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list your internet research degree program/research centers
by Jeremy Hunsinger 23 Aug '18

23 Aug '18

Please disseminate as appropriate. Hello friends, colleagues and future friends and colleagues, Below you will find the forms to put in information for your degree programs and research centers related to internet studies/internet research. My co-editors and I collected and disseminated a list in 2009 for the first volume of the International Handbook of Internet Research, and this data will be used for the second volume due out 2019. Appendix A: Degree Programs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOgNVfmicCRiBXIxhFTKwS8aRqcMnE-9j… Appendix B: Research Centers https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXrnGzUKSXrzdJch3uO2B3LqSkUG7Kfmt… -- Jeremy Hunsinger Associate Professor Communication Studies Wilfrid Laurier University

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by Alessandra Spremolla 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

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Four Tenure Track Positions in the iSchool at Syracuse University
by Jennifer Stromer-Galley 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

I am excited to announce that Syracuse University's School of Information Studies is hiring 4 (!) Tenure Track Positions in a variety of areas of interest to folks here. I hope to see some of you in the applicant pool! Jennifer Stromer-Galley | Professor Director, Center for Computational and Data Sciences Past President, Association of Internet Researchers School of Information Studies 220 Hinds Hall Syracuse, New York 13244 e jstromer(a)syr.edu ++++++ Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (The iSchool, ischool.syr.edu) seeks scholars and leaders to fill four open-rank tenure-track faculty positions to start in Fall 2019. Successful candidates will have a productive program of research in an information-related field and be able to contribute to the development of students and courses in our degree programs in information management and technology, data science and data analytics, library and information science (including school media) and information science and technology. The successful candidates will join our "Faculty of One": a highly collegial environment that stresses interdisciplinary collaboration amongst our school's faculty and with other members of the university community and beyond. Our research and teaching often adopt a socio-technical approach, recognizing that important problems are not simply technical nor just about people, but rather require both social and technological insights. We seek applicants whose topic areas and skills adopt this philosophy, and who can speak to overlapping areas within the school. We are particularly seeking applications from researchers whose interests are located in one or more of the following scholarly areas: . technical, behavioral and/or social approaches to address privacy and security for trustworthy cyberspace . computational social science . digital humanities . big data approaches to exploring important organizational, scientific, social, economic, cultural or political questions . information and knowledge management with big data . community-focused librarianship in K-12, academic, special or public libraries . information literacy, especially ways to increase users' resilience to misinformation or to privacy and security attacks . library services, such as youth or reference services . information organization and retrieval . human-computer interaction (HCI), user experience and/or user behaviour . design and evaluation of interactive, social, ubiquitous and/or other emerging computing systems . designing for marginalized populations . ethical and policy implications of digital technologies and design We specifically seek applications from women and from members of groups traditionally underrepresented among scholars in higher education. We are interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to be effective with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. Experience mentoring students from marginalized groups is particularly valued. Rank and experience level of these positions are open: we encourage applications from both junior and senior scholars with a record of achievement appropriate to the rank sought at time of application. A completed Ph.D. in a relevant field of study or the expectation of completion of the Ph.D. by August 2019 is required. The School is committed to professional development for junior faculty, and provides excellent mentoring and support. Application process: Applications-including 1) a cover letter outlining the applicant's interests and qualifications and including the rank sought; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) short statements describing interests and accomplishments in research and in teaching; and 4) names and contact information of at least three references-can be submitted at www.sujobopps.com, job #074043. All applications will be held in strict confidence; we will seek references only from finalists. We are pleased to speak with interested applicants ahead of submitting materials. We will begin screening applicants in October 2018 and continue until the positions are filled, so applications should be received by 7 October 2018 to ensure full consideration. Direct questions to Dr. Kevin Crowston, search committee chair, crowston(a)syr.edu. About the iSchool at Syracuse University Located at the center of picturesque Syracuse University, the iSchool prides itself on being a thought leader in both scholarship and instruction. Our faculty have recognized strengths in information retrieval, information management, library programs and services, natural language processing, computational social science, online communities and civic participation, new forms of organization and collaboration, information and communications policy, smart energy systems, digital literacy, information privacy and security, globalization, data science, entrepreneurship, social media, social computing and other areas. The iSchool has five degree programs and numerous certificate programs, with an enrollment of 31 doctoral students, 873 masters students and 685 undergraduate majors, led by 44 full-time faculty and more than 100 part-time faculty. The iSchool is ranked #4 overall by US News and World Report for library and information science and #2 for information systems. Faculty teach in the classroom and/or prepare and oversee delivery of online courses (with a typical allocation of two courses per semester), and mentor and advise undergraduate, masters and doctoral students. iSchool faculty members received more than $5M in external research support in the past year. The iSchool hosts seven research centers and laboratories and is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Research and in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (IA/CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private research university of extraordinary academics and distinctive offerings. With a gorgeous campus in the heart of New York State, a global footprint and a history that dates to 1870, we embrace diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Our student population includes nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students, representing all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. Home to 11 schools and colleges, Syracuse University blends the foundational power of the liberal arts with the intense focus of professional programs. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Sport and Human Dynamics, Information Studies, Law, Management, Citizenship and Public Affairs, Public Communications, and Visual and Performing Arts. A medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York state, Syracuse is approximately a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto and Montreal. With a metropolitan population of 700,000, Syracuse is a center for medical care and for cultural, recreational and artistic events, including the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse Stage, Symphoria, Destiny Mall, multiple sporting events, and festivals including Jazz Fest and Winterfest. The outdoor enthusiast will enjoy four seasons of recreational opportunities, having the Adirondack Mountains, the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, and the Thousands Islands Region within easy driving distance of the Syracuse campus. The University is proud to offer a benefit program that is family-friendly, progressive, and responsive to the diversity of our community. Full-time faculty members are eligible for dependent tuition benefits, family medical leave and, in addition to maternity/disability leave, for parental leave (primary caregivers of either gender may apply). The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion & Resolution Services coordinates workplace accommodations for faculty and staff, guiding the ongoing development of an accessible university that embraces disability as an aspect of diversity. EEOC: Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans: A commitment to veterans and their families is a distinguishing characteristic of Syracuse University. The University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community: Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

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WEBCAST TUE-THU: Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum 2017 (AfPIF) live from Capetown, South Africa #afpif2018
by Joly MacFie 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

Every year I say it. This is the single best event that ISOC puts on. Developing peering and interconnections is at the very heart of what we do. Right now it's just about halfway through Day 2. Apologies for late notice but there was a fair amount of troubleshooting to do on the stream. I break the stream down into sessions at the end of day, so at least it is easy to catch up. <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/nsfmmwrcn4/> [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2018>The *9th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum <https://www.afpif.org/afpif2018/>*(AfPIF) takes place from *21-23 August, 2018* in *Capetown, South Africa*. The event, which this year is being held in conjunction with *iWeek <https://iweek.org.za/>*, discusses regional interconnection dynamics and content issues that are critical components of transit deficits. As a multi-stakeholder forum, AfPIF seeks to foster cross-border interconnection opportunities by ensuring that key players — infrastructure providers, Internet service providers (ISPs), IXPs, international financial institutions, and policy-makers and regulators are present at the event. The event is being streamed live via the *Internet Society livestream channel <http://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2018>*. Capetown time is UTC+2 thus 6 hours ahead of NYC. *What: Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum 2018 <https://www.afpif.org/afpif2018/>* *Where: Westin Hôtel, Capetown, South Africa* *When: 21-23 August, 2018* *Program: https://www.afpif.org/afpif2018/agenda/ <https://www.afpif.org/afpif2018/agenda/>* *Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2018/ <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2018/>* *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica/ <https://www.facebook.com/ISOCAfrica/>* *Twitter: #AfPIF2018 http://bit.ly/afpif2018 <http://bit.ly/afpif2018>* *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/10464 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Open Rank Position in Communication Studies
by Andrew Ó Baoill 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

On Sun, Aug 19, 2018 at 11:59 PM <air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org> wrote: > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:02:03 +0300 > From: Rivka Ribak <rribak(a)com.haifa.ac.il> > To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org > Subject: [Air-L] Open Rank Position in Communication Studies > Message-ID: <3eb98527d838a9d9cbf22c0149e8649a(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > *Open Rank Position in Communication Studies (tenure-track)** > > > > The Department of Communication at the University of Haifa invites > applications from outstanding candidates for an open-rank position in the > field of communication studies.* The Department of Communication offers > single and double major B.A. programs in communication studies, a research > M.A. and Ph.D. programs, as well as an M.A. program in Strategic > Communication and Public Relations. Faculty in the department study the > meanings and effects of communication in an age of evolving technologies > and cultures, using a variety of methodological approaches. > > > > We seek applicants in all subfields of communication research. Only > candidates that are expected to have completed their Ph.D. by October 2019 > will be considered. While a Ph.D. in communication is preferred, candidates > with training in related fields who have published in leading journals in > the field of communication will also be considered. The successful > applicant is expected to have at least three publications in top-tier > communication research outlets. The language of instruction at the > University of Haifa is Hebrew, but a period of adjustment is an > option. > > Applications should be submitted by email no later than *October 2, 2018* > to: Dr. Roei Davidson (roei(a)com.haifa.ac.il) with the heading "Faculty > Search" and should include the following documents: > > 1) A complete curriculum vitae, including an academic biography that > describes the candidate's current research interests and future research > plan; > > 2) A brief description of three potential courses; > > 3) A list of three references. (Please do not send letters until requested > by the committee.); > > 4) Copies of selected recent publications. > > Applicants will be informed by November 7, 2018 as to the status of their > submission. The appointment will begin on October 1, 2019. > > > > * Pending funding. > > > > > > Rivka Ribak, Ph.D. > > Dept. of Communication > > University of Haifa 31905 > > Phone +972-4-824-9602 > > https://sites.google.com/com.haifa.ac.il/rivkaribak/home > >

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Reminder: Call for Papers - Art Machines: International Symposium on Computational Media Art (ISCMA 2019)
by Miss CHEUNG Oi Lun 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

Dear all, This is a gentle reminder that the deadline for submitting papers to the symposium is approaching. The submission deadline is 1st September 2018. Please refer to the call for papers below for more details. Thank you very much. Best Regards, Jae Cheung (Ms.) Senior Research Assistant School of Creative Media City University of Hong Kong ** Call for Papers - Art Machines: International Symposium on Computational Media Art (ISCMA 2019) We are now calling for papers for Art Machines: International Symposium on Computational Media Art (ISCMA), which will take place between 4th - 7th January 2019 at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. "Art Machines" will bring together Academics, Artists and Professionals in the field of Computational Media Art in a four-day symposium whose core theme will be the topic of Machine Learning and Art. This agenda-setting Symposium will provide an opportunity for in depth reflection upon and assessment of the impact of artificial intelligence on the making of computational art and media, as well as to reflect more broadly on the conditions of existence, range, and futures of computationally based art and media. In addition to the academic keynotes, panels and discussion forums, the conference will include the presentation of artistic projects, a major concurrent exhibition on Asian Digital Art, and a student-led Workshop. Open Call Topics 1. Machine Learning and Art (core theme) 2. Sound Art 3. Immersive Media 4. Digital Cinema 5. Digital Animation 6. Gaming 7. Computational Humanities 8. Creative Coding 9. Urban Media 10. Digital Fabrication 11. Physical Computing 12. Digital Preservation 13. Curatorial Practice 14. Brain Computer Interface 15. Other Topics Pertaining to Computational Media Art Open Call Formats 1. Research Papers (double-blind review) 2. Scholarly Abstracts 3. Artistic Project Abstracts 4. Pre-Constituted Scholarly or Artistic Project Panels 5. Posters The submission deadline has been extended to 1st September 2018. All accepted research papers, scholarly/artistic project abstracts, panel abstracts, abstracts of the accepted posters will be published in full in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be invited for publication in the ACM TOMM Special Issue on Big Data, Machine Learning and AI Technologies for Art and Design. To learn more about the Symposium, please visit our website: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/iscma. For details on the submission requirements, please click https://www.cityu.edu.hk/iscma/submission-types. For enquiries, please contact us at (852) 34428049 or via email smpapers(a)cityu.edu.hk. You are also welcome to follow us on these channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-Machines-International-Symposium-on-Computatio… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iscma2019 Symposium Organising Committee School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong -- Disclaimer: This email (including any attachments) is for the use of the intended recipient only and may contain confidential information and/or copyright material. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email and all copies from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, reproduction, copying, distribution, or other form of unauthorized dissemination of the contents is expressly prohibited.

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14th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob 2018): Last Call for Short Papers, Posters & Demos
by Announce Announcements 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

*** LAST CALL FOR SHORT PAPERS, POSTERS & DEMOS *** 14th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob 2018) St. Raphael Resort, Limassol, Cyprus, 15-17 October, 2018 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… (*** Sponsorship Approved by IEEE Communication Society ***) *** Submission Deadline: September 1, 2018 *** WiMob is an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers, developers and practitioners of wireless and mobile technology. For fourteen years, the International WiMob conference has provided unique opportunities for researchers and developers to interact, share new results, show live demonstrations, and discuss emerging directions in a number of contemporary topics in wireless and mobile computing. WiMob 2018 is soliciting high quality technical papers addressing research challenges in the areas of wireless communications, wireless networking, mobility, nomadicity, ubiquitous computing, services and applications. Papers should present original work validated via analysis, simulation or experimentation. Practical experiences and Testbed trials also are welcome. TOPICS WiMob 2018 will host 5 parallel symposia on: · Wireless Communications · Wireless Networking, Mobility and Nomadicity · Ubiquitous Computing, Services and Applications · Green and Sustainable Communications and Network Computing · Security on Wireless and Mobile Networks A full list of topics for each symposium can be found on the conference web site. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION All short paper submissions should be written in English conforming to the IEEE standard conference format (8.5" x 11" - US letter, Two-Column) with a maximum paper length of 4 pages. They should be fully formatted, with graphs, images and other special areas arranged as intended for the final publication. The short papers will be included in the conference proceedings, published by IEEE CS Press (IEEE Xplore) and indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex. Participants submitting posters or demos are required to submit a short paper describing the poster/demo content, the research supporting it, and the relevance and importance to WiMob. Accepted papers must be presented at the conference. At least one author of each accepted paper must register to the conference, by the early date indicated by the organizers, and present the paper. During the conference, posters and demos will be displayed or presented in specified sessions. The recommended display poster size is A1 (594mm by 841mm, portrait). Demo submissions may include an additional 1-page appendix describing the specific contents of the demo that conference attendees would see. Any special technical requirements for the demo should also be described in this appendix. The contents of this appendix will be used to evaluate whether the demo is a good fit for WiMob 2018, but will not be included in the proceedings. Only timely submissions through EDAS at http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… will be accepted. For more details, please visit the Facebook page for WiMob 2018: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… as well as the conference web site. IMPORTANT DATES · Short Papers, Posters & Demos: September 1, 2018 · Notification of Acceptance: September 10, 2018 · Camera ready & Author Registration: September 20, 2018 ORGANISATION Honorific Chair · Lajos Hanzo, University of Southampton, UK General Chair · Abderrahim Benslimane, University of Avignon, France Steering Committee · Abderrahim Benslimane - University of Avignon, France · Hsiao-Hwa Chen - National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan · Khaled Ben Letaief - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK · Victor C. M. Leung - University of British Columbia, Canada · Samuel Pierre - Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada · Dovan Thanh - Telenor & Norwegian Univ. of Science & Technology, Norway Executive Co-Chairs · Wessam Ajib, Universite du Quebec - Montreal, Canada · George Angelos Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Workshop Co-Chairs · Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA · Hossam Hassanein, Queen's University, Canada · Anna Maria Vegni - Roma Tre University, Italy TPC Co-Chairs · Abbas Bradai, XLIM Institute, University of Poitiers, France · Brigitte Jaumard, Concordia University, Canada · Ming Li, University of Arizona, USA · Qi Liao, Nokia Bell Labs, Germany Publication Co-Chairs · Abderrahim Benslimane, University of Avignon, France · Corinna Schmitt, University of Zurich, Switzerland Publicity Co-Chairs · Abdellatif Ezzouhairi, ENSA Fez, Morocco · Chunxiao Jiang, Tsinghua University, China · Neeraj Kumar, Thapar University, India · Cristina López-Bravo, Universidade de Vigo, Spain · Roca Vincent, INRIA Rhone-Alpes, France

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10th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science (CloudCom 2018): Last Call for Contributions
by Announce Announcements 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

**** LAST CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS **** (Short Papers, Posters, Demos, PhD Consortium) The 10th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science (CloudCom 2018) Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, 10-13 December, 2018 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… *** Submission Deadline: 31 August, 2018 *** CloudCom is the premier conference on Cloud Computing worldwide, attracting researchers, developers, users, students and practitioners from the fields of big data, systems architecture, services research, virtualization, security and privacy, high performance computing, always with an emphasis on how to build cloud computing platforms with real impact. The conference is co-sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), is steered by the Cloud Computing Association, and draws on the excellence of its world-class Program Committee and its participants. CloudCom 2018 will be held in Nicosia, Cyprus between 10-13 December, 2018. TOPICS OF INTEREST Topics of interest of CloudCom 2018 are grouped into four tracks: · Architecture, Storage and Virtualization · Cloud Services and Applications · Security, Privacy and Trust · Edge Computing and Distributed Cloud The (non-exhaustive) list of topics for each track is as follows: Track 1: Architecture, Storage and Virtualization Chairs: Luiz F. Bittencourt, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, Ivona Brandic, TU-Wien, Austria · Intercloud architecture models · Virtual Machines (VMs), containers, unikernels and microservices · Cloud services delivery models, campus integration & "last mile" issues · Virtualization technology and enablers (network virtualization, software-defined networking) · Networking technologies · Cloud system design with FPGAs, GPUs, APUs · Storage & file systems · Scalability & performance · Resource provisioning, monitoring, management & maintenance · Operational, economic & business models · Green data centers · Computational resources, storage & network virtualization · Resource monitoring · Virtual desktops · Resilience, fault tolerance, disaster recovery · Modeling & performance evaluation · Disaster recovery · Energy efficiency Track 2: Cloud Services and Applications Chairs: Laura Ricci, University of Pisa, Italy, Beniamino Di Martino, Seconda Universita' di Napoli, Italy · XaaS (everything as a service including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) · Cloud services models & frameworks · Service deployment and orchestration in the Cloud · Cloud service management · Cloud workflow management · Cloud services reference models & standardization · Cloud-powered services design · Cloud elasticity · Machine learning and systems interactions · Data management applications & services · Service for computing-intensive applications · Mining and analytics · Data-provisioning services · Cloud programming models, benchmarks, and tools · Cloud-based services & protocols · Fault-tolerance & availability of cloud services and applications · Application development and debugging tools · Business models & economics of cloud services Track 3: Security, Privacy and Trust Chairs: Martin Gilje Jaatun, University of Stavanger, Norway, Barbara Carminati, Insubria, Italy · Accountability & audit · Authentication & authorization · Cloud integrity · Blockchain Cloud services · Cryptography in the Cloud · Hypervisor security · Identity management & security as a service · Prevention of data loss or leakage · Secure, interoperable identity management · Trust & credential management · Trust models for cloud services · Usable security risk management in cloud computing environments · Privacy policy framework for clouds · Privacy-preserving data mining for clouds · Information sharing and data protection in the cloud · Cryptographic protocols against internal attacks in clouds · Privacy protection in cloud platforms · Energy/cost/efficiency of security in clouds Track 4: Edge Computing and Distributed Cloud Chairs: Antonio Fernandez Anta, IMDEA, Spain, Sarunas Girdzijauskas, KTH, Sweden · Cloudlet-enabled applications · Distributed Cloud Infrastructure · Foundations and principles of distributed cloud computing · Architectural models, prototype implementations and applications · Cloud brokers and coordination across multiple resource managers · Interoperability and mobility · Software infrastructure for cloudlets · Dynamic resource, service and context management on edge computing · Fog Computing · IoT cloud architectures & models · Cloud-based context-aware IoT · Economics and pricing · Experience with and performance evaluation of existing deployments and measurements (public, private, hybrid, federated environments) GENERAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Authors are invited to submit their research work to the CloudCom 2018 conference. Submitted work must not substantially overlap papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. Authors must submit their work by 31 August, 2018 using the EasyChair submission system: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . Only PDF files will be accepted. Manuscripts need to be prepared according to the IEEE CS format (https://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.ht…) CALL FOR SHORT PAPERS, POSTERS & DEMOS (Late-breaking Results) All short paper submissions should be written in English with a maximum paper length of 4 pages. The short papers will be included in the conference proceedings, published by IEEE CS Press (IEEE Xplore) and indexed by EI and ISSN. Participants submitting posters or demos are required to submit a short paper describing the poster/demo content, the research supporting it, and the relevance and importance to the Cloud Computing Association. Accepted papers must be presented at the conference. At least one author of each accepted paper must register to the conference, by the early date indicated by the organizers, and present the paper. During the conference, posters and demos will be displayed or presented in specified sessions. The recommended display poster size is A1 (594mm by 841mm, portrait). Demo submissions may include an additional 1-page appendix describing the specific contents of the demo that conference attendees would see. Any special technical requirements for the demo should also be described in this appendix. The contents of this appendix will be used to evaluate whether the demo is a good fit for CloudCom 2018, but will not be included in the proceedings. CALL FOR PH.D. CONSORTIUM A Ph.D. consortium will be held in conjunction with IEEE CloudCom 2018. The Ph.D. consortium aims to provide an opportunity for Ph.D. students in the early stage of their dissertation and Master students planning to advance their study in a doctoral program to present their research results and receive feedback from experienced scholars and industry experts. Accepted Ph.D. consortium papers will be published in the Proceedings of IEEE CloudCom 2018 and archived in IEEE Xplore. IMPORTANT DATES · Short Papers, Posters, Demos, Ph.D. Consortium Due: 31 August, 2018 · Notification of Acceptance: 14 September, 2018 · Camera Ready: 08 October, 2018 · Author Registration: 15 October, 2018 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE GENERAL CHAIR · George Angelos Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus PROGRAM CHAIRS · George Pallis, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Sebastien Varrette, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg PROGRAM TRACK CHAIRS · Antonio Fernandez Anta, IMDEA, Spain · Luiz F. Bittencourt, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil · Ivona Brandic, TU-Wien, Austria · Barbara Carminati, Insubria, Italy · Martin Gilje Jaatun, University of Stavanger, Norway · Sarunas Girdzijauskas, KTH, Sweden · Beniamino Di Martino, Seconda Universitaí di Napoli, Italy · Laura Ricci, University of Pisa, Italy WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS CO-CHAIRS · Domenico Talia, University of Calabria, Italy · Dimitrios Tsoumakos, Ionian University, Greece PH.D. COMSORTIUM CHAIR · Achilleas Achilleos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus SHORT PAPERS, POSTERS & DEMO CHAIR · Ioannis Konstantinou, NTUA, Greece PUBLICITY CHAIR · Achilleas Achilleos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

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ENTER 2019 eTourism Conference: Fifth Call for Papers
by Announce Announcements 21 Aug '18

21 Aug '18

ENTER 2019: The 26th Annual eTourism Conference "eTourism: Towards a Sustainable Digital Society" Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, 30 January - 1 February, 2019 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… *** Fifth Call for Research Papers *** (Proceedings published by Springer - Journal special issue in JITT, Springer) Every year, hundreds of tourism academics, industry representatives, government officials, students and entrepreneurs come together to share, discuss and challenge latest developments in information technology in the fields of travel, tourism and hospitality. With the theme "eTourism: Towards a Sustainable Digital Society" the ENTER 2019 conference will focus on exploring the ways in which technology and tourism together can make our society more sustainable. We call for latest research and case studies on emergent and cutting-edge information and communication technology concepts, applications, and business models to be shared in the conference. Organized by the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), the ENTER 2019 conference provides a unique venue for various tourism stakeholders to understand the application of information and communication technologies to travel and tourism, with a special focus on how eTourism can contribute to the sustainability of the society. The ENTER 2019 research track is divided into three major topics that all contribute to our capabilities in building a sustainable digital society: Tourism Business and Technology, Governance, Sustainability and Education, and Computer Science and Information Systems. Issues to be covered at the conference include, but are not limited, to the following areas in the travel, tourism and hospitality context: Tourism Business and Technology · ICT and Tourism Experience · Augmented and Virtual Reality · Platform Economy · Website Design and Evaluation · Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies · Digital Distribution and Social Selling · Social Networking, Social Media and Social Inspiration · Gaming and Gamification · ICT Adoption and Value Creation · E-strategy and eBusiness Models · ICT for Innovation and Service Design · Digital Nomads · Consumer Behaviour in Digital Space · Robotics and Automation in Travel and Hospitality Governance, Sustainability and Education · ICT for Regional Development and Sustainability · Advanced Distribution Systems and Strategies, Dynamic Packaging · ICT-enabled Partnership and Collaboration · E-Learning, Life-long Learning and MOOCs · E-Government and Public Policy in Tourism · Digital Divide and Socio-economic Development · Privacy and Internet Security · Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of ICT Computer Science and Information Systems · Big Data and Large-scale Systems · Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning · Data Mining, Analytics and Measurement · Text and Concept Mining, Sentiment Analysis · Recommender Systems and Personalization · User Modeling and Decision Making · Human-Computer Interaction · Emotions and Personality-based Systems · Social Network Analysis · Location-based Services and Context-Aware Systems · Mobile Services and Wearable Technologies · Semantic Web, Tourism Ontologies and Linked Open Data · Data Standards and Data Integration · Travel Information Search and Retrieval · Internet-of-Things · Smart Destinations · Travel Chatbots · Blockchain and Other Emerging Technologies Welcoming Academics and the Industry The conference brings together the research community and industry, and it is organized in three streams, namely industry track, destinations track, and research track. If you are representing tourism industry or destinations, please see suitable calls for presentations at http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . The conference also features six to eight world-class keynote speakers discussing the most pressing topics within eTourism. Location The 26th edition of ENTER will take place in Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus; a status it has enjoyed for 1000 years since the 10th century, though its beginnings date back 5000 years to the Bronze Age. Nicosia is a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city, rich in history and culture that combines its historic past with the amenities of a modern city. Cyprus is an island drenched in sun and mythology, at the crossroads of ancient civilizations. 9,000 years of history gathered on one island. Cyprus packs a remarkable array of sights and attractions, museums and archaeological parks, throbbing beach resorts, pine covered mountains, medieval fortresses and ancient temples. Over the last few years, it has become one of the top touristic European destinations breaking in consecutive years the record of tourist arrivals. It is expected that in 2018, more than 3.6 million tourists will visit Cyprus and plans target a steady intake of 5 million tourists per year. More information about Nicosia and Cyprus as well as what the island and its capital offer can be found on the conference web site. Call for Research Papers We invite research papers across the widest spectrum of Information and Communication Technologies in Travel and Tourism to be presented at the ENTER 2019 conference. All submissions to the research track are rigorously evaluated for novelty, significance, and soundness. Papers should clearly state the background, introduction, purpose, theory, methodology, results, conclusions and managerial/industry/social implications of the study, and be fully referenced with appropriate citations. The authors of full papers and research notes will have the opportunity to present their research orally supported by PowerPoint slides. Full technical details will be provided with the acceptance of the paper. The proceedings of recently held ENTER conferences are listed by ISI's Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S). ENTER 2019 proceedings will follow a similar indexing process for ISI and other major indices. A) Full Papers Full papers should be innovative, so to advance the knowledge base of related fields. These papers present major contributions to the field and should be up to 12 pages in length. The conference proceedings http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… (to be published by Springer International Publishing) will include all accepted full papers. An award for the best full paper will be presented during the conference. B) Research Notes Research notes of up to 5 pages are invited. These papers represent new ideas not developed enough at the scale of a full paper, findings that restate known research, descriptions of prototypes, or research that is limited in scope. All research notes will be published by the e-Review of Tourism Research (eRTR) at http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… (Editor of eRTR: Cody Morris Paris, Middlesex University Dubai, United Arab Emirates). C) Organized Sessions Proposals for organizing technical or other research-oriented sessions are invited. Proposals will include details of potential participants, topics, and presenters. Session Chairs are expected to attend ENTER 2019, set the order of presentations, and chair their session/s. Deadline for session chairs to submit their proposals to Research Track Chairs is September 3, 2018 (please submit proposal by e-mail to the research track chairs found at the end of the document). Submission Please refer to the "Author Advice" (http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… ) document as a style guide for standards to follow in the preparation of manuscripts. Please also see Springer guidelines for conference proceedings: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… , especially for Latex submissions. Papers must be uploaded to the online reviewing platform: Easy Chair for ENTER2019 (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=enter2019 ). All papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by experienced researchers who are members of the scientific review committee. Final acceptance will depend on whether the author(s) can adequately address review comments to the satisfaction of the reviewers. Authors must submit their revised manuscripts by the deadline (October 22, 2018) and must register for the conference by November 12, 2018 in order to have their papers included in the Conference Proceedings or eRTR. Time Schedule · Submission closes: September 3, 2018 · Notification of acceptance/rejection/revision: October 8, 2018 · Deadline to submit revised version: October 22, 2018 · Final acceptance: October 29, 2018 · End of Early Bird registration: November 2, 2018 · Registration deadline to be published later: November 12, 2018 · Conference: January 30 - February 1, 2018 Conference organizers reserve the right to modify the paper submission schedule. Submission Guideline and Presentation Template Please download the "Author Advice" document as a style guide for Word here: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… and for Latex here: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . A presentation template for your presentation during ENTER2019 Conference will be sent to the authors after acceptance. Fast Track Journal of Information Technology and Tourism (JITT) Best papers' authors will be invited to submit an extended version of their article to Journal of Information Technology and Tourism (Springer). These articles will be reviewed under a special fast track in order to assure a timely publication. JITT website: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . Research Track Chairs · Juho Pesonen, University of Eastern Finland (juho.pesonen[at]uef.fi) · Julia Neidhardt, TU Wien, Austria (julia.neidhardt[at]ec.tuwien.ac.at)

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Call for Chapters: Digital Inequalities in the Global South
by Massimo Ragnedda 21 Aug '18

21 Aug '18

Apologies for cross-posting Dear Colleagues, My colleague Anna Gladkova and I (we are both vice chair of the Digital Divide Working Group, IAMRC) are editing a book on the topic “Digital Inequalities in the Global South”. We are organizing an edited volume which will examine how digital inequalities are affecting the cultural, economic and social development of the Global South. Contributions are invited for this edited international collection of original chapters engaging empirical case studies on digital inequalities in the Global South. The book will be submitted to Palgrave and if all goes well will be included into the IAMCR/Palgrave Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research (*Palgrave and IAMCR Series*). Please see the attached Call for Chapter Proposals for details on the scope, timing, and mechanics of this project. Also, please feel welcome to post this call for papers widely and to forward it to interested colleagues and students. We hope to see some proposals from many of you, and for now, please feel welcome to be in contact if you have any questions for us. With best regards, Massimo Ragnedda, Northumbria University, Newcastle (UK) (also on behalf of) Anna Gladkova (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia) *Call for Chapter Proposals for an Edited Volume on* *“Digital Inequalities in the Global South”* *Editors: * *Massimo Ragnedda (Northumbria University, UK)* *Anna Gladkova (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia)* This book will focus on the rising digital inequalities in countries from geographical areas insufficiently covered and underrepresented. While in the so called Global South (Mahler 2015) access to the Internet has risen tremendously in the last years (shrinking the first level of digital divide) new inequalities are emerging between those who have access to broadband Internet and those who do not, between gender, between different socio-economic backgrounds and between users with different levels of education. Furthermore, going beyond the first level of digital divide, new forms of inequalities also emerged in relation with different digital skills, digital competencies, different motivations in using ICTs and different support. Both limited access to and use of the Internet affect citizens’ existential opportunities (van Dijk, 2005) and negatively influence the process of social inclusion (Warschauer, 2003), and thus contributing to offline disadvantages (Chen, 2013). Finally, new forms of digital inequalities are related with the so called third level of digital divide (Ragnedda, 2017), namely the capacity/ability to fully exploit the Internet and to transform its use into tangible outcomes. Such inequalities in the returning social benefits of using the Internet, are growing everywhere but especially in the Global South. This book, therefore, fits in the lively debate, opened by the advent of ICTs, on inequalities in access (first level of digital divide), uses (second level of digital divide) and outcomes generated online and valuable in the social realm (third level of digital divide). *Digital inequalities in the Global South *will focus on the social, cultural and economic consequences of digital inequalities where the majority of the world’s internet users now live (Asia, Africa and Latin America). These communities are a distinct disadvantage when digital technologies are introduced (Boas, Dunning & Bussell, 2005). The main idea, therefore, is to underline, with specific case studies, how marginalized communities are now attempting to participate in the information age, despite high costs, the lack of relevant content and technological support. How these barriers are preventing (or limiting) disadvantaged communities in using computers and the Internet? Is the Global South still risking to being left behind? How has the Global South changed in the last years? How is the Global South facing these challenges? The rapid progress of the digital technologies infrastructure is crucial for countries seeking to combat poverty, exclusion, and guarantee basic services. The development of ICTs opens new opportunities to attain higher levels of progress and growth, and may help in creating an environment that fosters innovation, nurture science, empowers active citizens and spurs business growth and has become a priority for developing countries. However, these advantages are often overemphasised and seem the reflection of the Western’s gaze in relation to peripheral societies. The Global South is caught in a growing paradox. On the one hand, the rapid technological advancement is fostering economic prosperity, creating greater communication and information possibilities, helping in fighting for democracy. On the other end, not everybody is enjoying the possibilities offered by the digital technologies, and digital inequalities are increasingly hindering economic and social development, exacerbating already existing inequalities. There is, therefore, a need to go beyond this techno-evangelist and western centred approach that sees the development of ICTs as the main leading force able to drive economic, cultural and social development, by adopting a critical approach that underlines also the disadvantages that digital inequalities are bringing to the Global South. In order to expand both the theoretical and the empirical perspectives brought to bear on digital inequalities in the global context, we are inviting scholars from different research fields (e.g., Sociology, (New) Media Studies, Communications, etc.) to apply social theories of stratification, inequalities, postcolonialism, poststructuralist and post-development theories etc. to develop new perspectives on the rise and persistence of digital inequalities in the Global South. These approaches would question the assumptions of development and progress that underlie the discourse on digital technologies as a panacea for solving poverty and shrinking inequalities. Authors are invited to investigate how different axes of power and privilege – income, ethnicity, age, gender – are intertwined with digital inequalities. We intend to stimulate innovative ways to study digital and social inequalities in developing countries. Potential contributors are invited to explore the importance of social theories in analysing the development of digital inequalities and how these inequalities, if not addressed, slow the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Our aim is to connect this collection to a critical review of inequalities that may interact with /have some impact on the 2030 agenda, Sustainable Development Goals. Chapters must contain illustrative empirical evidence or examples and must be theoretical based. Submissions are welcome from scholars at all stages of their careers, and from various relevant disciplines. *Proposed structure* The aim of this edited volume is to bring together perspectives and areas in digital inequalities that are under-explored. The book will explore a range of empirical case brought to the fore by the digital revolution. Each chapter should detail its theoretical trajectory and provide at least one case study exemplar. We therefore welcome chapters that focus, but are certainly not limited, to the following issues: · Who and why benefits and who does not from the development of digital technologies? · What have been done so far and what could be done to bridge digital inequalities in the Global South? · Which role the development of digital technologies may play for health and education in the Global South? · Which role the development of digital technologies may play for agriculture and water? · Which role the development of digital technologies may play for democracy, online activism and civic participation? · Which role the development of digital technologies may play for reducing and preventing conflict? · How the development of digital technologies may help during humanitarian emergencies? · Which role the development of digital technologies may play for the economic growth and financial inclusion? · Do new digital jobs offer opportunities for the Global South and how marginalized communities are taking advantage of these opportunities? · How to create a democratic and inclusive digital economy? The specific case studies may also: · Propose a theoretical framework to critically understand the role of information and digital technologies in the development process. · Critically discuss the potential disruption caused by access to digital communications; · Generate evidence on digital inequalities issues facing citizens among marginalized communities. · Promote evidence-informed policy change for improving access, use, and application of ICTs for social and cultural development and economic growth. Abstracts should include the following information: · Proposed article title · Proposed author names and affiliations · Theme being addressed · Purpose/aim of the chapter · Principal body of literature/theoretical framework · Indicative case study Submission Procedure You are invited to submit a word document with a brief author or authors CV (no more than 250 words with titles, affiliations, and contacts), title of the proposal and the abstract (500-700 words). All proposals should be submitted to the following addresses: massimo.ragnedda(a)northumbria.ac.uk and gladkova_a(a)list.ru *Deadline is 20 September 2018.* The final decision will be notified to the authors by *30 September 2018*. Authors will be invited to send a full text *by 20 February 2019*. The chapter’s length will be 6000 words, including references. Submitted chapters should not have been previously published or sent to another editor. Abstracts will be judged on criteria of relevance and originality of topic. Notification of initially-approved abstracts will be announced in mid-September, after which contributors will be asked to move forward to the peer-review submission phase. We will submit the book proposal to Palgrave. Contributions of 6000 words (maximum including abstract, footnotes, tables/figures with captions, references, and appendices, if any) will be *due 20 February 2019.* Chapters will be subject to double-blind peer review, and to encourage coherence in the special section, all contributors will be requested to act as a peer reviewer for one other article. Also, please feel welcome to post this call for papers widely and to forward it to interested colleagues and students. We hope to see some proposals from many of you, and for now, please feel welcome to be in contact if you have any questions for us. Our tasks and the proposed timeline are as follows: • 30 September 2018 – Completion of Proposal and Submission to Palgrave • 20 February 2019 – Manuscripts Due to Editors from All Contributors • 30 March 2019 – Review of Manuscripts Completed & Manuscripts Returned to Contributors • 30 May 2019 – Revised Manuscripts Due from Contributors • 30 June 2019 – Final Manuscript Delivered to Publisher • X/XX/XX – Final Appearance in Print Will Depend on Publisher’s Timeline With best regards, *Massimo Ragnedda and Anna Gladkova* -- Massimo Ragnedda Senior Lecturer in Mass Communication Northumbria University (Newcastle, UK) mragnedda.wordpress.com skype: massimo.ragnedda http://northumbria.academia.edu/MassimoRagnedda Connect with me on *Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook*

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