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TT Assistant Professor in Game Studies, University of Toronto
by julie yujie Chen 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Hi all, My department - The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) - is hiring a TT assistant professor in *Game Studies*. Application materials are due *Nov. 6, 2024*. Details and submission portal can be found here: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Game-Studies-O… Wonderful department and university to work at. I am happy to answer your questions. -julie ____________________________ Julie Yujie Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (ICCIT) | iSchool University of Toronto, Canada Co-editor, *Platforms & Society <https://journals.sagepub.com/home/PNS>* *Latest Publications [*Equal contributions]:* · *Chen, J. Y., van Doorn, N., Grohmann, R., Pollio, A., & Soriano, C. (2024). Introducing Platforms & Society. *Platforms & Society*, *1* https://doi.org/10.1177/29768624241235492 · Chen, J. Y., & Sun, P. (2023). *Digital labour platforms and national employment policies in China : studying the case of food delivery platforms*. ILO. https://doi.org/10.54394/KHET8772 · Chen, J.Y., Delfanti, A., Phan, M. (2023). “Worker Resistance in Digital Capitalism—Introduction <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fijoc.org%…>.” Special Section in *International Journal of Communication *17: *3891–3898*

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great job at AU--critical communications and AI!!
by Patricia Aufderheide 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

My friends, please tell all your colleagues about this great job--American University, set in the heart of Washington, DC, a collegial private university; our program, concerned with policies in media and communication that promote the public good, open societies, and democratic structures; and colleagues throughout this public-purpose university and in nonprofit, public-interest organizations throughout the city. The window is closing!! https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AU/job/Assistant-Professor--Ar… Patricia Aufderheide, University Professor, School of Communication (she/they) * New book! Kartemquin Films: Documentaries on the Frontlines of Democracy --30% off! <https://indiepubs.com/cart> Buy it here<https://www.ucpress.edu/books/kartemquin-films/paper>, and use source code UCPSAVE30 from U of Chicago Press at checkout ($19 total!) Living and working on unceded lands of Nacotchtank and Piscataway peoples Founder and Senior Research Fellow, Center for Media & Social Impact American University, 4400 Massachusetts Av., NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017, McKinley Hall 323 paufder(a)american.edu<mailto:paufder@american.edu> 202-885-2069 office/ 240-643-4805 mobile Zoom: https://american.zoom.us/j/96788556467?pwd=eFNpa2JMWlZQRm5pT1Z0b3RVUlRXQT09

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Call for Chapters
by Dr. Chiluwa 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

*Discursive Constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict* Edited by Innocent Chiluwa, Heriot-Watt University Giuliana Tiripelli, De Montfort University To be published by *Cambridge University Press * The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only the world’s oldest conflict but also the most controversial and the most misunderstood. No other conflict has generated the most news headlines or stirred up so much intense passion and debates in world parliaments, disagreements on campuses, or arguments in international organisations (Waxman, 2019). Symbolic and ideological constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict represent a variety of perspectives as well as diverse interpretations and representations of the conflict across different media, law reports, policy statements, religious journals, etc. These varied and often contested perspectives enable us gain a comprehensive understanding of the conflict – about human struggles and resistance to forces that threaten their existence. The editors of this oncoming collection seek thoroughly researched academic studies that will not only contribute to new knowledge through in-depth analyses of the constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but also highlight how public opinion, perceptions, attitudes, and responses to the conflict might have been influenced or manipulated by these ideological constructions. We therefore invite researchers, scholars, and professionals in conflict and peace studies, linguistics, journalism, media studies, discourse analysis, semiotics, political science, and cultural studies to submit chapters, which will highlight interdisciplinary approaches to *Discourse Analysis* to studying discursive constructions of: · media reports · online reports/campaigns · law reports · religious documents · political discourses · policy statements etc. that Please, submit an abstract of about *250* words as an email attachment to: ichiluwa(a)gmail.com /ic3000(a)hw.ac.uk and giulianatiripelli(a)gmail.com *Deadline: December 31, 2024.* This is a 2-year project and we hope the book should be released by the Autumn of *2026*. *Questions & Enquiries to: * Innocent Chiluwa (ichiluwa(a)gmail.com Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh -- Professor in Language, Media & Communication Studies Publications: Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iXHpEcUAAAAJ&hl=en Website: https://ichiluwa.com

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Workshop: Atmospheres of connection and disconnection from digital media
by Ana Jorge 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

**Atmospheres of connection and disconnection from digital media** *24th October 2024, Lisbon (Lusófona University) and online* This one-day hybrid workshop will bring together scholars from Audience Studies and Digital Culture to discuss the notions of atmospheres, moods, and vibes. It is the final presentation of the On&Off project, which focuses on disconnection across Activisms, Pilgrimage, Mourning, and Parenting ( https://cicant.ulusofona.pt/research/projects/668-on-off-atmospheres-of-dis… ). Presentations by Peter Lunt (University of Leicester) and Ludmila Lupinacci (University of Leeds). The event will join the project's international advisors Aleena Chia (Goldsmiths, University of London) and André Jansson (Karlstad University). Organisers: Ana Jorge and Sofia Caldeira, Lusófona University Free registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atmospheres-of-connection-and-disconnection-ti… More information: ana.jorge(a)ulusofona.pt

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New book: Virtual Commerce
by Gohar F. Khan 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Dear colleagues, I am excited to announce the publication of my new book on virtual commerce. It would be a useful resource for the people who teach e-commerce and/or virtual commerce. This book is structured to guide you through the fascinating world of virtual commerce (v-commerce), from foundational concepts to advanced strategies, ensuring you’re fully equipped to thrive in the emerging digital marketplace. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of v-commerce, offering insights, tools, and practical advice to help you navigate the opportunities and challenges of v-commerce. Chapter 1: Introduction to V-CommerceChapter 2: V-Commerce Architecture and InfrastructureChapter 3: V-Commerce EcosystemsChapter 4: Consumer Experience in V-CommerceChapter 5: Virtual Goods and ServicesChapter 6: Virtual MarketingChapter 7: V-Commerce StrategiesChapter 8: Building V-Commerce MarketplacesChapter 9: Regulatory and Legal FrameworkChapter 10: Getting Started in Virtual Commerce Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DGF48CST/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=… Cheers, Gohar

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Conference Beyond Play 2024 (Sept, 30 - Oct 2) - Registration Extended Sept 15
by Lisa Kienzl 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Dear all, the registration for the conference “Beyond Play: The Transformative Power of Digital Gaming in a Deeply Mediatized Society” (Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2024) at the University of Bremen, Germany, has been extended until September 15. You find the preliminary program here: https://beyondplay2024.org/index.php/start/programm/ There will be three great Keynote speaker: *Sonia Fizek * “Video Games in Times of Climate Crisis. From Aesthetics to Ethics” Sonia Fizek is professor in Media and Game Studies at the Cologne Game Lab at TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences. *Torill Elvira Mortensen * “I feel this is right: Epistemic insecurity and transgressive online culture” Torill Elvira Mortensen is professor at Nord University, Bodø, Norway. *Vít Šisler * “From Pixels to Pedagogy: Unveiling the Educational Power of Historical Video Games" Vít Šisler is associate professor of New Media Studies at Charles University’s Faculty of Arts’ Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship. Registration extended until September 15: https://beyondplay2024.org/index.php/start/anmeldung/. We are looking forward to seeing you in Bremen! Best wishes, The Organizing Committee -- Conference Team Beyond Play: The Transformative Power of Digital Gaming in a Deeply Mediatized Society International Conference 30. September - 2 October 2024 https://beyondplay2024.org beyondplay2024(a)uni-bremen.de University of Bremen ZeMKI, Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research

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Call for Applications: 2025 Theory and Method Winter School
by Marina Ruth Krikorian 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Dear Colleagues, I would like to share the call for applications for our 2025 Theory and Method Winter School to take place from January 8 – 10, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. The topic of this year’s Winter School is “Arab and Southern Digitalities.” The 2025 Theory and Method Winter School at the Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar (#IAS_NUQ) is designed to develop critical skills for early career scholars of media and communications, with an explicit focus on integrating scholars of Arab media into transnational and multilingual networks of ideas and theories based in the Global South, centered around the concept of “Southern Digitalities.” It will consist of 1) three theory and method master classes related to historical methods; epistemic decolonization of digital media; and environmental humanities led by faculty instructors and 2) graduate students and early career scholars presenting their research and receiving feedback from faculty instructors and other participants. To view details and apply, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2025WinterSchool Best, Marina Krikorian Research Manager for Programs and Projects Institute for Advanced Study - #IAS_NUQ Northwestern Qatar | Education City

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19 two-year postdoc scholarships
by Gianluca Miscione 07 Sep '24

07 Sep '24

***Apologies for cross-posting*** Please distribute across relevant networks, especially to possible candidates of any nationality who have completed their PhD and comply with the eligibility requirements: https://rosetta.lero.ie (possible supervisors https://digipluscofund.eu/supervisors/) For those interested in the broad area of digitalisation and organizational/societal/interorganizational processes, they may contact Simeon Vidolov, cc’d, as a possible supervisor. Deadline: 27th September 2024 @ 23:59 (GMT) Thanks, Gianluca Gianluca Miscione University College Dublin https://people.ucd.ie/gianluca.miscione

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[Online events] Digital Labor and Intersectionality
by Rafael Do Nascimento Grohmann 06 Sep '24

06 Sep '24

Hi AoIR! I'm delighted to announce a series of online events on Digital Labor and Intersectionality, in September and October. They will focus on different theoretical frameworks such as intersectionality, racial capitalism and social reproduction and topics such as queer and trans-owned technologies and digital sovereignty. These online roundtables are led by Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab<https://pwill.eu> (P-WILL) project, in partnership with DigiLabour<https://digilabour.com.br>, Worker-Owned Intersectional Platforms (WOIP)<https://digilabour.com.br/worker-owned-intersectional-platforms-woip/> project and Queer and Trans Research Lab,<http://sds.utoronto.ca/qtrl-cohort-2024-25/> University of Toronto. The first event will take place on Zoom, with live English-Portuguese translation. The other two will take place directly on the DigiLabour YouTube Channel.<https://youtube.com/digilabour> September 17, 4PM CEST Queer and Trans Worker-Owned Technologies Elena Ficher (Alternativa Laboral Trans/ Trans Work Alternative, a tech co-op) Joaquim de Souza (Senoritas Courier, a delivery worker co-op) Veronyka Gimenes (Codigo Nao Binario/ Non-Binary Code, a tech collective) Registration Link: https://digilabour-br.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EheififlR4mOZCABkBXhvg September 24, 4PM CEST Race, Gender and Class in Platform Labor Studies: Intersectionality, Racial Capitalism and Social Reproduction Laura Guimarães Corrêa (Federal University of Minas Gerais) Haley Kwan (The University of Hong Kong) Kruskaya Hidalgo Cordero (Solidarity Center) Sophie Bernard (Paris Dauphine-PSL University) Link for attendance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WWDPi4-IaM October 8, 4PM CEST Digital Sovereignty and Intersectionality Natasha Susan Koshy (IT for Change) Deborah Foroni (Homeless Worker Movement in Brazil) Laila Almeida (Independent Researcher) Link for attendance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6mVM2oX8Uw best, Rafael -- dr. Rafael Grohmann Assistant Professor of Media Studies Department of Arts, Culture and Media<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/rafael-grohmann> Faculty of Information<https://ischool.utoronto.ca/profile/rafael-grohmann/> University of Toronto 2024-2025 Faculty Fellow, Queer and Trans Research Lab, Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, University of Toronto<http://qtrl%20Cohort%202024-25%20-%20Mark%20S.%20Bonham%20Centre%20for%20Se…> Leader, DigiLabour<https://digilabour.com.br/> Founding Editor, Platforms & Society<https://journals.sagepub.com/home/PNS> Principal Investigator, Worker-Owned Intersectional Platforms (WOIP)<https://digilabour.com.br/worker-owned-intersectional-platforms-woip/> Researcher, Fairwork<https://fair.work/> <https://fair.work/> International Experts Coordinator, Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab<https://pwill.eu/>

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[Extended] IEEE SNAMS 2024 (CFP)- The 11th (IEEE) International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security
by Stanley Ewenike 06 Sep '24

06 Sep '24

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The 11th IEEE International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS2024) https://emergingtechnet.org/SNAMS2024 Gran Canaria, Spain. December 9-11, 2024 Venue: AC Hotel Iberia Las Palmas <https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lpaac-ac-hotel-iberia-las-palmas/over…> Submission link, Click Here <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=snams2024> *SNAMS 2024 CFP * Social network analysis is the study of relationships between social entities, a field significantly enriched by the recent advances in internet technologies and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for individuals to connect, communicate, and share their perspectives on a vast array of topics. The dynamic and ever-evolving nature of social networks, coupled with the massive scale of user participation, poses significant challenges for researchers, particularly in data mining and machine learning. The International Conference on Social Networks Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS-2024) aims to provide a comprehensive forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to present and discuss their latest findings and innovations in the realm of social network analysis. This conference seeks to explore the vast opportunities in social networks, addressing both theoretical and practical challenges. SNAMS-2024 is dedicated to fostering an environment where students, scientists, engineers, and researchers can exchange ideas, present novel research contributions, and share experiences across all facets of social networks. We invite original research contributions in a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Data mining and machine learning techniques for social networks Social network dynamics and evolution Security, privacy, and trust in social networks Analysis of social media content and trends Impact of social networks on society and human behavior Network visualization and big data analytics Applications of social network analysis in various domains (e.g., marketing, healthcare, education) Algorithms and models for social network analysis Sentiment analysis and opinion mining in social media Influence and information propagation in social networks Industrial applications of social network analysis Big data technologies for social network analysis Cloud and edge analytics for social networks Semantic analysis and knowledge graphs in social networks Business intelligence and decision-making based on social network data Ethical issues and governance in social network analysis Real-time and streaming analytics for social networks Case studies and best practices in social network management Integration of social network analysis with IoT and smart environments Fakenews detection Bots and social media Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Social Networks Analysis *LLMs and Social Network Analysis:* Applications of LLMs in Social Network Analysis LLM-based Sentiment Analysis in Social Media Fake News Detection with LLMs. Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Using LLMs Enhancing User Experience in Social Networks with LLMs Cross-lingual Social Media Analysis with LLMs Dynamic Topic Modeling in Social Networks with LLMs LLM-driven Community Detection and Analysis Cultural and Societal Impact of LLMs on Social Networks. *Multimodal AI for Social Network Analysis* Integrating Multimodal AI in Social Network Analysis Multimodal Sentiment Analysis on Social Media Cross-modal Fake News Detection Privacy and Security in Multimodal Social Network Data User Behavior Analysis with Multimodal Data Multimodal Content Generation and Personalization Emotion and Sentiment Recognition from Multimodal Data Social Event Detection with Multimodal AI Bias and Fairness in Multimodal AI Systems Real-time Multimodal Data Processing for Social Networks *SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE* Systems and algorithms for social search Infrastructure support for social networks and systems Dynamics and evolution patterns of large and complex networks Social properties in systems design Learnings from operational social networks Data Collection Big Data and Social Paradigms *ALGORITHMS AND MODELS* Deep Learning and Knowledge Discovery. Measurement and analysis of social and crowdsourcing systems Benchmarking, modeling, performance and workload characterization Modeling Social Networks and behavior Management of social network data Streaming algorithms for social data Knowledge and innovation networks Methods for social and media analysis Models for network data Network analysis in human and social sciences Information propagation and assimilation in social networks Data mining and machine learning in social systems *APPLICATIONS* Novel social applications and systems Transient OSNs (e.g. Snapchat) Special purpose OSNs (e.g., Instagram, Vine) Communities in social networks Collaboration networks New models of advertising and monetization in social networks Mobile advertising on OSNs Network visualization Social networks and online education Sentiment analysis on OSNs Multilingual social networks Social networks as agents of societal change *PRIVACY & SECURITY* Privacy and security in social systems Trust and reputations in social systems Detection, analysis, prevention of spam, phishing, and misbehavior in social systems *Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings* Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format (IEEE Templates <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0FRWCr810kCvBLJEfz4LG3?domain=ieee.org>). All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=snams2024> ( https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=snams2024) A full paper must not exceed the stated length (including all figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. You can Submit: 1- A full paper between 6 and 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). 2- Short papers are between 3 and 4 pages long, including position papers and industrial demos or project proposals including PhD project proposals. 3- Extended abstract: High-level summary of your research / position paper/ industrial application / Running (funded or non funded) projects or project Ideas/ PhD thesis extended Abstract (2 pages) 4- Abstract: Synopsis of your research, including running (funded or non funded) projects (500 words) All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the SNAMS 2024 Proceeding and to be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. The proceedings are also submitted for indexing to EI (Compendex), Scopus and other indexing services like DBLP. Submitted papers must include original work, and must not be under consideration for another conference or journal. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the conference. Submitted papers that are deemed of good quality but that could not be accepted as regular papers will be accepted as short papers. *Important Dates* *Submission Date: 21 September 2024 - extended* Notification to Authors: 20 October 2024 Camera Ready Submission: 30 October 2024 *Contact:* If you have any questions, please send an email to: gcetconference(a)gmail.com SNAMS 2024 General Co-Chairs: * Ghaleb Awad El Refae, Univereist of Al-Ain, UAE * Christian Guetl, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria * Paolo Ceravolo, SESAR Lab, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy

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