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Digital Ethics submissions
by Heider, Donald 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Call for abstracts The Center for Digital Ethics & Policy at Loyola University Chicago (digitalethics.org) will be holding its 7th annual International Symposium on Digital Ethics on October 13th, 2017. The keynote speaker will be Cathy O'Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction. We are looking for papers on digital ethics. Topics might include privacy, anonymity, griefing, free speech, intellectual property, hacking, scamming, surveillance, information mining, transparency, digital citizenship, or anything else relating to ethical questions and digital technology. This is an interdisciplinary symposium, we welcome all backgrounds and approaches to research. Abstracts should propose original research that has not been presented or published elsewhere. The abstract should be between 500 and 1,000 words in length (not including references) and should include a discussion of the methodology used. Authors of accepted papers will be eligible for up to $400 in travel funds to be able to attend the Chicago symposium. The author(s) of the top student paper will be eligible for up to $1,000 in travel funds. Abstracts are due by midnight CST on April 23rd, 2017, and should follow APA or MLA. Send your submission in a MS Word document attachment to contact(a)digitalethics.org<mailto:contact@digitalethics.org>, and please write Digital Ethics Symposium submission in the subject line. You can send questions to the same email address.

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Self-(Re)Presentation Now Special Issue of Popular Communication
by Nancy Thumim 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Apologies for cross-posting. I am delighted to announce the publication of Self - (Re)Presentation Now, a special issue of Popular Communication: The International Journal of Media and Culture. 15(2), guest editor, Nancy Thumim. Contents below. Best wishes Nancy Introduction Self-(re)presentation now Nancy Thumim Pages: 55-61 Article Verified: Self-presentation, identity management, and selfhood in the age of big data Alison Hearn Pages: 62-77 Article Symbolic bordering: The self-representation of migrants and refugees in digital news Lilie Chouliaraki Pages: 78-94 Article Expecting penises in Chatroulette: Race, gender, and sexuality in anonymous online spaces Jenny Ungbha Korn Pages: 95-109 Article "Sharenting," parent blogging, and the boundaries of the digital self Alicia Blum-Ross & Sonia Livingstone Pages: 110-125 Article "I will not hate myself because you cannot accept me": Problematizing empowerment and gender-diverse selfies Son Vivienne Pages: 126-140 Article Sick bunnies and pocket dumps: "Not-selfies" and the genre of self-representation Katrin Tiidenberg & Andrew Whelan Pages: 141-153 Dr Nancy Thumim Postgraduate Tutor Lecturer in Media and Communication School of Media and Communication University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT http://media.leeds.ac.uk/people/nancy-thumim/

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CfP: ComplexRec 2017 (RecSys'17 Workshop on Recommendation in Complex Scenarios)
by Toine Bogers 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

==================================================================================== RecSys'17 Workshop on Recommendation in Complex Scenarios (ComplexRec 2017) http://complexrec2017.aau.dk Como, Italy August 27-31, 2017 ==================================================================================== --------------- Important dates --------------- * Paper submission deadline: June 6, 2017 (before midnight, anywhere on Earth) * Notification of acceptance: July 9, 2017 * Camera-ready deadline: July 18, 2017 * RecSys 2017: August 27 or 31, 2017 ------------------------ Description & Objectives ------------------------ Over the past decade, recommendation algorithms for ratings prediction and item ranking have steadily matured. However, these state-of-the-art algorithms are typically applied in relatively straightforward scenarios. In reality, recommendation is often a more complex problem: it is usually just a single step in the user's more complex background need. These background needs can often place a variety of constraints on which recommendations are interesting to the user and when they are appropriate. However, relatively little research has been done on these complex recommendation scenarios. The ComplexRec 2017 workshop aims to address this by providing an interactive venue for discussing approaches to recommendation in complex scenarios that have no simple one-size-fits-all solution. ------------------ Topics of interest ------------------ We invite original contributions about recommendation in complex scenarios. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: * Task-based recommendation -- Approaches that take the user's background tasks and needs into account when generating recommendations * Feature-driven recommendation -- Techniques for eliciting, capturing and integrating rich information about user preferences for specific product features * Constraint-based recommendation -- Approaches that successfully combine state-of-the-art recommendation algorithms with complex knowledge-based or constraint-based optimization * Query-driven recommendation -- Techniques for eliciting and incorporating rich information about the user's recommendation need (e.g., need for accessibility, engagement, socio-cultural values, familiarity, etc.) in addition to the standard user preference information * Interactive recommendation -- Techniques for successfully capturing, weighting, and integrating continuous user feedback into recommender systems, both in situations of sparse and rich user interaction * Context-aware recommendation -- Methods for the extraction and integration of complex contextual signals for recommendation * Complex data sources -- Approaches to dealing with complex data sources and how to infer user preferences from these sources * Evaluation & validation -- Approaches to the evaluation and validation of recommendation in complex scenarios ----------- Submissions ----------- We encourage authors to submit short papers and position papers of 2-4 pages in length dedicated to any aspect of recommendation in complex scenarios. Accepted submissions will then be invited for short 10-minute presentations with equal time for discussion. Evaluation criteria for acceptance will include novelty, diversity, significance for theory/practice, quality of presentation, and the potential for sparking interesting discussion at the workshop. All submitted papers will be reviewed by the Program Committee. At least one author of each accepted paper must attend the workshop. All submissions should be in English and should not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Papers should be formatted in the ACM Proceedings Style (http://www.acm.org/sigs/publications/proceedings-templates) and submitted via EasyChair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=complexrec2017) Submissions will be published in the workshop proceedings (CEUR-WS). ---------- Organizers ---------- * Toine Bogers (toine(a)hum.aau.dk) Aalborg University Copenhagen, Denmark * Marijn Koolen (marijn.koolen(a)gmail.com) Huygens Institute, the Netherlands * Bamshad Mobasher (mobasher(a)cs.depaul.edu) DePaul University, USA * Alan Said (alansaid(a)acm.org) University of Skövde, Sweden * Alexander Tuzhilin (atuzhili(a)stern.nyu.edu) NYU Stern School of Business, USA For further questions, please contact a member of the organizing committee.

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Postdoctoral position in media studies with special focus on visual images of conflicts (University of Copenhagen)
by Mette Mortensen 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Postdoctoral position in media studies with special focus on visual images of conflicts The Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a 20-month postdoctoral position to be filled by September 1 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be situated within the Images of Conflict, Conflicting Images (ICCI) core group project supported by the Velux Foundation (2017-2021). Deadline for applications is May 15 2017. Please see this link for details about the position: http://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/?show=901474. More information about ICCI may be found on the project website: http://mcc.ku.dk/research/focus-areas/icci/. Kind regards, Mette Mette Mortensen, PhD Associate professor Section of Film, Media and Communication Department of Media, Cognition and Communication University of Copenhagen Karen Blixensvej 4 (+45)3532 9181<file://///localhost/tel/%2528%252B45%25293532%209181> metmort(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:metmort@hum.ku.dk> http://mcc.ku.dk/staff/?pure=en/persons/182931 Principal investigator of Images of Conflict, Conflicting Images (ICCI): http://mef.ku.dk/forskning/fokusomraaderogprojekter/images-of-conflicts---c… Recent books: - Journalism and Eyewitness Images: Digital Media, Participation, and Conflict. Routledge (2015). http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415828499/ -News Across Media. Production, Distribution and Consumption. Routledge: 2016. Co-edited with Jakob Linaa Jensen & Jacob Ørmen. https://www.routledge.com/News-Across-Media-Production-Distribution-and-Con… -The Dynamics of Mediatized Conflicts. Peter Lang: 2015. Co-edited with Mikkel Fugl Eskjær & Stig Hjarvard. https://www.peterlang.com/view/product/31130

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WEBCAST TODAY: The Future of Broadband Privacy and the Open Internet—Who Will Protect Consumers?
by Joly MacFie 17 Apr '17

17 Apr '17

This has just started. I got a lot of response to my earlier posting of the Princeton forum <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9106> on this topic.There's definitely concern. Susan Crawford wrote an Op-Ed <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/17/opinion/donald-trumps-multi-pronged-atta…> in the NY Times today. New America points out that Congress Act hobbles the FCC from enacting similar rules in the future, pushing the ball firmly into the FTC's court. Can they field it? joly posted: "Today, Monday April 17 2017 at 3pm EDT (19:00 UTC) the Open Technology Institute and Public Knowledge will host The Future of Broadband Privacy and the Open Internet—Who Will Protect Consumers?, which will discuss the recent Congressional repeal of the FC" [image: Open Technology Institute] <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/>Today, *Monday April 17 2017* at *3pm EDT* (19:00 UTC) the* Open Technology Institute <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/>* and *Public Knowledge <https://www.publicknowledge.org/>* will host *The Future of Broadband Privacy and the Open Internet—Who Will Protect Consumers? <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/events/future-broadband-privacywho-will-prot…>*, which will discuss the recent Congressional repeal of the FCC's ISP privacy rules. Speakers: *Terrell McSweeny*, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission- @TMcSweenyFTC; *Laura Moy*, Deputy Director, Georgetown Center for Privacy and Technology - @lauramoy; *Tom Struble*, Policy Counsel, Tech Freedom - @tstruble. Moderator: *Sarah Morris*, Director of Open Internet Policy, Open Technology Institute - @sarmorris. The event will be webcast live on the *New America YouTube Channel <https://youtu.be/vR1ltcwByDM>*. *View on YouTube*: https://youtu.be/vR1ltcwByDM Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9124#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9124#comments> *Perrmalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9124 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Anonymizing Twitter handles
by Ye Na Lee 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

Dear subscribers to Association of Internet Researchers, I am currently going through IRB process for a research on Twitter data and I was told to anonymize Twitter handles completely. Are there any online programs with which I could anonymize usernames? I don`t think I should create fake Twitter handles for every single tweet that I quote on my paper. I`d really appreciate any suggestions on anonymizing Twitter handles! Thank you in advance!

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Transforming higher education's creative capacity
by Patrick Blessinger 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

Dear Colleagues, New article in UWN. Please share, if you like: *Transforming higher education's creative capacity <http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170410233217814>*: http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170410233217814 Dr. Patrick W. Blessinger <http://www.patrickblessinger.com/> http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/bio/patrick-blessinger-edd

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Job Opening: Research Scientist @ Technology and Social Change Group (TASCHA) UW
by Nic Weber 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

(Feel free to message me off-list if you are interested in more details) The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) <http://tascha.uw.edu/> at the University of Washington Information School <https://ischool.uw.edu/> is expanding our team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist who is passionate about research on public libraries, information and communication technologies (ICTs), and international development. The ideal candidate is curious, a risk-taker, thrives in a collaborative environment and working with open practices, and is committed to making a difference by advancing practice and policy, in addition to generating new knowledge. As our new Senior Research Scientist, you’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting and evolving research agenda about public libraries, ICTs, and international development. In addition to working on center-wide priorities, we look forward to your fresh ideas and research interests that you’ll be able to contribute and pursue. If this is you, please apply here <https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=…>. And by all means, please share through your networks. *Job description:* Research leadership · Contribute to setting strategic research direction and priorities in collaboration with Director and other principal and senior scientists and faculty in TASCHA. · Lead and collaborate on research projects assigned by the Director, including overseeing the work of other TASCHA and iSchool employees and students. · Contribute regularly to the research outputs of the Center · Conduct both desk and field research, as appropriate to specific research tasks · Prepare drafts and final reports of research projects for publication; disseminate research publications locally and internationally in a variety of formats · Maintain an active digital media presence, exhibiting thought leadership on issues of concern to TASCHA · Produce policy and practitioner impact through engagement with appropriate stakeholders · Collaborate on project planning and project administration and assume responsibility for the administrative duties relating to the research activities undertaken · Participate in an active communications and engagement strategy. · Identify venues to promote TASCHA to both the University community and external stakeholders. Research development · Assist the Director in liaising with potential donors and collaborators for the Center · Develop grant proposals, as agreed upon with the Director, in collaboration with other faculty and research staff and/or collaborators at other institutions Other · Attend iSchool and University meetings, retreats and planning days as appropriate. · Participate in other iSchool community projects and activities as appropriate *Minimum Requirements* · PhD in Library and Information Science or related field · Demonstrated record of scholarship · Demonstrated experience with a range of qualitative, quantitative and experimental research methods · Demonstrated experience or strong interest in conducting field work in developing countries · Demonstrated familiarity with public libraries, international development, and/or information and communication technologies · Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations · Strong research promise Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as license/certification/registration. *Desired Qualifications* · Familiarity with public library related research and innovation · Familiarity with technologies used in ICTD interventions · Substantial research or living experience in a developing country -- Nic Weber Assistant Professor University of Washington Information School nicweber.info <http://nicweber.info/about>

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MEETUP/WEBCAST 4/22 – NSF/Mozilla Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society Challenges NYC Launch
by Joly MacFie 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

A little more applied than research, but FYI.. joly posted: "On Saturday April 22 2017 the National Science Foundation and Mozilla will host a launch event for the Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society Challenges at eBay's office in NYC. These competitions, which have $2m in prizes, challenge the public to id" [image: Livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/wins>On *Saturday April 22 2017* the *National Science Foundation <https://www.nsf.gov/>* and *Mozilla <https://mozilla.org/>* will host a launch event for the *Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society Challenges <https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2017/03/07/2-million-prize-building-accessibl…>* at eBay's office in NYC. These competitions, which have *$2m in prizes*, challenge the public to identify and demonstrate solutions to further wireless networks in two scenarios. (1) The *Off-the-Grid Internet Challenge* aims to find wireless solutions for communication that can be rapidly deployed in post-disaster situations where Internet access is unavailable or compromised. (2) The *Smart Community Networks Challenge* aims to find wireless solutions for communication that can be built on top of existing infrastructure to enhance Internet connectivity in communities that need greater access. Each challenge will consist of two stages: a *Design Concept Stage* and a *Working Prototype Stage*. If you wish to attend in person *RSVP here <http://bit.ly/nsfwinsnyc>*. The event will be webcast live on the* Internet Society Livestream Channel <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/wins/>*. *What: NSF Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society Challenges NYC Launch <https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2017/03/07/2-million-prize-building-accessibl…> Where: eBay, 625 6th Ave, NYC When: Saturday 22 April 2017 10am-3:30pm EDT | 14:00-19:30 UTC RSVP: (in person attendance) http://bit.ly/nsfwinsnyc <http://bit.ly/nsfwinsnyc> Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/wins/ <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/wins/> Twitter: #nsfwins <https://twitter.com/hashtag/nsfwins>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9120#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9120#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9120 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Re: [Air-L] Can anyone recommend a good app for recording Skype calls on Windows? (Paul Symonds)
by Symonds, Paul 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

Regards the question of a good app to record Skype calls. It is very easy. You can use Evaer as Valeria Lo Iacono also said and you can record audio or audio with video and it works very easily. You can read all about recording Skype calls for research and the ethical considerations by the way in "Skype as a Tool for Qualitative Research Interviews" on http://www.socresonline.org.uk/21/2/12.html regards Paul ________________________________ [Cardiff Metropolitan University - Queens Anniversary Prizes 2015]<http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/news/Pages/Cardiff-Met-research-recognised-in-Q…>

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