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Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on Political Campaigning in the Computer Age
by Ashu M. G. Solo 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

It would be appreciated if you could forward this call for chapters to anyone who might be interested. Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on Political Campaigning in the Computer Age CFP URL: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/3478 Purpose Technology and particularly the Internet have brought about many changes in the realm of politics. Politicians and candidates use their own websites and social network profiles to get their message out. Politicians use political engineering and computational politics including data analytics to increase the effectiveness of their campaign. Aspects of engineering, computer science, mathematics, or natural science can be applied to political campaigning. Potential Topics Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Political Campaigns in the Computer Age • online campaigning • online campaigning using websites and webpages • online campaigning using social networking • online campaigning using multimedia tools • online campaigning using blogs • online campaigning using vlogs • political debates on the Internet • virtual town hall • virtual war room • online fake news and cyberlibel against politicians • case studies • future research directions Engineering, Math, and Science in Political Campaigning • political engineering (application of engineering, computer science, mathematics, or natural science to politics) • computational politics (application of computer science or mathematics to politics) Note: These new interdisciplinary fields were first defined in this research paper: Ashu M. G. Solo. (2011). The New Fields of Public Policy Engineering, Political Engineering, Computational Public Policy, and Computational Politics. In Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on e-Learning, e-Business, Enterprise Information Systems, and e-Government (EEE'11) (pp. 431-434). URL: <http://worldcomp-proceedings.com/proc/p2011/EEE5211.pdf> http://worldcomp-proceedings.com/proc/p2011/EEE5211.pdf • applications of engineering in political campaigning • applications of computer science in political campaigning • applications of mathematics in political campaigning • applications of natural science in political campaigning • applications of operations research in political campaigning • applications of optimization methods in political campaigning • uncertainty management in political campaigning • applications of computational intelligence methods to political campaigning • applications of fuzzy logic to political campaigning • applications of neural computing to political campaigning • applications of neural networks to political campaigning • applications of evolutionary computation to political campaigning • applications of genetic algorithms to political campaigning • applications of knowledge-based systems to political campaigning • applications of machine learning methods to political campaigning • applications of pattern recognition to political campaigning • applications of data mining to political campaigning • applications of analytics to political campaigning • applications of data integration to political campaigning • applications of data analysis to political campaigning • applications of data modeling to political campaigning • applications of exploratory data analysis to political campaigning • applications of confirmatory data analysis to political campaigning • applications of predictive analytics to political campaigning • applications of text analytics to political campaigning • applications of statistics to political campaigning • applications of data visualization to political campaigning • applications of data dissemination to political campaigning • data-driven decision making in political campaigning • applications of data fusion to political campaigning • applications of multidimensional matrix mathematics to political campaigning • applications of decision theory to political campaigning • applications of game theory to political campaigning • applications of graph theory to political campaigning • forecasting in political campaigning • modeling in political campaigning • simulation in political campaigning • visualization in political campaigning • software tools in political campaigning • case studies • future research directions Publisher: IGI Global Publisher website: https://www.igi-global.com/ Please submit your chapter in Microsoft Word format through the eEditorial Discovery® system by November 30, 2018. Please use the following link when submitting your chapter: https://www.igi-global.com/submission/submit-chapter/?projectid=b3f266fe-43… If you aren’t sure if your chapter fits within the scope of the book, you can send a one paragraph abstract to the editor. The editor will get back to you within two days about whether your chapter fits within the scope of the book. The full chapter will still be reviewed. One or more of the author(s) of each submitted chapter will be expected to review two other submitted chapters. Every person who reviews a chapter will be listed in the editorial advisory board, which will be published in the book. Important Dates Initial chapter submission deadline: November 30, 2018 Chapter review results: January 31, 2019 Chapter revisions submission deadline: February 28, 2019 Final acceptance results: March 21, 2019 Final chapter and forms submission deadline: April 5, 2019 Editor Ashu M. G. Solo Originator of public policy engineering, computational public policy, political engineering, and computational politics Author, editor, or associate editor of over 825 reviewed publications (research publications and political commentaries) Interdisciplinary researcher, engineering and math developer, electrical engineer, computer engineer, intelligent systems engineer, political and public policy engineer, mathematician, public policy analyst, political writer, former political operative, entrepreneur, civil rights activist, environmental protection technology developer, and former infantry officer CEO/interdisciplinary R&D engineer and mathematician at Maverick Trailblazers Inc.™ and principal at Solo’s Solutions™ Former platoon commander understudy (regiment appointment) in Cdn. Army Reserve Infantry Former CEO or acting CEO for 4 geographical associations of federal and provincial political parties and former city committee representative Email address for inquiries: amgsolo(a)mavericktrailblazers.com <mailto:amgsolo@mavericktrailblazers.com>

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Job: Assistant Professor, Games and Interactive Media
by Mel Stanfill 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Hi all, It was great to see folks in Montreal and I hope everyone has had or is having safe travels home. We are hiring an Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media. See solicitation below: The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an assistant professor for research and teaching in Games and Interactive Media. This is a nine-month, tenure-earning position that includes teaching, research, and service-based duties. The anticipated start date is August 2019. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of games and interactive media in appropriate areas of scholarship, and working at the intersection of theory and practice. Appropriate specializations may include areas such as game development, web design, social media, mobile and responsive design, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and other research areas related to the intersection of interactive technology, art, and the humanities. Faculty teaching responsibilities will support the Digital Media B.A. (with specializations in Web and Social Platforms and Game Design) and the Digital Media M.A. The Nicholson School of Communication and Media ( https://communication.ucf.edu/) encourages multidisciplinary collaborations. Faculty members are expected to actively pursue and obtain external funding and to develop projects that achieve peer reviewed recognition for innovation and excellence. This position is among those that will be based at UCF Downtown, when the campus opens in fall 2019. Located in downtown Orlando, the new campus will be home to 7,700 UCF and Valencia College students to study degree programs that align with emerging industries, within walking distance of jobs and internships. The candidates selected for these positions will have the opportunity to take part in shaping an innovative 21st-century learning environment. For more information, visit www.ucf.edu/downtown. Position Minimum Qualifications By the time of appointment, applicants must hold a terminal degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates must demonstrate an agenda of research or creative work in a relevant area. Candidates must possess teaching experience or demonstrated evidence of teaching-related activities, such as workshops, training, or scholarship of teaching and learning. Preferences Preference for candidates who are either 1) proficient in modern scripting languages for development on one or more platforms, such as web, mobile, or games, or 2) have experience and skills related to aesthetic design for interaction. The ideal candidates will show evidence of being a theorist and practitioner, with a demonstrated sustainable research agenda related to digital media. Preference will be given to candidates who have a record of obtaining research funding. Special Conditions Equal Employment Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. Additional Application Materials Required The university requires that all applicants apply online at https://www.jobswithucf.com. In addition to the online application, applicants must also submit the following: (1) a letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the contact information for three professional references; 4) and a link to a portfolio or related work. NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date. Review of applications will begin once the position is closed. Candidates will not be considered until all of the above materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly. Please direct any questions related to the position to Joe Muley, at jmuley(a)ucf.edu. Job Close Date 11/08/2018 Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF’s 13 colleges offer 210 graduate and undergraduate degrees to a culturally diverse student body of more than 63,000 from all 50 states and 148 countries. Through innovative education and research, we're creating a lasting impact on the Central Florida community and the world beyond. That’s why U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2016 guide recognizes UCF as one of the nation’s "Most Innovative" universities, and Kiplinger’s and The Princeton Review consistently rank UCF as one of the country’s best values for a college education. Best, Mel Stanfill, PhD Assistant Professor Texts & Technology / Games and Interactive Media University of Central Florida http://www.melstanfill.com

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IEEE WoWMoM 2019: call for papers
by Andrea Passarella 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

-------------------------------------------------------------- IEEE WoWMoM 2019 Call for Papers 9-12 June 2019, Washington DC, USA http://cs.ucf.edu/wowmom2019/ -------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS SCOPE AND OVERVIEW IEEE WoWMoM 2019 is soliciting original and previously unpublished papers addressing research challenges and advances in the areas of wireless, mobile, and multimedia networking as well as ubiquitous and pervasive systems. The evolution of wireless networking technologies and their key role in future Internet scenarios offer an increasing wealth of opportunities for distributing multimedia content. To provide users with high quality of experience, especially under moderate to high utilization, appropriate architectural networking paradigms are necessary. At the same time, Internet of Things environments, wearable computing and sensors, support a diverse range of domains and services, providing rich sets of measurements for characterizing, detecting, and understanding complex behaviours and systems. These are some of the challenges that are of interest to IEEE WoWMoM 2019. The IEEE WoWMoM 2019 conference takes a broader view and seeks papers describing innovative research contributions to the field of mobile and wireless networking in general. Papers that present original work, validated by experimentation, simulation, or analysis, are solicited. Practical experiences and experimental efforts from both industry and academia, duly documenting the lessons learned from testbeds, field-trials, or real deployments, are also welcome. Specific areas of interest: - Ad-hoc, sensor, mesh and vehicular wireless networks - Content-centric architectures for wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Context-awareness in wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Cognitive communications and networking - Dependability and survivability issues for wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Energy-efficiency for wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Internet/Web of Things - Localisation, tracking, and mobility management and services - Middleware services for wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Mobile applications and services over 5G networks - Mobile big data networking and services - Mobile cloud computing - Mobile edge computing - Mobile health networking - Mobile network traffic characterization and measurements - Mobile social networks - Modelling, analysis, and performance evaluation of wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Network virtualisation and software-defined wireless networks - Opportunistic and delay-tolerant networks - Participatory, mobile and urban sensing - Resource management for QoS/QoE provisioning - RFID, NFC, and Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications - Satellite and space networking - Seamless inter-networking and self-organisation - Security, trust and privacy issues for wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - System prototypes, measurements, real-world deployment, and experiences - Underwater wireless, mobile and multimedia networks - Virtual mobile infrastructure - Wireless BAN, PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN - Wireless multimedia systems, services and applications - Wearable Computing PAPER SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION All submissions must describe original research, not published or currently under review for another workshop, conference, or journal. Papers must be submitted electronically through EDAS. Please refer to the conference website for the detailed submissions instructions, including the type of papers that can be submitted. ACCEPTED PAPERS For accepted papers, attendance and presentation by one of the authors is mandatory. Submission implies the willingness of at least one author to attend the conference and present the paper. Accepted papers will be included in the proceedings of IEEE WoWMoM 2019 and submitted for publication to IEEE Xplore. All conference proceedings must meet IEEE's quality standards, and IEEE reserves the right not to publish any proceedings that do not meet these standards. WoWMoM organizers reserve the right to exclude a paper from distribution after the conference (e.g., removal from IEEE Xplore) if the paper is not presented at the conference for unjustified reasons. Selected Papers will be considered for a special issue of the Elsevier journal of Pervasive and Mobile Computing (PMC). IMPORTANT DATES Abstract submission: November 23, 2018 Full manuscript due: November 30, 2018 Acceptance notification: March 15, 2019 Camera-Ready version due: Mid April, 2019 Conference Dates: 9-12 June, 2019 For any additional information feel free to contact the PC chairs at maria(a)csd.uoc.gr and jasleen(a)cs.unc.edu

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TT jobs in digital writing and critical theory at University of Florida
by Margaret Galvan 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Hello all, My department (English) at the University of Florida is hiring 3 tenure-track assistant professors in two positions this year. Please pass these notices along to folks who you know who might be interested. Two assistant professors in writing studies/digital writing, initial deadline 10/31/18: https://apply.interfolio.com/56283 One assistant professor in critical theory, initial deadline 11/15/18: https://apply.interfolio.com/56289 Best, Margaret. -- Margaret Galvan, PhD Assistant Professor of visual rhetoric, Department of English University of Florida -- margaret.galvan(a)gmail.com margaretgalvan(a)ufl.edu margaretgalvan.org <http://www.margaretgalvan.org/> | @magdor <https://twitter.com/magdor>

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Books on CMC
by Rich Ling 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Dear all, I am trying to pull together a list of the significant recent books on Computer-Mediated Communication. Any books that are either authored or edited collections would be of interest to me. Thanks for your help. -- Rich L.

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Job opening: Assistant Professor in Media and Communications, LSE - please share
by Livingstone,S 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Apologies for cross-posting The Department of Media and Communications at London School of Economics and Political Science is hiring a new Assistant Professor in Media and Communications, to begin September 2019. Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in the field of media and communications. The successful candidate will join an established and successful department, ranked first in the UK’s 2014 Research Excellence Framework evaluation and third in the QS 2016 world university rankings. The Department is known for its distinctive interdisciplinary approach to the field of media and communications, primarily based in the social sciences, but also open to humanities perspectives. Candidates must have expertise in one or more of the following areas of research: audiences and cultural politics, and/or media for development. Within these primary areas, we are particularly (though not exclusively) interested in candidates with research and theoretical expertise in the Global South, with a focus on issues of marginality and social justice, especially around sexuality, race, class and disability. In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research incentive scheme with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities. Queries about the role may be addressed to the Head of the Department, Professor Sarah Banet-Weiser (S.Banet-Weiser(a)lse.ac.uk<mailto:S.Banet-Weiser@lse.ac.uk>). Applications are now open and close on 22 October. You can find full details on LSE Jobs<https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmN/UXJPVd…> – please share with your networks. Professor Sonia Livingstone, DPhil, FBA, FBPS, FRSA, OBE London School of Economics and Political Science TW2 7.01, Dept. of Media and Communications, Houghton Street, LSE, London WC2A 2AE Web: www.sonialivingstone.net<http://www.sonialivingstone.net/> Children's rights in the digital environment http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/mediapolicyproject/page/2/?s=sonia+rights Parenting for a digital future blog www.parenting.digital<http://www.parenting.digital/> Twitter @Livingstone_S EU Kids Online www.eukidsonline.net<http://www.eukidsonline.net/> Global Kids Online www.globalkidsonline.net<http://www.globalkidsonline.net/> Publications (mostly open access) http://bit.ly/2tUbcRD Latest bookThe Class: Living and learning in the digital age<http://nyupress.org/books/9781479824243/>

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Last few Emerald books, must go from the AoIR conference table-top
by Eileen Breen 13 Oct '18

13 Oct '18

Dear all Stop by the Emerald table during tomorrow’s morning coffee break. Books available on a first-come, first served basis. Very best wishes Eileen Breen Publisher Sent from my iPhone Emerald Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06

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Call for Contributions - Algorithms & Society Workshop - Monday 10 December 2018
by Seda Guerses 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Dear Airs, Please see below an announcement for a workshop which will be the stepping stone for a bigger conference in the near future. We are especially interested in works on the themes of predictive policing and immigration. We also welcome input from advocacy and community groups. Kindly, Seda Call for Contributions - Algorithms & Society Workshop - Monday 10 December 2018 Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium A workshop organised by Privacy Salon & Law Science Technology and Society (LSTS), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, supported by Open Society Foundations. This call is primarily aimed at academic researchers, civil society representatives, journalists and practitioners working in the area. Recently there have been increased calls for scrutiny of the role that algorithms play in society. Algorithms influence life-changing decisions, yet to-date the transparency about how these models operate remain firmly limited Who is responsible for their introduction, integration, fairness and accuracy? What democratic governance structures are proposed, if made available at all? Who procures, monitors and regulates their use? What can be done about algorithmic bias? What bias beyond that is inherent to the data and algorithms do these systems produce? What are the social and ethical consequences of algorithms for individuals, groups, communities, institutions and societies? There has been a growing discussion on the regulation of and the impact of algorithms on society for some time. However, these discussions have been driven mainly by examples from the US and have stuck to a very general level. In the discussions, algorithmic practices and their impact in Europe and more specifically in the public sector have remained rather invisible. There is a clear need for examples and voices from Europe to inform and enhance the debate about the challenges posed to societies by algorithms. This workshop on Algorithms & Society has the following aims: To understand what legal, social and ethical issues are at stake with regards to the use of algorithms and algorithmic (decision-making) systems in Europe. This includes themes such as algorithmic accountability, algorithmic governance, political economy of algorithms, fairness and transparency but also what impact the implementation of algorithms and algorithmic systems will have on societies, fundamental rights and social justice; To advance the discussion on the use of algorithms in the area of predictive policing and migration policy in particular; To convene the community of researchers, civil society representatives, journalists and practitioners working on the impact of algorithms and algorithmic (decision-making) systems in Europe; To lay the foundation for the organisation of a larger event in 2019 which has the goal to create an interdisciplinary forum for European researchers and experts working on algorithms and automated decision-making. We especially welcome submissions on the following topics: The use of algorithms and algorithmic (decision-making) systems in the public and private sector Europe; Legal, social and ethical issues at stake with regards to the use of algorithms and algorithmic (decision making) systems in Europe; Case studies of the use of algorithms in the context of (Predictive) Policing in Europe; Case studies of the use of algorithms in the context of European Migration Policies. Submission instructions You can respond to this Call for Contributions by submitting a statement/abstract of max 500 words via a dedicated webpage on the EasyChair system, detailing your perspective or contribution to the workshop (please also indicate if you would like to present) using the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=asw2018 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=asw2018> Deadline: 24 October 2018 Notifications: 29 October 2018 We will continue to accept proposals for contributions on a rolling basis after the deadline. In case of doubt regarding the suitability of a contribution to the workshop, please contact Rosamunde van Brakel, <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] <https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?LOGON=A3%3Dind1810%26L%3DSURVEI…> Please note that we can only invite a limited number of participants. We will cover transportation and accommodation costs for those who are selected to speak and a limited number of civil society representatives. Programming committee Rosamunde van Brakel, LSTS Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Privacy Salon Joris van Hoboken, LSTS Vrije Universiteit Brussel/IVIR-Universiteit van Amsterdam Seda Gürses, ESAT Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Matthias Spielkamp, AlgorithmWatch

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Possible submission to ICA about digital rights activism
by efrat daskal 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Apology for a possible cross-posting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi All,We are looking to complete a discussion panel for ICA 2019 focusing on digital rights activism. We are looking to submit in the activism,communication and social justice interest group. Please email us at efrat.daskal(a)northwestern.eduor marechal(a)usc.edu with anabstract/general description of your paper if you are interested. Best and thank you Efrat Daskal & Nathalie Marechal

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research on Twitter threads/threaded tweets
by Tori Holmes 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Dear all, can anyone on this list recommend good readings on Twitter threads/the use of threaded tweets please? Thanks in advance! Tori Dr Tori Holmes Lecturer in Brazilian Studies Spanish and Portuguese Studies School of Arts, English and Languages Queen’s University Belfast Belfast BT7 1NN Northern Ireland www.qub.ac.uk/ael Research profile: http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/tori-holmes%2843329376-32f0-4e51-bc…

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