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Fwd: Journal of Visual Political Communication - CFP Dark and Unethical Visual Politics (early 2026)
by Viktor Chagas 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Dear Community Please excuse the cross-posting. I believe this call may be of interest to some colleagues on this list. It is for a special issue of the Journal of Visual Political Communication, for which I am serving as guest editor. The issue is scheduled for publication in early 2026 and will focus on "Dark and Unethical Visual Politics." I warmly invite colleagues to submit their manuscripts. The full CFP text is included below. Please share widely. Best regards, Viktor Chagas Fluminense Federal University, Brazil ___ Journal of Visual Political Communication CFP “Dark and Unethical Visual Politics” (Early 2026) Visual Politics has gained significant prominence in recent years due to a series of controversial and unethical uses. Framing political actors, depicting contentious or satirical images, whether to build a positive interpretation or to mock authority, has always constituted a strategic and persuasive repertoire for political communication. Historically, the image was often seen as the last threshold for distinguishing facts from fakes. However the digital environment has reconfigured this status, drawing increased attention to malicious uses of images and their relation to spreading mis/disinformation and biased content. This call for papers for a special issue of the Journal of Visual Political Communication welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions concerned with these contested uses. This issue aims to bring together a body of studies focused on visual research challenges and agendas that emphasize images in contexts that are dangerous for democracy and that may pose risks to trust in institutions, threats to socio-environmental justice, or undermine current epistemic regimes, political opponents or minoritized groups. Manuscripts may present reflections on the dark side of visual politics or focus on case studies from different countries and regions. Topics may include, but are not limited to, discussions on: • Ethical and epistemological boundaries of visual political communication • Methodological aspects of investigating unethical uses of images • Generative artificial intelligence images or political deepfakes during elections • Hateful far-right memes, misogynistic and supremacist troll armies, and their political implications • The image serving anti-immigration nationalism and authoritarian populisms • Apocryphal visual campaigns and coordinated slanderous visual attacks • Critical aspects of the visual politics of disinformation as well as historical and scientific denialism • Fabrication of fake images of non-consensual pornography targeting political actors • Problems generated by algorithmic discrimination in the political arena • Cybersecurity issues concerning state visual surveillance, citizen privacy, and abusive biometric recognition • Controversial military use of computer vision in drones and autonomous weapons for human-unsupervised lethal attacks • Alteration of visual evidence to mislead the justice system or create false narratives Full papers must range between 7,000 and 9,000 words and can be co-authored. Illustrations related to the issue's theme are welcomed, as long as ethical limits for discrimination and graphic violence are taken into account and the restrictions of double-blind peer review are considered. Theoretical papers and methodological discussions are welcomed, but preferably in combination with visual material and empirical analysis of imagery. Comparative studies, historical analyses, and case studies using qualitative or quantitative approaches are also invited. The special issue also accepts proposals for curation of images, including photos, illustrations, diagrams, memes, or cartoons that relate to the dark and unethical uses of images, as long as copyright is fully respected. No APC fee is applied to the Journal of Visual Political Communication, except in case authors want to publish their articles on Open Access mode. These policies can be found here https://www.intellectbooks.com/open-access The deadlines are as follows: Submission of manuscripts: from November 30, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Manuscript evaluation: between April–October 2025 Author review (when applicable): October–December 2025 Publication scheduled for early 2026 Questions and queries can be addressed to the guest editor Viktor Chagas by email at viktor(a)midia.uff.br Please submit full contributions to https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-visual-political-communication ___ Guest Editor Viktor Chagas (Fluminense Federal University, Brazil) Co-Editors of the Journal of Visual Political Communication Orla Vigsø (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Bengt Johansson (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Darren Lilleker (Bournemouth University, UK) Anastasia Veneti (Bournemouth University, UK) Associate Editor Helena Barbosa (University of Aveiro, Portugal) __ Kind Regards, Viktor Chagas Professor Universidade Federal Fluminense PhD in History, Politics and Cultural Assets viktor(a)midia.uff.br ombudsmanviktor.bio.link CV Lattes, Google Scholar, OrcID, ResearchGate coLAB Research Group, #MUSEUdeMEMES, INCT.dd

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Disinformation, looking for input
by Esther Hammelburg 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Hello fellow AoIR’ists and hive mind, Can I pick your brains? I am working on a quick scan for research on disinformation spread through non-text-based and fast-changing media such as (online) games/game worlds, live streams, short form videos on TikTok or Insta, and podcasts. Looking for experts, literature, running research projects on this topic specifically, and on methods for studying these types of content. Are you working on the topic and/or use or have developed methods for the study of live streams, podcasts, Insta Stories, TikTok videos, (online) games and game worlds? I would love to hear from you and learn about your work. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Esther Hammelburg, PhD (she/her) Senior Lecturer Media and Communication Director Society 5.0 Festival Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences www.estherhammelburg.nl<http://www.estherhammelburg.nl> https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherhammelburg/ M 00 31 (0)6 2115 7019

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CIS Ph.D. Program at University of Hawaiʻi – Apply by February 1!
by Dan Suthers 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

** *Dear Air-L community, * * We invite applications to the *Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) Ph.D. program at the University of Hawaiʻi* at Mānoa. Since 1986, our program has been a leader in preparing scholars and professionals to tackle challenges at the nexus of technology, communication, and society. Why Choose CIS? * Interdisciplinary Excellence:Sponsored by four units across three colleges—Communications and Communicology (College of Social Sciences), Information and Computer Sciences (College of Natural Sciences), Library and Information Science (College of Social Sciences), and Information Technology Management (Shidler College of Business)—the CIS program offers an unparalleled interdisciplinary experience. * Innovative Research Areas:Our faculty and students are advancing knowledge in Communication & Information Theories, Community Engagement, Data Science, Data Security, Digital Business Transformation, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Policy & Planning, and Social Informatics (including Social Media Studies). * Supportive Environment:Located in Hawaiʻi, the CIS program fosters a vibrant and inclusive academic community. Admissions Details * Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field. * Applications are due February 1, 2025, for Fall admissions. For more information and to apply, visit:https://www.hawaii.edu/cis/ <https://www.hawaii.edu/cis/> Other Graduate ProgramsStudents interested in specific disciplines or those who have not yet earned an MS may consider: * ICS Graduate Programs(https://www.ics.hawaii.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ <https://www.ics.hawaii.edu/academics/graduate-programs/>) * Programs in the School of Communication and Information(https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/ <https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/>) * Information Technology Management(https://shidler.hawaii.edu/itm/about <https://shidler.hawaii.edu/itm/about>) * Library and Information Science(https://www.hawaii.edu/lis/ <https://www.hawaii.edu/lis/>) Contact UsFor questions, please contact CIS Chair Dan Suthersat cischair(a)hawaii.edu. * -- Dan Suthers Professor, Information and Computer Sciences Chair, Communication and Information Sciences PhD Program University of Hawaii at Manoa 1680 East West Road, POST 314E, Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-3890 office Personal:http://www2.hawaii.edu/~suthers/ ICS Department:http://www.ics.hawaii.edu/ CIS Program:https://www.hawaii.edu/cis/

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Book Release - Music and Sonic Environments in Video Games
by Kate Galloway 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

Hello All, I would like to announce the publication of the book Music and Sonic Environments in Video Games: Listening to and Performing Ludic Soundscapes by Routledge. Further information below and the attached author flyer, Thanks! *********************************************************************** Kate Galloway Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology, Sound Studies, and Games Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Undergrad Program Director (Arts) Department of Arts and GSAS Program https://www.routledge.com/Music-and-Sonic-Environments-in-Video-Games-Liste… Description Music and Sonic Environments in Video Games brings together a range of perspectives that explore how music and sound in video games interact with virtual and real environments, often in innovative and unexpected ways. Drawing on a range of game case studies and disciplinary perspectives, the contributors consider the sonic environment in games as its own storytelling medium. Highlighting how dynamic video game soundscapes respond to players’ movements, engage them in collaborative composition, and actively contribute to worldbuilding, the chapters discuss topics including genre conventions around soundscape design, how sonic environments shape players’ perceptions, how game sound and music model ecological processes and nonhuman relationships, and issues of cultural and geographic representation. Together, the essays in this volume bring game music and sound into the environmental humanities and transform our understanding of sonic environments as an essential part of storytelling in interactive media. Engaging a wide variety of game genres and communities of play, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of music, media studies, critical game studies, popular culture, and sound studie *20% discount available with code EFLY04

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New CDT Research Report on Hiring Technologies and Disability
by Dhanaraj Thakur 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

Hi everyone, After over a year of work on this project, the Center for Democracy & Technology <https://cdt.org/>(CDT) in collaboration with Coworker.org <http://coworker.org>and the American Association of People with Disabilities <https://www.aapd.com/>(AAPD) are excited to share the results of a human-centered research study in our new report, “Screened Out: The Impact of Digitized Hiring Assessments on Disabled Workers <https://cdt.org/insights/screened-out-the-impact-of-digitized-hiring-assess…>.” This report centered the experiences of disabled workers interacting with AI-powered hiring tools and other digitized employment assessments and their possible impacts. Key findings include: * Participants reported accessibility challenges and biases in these assessment tools that suggest they can be discriminatory. * Participants doubted the assessments’ ability to test skills, as well as their relevance to actual positions. * Participants found many assessments to be cognitively and emotionally draining, often leading them to feel discouraged about pursuing job opportunities that might involve such tools. In addition to the findings, the report provides recommendations for reducing harm and promoting inclusivity in hiring practices that use or intend to use digitized assessments. We welcome any feedback and encourage you to share the report <https://cdt.org/insights/screened-out-the-impact-of-digitized-hiring-assess…> with others. Finally, a plain language version of the report will be available shortly. take care, Dhanaraj -- *Dhanaraj Thakur* (he/him) | Research Director Center for Democracy & Technology |*cdt.org <https://cdt.org/>* **dthakur(a)cdt.org | **+1 202 407 8849

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Deadline extended - Conference CFP "Histories, Presents and Futures of Media and Communication", University of Westminster, central London, 22-23 May 2025
by Graham Meikle 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

Hi everyone **We have extended the deadline for abstracts to Friday 13 December, as we recognise now is a busy time of semester in many parts of the world.** Please share widely. Hope to see you there. Conference call for papers — Histories, Presents and Futures of Media and Communication CAMRI, University of Westminster (Regent Street), 22-23 May 2025 Confirmed keynote speakers Professor Payal Arora, University of Utrecht Professor Nick Couldry, London School of Economics Professor Lina Dencik, Goldsmiths, University of London Professor Guobin Yang, University of Pennsylvania In 1975 the first undergraduate Media degree in the UK was launched at the Polytechnic of Central London, now the University of Westminster. To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this foundational moment, Westminster’s Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) invites proposals for presentations at a two-day conference in central London on 22 and 23 May 2025. We invite papers and panels that reflect upon aspects of the histories, presents, or futures of the field of Media and Communication. What lessons can we learn from the emergence, shaping and development of this field? Where are we now and how do we matter? And how can we respond as a field to those future challenges — political, social, cultural, environmental, technological — that we can anticipate? Papers may address developments in the subject area over the past half-century, or assess present conditions and states-of-the-art, or engage with coming challenges. They may also consider key developments, events or moments within media industries and cultural practices in those fifty years that have been important in how the academic field has taken shape and in how it has influenced societies. And while the conference is prompted by the anniversary of the institutionalisation of this subject within universities in the UK, and the opportunity for reflection that this offers, global perspectives and contributions are both vital and very welcome. Submission details Proposals should be 200-word abstracts that outline the aims, methods, findings and conclusions of the 15-minute paper. Abstracts should include five keywords and a one-paragraph bio. Keywords, bio, and any references are not included in the word count. Proposals for pre-constituted panels of four papers should include individual abstracts for each paper as well as an additional 200-word rationale for the overall panel. If a pre-constituted panel is accepted, then all presenters must register by the 30 April 2025 deadline. Full written papers are not required. This event is in-person only. Cost: £200 for two days, including lunches, refreshments, and drinks reception on first night. Current PhD students £80. We are unable to offer registration for a single day only. Proposals should be sent to 50years(a)westminster.ac.uk<mailto:50years@westminster.ac.uk> by 17:00 UK time, Friday 29 November 2024. Friday 13 December 2024 Timeline Abstract submission deadline: 29 November 2024 13 December 2024 Notification of acceptances: 17 January 2025 Registration opens 31 January 2025, closes 30 April 2025 Event: 22-23 May 2025 Venue: University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW All the best, gm --------------------- Professor Graham Meikle Director, Communication and Media Research Institute College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries University of Westminster, UK National Teaching Fellow<https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/awards/teaching-excellence-awards/national-tea…> Latest books Deepfakes<https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=deepfakes--9781509548200> (Polity, 2023) Social Media<https://www.routledge.com/Social-Media-The-Convergence-of-Public-and-Person…> (Routledge, 2024) The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818 England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW. This message and its attachments are private and confidential. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and remove it and its attachments from your system.

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WEBCAST NOV 20-22 – Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024
by Joly MacFie 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

Remarkable job of video production by the UN ECA! Also, there is the Joint Session of the Intergovernmental Committees of Senior Officials and Experts for North and West Africa 2024 - all 3 Days https://bit.ly/412poeu <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=08bb02e61f74f2cb320ac02…> >From *20 - 22 November 2024* the *Africa Internet Governance Forum <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f8a45f3b184bc7f4e584b69…>* will be held at the *Economic Commission for Africa <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=448f76926582983af347384…>* (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the overarching theme "*Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future for Africa*", the Africa IGF aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving digital landscape. It focuses on empowering inclusivity, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures, and promoting innovation across the continent. Day 1 includes both the *Africa Youth IGF <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=78ac49500d0e26bca10613d…>* and also the *GFCE Africa Regional Meeting 2024 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d9db79a42b72b9811451cbd…>* *SCHEDULE https://afigf2024.sessionize.com/schedule <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d3a83c032151431d6eaf2bc…> *(All times UTC+3) (includes Zoom links) LIVESTREAMSWEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2024 *Conference Room 3* - https://youtu.be/mOH7t4T5C74 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=20c133f2d4f64ca4fd9a23e…> >From Principles to Action: The Role of ROAM-X in Evidence-Based Internet Governance. (09:am - 10:30 am) Bridging Policy and Technology to encode Human Rights in Internet Infrastructure. (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Creative Communications: The Power of Audiovisual Mediums in Mainstreaming Digital Rights. (12:00 pm - 01:00 pm) Advancing Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities in Africa's Evolving Digital Landscape. (02:00 pm - 03:00 pm) Shaping African AI Governance: Lessons from Data Governance Processes. (03:30 pm - 4:30 pm) African Agenda on Cyber Capacity Building (AA-CCB). (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm) *Conference Room 4 - https://youtu.be/3FDK0zgzNvg <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=19344439f564eb002335ba6…>* Youth IGF-Digital Governance & Emerging Technologies. *Large Briefing Room - https://youtu.be/hj78V_3t52g <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=03c2dc6efbefd57c354261e…>* Youth Takeover: Building Future Internet Leaders. (09:00 am - 10:30 am) Analyzing the Impact of Technological Integration on Sustainability Practices in Africa. ( 11;00 am - 12:00 pm) Ethiopian Internet and Digital Landscape through 5G Internet & AI. (12:00 pm - 01:00 pm) Assessing Universal Service Funds in 26 African Countries. (02:00 pm - 03:00 pm) Advancing Equitable Digital Futures through the Afrofeminist Internet Scorecard. (03:00 pm - 4:30pm) Community Networks as Infrastructure Solutions to Connecting the Unconnected in Africa. (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm) *Conference Room 5 - https://youtu.be/0tJTGVkWA28 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7ae8a25cd8e718655c2d2d6…>* GFCE Regional Meeting. (09:00 am - 01:00pm) *Conference Room 6 - https://youtu.be/opAKrZZL3FY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4d6a3aa03738bc91418ea44…>* Navigating Regional and Global Governance for a Just AI in Africa. (09:00 am - 10:30 am) Enhancing Gender Equity in Internet Access through Infrastructure and Digital Literacy in Africa. (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) AI and Digital Literacy: Preparing Africa’s Education Systems for Responsible Internet Governance in. (12:00 pm - 01:00 pm) The Human Rights Impact of Underrepresented Languages in AI. (02:00 pm - 03:00 pm) Universal Access & Meaningful Connectivity for Persons with Disabilities in Africa. (03:30 pm - 04:30 pm) Promoting Indigenous Knowledge through Digital Platforms in Local Contexts. (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm) *Africa Hall - https://youtu.be/RB80gMvcgIo <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=26af12dad477b6fe9d531dc…> https://youtu.be/xCa63FODiVA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=97e363d2ff04ffa766b2eda…> https://youtu.be/WUK8Uyi_iVU <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a01da89af2361c0dc3ef242…>* Parliamentary Track. (09:00 am - 05:30 pm) THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2024 *Africa Hall https://youtu.be/8yTxj7nM3cY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2019dda7235cf209a98e000…>* Digital Inclusion in Africa in the Age of AI: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives (09:00 am - 10:30 am) Opening Ceremony. (11:00 am - 11:45am) HL Session - Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future for Africa. (11:45 am - 01:05 pm) Main Session 1 - Disinformation , Misinformation & Internet shutdown. (02:00 pm - 03:00 pm) *Conference Room 4 https://youtu.be/JBjlvg5VQKg <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=670de452a22d6b4cf8848d6…>* Aligning the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol with Africa’s Data Justice Agenda. (09:00 am - 10:30 am) Digital Trade and Data Governance: The Future of Digital Africa under AfCFTA. (03:30 pm - 04:30 pm) Exploring Mechanisms to Prevent Internet Shutdowns During Protests and Elections. (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm) *Conference Room 5 https://youtu.be/s2h2SoQyQQc <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=48e13b2d227f1bada0db6e6…>* Gender Responsive Cybersecurity Policy in Africa. (09:00 am - 10:30 am) >From Policy to Practice: Advancing Universal Acceptance in African, Education Governance & Businesses. (03:30 pm - 04:30 pm) Enhancing Africa Cooperation on Cybersecurity Resilience. (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm) *Conference Room 6 https://youtu.be/vKBmLVGwZto <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=91c4f038624b550d7567b31…>* A more inclusive Internet: Introducing the New gTLD Applicant Support Program. (09:00 am - 10:30 am) *Conference Room 3 https://youtu.be/vhMRLQz11e0 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cacc67963d370fbd0f5f381…>* Parliamentarian Session: Youth Track. (09 : 00 am - 10:30 am) Africa Connect The Unconnected policy Roundtable. (03:30 pm - 05:30 pm) FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2024 *Conference Room 5 - https://youtu.be/0-6Jyj7BomU <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=bcb38bc6d6e5bc6a0c9aefa…>* >From Principles to Action: Shaping the Future for Feminist-Informed Digital Rights. (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Gender inequality in meaningful access in Africa. (12:00 pm - 01:00 pm) *Conference Room 3 - https://youtu.be/RdaRuBlS_TU <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=306d7314e0ce19138f83f88…>* Parliamentarian Session. (08:00 am - 09:00 am) Her Data, Her Policies: Towards an Inclusive Data Future in Africa. (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Saving the Internet We Want. (12:00 pm - 01:00 pm) *Conference Room 4 - https://youtu.be/_3xfSEn7dxw <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=e6f7401f20697b9b9379dd2…>* African Women in AI : Challenges & Opportunities. (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Strengthening Digital Africa: Tackling Misinformation through Local Content and Multilingualism. (12:00 pm - 01:00 pm) *Africa Hall - https://youtu.be/XJ00RKW0ZCI <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=30194b296f0750e45cecf67…>* Main Session 2: Data Governance and AI Governance: Creating National Frameworks for the AI Era. (09:00 - 10:30 am) Protecting Internet data flows in trade policy initiatives. (11:00 am - 01:00 pm) Main Session 3: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Africa’s Digital Ecosystem. (02:00 pm - 03:00 pm) Open Mic Session. (03:00 pm - 03:30 pm) Closing Ceremony. (03:30 pm - 04:30 pm) *Conference Room 6 - https://youtu.be/o_2TlQR3tLE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4b1b740631524c1d12fe5a8…>* ????? *TWITTER #AfIGF <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4b5ba07ce5763ab28db79b2…> #AYIGF #AfIGF2024 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a1459be47c2f1e43f3e7804…> #AfYIGF2024 @Africaigf @AfricanYouthIGF @ECA_OFFICIAL @Dite4Africa @intgovforum* *#AfIGF MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=b73f192599d8a60271ab6e1…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f7cf9837543236f092f07bf…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=51e86d33e2785d081a5fe06…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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IEEE WCNC 2025 -- Technical Demonstrations -- Deadline: Dec. 1, 2024
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 19 Nov '24

19 Nov '24

IEEE WCNC 2025 invites submissions of technical demonstrations that exhibit innovative and original research. We seek contributions that validate significant research concepts or demonstrate practical applications. The topics of interest span a broad spectrum, including – but not limited to – the topics indicated in the scope of the four technical tracks in the general call for papers: Physical Layer and Communications Theory Medium Access Control and Networking Resource Allocation and Machine Learning Emerging Technologies, Network Architectures, and Applications Demo Submission Instructions Please submit a two-page abstract adhering to IEEE's formatting standards. Detailed guidelines are available in the IEEE submission instructions. Your submission should include all authors' names, affiliations, and email addresses, as double-blind review is not required. Clearly articulate the content and format of your contribution within your abstract. This description is crucial for the review process. Note that the sessions for demos will be held in person, requiring at least one author present to showcase the work. Demos should be prepared to be deployable in a typical conference setting, e.g., assuming Wi-Fi connectivity and a reasonable space available. Accepted abstracts will be included in the IEEE WCNC 2025 Proceedings, and those presented in person at IEEE WCNC 2025 will be submitted to IEEE Xplore. Relevant Timeline Demo submissions deadline: extended to 1 December 2024 Notification of acceptance: 20 December 2024 Conference dates: 24-29 March 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Associate Professor Computer Engineering Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> Website: PROTON Lab<http://ece-research.unm.edu/tsiropoulou/index.html> PROTON Lab’s News: @Tsiropoulou_EE<https://twitter.com/Tsiropoulou_EE> “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” ~ Aristotle

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WEBCAST NOV 19 – Disinformation, Information Integrity, and International Cooperation
by Joly MacFie 19 Nov '24

19 Nov '24

Under way - REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3AOMI4Q [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=63295827def4bfc4e80c692…> On *Tuesday, November, 2024*, at *11:00-12:30 EST* (16:00-17:30 UTC), the *Columbia Institute for Tele-Information <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1e368aba46ed712d3e9d10b…>*, as part of its *Global Digital Governance series <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=609f3ef6519644f85881e1f…>*, presents a webinar '*Disinformation, Information Integrity, and International Cooperation <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=77c67453bf1fc781d50352d…>* '. The explosive growth of online disinformation has elicited worldwide concern and calls for action over the past decade. Attention to its potential effects has been particularly acute in 2024 because of the US presidential election and the other national elections being held in over 70 countries with almost half of the world’s population. In recent years, policymakers and others have increasingly focused on the promotion of "*information integrity*" as a possible antidote to disinformation and related challenges. At the same time, some advocates for the freedom of expression have been highly critical of restrictive policy responses to disinformation. However, governments have cooperated to establish international norms and mechanisms in order to address the transnational nature of the perceived problem. For example, the European Union established a co-regulatory *Code of Practice on Disinformation <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=39835ffd1bde08865234307…>*; thirty-two mostly industrialized countries endorsed a *Global Declaration on Information Integrity Online <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1c10be653257b57253c2811…>*; the Group of 20 released a *ministerial statement <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cbbe6e9ffde7cd835822859…>* noting the relevance of information integrity; and the UN General Assembly issued resolutions and reports on countering disinformation. In addition, the UN Secretary General *proposed <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=832e2eb7470235a1609b032…>* the establishment of a global Code of Conduct for Information Integrity on Digital Platforms and ultimately released a set of *Global Principles for Information Integrity <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5fac05323bce9cac0a2aefb…>*. Other UN and multilateral processes have addressed the issues in varying ways, and private sector and multistakeholder groupings also have pursued collaborative responses. Free speech organizations have also weighed in. This webinar will delve into this issue nexus in two steps. First, we will consider whether and how online disinformation has evolved due to technological, economic and political change, and whether the promotion of "information integrity" provides a path toward an improved infosphere, or towards global restrictiveness. Second, we will explore whether international agreements can make a difference; their potential benefits and risks for human rights in a geopolitical landscape populated with illiberal regimes and movements; and the prospects for compliance with international norms by the disinformation creators and the distribution platforms. This webinar will facilitate dialogue on these and related questions. A panel of leading experts on the topic will lead off, then the rest of the session will be devoted to open conversation among all interested attendees. The session is simulcast live under the auspices of the *Internet Society New York Chapter <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7226b90fe63f743062b0d55…>* (ISOC-NY). *INTRODUCTION* *Eli Noam*, Director, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information, Columbia Business School. *PANEL* *Guy Berger* - Professor Emeritus of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University / Distinguished Research Fellow, Research ICT Africa *Maria Paz Canales -* Co-Head, Policy and Advocacy, Global Partners Digital *Jeanette Hofmann* - Professor of Digital Policy, Freie Universität Berlin. *MODERATOR* *William J. Drake*, Director of International Studies, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information *LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/citi-disinfo <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0e3daf392c39be26dde6065…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3YGBIyn <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9c643dd3562ea2113e3697b…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (See ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=63295827def4bfc4e80c692…> ) *TWITTER #disinformation <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=178b522df85eb4627fbb69c…> * *#informationintegrity* <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=24b834fa9e58ee0f3499f2b…>* @guyberger @MPaz_online @achdujeh @wjdrake @Elinoam @Columbia_Biz* *#disinformation MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6e46292ffdd2d4e5584afb1…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=fdcd523264982e09fb450ee…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0d247ede15433a192cf9d61…> * *#informationintegrity MASTODON <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=067786f121a32322262edbe…> | BLUESKY <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d228cbf3089d050197c8c28…> | INSTA <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=894612c6c7f6c75387bb975…> * *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=bf616301ec0e82a151a3cce…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6f25eb890c5fac29a1bba43…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1bc9e32dc09e9fd621aa124…> *(AI Captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/citi-disinfo <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=884be8c6a312d2489478555…>* *IMAGES*: CC BY *OpenMoji <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1cf38d31f7abd58139425d6…> * / *JoyPixels <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=801b22675384112076d1480…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is a free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - ISOC LIVE is currently unfunded - if you would like to become a monthly sponsor - contact support(a)isoc.live *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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The 24th IFIP Conference e-Business, e-Services, and e-Society (I3E 2025): Second Call for Papers
by Announce 19 Nov '24

19 Nov '24

*** Second Call for Papers *** The 24th IFIP Conference e-Business, e-Services, and e-Society (I3E 2025) September 9-11, 2025, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/i3e2025/ (*** Proceedings to be published by Springer in LNCS ***) (*** Journal Special Issue with Springer's SN Computer Science ***) Conference theme: “Pervasive digital services for people’s well-being, inclusion and sustainable development” OVERVIEW Next-gen digital services contribute to people’s well-being, inclusion, and sustainable development, re-shaping e-business, e-services, and e-society. Such services are pervasive both since they run on a large variety of heterogeneous devices and they permeate various aspects of daily life, by offering accessible and personalised experiences to all individuals. The proposed theme advocates for the design, implementation and operations of novel digital solutions that satisfy the needs of different individuals, while contributing to their well-being and to preserving the Planet. I3E 2025 will collect contributions about the creation and management of user-centric accessible platforms, applications, and services that empower individuals to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. The proposed theme aims at emphasizing how it is possible to leverage different technologies to address pressing societal challenges such as, for instance, healthcare access, education, poverty alleviation, sustainable usage of resources, and social equity, towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. TOPICS OF INTEREST Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to: e-Business • Innovative e-business models • Inter-organizational systems • Business process integration • Business process re-engineering • e-Marketplaces, e-Hubs and portals • Digital goods and products • User behaviour modeling • Mobile business • Enterprise application integration • e-Negotiations, auctioning and contracting • Supply, demand, and value chains • e-Commerce content management • Dynamic pricing models • Trust and security • Mobile Commerce • Business Intelligence • Business Ontologies and Models • E-Business Models e-Services • e-Service composition • Inter-organizational services • e-Collaboration and e-Services • Service-oriented computing • Web services • Semantic web services • Service workflows • Virtual organizations and coalitions • Virtual enterprises and virtual markets • Web 2.0 applications • Agent-oriented e-Services • P2P co-operation models • Ubiquitous, mobile, and pervasive services • Application service management • Services and service management in the cloud-edge continuum • Next-gen AI services • Enterprise Ontologies • Accessibility • Usability e-Society • e-Government (e.g. G2G, G2B, or G2C) • Digital cities and regions • e-Democracy and e-Governance • e-Inclusion to information society • e-Health and e-Education • Public e-Services for citizens and enterprises • One-stop government service integration • Mobile public services • Multimedia and multilingualism • Digital culture and digital divide • Privacy and security • Legal societal and cultural issues • Public-private partnerships • International dimension of e-Gov • E-society and AI • Digital Transformation • Social Computing • Green Computing • Sustainable Technologies • Humanitarian & Emergency Management • Digital Inclusion • Digital Literacy SUBMISSION Authors should submit original, unpublished research papers. All papers must not simultaneously be submitted to another journal or conference. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Therefore, submissions should not be under consideration for any other conference or journal outlet. Authors should consult Springer’s authors’ guidelines and use their proceedings templates to prepare their papers (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…) Authors can submit their proceedings articles using the EasyChair platform. Please use the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=i3e2025 . Length of papers The most common types of papers accepted for publication are full papers (12 pages) and short papers (7 pages). We only wish to publish papers of significant scientific content. Journal Special Issue Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit an extended and revised version of their paper (with at least 30% additional material) for fast-track review and publication in Springer's SN Computer Science (https://link.springer.com/journal/42979) IMPORTANT DATES • Paper Submission: May 19, 2025 (AoE) • Author Notification: June 23, 2025 • Camera-ready: June 30, 2025 • Author Registration: June 30, 2025 ORGANISATION Conference Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus Conference Co-Chairs • Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Emerging Markets Research Centre (EMaRC) • Georgia Kapitsaki, University of Cyprus • Matti Mäntymäki, University of Turku • Ilias Pappas, Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Marinos Themistocleous, University of Nicosia Program Co-Chairs • Achilleas Achilleos, Frederick University of Cyprus • Stefano Forti, University of Pisa • Angelika Kokkinaki, University of Nicosia

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