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8th IEEE International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2017): Fourth Call for Papers
by Announce Announcements 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

*** Fourth Call for Papers *** 8th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications IISA 2017 Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus 28 - 30 August, 2017 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… The International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA) series offers a forum for the constructive interaction and prolific exchange of ideas among scientists and practitioners from different research fields such as computers, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, chemistry, experimental psychology, social sciences, linguistics, and engineering having the goal of developing methodologies and tools for the solution of complex problems in artificial intelligence, biology, neuroscience, security, monitoring, surveillance, healthcare, sustainability in energy sources, governance, education, commerce, automation, robotics, optimization, image, speech and natural languages, and their integration. IISA 2017 is the eighth conference in the IISA series, technically co-sponsored by IEEE, BAIF, the University of Piraeus and the University of Cyprus. The IISA 2017 proceedings will be published by IEEE and be included in the IEEE DL. The conference is intended as an international forum for researchers and professionals in all areas of Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications. We invite submissions of papers presenting high-quality original research and developments for the conference tracks listed below. The conference venue is the Golden Bay Beach Hotel (http://www.goldenbay.com.cy) perfectly situated at the edge of the tourist part of Larnaca, right on a long and wide stretch of fine and clear sandy beach, 10 km from the town center, just 15 km from Larnaca International Airport and 30 minutes from the capital city of Nicosia. This prestigious 5* hotel is renowned for its excellent facilities, combined with impeccable service and finest cuisine in luxurious surroundings The conference will last for three days and will feature tutorials, technical paper presentations, workshops, and distinguished keynote speeches. Instructions to Authors Papers must be submitted in IEEE Conference Style format, which can be downloaded from http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . Papers must be limited to 6 pages in length. Topics of Interest We welcome all submissions in the subjects of IISA related (but not limited) to the following tracks and topics: Track I: Information Processing and Intelligence · Advances in databases · Information systems · Information and data management · Data mining, warehousing and knowledge extraction · Recommender systems · Digital rights management · Processing of Social and Emotional Interactions · Biological and artificial neural networks · Biological and artificial immune systems · Cognitive science · Neuroscience · Computational biology · DNA computing · Evolutionary computing and genetic algorithms · Bayesian networks · Expert systems & intelligent agents · Swarm intelligence · Fuzzy logic systems · Kernel methods - support vector machines · Ensemble classifiers · Emerging machine learning paradigms · Decision making techniques · Knowledge-based systems · Ambient-ubiquitous intelligence · Robotics and automation · Affective computing Track II: Multimedia Systems and Networks · Advances in audio/video and multimedia processing · Signal mining · Signal visualization · Human-machine interaction · Multimodal systems · Multimedia systems · Autonomous Computing · Distributed computing · Quantum computing · Mobile computing · Green computing · Trusted computing · Proactive computing · Cloud computing · Ubiquitous computing · Networking · Sensing, sensory systems and sensor networks · Design and implementation · Real time systems Track III: Educational Informatics · Adaptive and personalized learning · Student modeling · Intelligent tutoring systems · E-learning and mobile learning · Social media and learning · Educational games · Computer-supported collaborative learning · Big data in education and learning analytics · Affective computing in learning systems · Smart learning environments · Virtual and augmented reality in education · Risk management in education · Learning management systems · Content management systems · Learning technologies for students with special needs Track IV: Cyber Security · Watermarking, cryptography, cryptanalysis, steganography, and stegananalysis · Privacy and authentication · Malicious software analysis · Information, computer and network security · Infrastructure security · Forensics · Biometrics Track V: Smart Energy and Smart Cities · Methodologies and tools for assessing the energy status in smart cities · Intelligent sensors and data analytics for energy optimization · Monitoring and control of energy resources · Smart grid · Fault detection · Decision support systems in energy planning and scheduling · Middleware for urban computing · Intelligent transportation systems · Public displays for modern cities · Impact of urban computing in modern cities · Case studies and best practices · Big city data · Culture for smart cities Track VI: Healthcare · E-health, mobile health and smart health · Infrastucture for smart health · Advanced devices and robotics for smart health · Ambient intelligence in assisted living · Health information systems · Healthcare management · Case studies Track VII: Applications · E-government and m-government · E-commerce and m-commerce · E-entertainment and m-entertainment · E-legal and m-legal services · Personalized systems and services · Enabling technologies, frameworks and standards · Empirical evaluations · Simulation and evaluation via simulation · Case studies · Applications in culture and heritage · Applications in tourism · Applications in natural resource management · Applications in disabilities and to people at need Important Dates · Submission of Papers: April 24, 2017 · Notification of Acceptance: May 29, 2017 · Camera-ready Submission: June 12, 2017 · Registration and Payment for Authors: June 12, 2017 · Conference Dates: August 28-30, 2017 Organization Program Chairs · N. Bourbakis, Wright State University, USA · G. A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · G. A. Tsihrintzis, University of Piraeus, Greece · N. Virvou, University of Piraeus, Greece Program Committee http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi…

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Data Publics, 1 & 2 April: Final programme & remaining tickets
by Deville, Joseph 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

There are a few remaining tickets for those interested in attending the Data Publics conference at Lancaster University, on the 1st and 2nd April. The programme of speakers and exhibitors has just been finalised and can be accessed here: http://datapublics.net/programme/ The conference will investigate the diverse ways in which publics are, and can be, constituted, provoked, threatened, understood, and represented. A broad and interdisciplinary range of speakers and exhibitors will examine the role played in the formation of publics by new on- and offline infrastructures, data visualisations, social and economic practices, research methods and creative practices, and emerging and future technologies (see the original call: http://datapublics.net/call-for-papers/) Keynote speakers include John Bowers (Newcastle University), Helen Kennedy (The University of Sheffield), Michiel de Lange (Utrecht University), Anders Koed Madsen (Aalborg University), Noortje Marres (University of Warwick), and Alex Taylor (Microsoft Research). Tickets for the two days are £80 / £50 (students/unwaged). Delegates may also purchase tickets for the two three course conference dinners on the evenings of Friday 31st March and Saturday 1st April (£30 each). To purchase tickets, visit http://datapublics.net/the-conference/register/ The conference is funded by the Digital Economy Network and the Data Science Institute (Lancaster University), with additional support from the Centre for Mobilities Research (Lancaster University), ImaginationLancaster, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Civics (Newcastle University), and the HighWire Centre for Doctoral Training (Lancaster University). Any queries can be sent to datapublics(a)lancaster.ac.uk

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2nd edition: Social Media: A Critical Introduction
by Christian Fuchs 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

Fuchs, Christian. 2017. Social Media: A Critical Introduction. London: Sage. 2nd edition. More info, classroom materials and the sample chapter "What are Social Media and Big Data?" can be found at: http://fuchs.uti.at/books/2nd-edition-social-media-a-critical-introduction/ With social media changing how we use and understand everything from communication and the news to transport, more than ever it is essential to ask the right kinds of questions about the business and politics of social media. This book equips students with the critical thinking they need to understand the complexities and contradictions and make informed judgements. This Second Edition: - Lays bare the structures and power relations at the heart of our media landscape. - Explores the sharing economy of Uber and Airbnb in a brand new chapter. - Takes us into the politics and economy of social media in China - Puts forward powerful arguments for how to achieve a social media that serves the purposes of a just and fair world -- Digital Objects, Digital Subjects: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Activism, Research & Critique in the Age of Big Data Capitalism, May 20-21 @ University of Westminster, Registration: http://icts-and-society.net/events/digital-objects-digital-subjects-a-sympo…

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Announcing the Plenary Planel for #AoIR2017
by Michelle, AoIR Association Coordinator 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

We are very happy to announce the Plenary Panelists for #AoIR2017 in Tartu, Estonia, 18-21 Oct 2017. Panelists: André Brock, University of Michigan Adi Kuntsman, Manchester Metropolitan University Kaarina Nikunen, University of Tampere Eugenia Siapera, Dublin City University You can find out more information about these individuals here: https://aoir.org/aoir2017/program/ We look forward to an exciting conversation in Tartu! Regards, Michelle AoIR Association Coordinator

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IoT Resesarch
by Leonie Tanczer 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

Dear All, My name is Leonie Tanczer, I am part of the Standards, Governance and Policy (SGP) research stream of the PETRAS Internet of Things (IoT) Research Hub. The latter is a consortium of nine UK universities which work together over the next years to explore critical issues in privacy, ethics, trust, reliability, acceptability, and security in relation to IoT. More information about PETRAS Research Hub can be found here: https://www.petrashub.org/ The SGP stream is coordinated by Dr Jason Blackstock (UCL) and Dr Madeline Carr (Cardiff University) and supported by two Postdoctoral Research Associates, including Dr Irina Brass (UCL) and myself. We are very interested in identifying other research projects that examine similar issues on the intersection of IoT and standards/governance/policy. We are therefore reaching out to the academic community and would be delighted to hear about similar research activities taking place across the globe. As this is an evolving field, it is our interest to keep up-to-date with ongoing developments and exchange knowledge and experiences. Thus, if you are part of or aware of any akin research projects, please do get in touch: l.tanczer (AT) ucl.ac.uk. We are looking forward to hearing from you! With best wishes from London, Leonie Tanczer __________________ Leonie Maria Tanczer Research Associate (PETRAS<https://www.petrashub.org/> IoT Hub<https://www.petrashub.org/>) Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp>) University College London Boston House, 36-38 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6EY, UK Twitter: @leotanczt<https://twitter.com/leotanczt> | Website: www.leonietanczer.at<http://www.leonietanczer.net/> Find out about UCL STEaPP’s globally unique Master’s of Public Administration (MPA<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/study/masters?utm_source=emailfooter1&utm_medi…>) degrees. Applications for 2017-18 now open.

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ICWSM Tutorial: Build your own Online Lab
by Jason Radford 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Dear List Members, We are running a tutorial at ICWSM in Montreal, Quebec on May 15th on how to create your own online lab using Volunteer Science. Volunteer Science <https://volunteerscience.com/> is a platform for creating online studies and recruiting participants. The tutorial will feature a review of approaches to performing online research with human subjects followed by a hackathon helping you create your own online studies. If you are interested in attending the tutorial, please send contact information for all team members as well as brief abstract (100-200 words) of the kinds of studies you want to conduct to Jason Radford ( j.radford(a)neu.edu) by April 17th. If you cannot make the tutorial but still want to create your own online studies, please fill out a team request form <https://volunteerscience.com/research/>. For more information about the tutorial please visit: https://volunteerscience.com/workshop/. For information about ICWSM, please visit the conference website at http://icwsm.org/2017/. Very Best, Jason Radford

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Re: [Air-L] Help with researching radical jihadist groups on Telegram and other social media
by Kramer, Howard 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Thanks you Azer and everyone else for your very specific tips and resources. This is incredibly helpful. Regards, Howard On Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 6:32 PM, Azer, Evronia (2015) < Evronia.Azer.2015(a)live.rhul.ac.uk> wrote: > Dear Howard, > > > Since the type of content you are looking for is usually removed, you > might want to search for keywords (on social media or Google) like the > IS news agency Aamaq https://twitter.com/search?q=%23aamaq&lang=en-gb , > and their online magazine Dabiq > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabiq_(magazine) > > You may want to do that in Arabic as well. > > > I suggest you search twitter archives, using websites like Topsy (which > doesn't exist now so you may want to search for alternatives), or other > means. > > > Good luck! > > > Best, > > Evronia > > > -------- > > *Evronia Azer* > *PhD Candidate * > *Technology and Information Management* > > Royal Holloway University of London > School of Management > Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Air-L <air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org> on behalf of Kramer, > Howard <hkramer(a)iliff.edu> > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 7, 2017 7:39:22 PM > *To:* air-l(a)aoir.org > *Subject:* [Air-L] Help with researching radical jihadist groups on > Telegram and other social media > > I'm working on a dissertation proposal on the topic of Jihadist > Fanboys/Fangirls: the Role of Social Media and Fandom in Attracting Young > Western Audiences to ISIS and Other Radical Groups. > > The heart of this study will focus on the social media content and > networking (via Twitter, Telegram and other networks) of ISIS and other > jihadist sympathizers, perhaps outright members and supporters. Since ISIS > has been more or less chased off Twitter I've been trying to find and > follow their social media activities on Telegram but have had a hard time > locating their channels on that platform. I'm writing to see if anyone can > provide any guidance on accessing this type of content on Telegram and > other social media. > > Regards, > Howard Kramer > PhD Candidate > DU/Iliff Joint PhD Program in the Study of Religion > _______________________________________________ > The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/ > listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/ >

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Fwd: ESRC Funded PhD Studentship on social media and disaster resilience
by Paul J Reilly 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

ESRC Funded PhD Studentship on social media and disaster resilience Dr Tina McGuinness (Management School, University of Sheffield) and I are looking for applications for an ESRC PhD studentship, entitled "social media and community resilience: a process based study of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services." Funded by the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership Collaborative award, the successful applicant will work with SYFR to evaluate how sites such as Facebook and Twitter can be used to promote community disaster resilience and encourage citizens to fully participate in disaster risk management and reduction initiatives. Further details on the studentship can be found here <http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AXW312/phd-studentship-social-media-and-community…> and the closing date for applications is *20 March 2017*. If you have any questions about this then please feel free to email me ( p.j.reilly(a)sheffield.ac.uk) or Tina (martina.mguinness(a)sheffield.ac.uk) Best Wishes Paul Dr Paul Reilly Faculty Officer for PGR Student Affairs (Social Sciences) Senior Lecturer in Social Media & Digital Society Information School University of Sheffield 235 Regent Court 211 Portobello Sheffield S1 4DP Tel: +44 (0) 114 222 2647 <+44%20114%20222%202647> Email: P.J.Reilly(a)sheffield.ac.uk Twitter: @PaulJReilly <http://www.twitter.com/PaulJReilly> Voted number one for student experience Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014-2015 Keep it green: do you need to print this email? Visiting the university? Try to travel sustainably: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors/mapsandtravel

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16th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2017): Second Call for Papers and Workshop Proposals
by Announce Announcements 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

*** Second Call for Papers and Workshop Proposals *** 16th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning mLearn 2017 Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus 30 October - 1 November, 2017 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… In Cooperation with ACM SIGAPP The International Association for Mobile Learning (IAmLearn) (www.iamlearn.org) is the custodian of the mLearn conference series. mLearn is the leading annual international conference for researchers, policy makers, educators, developers and solutions providers in the fields of mobile, ubiquitous and contextual learning, as well as learning with emerging ambient and wearable technologies. mLearn attracts a large number of participants from more than 60 countries representing all continents, and is, therefore, the world's largest international conference on mLearning and emerging ambient technologies. Conference Themes The overarching conference theme is 'mLearning and Design for Social Change and Innovation'. Higher education institutions are called upon to provide for the competencies and skills that foster design for social change and innovation. In addition, knowledge and skills alliances are encouraged by funding bodies to cultivate, share and disseminate competencies that foster social entrepreneurship and innovation. However, little is known on how mlearning can facilitate this process, how it can contribute towards social change, innovation and entrepreneurship. The topics of interest can go beyond the conference theme, and can include any of the following: · The development, deployment and implementation of mlearning in the context of social entrepreneurship, innovation and social change · mLearning as a tool that fosters social change and social entrepreneurship · Innovations in mlearning theory and pedagogy · From pilot projects to mainstream implementation: strategies for the deployment of mLearning · Mobile technology to support open and distance learning · Mobile technology for teaching and learning support · Assessment techniques and practices in mLearning · Design and development of learning material for mLearning · Learning objects and metadata for mLearning · Informal and lifelong learning with the aid of mobile technologies · Challenges for mLearning in developing countries · Building and implementing mLearning strategies in educational institutions, companies and public sector organisations · mLearning management systems (mLMSs) · Computer tablets · Creating interactive and collaborative mLearning environments · Future trends in mLearning technology, including the impact of emerging technologies · Emerging hardware and software for mLearning including wearable technologies · Location-aware technologies · Contextual and situated learning · Augmented reality · Serious gaming and simulations · Ambient intelligence and ubiquitous learning Submission Information The conference solicits regular papers (no more than 8 pages), short papers (no more than 4 pages), as well as posters (no more than 2 pages). The Program Committee may require an accepted paper to be adapted into a short paper or poster. All papers must be prepared according to the ACM SIG Proceedings Template format (see the conference web site for further information). The papers must be original contributions not submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere. A submitted contribution should clearly indicate the conference topics it targets. For an accepted contribution to be included in the proceedings, at least one author must register and present the paper at the conference. For further information, see the submission guidelines on the conference web site. The conference proceedings will be published by ACM ICPS and archived in the ACM Digital Library. Important Dates · Submission of Workshop Proposals: 31 March 2017 · Notification for Workshop Proposals: 7 April 2017 · Submission Deadline for Conference Papers: 1 June 2017 · Submission Deadline for Workshop Papers: 21 July 2017 · Accept/Reject Notification for Conference Papers: 15 July 2017 · Accept/Reject Notification for Workshop Papers: 25 August 2017 · Camera-Ready Submission of all Papers: 1 September 2017 Information on registration categories and registration fees for the mLearn 2017 is available online at: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi…. Organization General Chair · George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Program Chairs · Fernando Loizides, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom · Nicos Souleles, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Program Committee http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi…

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[CfP] Deadline = Today WebSci17
by Marie Joan Kristine Gloria 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hello AoIR, Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit an intent for WebSci17 main track is today. More info below. Thanks! *WEB SCIENCE 2017: Call for Papers and Abstracts* Troy, NY (websci17.org) *Key dates:* - *DEADLINE: March 8, 2017 (intent to submit)* - *DEADLINE: March 16, 2017 *(Submission of long papers and short papers only) - Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=websci17 - Deadline for Posters/Extended Abstracts is May 1, 2017 The Web Science conference is a unique venue where different disciplines are brought together in a creative and critical dialogue with the aim of understanding the Web. It welcomes participation from all fields including (but not limited to) art, anthropology, computer and information sciences, communication, economics, humanities, informatics, law, linguistics, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. We particularly welcome contributions that seek to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. We are seeking papers and abstracts that describe original research, analysis, and practice in the field of Web Science, as well as work that discusses novel and thought-provoking ideas and works-in-progress. *Topics* Possible topics for submissions include (but are not limited to) the following: Current theoretical, methodological, and epistemological challenges of Web Science: - Ethical challenges of technologies, data, algorithms, platforms, and people in the Web - Interdisciplinarity in Web Science - Modeling Web-related structures, data, users and behaviours - Impact of big data on the development of Web Science - Web Science approaches to data science, data analytics, and the Web of data - Detecting, preventing and predicting anomalies in Web data - Data curation and stewardship in Web Science - Sharing Web research data, Web archiving, and scholarly uses of Web archives - The psychological, sociological, legal and technological aspects related to the temporal and spatial dimensions of the web as a repository of information Web practices of individuals, collectives, institutions, and platforms: - The architecture and philosophy of the Web - Social machines, collective intelligence, and collaborative production - Health and well-being online - Humanities, arts, and culture on the Web - Web Science and the Internet of Things - Web economics, social entrepreneurship, and innovation - Analysis of online social and information networks, social media analyses Governance, democracy, access, intellectual property: - Personal data and privacy - Anonymity, security and trust for Web access - Web access, literacy, divides, and development - Knowledge, education, and scholarship on and through the Web *IMPORTANT DATES* *MARCH 8, 2017* (WEDNESDAY) - Intention to submit: Intent to submit long and or short papers via EasyChair <( https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=websci17)> *MARCH 16, 2017* (WEDNESDAY) - Submission of long papers and short papers. PDFs of these submission must be uploaded by this date. APRIL 26, 2017 (WEDNESDAY) - Notifications: acceptance and rejections of long and short papers MAY 1, 2017 (MONDAY) - Submission of extended abstracts: PDFs of these must be uploaded by this date MAY 17, 2017 (WEDNESDAY)- Notification: acceptances and rejections of extended abstracts MAY 24, 2017 (WEDNESDAY): Presenters who do not opt out of having their contribution appear in the proceedings must upload the camera-ready copy of their paper to EasyChair by this date. -- Kristine Gloria, Ph.D. @gloriakt gVoice: (562) 448-2697 Skype: gloriakt1

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