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Re: [Air-l] Attribute based web scales
by Paul DiPerna 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Brian, In terms of usability, Jakob Nielsen and his group's useit.com site might give you ideas for evaluation parameters. http://www.useit.com/ You may also want to check the papers written for Community Lab. Here is the URL for their index: http://www.communitylab.org/?q=bibliography/project_cites I should give a caveat.. I'm not a web developer or HCI researcher. These days I research ICT-minded organizations and individuals for interviewing purposes. I apologize in advance if these links are not helpful. Good luck, Paul ------------------------- Paul DiPerna Blau Exchange http://www.blauexchange.org listserv: http://groups.google.com/group/blauexchange online ID: http://claimid.com/pdiperna > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [Air-l] Attribute based web scales > From: "Cugelman, Brian" <B.Cugelman(a)wlv.ac.uk> > Date: Mon, March 19, 2007 2:48 pm > To: <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org> > > Dear All, > > I'm investigating how website attributes impact users' behaviour in the context of social campaign. A pilot study I conducted found a number of results: that usability, design, credibility and the quality of interactive applications were associated with more active users. Moving to the next stage, I wanted to develop attribute based evaluation scales I could use to assess website's credibility, usability, degree of interactivity and content quality. Ideally, I'd like to avoid systems that require human judgement and develop scales that ask: does it have X, does it have Y, is it missing Z. And from these come to a basic ranking of sites' usability, credibility, etc... > > I'm now pooling sources and was wondering if anyone knows about any 'tried and tested' scales which measure the above web attributes and have proven successful in the past; have suggestions on good frameworks from which to base such scales; or general thoughts on using attribute based scales to evaluate websites? > > Any advice is appreciated, > > Brian > > -------------------- > Brian Cugelman > Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group > University of Wolverhampton > b.cugelman(a)wlv.ac.uk > http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk <http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk/> > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: [Air-l] FW: reasonable security with email interviewing research participants
by Sarah Stewart 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Hi Catherine I am a PhD candidate at the Centre for Online Health at the University of Queensland, but live in New Zealand. I am conducting a study looking at e-mentoring. A colleague Liam Caffery has designed a secure web based email system that I am using for my research which I am finding very useful. He has said he is very happy to talk to you about it. lcaffery(a)coh.uq.edu.au Incidently, we are writing a paper about email security and have analysed email content according to a risk scale. We have come to the conclusion that from a legal point of view, we do not need to have our mentoring system encrypted and could use systems such as hotmail. However, from an ethical point of view we still feel it is important to use an encrypted system. Thank you, Sarah Sarah Stewart PhD Candidate Senior Lecturer School of Midwifery Otago Polytechnic Forth St Private Bag 1910 Dunedin New Zealand Tel: 0800 762786 sarahs(a)tekotago.ac.nz

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Attribute based web scales
by Cugelman, Brian 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Dear All, I'm investigating how website attributes impact users' behaviour in the context of social campaign. A pilot study I conducted found a number of results: that usability, design, credibility and the quality of interactive applications were associated with more active users. Moving to the next stage, I wanted to develop attribute based evaluation scales I could use to assess website's credibility, usability, degree of interactivity and content quality. Ideally, I'd like to avoid systems that require human judgement and develop scales that ask: does it have X, does it have Y, is it missing Z. And from these come to a basic ranking of sites' usability, credibility, etc... I'm now pooling sources and was wondering if anyone knows about any 'tried and tested' scales which measure the above web attributes and have proven successful in the past; have suggestions on good frameworks from which to base such scales; or general thoughts on using attribute based scales to evaluate websites? Any advice is appreciated, Brian -------------------- Brian Cugelman Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group University of Wolverhampton b.cugelman(a)wlv.ac.uk http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk <http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk/>

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Nethique en francais
by Jeremy Hunsinger 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

http://wiki.nethique.info/wiki/Accueil some materials on sl too http://wiki.nethique.info/wiki/ Netiquette_Charter_for_the_island_of_Île_Verte_in_Second_Life An interesting recent and ongoing set of events in paris about netiquette and net ethics jeremy hunsinger wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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Re: [Air-l] Call for Papers -- Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society
by James Downing 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

This could interest Digital clues to Sorrell libel case In the old days, the killer clues could have been a fingerprint or a speck of hair.Nowadays, the vital evidence is likely to be the address book in Outlook Express, or a missing memory stick labelled the "silver bullet". The libel trial initiated by advertising tycoon Sir Martin Sorrell has revealed how quickly legal actions have been propelled to the forefront of the digital age. Firstly, the trial is thought to be the first ever involving claims of a libellous blog. ...." Further ".......To back up his claims, Sir Martin employed private investigators to search for electronic footprints of the culprits. They retrieved records from various laptops which, together with data from internet service providers, helped track e-mail traffic and the creation of the blogs. They found that the computer image had been generated on an email account using a false name - JP Stevens - at Yahoo France. The libellous blog was sent around the world using what was called "anonymising software", covering up the origins of the message. This software rapidly changed the message's IP address point so it showed up variously as Nuremberg, San Francisco, Milan and New York. The judge also heard that examinations of laptops revealed every aspect of their usage: when a USB memory stick was inserted when a particular file was saved the number of times someone trawled the internet when a particular site was added to the favourite list. Intriguingly, a vital memory stick belonging to Mr Tinelli, which has been referred to as the "silver bullet", has gone missing. As a result of the forensic evidence, both Mr Tinelli and Mr Bennati have conceded that the infamous blog could have been created by someone within their organisation, Fullsix. But they emphatically deny they were responsible and have pledged to discipline the authors if they are uncovered......" http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6458997.stm all the best >>> Jacquelyn Burkell <jburkell(a)uwo.ca> 20/03/07 9:18 AM >>> Please accept my apologies for the un-readable (at least in my browser) message that headed the call for papers for the Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society. The special issues addresses the relationship between privacy and technology in its broadest terms, and abstracts are invited for review by March 30th. Jacquelyn Burkell, Faculty of Information and Media Studies The University of Western Ontario _______________________________________________ The Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society invites submissions for a special issue dealing with the relationship between privacy and technology. Possible themes include (but are not limited to): The changing face of privacy: Privacy-enhancing or privacy-compromising aspects of technology; technology and surveillance; the meaning of privacy in the technological context. Perceptions and expectations of privacy in the technologically-mediated world: Influence of technology on our understanding of privacy; changing privacy attitudes as a result of technological innovation; privacy concerns arising as a result of technological innovation; expectations and assumptions regarding surveillance. Public understanding of privacy-enhancing and privacy-compromising technologies: Conceptions of new technologies and their influence on privacy; representations of privacy and privacy-related technologies in the media; public concerns about privacy and technology. Regulatory and legal implications of privacy-enhancing or privacy-reducing technologies: Consent and information disclosure; data aggregation and anonymization; regulatory frameworks for new technologies; data mining and transaction logging. Big-picture issues: Interactions between privacy-related technologies and others; positive and negative synergies; overall influences on human life and society. Please note that a future issue is planned on technology and surveillance. We recognize that the boundary is fuzzy between technology and privacy on the one hand, and technology and surveillance on the other hand; and potential authors should keep this in mind. Prospective authors are asked to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words to the guest editor, Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, by March 30, 2007. Authors will be notified within 2 weeks whether their proposals are suitable for the special issue. Full papers must be submitted electronically to Dr. Burkell no later than July 15, 2007. Papers should be limited to 25 pages (double spaced) including references, though longer papers may be considered if the topic is particularly important and appropriate treatment requires additional length. The special issue is to appear early in 2008. Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, Associate Professor Faculty of Information and Media Studies The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Phone: 519-661-2111 ext 88506 Fax: 519-661-3506 _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [Air-l] CALL FOR PAPERS: SLCC07: Virtual worlds/second life and business
by James Downing 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

Thought this article might be of interest "The New Avatar In Town Cyndi Lester, 20, recalls her first meeting with future husband, Frank: "My avatar walked past his. He noticed me and typed: I like your hair." After their real-life wedding last year, Cyndi and Frank bought digital rings and staged a second, virtual-world wedding.It all happened in MapleStory—a fantastical online game where players hunt cartoon monsters and communicate in text. For Lester, a Huntington (W.Va.) homemaker who devotes three to six hours a day exploring this two-dimensional universe, the allure of MapleStory is more about show than shoot-'em-up. She spends up to $100 a month buying new clothes (at 9 cents to $7 apiece) and hairstyles ($5.70) for her digital double.Suddenly it looks as if Second Life, that 3D virtual world that last year became a favorite hangout for hard-core techies and trend-watching corporations, has competition. A new crop of online multiplayer games is coming, targeting a broader audience with simpler navigation and customization than Second Life. These games also rule out lewd behavior. The companies behind them have a novel way of making money, selling digital goods such as avatars and their outfits. The games themselves are free......" http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_13/b4027047.htm?chan=techno… >>> "Marc Fetscherin" <MFETSCHERIN(a)Rollins.edu> 20/03/07 8:38 AM >>> I would like to share this with you CALL FOR PAPERS 3rd International Second Life Community Convention (SLCC07) August 24-26, 2007, Chicago, USA Track: *Business in Second Life* http://slcc2007.wordpress.com/ SCOPE The emergence of virtual worlds and Web 3.D change the way of doing business. Web 3.D is the synonym for Internet-based virtual worlds, where people can create own 3-D *virtual* personalities. One of the most famous of these virtual worlds is Second Life. It is undergoing an evolution similar to that of the Internet in the mid nineties and it might impact profoundly the way people cooperate, communicate, collaborate, and conduct business. The recent entering of companies such as Toyota, American Apparel, Nissan, or Adidas on Second Life is a first indication for the upcoming role of this platform for the next generation of conducting business online. The conference provides a forum for industry, academia, and government to present their latest findings in virtual worlds like Second Life and the underlying technology to support these applications. Therefore, we invite contributions (research paper, working paper, work-in progress) from a broad spectrum of disciplines including economics, management, business, marketing, finance, information systems, and computer sciences. TRACK TOPICS The track focuses on but is not limited to the following topics: - Product Testing in SL - Image, Branding, Advertising in SL - Marketing in Second Life - Selling, Cross-Selling Real and SL - Intellectual Property, Copyright, Trademarks in Second Life - Business Planning for Non-profits in SL - Promotion, Fundraising Tool and SL - Customer Integration and SL - Technology & Business, Strategy in SL - Financial Systems, Investments, Currency Exchange in SL - Emerging Media Presence in SL - Fashion Industry in Second Life - The Future of Second Life and Beyond - Second Life as a Web 3.0 Technology IMPORTANT DATES Submission Papers: June 1, 2007 Notification of Acceptance: July 1, 2007 Final Paper Submission: August 1, 2007 SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Submissions should describe original research work not submitted or published elsewhere. The author is responsible for correspondence, including the author*s name, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address has to be identified. One of the authors of each paper must register and present the paper at the conference. Submitted papers will be double-blind reviewed and evaluated on significance, originality, quality, and exposition.y, finding its relevance to Second Life. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and published in the Conference Proceeding. Best papers will be published either in a book or in a Journal. There will also be *Best Paper Awards*. In order to have your proposal considered, please submit it no later than 1st June to christoph.lattemann(a)uni-potsdam.de or mfetscherin(a)rollins.edu using the following guidelines. - Follow the *Guide for Authors* from the Journal of Electronic Commerce Research (www.csulb.edu/journals/jecr/s_g.htm) - You need to submit the file as a Microsoft Word-Format file - Your email should use the subject line "SLCC Business Track" LOGISTICS & TRAVEL INFORMATION We will release registration details and hotel rooming information in the coming weeks. We can share that the cost of registration will be in the range of about USD 200 and will include breakfast snacks and lunch on both Saturday and Sunday as well as some awesome musical performances and conference materials. The event is being held at the Hilton Chicago and the hotel rates with our block is $159 per night before tax. THE ROOM BLOCK IS NOT SET UP YET SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL TO BOOK A ROOM AT THIS RATE YET! We are all very excited about SLCC 2007 and will get you all details as soon as we have them (for updated information, http://slcc2007.wordpress.com) COMMITTEE Marc Fetscherin, Rollins College, USA Christoph Lattemann, University of Potsdam, Germany Guido Lang, University of Bern, Switzerland Peter Lokke, CEO Crucial Armitage Inc., (Crucial Creations (SL)), New York, USA FURTHER INFORMATION More Information and details at the conference website on http://slcc2007.wordpress.com or http://secondliferesearch.blogspot.com/ General inquiries and requests about the track: *Business in Second Life* should be sent to mfetscherin(a)rollins.edu _______________________________________________ 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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Call for Papers -- Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society
by Jacquelyn Burkell 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

Please accept my apologies for the un-readable (at least in my browser) message that headed the call for papers for the Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society. The special issues addresses the relationship between privacy and technology in its broadest terms, and abstracts are invited for review by March 30th. Jacquelyn Burkell, Faculty of Information and Media Studies The University of Western Ontario _______________________________________________ The Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society invites submissions for a special issue dealing with the relationship between privacy and technology. Possible themes include (but are not limited to): The changing face of privacy: Privacy-enhancing or privacy-compromising aspects of technology; technology and surveillance; the meaning of privacy in the technological context. Perceptions and expectations of privacy in the technologically-mediated world: Influence of technology on our understanding of privacy; changing privacy attitudes as a result of technological innovation; privacy concerns arising as a result of technological innovation; expectations and assumptions regarding surveillance. Public understanding of privacy-enhancing and privacy-compromising technologies: Conceptions of new technologies and their influence on privacy; representations of privacy and privacy-related technologies in the media; public concerns about privacy and technology. Regulatory and legal implications of privacy-enhancing or privacy-reducing technologies: Consent and information disclosure; data aggregation and anonymization; regulatory frameworks for new technologies; data mining and transaction logging. Big-picture issues: Interactions between privacy-related technologies and others; positive and negative synergies; overall influences on human life and society. Please note that a future issue is planned on technology and surveillance. We recognize that the boundary is fuzzy between technology and privacy on the one hand, and technology and surveillance on the other hand; and potential authors should keep this in mind. Prospective authors are asked to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words to the guest editor, Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, by March 30, 2007. Authors will be notified within 2 weeks whether their proposals are suitable for the special issue. Full papers must be submitted electronically to Dr. Burkell no later than July 15, 2007. Papers should be limited to 25 pages (double spaced) including references, though longer papers may be considered if the topic is particularly important and appropriate treatment requires additional length. The special issue is to appear early in 2008. Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, Associate Professor Faculty of Information and Media Studies The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Phone: 519-661-2111 ext 88506 Fax: 519-661-3506

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CALL FOR PAPERS: SLCC07: Virtual worlds/second life and business
by Marc Fetscherin 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

I would like to share this with you CALL FOR PAPERS 3rd International Second Life Community Convention (SLCC07) August 24-26, 2007, Chicago, USA Track: *Business in Second Life* http://slcc2007.wordpress.com/ SCOPE The emergence of virtual worlds and Web 3.D change the way of doing business. Web 3.D is the synonym for Internet-based virtual worlds, where people can create own 3-D *virtual* personalities. One of the most famous of these virtual worlds is Second Life. It is undergoing an evolution similar to that of the Internet in the mid nineties and it might impact profoundly the way people cooperate, communicate, collaborate, and conduct business. The recent entering of companies such as Toyota, American Apparel, Nissan, or Adidas on Second Life is a first indication for the upcoming role of this platform for the next generation of conducting business online. The conference provides a forum for industry, academia, and government to present their latest findings in virtual worlds like Second Life and the underlying technology to support these applications. Therefore, we invite contributions (research paper, working paper, work-in progress) from a broad spectrum of disciplines including economics, management, business, marketing, finance, information systems, and computer sciences. TRACK TOPICS The track focuses on but is not limited to the following topics: - Product Testing in SL - Image, Branding, Advertising in SL - Marketing in Second Life - Selling, Cross-Selling Real and SL - Intellectual Property, Copyright, Trademarks in Second Life - Business Planning for Non-profits in SL - Promotion, Fundraising Tool and SL - Customer Integration and SL - Technology & Business, Strategy in SL - Financial Systems, Investments, Currency Exchange in SL - Emerging Media Presence in SL - Fashion Industry in Second Life - The Future of Second Life and Beyond - Second Life as a Web 3.0 Technology IMPORTANT DATES Submission Papers: June 1, 2007 Notification of Acceptance: July 1, 2007 Final Paper Submission: August 1, 2007 SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Submissions should describe original research work not submitted or published elsewhere. The author is responsible for correspondence, including the author*s name, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address has to be identified. One of the authors of each paper must register and present the paper at the conference. Submitted papers will be double-blind reviewed and evaluated on significance, originality, quality, and exposition. They should clearly establish the research contribution, methodology, finding its relevance to Second Life. Accepted papers will be presented at the conference and published in the Conference Proceeding. Best papers will be published either in a book or in a Journal. There will also be *Best Paper Awards*. In order to have your proposal considered, please submit it no later than 1st June to christoph.lattemann(a)uni-potsdam.de or mfetscherin(a)rollins.edu using the following guidelines. - Follow the *Guide for Authors* from the Journal of Electronic Commerce Research (www.csulb.edu/journals/jecr/s_g.htm) - You need to submit the file as a Microsoft Word-Format file - Your email should use the subject line "SLCC Business Track" LOGISTICS & TRAVEL INFORMATION We will release registration details and hotel rooming information in the coming weeks. We can share that the cost of registration will be in the range of about USD 200 and will include breakfast snacks and lunch on both Saturday and Sunday as well as some awesome musical performances and conference materials. The event is being held at the Hilton Chicago and the hotel rates with our block is $159 per night before tax. THE ROOM BLOCK IS NOT SET UP YET SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL TO BOOK A ROOM AT THIS RATE YET! We are all very excited about SLCC 2007 and will get you all details as soon as we have them (for updated information, http://slcc2007.wordpress.com) COMMITTEE Marc Fetscherin, Rollins College, USA Christoph Lattemann, University of Potsdam, Germany Guido Lang, University of Bern, Switzerland Peter Lokke, CEO Crucial Armitage Inc., (Crucial Creations (SL)), New York, USA FURTHER INFORMATION More Information and details at the conference website on http://slcc2007.wordpress.com or http://secondliferesearch.blogspot.com/ General inquiries and requests about the track: *Business in Second Life* should be sent to mfetscherin(a)rollins.edu

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Call for Papers -- Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society
by Jacquelyn Burkell 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

I am editting a special issue of the Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society, with a focus on Privacy and Technology. The deadline for abstracts is March 30th, and the call for papers is included, in full, below this message. I would be very interested in receiving submissions from a library/information science perspective. See the attached call for details, and feel free to pass this information on to others who might be interested. Jacquelyn Burkell, FIMS, UWO _______________________________________________ The Bulletin of Science, Technology, and Society invites submissions for a special issue dealing with the relationship between privacy and technology. Possible themes include (but are not limited to): The changing face of privacy: Privacy-enhancing or privacy-compromising aspects of technology; technology and surveillance; the meaning of privacy in the technological context. Perceptions and expectations of privacy in the technologically-mediated world: Influence of technology on our understanding of privacy; changing privacy attitudes as a result of technological innovation; privacy concerns arising as a result of technological innovation; expectations and assumptions regarding surveillance. Public understanding of privacy-enhancing and privacy-compromising technologies: Conceptions of new technologies and their influence on privacy; representations of privacy and privacy-related technologies in the media; public concerns about privacy and technology. Regulatory and legal implications of privacy-enhancing or privacy-reducing technologies: Consent and information disclosure; data aggregation and anonymization; regulatory frameworks for new technologies; data mining and transaction logging. Big-picture issues: Interactions between privacy-related technologies and others; positive and negative synergies; overall influences on human life and society. Please note that a future issue is planned on technology and surveillance. We recognize that the boundary is fuzzy between technology and privacy on the one hand, and technology and surveillance on the other hand; and potential authors should keep this in mind. Prospective authors are asked to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words to the guest editor, Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, by March 30, 2007. Authors will be notified within 2 weeks whether their proposals are suitable for the special issue. Full papers must be submitted electronically to Dr. Burkell no later than July 15, 2007. Papers should be limited to 25 pages (double spaced) including references, though longer papers may be considered if the topic is particularly important and appropriate treatment requires additional length. The special issue is to appear early in 2008. Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell, Associate Professor Faculty of Information and Media Studies The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Phone: 519-661-2111 ext 88506 Fax: 519-661-3506

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FW: reasonable security with email interviewing research participants
by C Cook or A McDonald 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

I am a new member to this list and have yet to join AOIR. I would very much appreciate any references/advice/other lists regarding reasonable security measures when conducting email interviews with individuals. I am currently undertaking a PhD in the area of women's health. I am familiar with email conversations regarding 'sensitive' topics as I work as an email nurse-counsellor. I want to set up a system that is highly accessible for participants who have limited computer skills and yet also advise them with regard to protection of the data they provide. The interviews will be conducted one-to-one. Many thanks, Catherine

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