologies for cross-posting** Policy & Internet Conference 2024 2-4 October, the University of Sydney Call for Papers <https://internet-policy-meco.sydney.edu.au/2024/07/good-internet-policy-how…> *Good Internet Policy: How, What, Why, Where, and For Whom?* As our digital society advances, an increasingly diverse array of stakeholders are seeking to have a greater say in its governance (Calandro, 2015, Tjahja et al, 2022, Aguerre, 2022), making the challenge of policymaking for the Internet more complex and contested (Kettemann, 2020, Belli et al, 2023). The 2024 Policy & Internet conference, hosted by the University of Sydney, invites scholars, policymakers, civic interest groups, platform providers and regulatory bodies to participate in a dialogue about the nature of ‘good Internet policy’. Set against the backdrop of significant global events like NetMundial+10 <https://netmundial.br/> and the United Nations Global Digital Compact <https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact>, the conference seeks to unravel the complexities of Internet governance and policymaking and to explore diverse pathways towards a ‘good’ future for the Internet for all. This conference aims to explore foundational questions and new frontiers in Internet policy and invites contributions that address but are not necessarily limited to the following topics: - *Defining Good Policy: *What constitutes good Internet policy? Which norms and values are pivotal in shaping these policies? - *Policy Innovation and Ecosystems:* What current innovations are shaping policy landscapes? Are these ecosystems effective, and how might they be reimagined? - *Norm Entrepreneurship:* How are different stakeholders championing innovative norms to address the myriad challenges in Internet policy? - *Processes and Mechanisms:* What are the key processes and mechanisms in crafting effective Internet policies? - *Policy Spaces:* Where is Internet policy formulated? Which forums or platforms are or should be central to these discussions? - *Inclusivity in Policymaking:* Who currently influences Internet policy, and who should be involved in these discussions? - *Impact of Emerging Technologies:* How do emerging technologies reshape the frameworks and priorities of Internet policy? - *Regulatory Expertise:* What expertise is necessary to navigate and enhance the efficacy of Internet policy-making? We invite submissions that address the above themes, but also encourage papers that propose new perspectives or challenge existing paradigms in Internet policy and governance. Submissions may include empirical studies, theoretical analyses, policy reviews, case studies, and more. *Email **j.gray(a)sydney.edu.au* <j.gray(a)sydney.edu.au>* your 300-word abstract, plus a 100-word author biography, by August 11, 2024.* For more information, visit: https://internet-policy-meco.sydney.edu.au https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19442866 *References* Belli, L., Curzi, Y., Walter, B.G. (2023) ‘AI regulation in Brazil: Advancements, flows, and need to learn from the data protection experience’, Computer Law & Security Review 48, p105767. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0267364922001108?via… Calandro, E. (2015) Stakeholders’ Involvement and Participation in the Internet Governance Ecosystem: An African perspective. Internet Policy Observatory, Center for Global Communication Studies, p. 20. Available at: https://global.asc.upenn.edu/app/uploads/2015/12/Policy-paper-multistakehol… (Accessed: 12 October 2020). Kettemann, M.C. (2020) The normative order of the Internet. New York: Oxford University Press. Tjahja, N., Meyer, T. and Shahin, J. (2022) ‘Who do you think you are? Individual stakeholder identification and mobility at the Internet Governance Forum’, Telecommunications Policy, 46(10), p. 102410. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2022.102410. *Ms Nadia Tjahja* United Nations University – CRIS | Co-Coordinator of the Digital Governance Cluster & PhD Fellow *www.cris.unu.edu <http://www.cris.unu.edu/>* Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Brussels School of Governance | PhD Researcher https://brussels-school.be/research/digitalisation-democracy-and-innovation YOUthDIG Coordinator, European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) <https://www.eurodig.org/> Editorial Board, Policy & Internet Journal (P&I <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19442866>) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2021.102141>

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*DEADLINE EXTENDED* CFP open for AusSTS2024! "(De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power", 18 -20 Nov 2024, ANU Canberra
by Thao Phan 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Hi all, An update that the deadline for the AusSTS 2024 conference, which will be held in-person at the ANU in Canberra on November 19-20, with an ECR day on November 18, has been *extended until Sunday August 11 (11.59pm AEST)*. Details on the CFP and how to submit below. Visit https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/ for more information. AusSTS is an annual gathering for scholars interested in science and technology studies (STS) approaches, theories, and methods in Australia and NEw Zealand. All the best, Thao Phan --- *CFP now open for AusSTS2024!* *Theme*: (De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power", co-hosted by ANU and TopEndSTS *Date: *18 - 20 Nov 2024 *Location: *ANU, Canberra *Deadline for submissions:* 4 August 2024 11 August 2024 *For details visit:* https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/ <https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/> We are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals for AusSTS 2024 is now open! This year’s conference will be held at ANU, and is co-organised by ANU and TopEndSTS, which are located in Australia’s two most populous territories, respectively: the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory (NT). We encourage participants to submit proposals that engage with the conference theme: (De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power. This conference builds on conversations convened at last year’s conference on ‘Contributing to and with STS’, and explored in reflections that took place afterwards, by thinking with the theory and practice of STS through the lens of ‘territory’, broadly understood. There are multiple possible approaches to thinking through this lens. One involves thinking through STS as a discipline, a territory in the intellectual landscape that imagines and intervenes in the world in particular ways. Another involves thinking through STS from, and about, particular geographical places, and the influences and impacts of our research and praxis on these places. Implicit in both of these approaches is the inevitable question of power, including the ability to define boundaries that include and exclude, and to produce and designate legitimate knowledge. These issues take on specific forms and stakes in the Australasian context, rooted in a colonial past whose legacies and logics persist today. Imagining and enacting more just and equitable futures depends on engaging with these valences of territory, and reflecting on our commitments and responsibilities from these situated perspectives. Participants at all career stages are welcome to share their research, or to contribute to AusSTS 2024 as non-presenting attendees. AusSTS 2024 will feature a series of discussions about what (De-)Territorialising STS means from various situated perspectives. The main conference will be preceded by an Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day on November 18th, which will include sessions focussed on career development and networking. Our opening keynote will be delivered by Professorial Research Fellow Helen Verran (Charles Darwin University), with additional speakers and panels to be announced soon. And throughout the conference, with the support of the Fenner Circle, participants will be invited to engage with the theme through daily yarning, which provides a sovereign space to ask difficult questions and practice unfamiliar ways of knowing and doing. Here, the goal will be to enhance our capacity to challenge entrenched colonial academic practices and seek answers to the questions that should be asked aloud. Participants will be able to share work through presentations, have work-in-progress reviewed, and – for the first time at AusSTS – present in a ‘Making and Doing STS knowledge’ session. *Submission Guidelines:* We invite scholars, writers, artists, and activists from any career stage to contribute to AusSTS 2024. We welcome applications that broadly engage with STS, and especially encourage applicants to engage with the conference theme where possible. Indigenous people at all stages of their careers are strongly encouraged to submit an application. Please submit an application to participate in one of the following formats: - Submit an abstract for a short (10 minute) presentation or provocation that engages with the conference theme. Sessions will consist of 3-4 presentations followed by group discussion (200 words). - Submit an abstract (200 words) for a longer piece of written work to be workshopped with AusSTS attendees. Pieces of work can include papers or thought pieces (including works in progress), more speculative proposals of research, and other creative or non-traditional forms of translation and output. Final submissions should be in a written format, between 1,000 and 3,000 words, and ready to be circulated amongst all attendees by Sunday November 3, 2024. - Submit a proposal to host a display in the ‘Making and Doing STS knowledge’ session. Presenters in this session will be offered a stall/display space in which they may coordinate an interactive exhibit or schedule a small event inviting engagement with a presentation of STS knowledge making as, and in, practice [see below for more information] - Register as a non-presenting attendee. For more details and to submit an abstract visit: https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/

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