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DDP 2024
by ijwa dline.info 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Fourth International Conference on Digital Data Processing (DDP 2024) Yeshiva University. New York. US September 30-October 01, 2024 (www.socio.org.uk/ddp) (IEEE approval pending) As technology advances in different sub-domains of computing, data-driven models are becoming increasingly important. The data-dependent world now faces many challenges in terms of data accuracy and data privacy. High-impact advancements include machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning and many more. Data is growing exponentially in terms of diversity and complexity. One organization or industry processes over a few million transactions per hour and stores hundreds of billions of data. We live in a world with a great need for more efficient data analysis and processing. Data analytics can reveal hidden patterns, complex relationships, internal information relations, and even segmentation. Data applications have opened up new possibilities in every aspect of our lives. Studying data and its structure, dynamics, and modern data technologies is ongoing. There is a great deal of literature and research on data management, but it does not address the data processing needs. Many studies focus on developing models and systems for analyzing large datasets. Data analysis leads to application domains that have a systematic impact on decisions. The knowledge gained from the data analysis enables the generation of critical information for multiple domains. In this conference, we review and discuss the latest trends in data management, the opportunities and challenges, and how they have affected organizations' ability to develop effective business and technology strategies and stay up-to-date in data technology. We also highlight current open research directions in data analytics that need further attention. The proposed conference will discuss topics not limited to Data applications in various domains and activities Data in cloud Real-world data processing Data inaccuracy and reliability issues Data Ecosystem Business Analytics New data analytics techniques Physical and management challenges Synthetic data Data synthesis Crowdsourcing and Sensing Data modelling Deep learning techniques Data fusion Descriptive analytics, Diagnostic analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive analytics Machine learning impact on data processing Network optimization Data in Biomedical Engineering Data in Materials science and mechanics Data handling and applications in domains Wireless Networking Data Management Data of Electronic & Embedded Systems Multi-media Systems Data Artificial Intelligence Models and Systems Data E-Computing Data Renewable Energies Data General Chair Honggang Wang, Yeshiva University, USA Program Chairs Youshan Zhang, Yeshiva University, USA Ezendu Ariwa, Warwick University, UK Simon Fong, University of Macau, Macau Program Co-chairs Martin Loperz, University of Vigo, Spain Keynote Speakers 1. Xiaofan (Fred) Jiang, Columbia University 2. Edwin Chihchuan Kan, Cornell University Publications Modified versions of the papers will appear in the following journals. Journal of Digital Information Management International Journal of Computational Linguistics International Journal of Distributed Systems and Technologies Important Dates Submission of Workshop Proposals: April 10, 2024 Submission of Papers: June 15, 2024 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: July 20, 2024 Camera-ready: September 01, 2024 Registration: September 01, 2024 Conference Dates: September 30- October 01, 2024 Paper submission Papers should follow the IEEE template. Submissions at http://socio.org.uk/ddp/paper-submission/ Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk

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WEBCAST APR 24 – The Role of Accessible Digital Reading Materials in Achieving the SDGs & #ZeroDigitalDivide
by Joly MacFie 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

** Since April 1 2024 - the ISOC Live community livestream service is no longer funded by the Internet Society - big thanks to our first monthly sustaining sponsor Vint Cerf for his support! ** The DAISY Consortium is a co-organizer on today's event. DAISY is an acronym for *Digital accessible information system, *which is a technical standard for digital audiobooks, periodicals, and computerized text. *Read more <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Accessible_Information_System> *on Wikipedia. REALTIME TEXT - https://bit.ly/3UbrwLZ ADD TO CALENDAR https://calndr.link/event/Lv1xFG7WvC Read on blog <https://isoc.live/17736/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d8e8cf0c19964a8a0fb83ea…> On *Wednesday April 24 2024* at *3pm-4pm BST* (09:00-10:00 UTC) the *Aspire to Innovate (a2i) Programme, of the Information and Communication Technology Division of People’s Republic of Bangladesh <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=71dd0e3a66ad03e6b3eee20…>*, in association with the *DAISY Consortium <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c32fbe417b0ca8cb493f7ab…>* presents an international webinar '*The Role of Accessible Digital Reading Materials in Achieving the SDGs & #ZeroDigitalDivide <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c45a3dc7995b63765b94b69…> * '. The webinar on the role of accessible digital reading materials for achieving global goals brings together industry experts, advocates, and stakeholders to understand the challenges faced by individuals with print disabilities in the context of accessible reading materials, sharing knowledge and best practices, promoting collaboration among stakeholders, and advocate for policy changes and industry standards that prioritize accessible reading materials, ultimately driving meaningful change in the accessibility landscape for achieving *SDG4.5 and SDG4.a <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a88794c44bda4688a1dd431…>.* This webinar aims to foster dialogue, share insights, and catalyze action toward a more inclusive digital reading environment, aligning with global efforts to reduce the digital divide and promote access to information for all *OPENING REMARKS* *Mollah Mizanur Rahman* , Joint Project Director (Joint Secretary) ,a2i *PANEL* *Dipendra Manocha*, Chair, DAISY Forum - *Born Accessibility and next-generation standardized accessible reading materials* *Hiroshi Kawamura*, Vice President, Assistive Technology Development Organization (ATDO) - *International Laws and Convention regarding accessible information and knowledge and best practices around the world* *Monica Halil Lövblad*, Head, Accessible Books Consortium, WIPO - *Implications of the Marrakesh VIP Treaty, Impact on Global South* *Dr. Monica Duhem*, Director of Global Advocacy Center, G3ict - *Role of the UN in achieving disability-inclusive education in line with SDG*. Moderator: *Richard Orme*, CEO of DAISY Consortium *MULTIMEDIA SHOWCASE* *Vashkar Bhattacharjee*, Innovator *DISCUSSION/Q&A* Moderator: *Richard Orme*, CEO of DAISY Consortium *CLOSING REMARKS* *Mohd. Monirul Islam*, Additional Secretary (attached) (SDG Affairs), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), People’s Republic of Bangladesh The session will be simulcast by the *Accessibility Special Interest group of the Internet Society New York Chapter <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=bbc2fc2c39260f86052b5bc…>* . *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/a2i-reading <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=7eb283e2e8f2b2bb0b0df94…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://undp.zoom.us/j/83899815058 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c45a3dc7995b63765b94b69…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d8e8cf0c19964a8a0fb83ea…>* ) *TWITTER #ZeroDigitalDivide <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c3473ed1a755d5bb2e5eb53…> @a2i_bd @accessibledaisy @MonicaDuhem @G3ict @VashkarBD @UNESCAP @WIPO @ways2read #SDGs #SmartBangladesh2041 #A11y #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion @a11ySIG* *MASTODON #ZeroDigitalDivide <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6c8b827e3df8e81cff0c0c4…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=466842d1e4810d8cd67bd06…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f496b46246c1a3003871387…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=380b0328709783447bca645…>* (AI Captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/a2i-reading <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d55ab34664f1386777c5f12…>* - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Funded doctoral research internship in human-bot interaction Montreal Canada Research Chair
by Ollier Malaterre, Ariane 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Greetings, AoIR colleagues, The Canada Research Chair in Digital Regulation at Work and in Life is offering a 2 to 6 months doctoral research internship to a student in the final year of their PhD thesis working on human perceptions of robots, humanoids and AI, and human-bot interaction. * 5000 CAD/month scholarship + other benefits. * Timing flexible between Sept 2024 and June 2025. * Part-time position 3 days/week. * Montreal or remote within Canada. * Apply before May 31, 2024! * Further information: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7188584660111630336/ Ariane Ollier-Malaterre, PhD<https://sites.google.com/site/olliermalaterre/home> Canada Research Chair on Digital Regulation at Work and in Life<https://digitalregulation.uqam.ca/en/home-english/> Université du Québec à Montréal<https://professeurs.uqam.ca/professeur/ollier.ariane/>

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Re: [Air-L] Air-L Digest, Vol 237, Issue 27
by Lorna Heaton 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Le 2024-04-23 16:09, « Air-L au nom de air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l-request@listserv.aoir.org> » <air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org> au nom de air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l-request@listserv.aoir.org>> a écrit : Send Air-L mailing list submissions to air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l@listserv.aoir.org> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org <http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l-request@listserv.aoir.org> You can reach the person managing the list at air-l-owner(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l-owner@listserv.aoir.org> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Air-L digest..." Today's Topics: 1. CfP: Workshop on Creation with GenAI (Brisbane, Australia and Exeter, UK) (Aneesha Bakharia) 2. Re: WEBCAST APR 16: Universal Acceptance ? What it is and how it relates to digital inclusivity? (Joly MacFie) 3. 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems: Invited Session on Intelligent Tools in e/m/d Learning (Announce) 4. New open access book: Coderspeak: The language of computer programmers (UCL Press) (Coughlin, Margie) 5. call for submissions - new open access journal Platforms & Society (julie yujie Chen) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:18:25 +1000 From: Aneesha Bakharia <aneesha.bakharia(a)gmail.com <mailto:aneesha.bakharia@gmail.com>> To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l@listserv.aoir.org> Subject: [Air-L] CfP: Workshop on Creation with GenAI (Brisbane, Australia and Exeter, UK) Message-ID: <CAHQ4qzmiYq_v7V13E-qHPKGE4E7ua8eVH+uvMmvpghzJE1XNqA(a)mail.gmail.com <mailto:CAHQ4qzmiYq_v7V13E-qHPKGE4E7ua8eVH+uvMmvpghzJE1XNqA@mail.gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" We invite researchers and practitioners working with Generative AI (GenAI) to submit proposals for 20-minute presentations, demonstrations and artefacts for our upcoming workshop, jointly hosted by the University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Exeter. The workshop aims to explore methods for scaffolding the process of using GenAI (i.e.OpenAI ChatGPT and DALLE 3, Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Stable Diffusion and Midjourney), enabling individuals to create artifacts in both familiar and unfamiliar domains. The workshop seeks to foster collaboration among Human-Centred Computing researchers, GenAI algorithm researchers, and current GenAI practitioners. The workshop is funded by the QUEX Institute Workshop Grant Scheme. We encourage submissions that showcase cross-domain use of GenAI such as: 1. Image generation tools like Stable Diffusion, DALL-E or Midjourney to create artwork, illustrations, or designs. 2. Code generation tools like GitHub Copilot or CHatGPT to create software (including websites and games), scripts, or algorithms. 3. Language models like GPT-3 or ChatGPT to generate written content, such as articles, stories, or poetry. 4. Audio generation tools like Jukebox, Magenta or Suno to create music, soundscapes, or audio effects. 5. Video generation tools like RunwayML to create animations, video content, or visual effects. 6. Modeling tools to create 3D models, sculptures, or architectural designs. We are open to submissions that demonstrate the use of GenAI in other creative domains not listed above, as well as innovative applications of GenAI that bridge multiple domains or disciplines. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 29 May, starting at 1 pm AEST at the UQ St Lucia campus. It will feature a joint location hybrid panel before transitioning to the Exeter venue. Both locations will host keynote speakers and the event will also be livestreamed. The agenda is structured such that half the events and schedule will come from UQ in the afternoon, transitioning smoothly to Exeter in their morning, thereby fostering a cohesive cross-continental collaboration. A distinctive element of the workshop is a dedicated crossover time, to facilitate a hybrid collaborative discussion among the participants from both universities. To submit your proposal, please complete the Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaYY_kE-aEN7k5on2uIhdqsBBTZKthc_n…> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaYY_kE-aEN7k5on2uIhdqsBBTZKthc_n…;> with a brief description of your presentation or demonstration by Monday 22 April 2024. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/creation-with-genai <https://sites.google.com/view/creation-with-genai> We look forward to your submissions! Workshop Organisers: - Aneesha Bakharia (UQ) - Avon Huxor (Exeter) - Xiaoyang Wang (Exeter) - Guoqiang Zhang (Exeter) - Man Luo (Exeter) - Amraj Singh (UQ) ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:48:01 -0400 From: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com <mailto:joly@punkcast.com>> To: aoir list <air-l(a)aoir.org <mailto:air-l@aoir.org>> Subject: Re: [Air-L] WEBCAST APR 16: Universal Acceptance ? What it is and how it relates to digital inclusivity? Message-ID: <CAM9VJk2s5747x-AUnw24OXSsbN+1aqxO+iH=Yzza1Qz0mxNMVg(a)mail.gmail.com <mailto:Yzza1Qz0mxNMVg@mail.gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" This is now archived. I've run it through the ringer (AI de-ummed and audio enhanced).and added EN/FR/ES captions https://archive.org/details/au-ua <https://archive.org/details/au-ua> Notably, the session was joined by ICANN senior Director armad Hussein, who provided additional insights. TRANSCRIPT (Human) https://archive.org/download/au-ua/au-ua_TRANSCRIPT.pdf <https://archive.org/download/au-ua/au-ua_TRANSCRIPT.pdf> On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:30?PM Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com <mailto:joly@punkcast.com>> wrote: > > ** Since April 1 2024 - the ISOC Live community livestream service is no > longer funded by the Internet Society - big thanks to our first monthly > sustaining sponsor Vint Cerf for his support! ** > This is under way. The UA view from USA > > I like that I can call it AU UA :) > > It has human captioning https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AmericanU <https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AmericanU> > > There is another UA event on Friday, out of ISOC Hyderabad > https://isoc.live/17666/ <https://isoc.live/17666/> > > Read on blog <https://isoc.live/17661/> <https://isoc.live/17661/;> or Reader > <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema… <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> 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&_z=z> > > > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=56c71ab29654e89bff57f40…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=56c71ab29654e89bff57f40…;> > On *Tuesday April 16 2024* at *5:00pm-6:30pm EDT* (21:00-22:30 UTC) > American University's *Tech, Law & Security Program > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ce6bc5246ad4707721abea1…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ce6bc5246ad4707721abea1…;>* > , *Internet Governance Lab > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f399ed907b852ea7411c855…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f399ed907b852ea7411c855…;>*, > and *Inclusive Tech Policy Initiative > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c63fc8dcc63eab7130f18ac…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c63fc8dcc63eab7130f18ac…;>* host > a panel discussion 'Universal Acceptance - What it is and how it relates to > digital inclusivity?'. > > Have you ever tried signing up for a website or serve, only to get > frustrated because it won't accept your email or continues to give you an > error message? Maybe it has too many character or has symbols that aren't > accepted? Universal Acceptance seeks to solve this problem so that no > matter the language. characters, or script, every email address and domain > name are accepted without discrimination. An expert panel will discuss this > little-known issue that fundamentally impacts the ability for many people > to engage online in an authentic and user-friendly manner. > > A live simulcast will be provide by the *Internet Society US Washington > DC Chapter > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0c29a6116d58762da5ab38f…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0c29a6116d58762da5ab38f…;>* > (ISOC-DC). > > *SPEAKERS* > *Susan Chalmers*, Internet Policy Specialist, National Telecommunications > and Information Administration (NTIA) > *Rick Wilhelm*, Chief Technology Officer, Public Interest Registry (PIR) > *Theresa Swinehart*, Senior VP, Global Domains and Strategy, Internet > Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > *Joe Catapano*, Stakeholder Engagement Director ? North America & Global > Academia, ICANN > > *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/au-ua <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/au-ua> > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9f85451d3b9b7a91503014f…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9f85451d3b9b7a91503014f…;>* > > *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3Q6yEs2 <https://bit.ly/3Q6yEs2> > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8be6f24175abbc1368f70b3…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8be6f24175abbc1368f70b3…;>* > > *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE* > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=56c71ab29654e89bff57f40…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=56c71ab29654e89bff57f40…;> > ) > > *TWITTER #UniversalAcceptance > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0669222808c655c2ad481d9…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0669222808c655c2ad481d9…;> @TechLawSec > @AUWCL @InternetGov @AUInclusiveTech @NTIAgov @ICANN @Verisign @PIRegistry > @UASGTech* > > *MASTODON #UniversalAcceptance > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=17a9d136fd074d6adb95c99…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=17a9d136fd074d6adb95c99…;>* > > *SIMULCASTS* > *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live> > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4eb0edb5ddba63a68490b0e…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4eb0edb5ddba63a68490b0e…;>* > *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive> > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c28cc01353eeacd82d3aa8e…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c28cc01353eeacd82d3aa8e…;>* > *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/> > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=83201737fc1e7d1f187e239…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=83201737fc1e7d1f187e239…;>* > > *ARCHIVE* > *https://archive.org/details/au-ua <https://archive.org/details/au-ua> > <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6884e3ce9d3aa3146324a49…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6884e3ce9d3aa3146324a49…;>* > > > Permalink https://isoc.live/17661/ <https://isoc.live/17661/> > > > > - > > -- > -------------------------------------- > Joly MacFie +12185659365 > -------------------------------------- > - > -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- - ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:45:21 +0000 From: Announce <announce(a)ucy.ac.cy <mailto:announce@ucy.ac.cy>> To: air-l <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l@listserv.aoir.org>> Subject: [Air-L] 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems: Invited Session on Intelligent Tools in e/m/d Learning Message-ID: <W61LRDZQ-H63A-QKMV-Y2A-J6RLSYK0MV(a)ucy.ac.cy <mailto:W61LRDZQ-H63A-QKMV-Y2A-J6RLSYK0MV@ucy.ac.cy>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" *** Last Call for Papers *** 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems (IS'24) Invited Session on Intelligent Tools for e/m/d Learning August 29-31, 2024, Golden Sands Resort, Varna, Bulgaria https://www.ieee-is.org/ <https://www.ieee-is.org/> (*** Submission Deadline: April 30, 2024 AoE ***) This invited session aims to explore state-of-the-art advancements in intelligent tools designed to revolutionize the landscape of e-learning (electronic learning), m-learning (mobile learning) and d-learning (digital learning). With the rapid integration of technology into education, there is a growing need to investigate and showcase innovative intelligent solutions that can enhance the effectiveness of online, mobile and digital learning environments. Intelligent solutions for the educational context can have a groundbreaking and revolutionary impact on learners and faculty alike, with integrated educational tools offering enhanced engagement, support for different learning levels, styles and abilities, and personalized learning experiences with immediate feedback at its core. Papers submitted to this session are expected to present results on various aspects of intelligent tools for e-learning, m-learning and d-learning. Topics may include but are not limited to adaptive learning systems, personalized learning experiences, artificial intelligence-driven content creation, data analytics for educational insights, and the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality in educational settings. Authors are encouraged to share empirical research, case studies, and practical implementations that demonstrate the impact of intelligent tools on learner/faculty engagement, knowledge retention, and overall educational outcomes. The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in intelligent tools in e-learning, m-learning and d-learning, fostering discussions on their implications for the future of education and their potential to address challenges in diverse learning environments and educational levels, as well as diverse learner ability. PAPER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Submitted papers should be in IEEE 2-column format and should adhere to the template available here: https://www.ieee-is.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IS_A4_format-AAu.docx <https://www.ieee-is.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IS_A4_format-AAu.docx> The expected paper length in camera-ready format should not exceed 6 pages. Submissions should be done in PDF using Easy Chair and the submission link is: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=itl24 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=itl24> . PUBLICATION All accepted papers will be included in the IS'24 proceedings to be published by IEEE. The proceedings of the previous editions of IS can be found here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/1000395/all-proceedings <https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/1000395/all-proceedings> . Traditionally, extended versions of conference-selected papers appear within 1-2 years after the conference dates in well-known international journals and/or post-conference books. More information can be found on the conference web site (https://www.ieee-is.org/publication-information/ <https://www.ieee-is.org/publication-information/> ). CONTACT POINT For any additional information or clarification please contact the Invited Session Chair, George A. Papadopoulos at george(a)ucy.ac.cy <mailto:george@ucy.ac.cy> . IMPORTANT DATES ? Paper submission: April 30, 2024, AoE ? Notification: May 20, 2024 ? Camera Ready: June 6, 2024 ? Author Registration: June 15, 2024 ORGANISATION Committees https://www.ieee-is.org/program-committee/ <https://www.ieee-is.org/program-committee/> Invited Session Chair ? George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus (george(a)ucy.ac.cy <mailto:george@ucy.ac.cy>) ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000 From: "Coughlin, Margie" <m.coughlin(a)ucl.ac.uk <mailto:m.coughlin@ucl.ac.uk>> To: "'air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l@listserv.aoir.org>'" <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l@listserv.aoir.org>> Subject: [Air-L] New open access book: Coderspeak: The language of computer programmers (UCL Press) Message-ID: <DB9PR01MB90566AA783547F44BA2D0FDEC2122(a)DB9PR01MB9056.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com <mailto:DB9PR01MB90566AA783547F44BA2D0FDEC2122@DB9PR01MB9056.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" *** We apologise for any cross-posting*** UCL Press is delighted to announce the publication of a new open access book that may be of interest to list subscribers, Coderspeak: The language of computer programmers, by Guilherme Orlandini Heurich. Download it free: https://bit.ly/4daUjt5 <https://bit.ly/4daUjt5> ******************************************* Coderspeak The language of computer programmers Guilherme Orlandini Heurich Free download: https://bit.ly/4daUjt5 <https://bit.ly/4daUjt5> ******************************************* Software applications have taken over our lives. We use and are used by software many times a day. Nevertheless, we know very little about the invisibly ubiquitous workers who write software. Who are they and how do they perceive their own practice? How does that shape the ways in which they collaborate to build the myriad of apps that we use every day? Coderspeak provides a critical approach to the digital transformation of our world through an engaging and thoughtful analysis of the people who write software. It is a focused and in-depth look at one programming language and its community - Ruby - based on ethnographic research at a London company and conversations with members of the wider Ruby community in Europe, the Americas and Japan. This book shows that the place people write code, the language they write it in and the stories shared by that community are crucial in questioning and unpacking what it means to be a 'coder'. Understanding this social group is essential if we are to grasp a future (and a present) in which computer programming increasingly dominates our lives. Download it free: https://bit.ly/4daUjt5 <https://bit.ly/4daUjt5> ---------------------- uclpress.co.uk | @uclpress ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:07:37 -0400 From: julie yujie Chen <julieyj.chen(a)gmail.com <mailto:julieyj.chen@gmail.com>> To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:air-l@listserv.aoir.org> Subject: [Air-L] call for submissions - new open access journal Platforms & Society Message-ID: <CAGGoM0FuoZxsVGZOr7J+6COh9wP2UUBDf4NPSd0BpL7+ZRDdFQ(a)mail.gmail.com <mailto:CAGGoM0FuoZxsVGZOr7J+6COh9wP2UUBDf4NPSd0BpL7+ZRDdFQ@mail.gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Dear AoIR members, We are pleased to announce the launch of an open-access journal ? *Platforms & Society *edited by a collective composed of by Julie Chen, Rafael Grohmann, Andrea Pollio, Cheryll Soriano, and Niels van Doorn. With an international editorial board, *Platforms & Society *hosts critical social science and humanities research on platforms and platformization, examining their impacts on and embeddedness in economies, cultures, and institutions around the world. Read our launch editorial here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/29768624241235492 <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/29768624241235492> The journal welcomes intersectional, cross-disciplinary, and geographically diverse perspectives on platformization and the dynamic relationship between platforms and societies. We are open to diverse formats of submission: Traditional research articles, multi-media submissions, provocations and commentaries, and themed issue proposals. About the journal?s aims and scope https://journals.sagepub.com/aims-scope/PNS <https://journals.sagepub.com/aims-scope/PNS> and the submission guidelines: https://journals.sagepub.com/author-instructions/PNS <https://journals.sagepub.com/author-instructions/PNS> Inquiries are welcome to any of the editors or to pns.pra(a)sagepub.com <mailto:pns.pra@sagepub.com> We look forward to reading your submissions! Best, -julie _____________________________ Julie Yujie Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Toronto, Canada Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (ICCIT) (Mississauga) | Faculty of Information (St. George) *Latest Publications [*Equal contributions]* - 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 <https://doi.org/10.54394/KHET8772> - Chen, J.Y., Delfanti, A., Phan, M. (2023). ?Worker Resistance in Digital Capitalism?Introduction <https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/17756/4209>.? <https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/17756/4209;.?> Special Section in *International Journal of Communication *17: *3891?3898* - *Zhang, L. & Chen, J.Y. (2022). ?A Regional and Historical Approach to Platform Capitalism: The Cases of Alibaba and Tencent.? *Media Culture **&* * Society* 44 (8):1-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/01634437221127796 <https://doi.org/10.1177/01634437221127796> For a copy here <https://www.academia.edu/88753998/A_regional_and_historical_approach_to_pla…> <https://www.academia.edu/88753998/A_regional_and_historical_approach_to_pla…;> , ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org <mailto:Air-L@listserv.aoir.org> mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org/ <http://aoir.org/> Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org <http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org> Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/ <http://www.aoir.org/> ------------------------------ End of Air-L Digest, Vol 237, Issue 27 **************************************

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call for submissions - new open access journal Platforms & Society
by julie yujie Chen 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Dear AoIR members, We are pleased to announce the launch of an open-access journal – *Platforms & Society *edited by a collective composed of by Julie Chen, Rafael Grohmann, Andrea Pollio, Cheryll Soriano, and Niels van Doorn. With an international editorial board, *Platforms & Society *hosts critical social science and humanities research on platforms and platformization, examining their impacts on and embeddedness in economies, cultures, and institutions around the world. Read our launch editorial here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/29768624241235492 The journal welcomes intersectional, cross-disciplinary, and geographically diverse perspectives on platformization and the dynamic relationship between platforms and societies. We are open to diverse formats of submission: Traditional research articles, multi-media submissions, provocations and commentaries, and themed issue proposals. About the journal’s aims and scope https://journals.sagepub.com/aims-scope/PNS and the submission guidelines: https://journals.sagepub.com/author-instructions/PNS Inquiries are welcome to any of the editors or to pns.pra(a)sagepub.com We look forward to reading your submissions! Best, -julie _____________________________ Julie Yujie Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Toronto, Canada Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (ICCIT) (Mississauga) | Faculty of Information (St. George) *Latest Publications [*Equal contributions]* - 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* - *Zhang, L. & Chen, J.Y. (2022). “A Regional and Historical Approach to Platform Capitalism: The Cases of Alibaba and Tencent.” *Media Culture **&* * Society* 44 (8):1-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/01634437221127796 For a copy here <https://www.academia.edu/88753998/A_regional_and_historical_approach_to_pla…> ,

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New open access book: Coderspeak: The language of computer programmers (UCL Press)
by Coughlin, Margie 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

*** We apologise for any cross-posting*** UCL Press is delighted to announce the publication of a new open access book that may be of interest to list subscribers, Coderspeak: The language of computer programmers, by Guilherme Orlandini Heurich. Download it free: https://bit.ly/4daUjt5 ******************************************* Coderspeak The language of computer programmers Guilherme Orlandini Heurich Free download: https://bit.ly/4daUjt5 ******************************************* Software applications have taken over our lives. We use and are used by software many times a day. Nevertheless, we know very little about the invisibly ubiquitous workers who write software. Who are they and how do they perceive their own practice? How does that shape the ways in which they collaborate to build the myriad of apps that we use every day? Coderspeak provides a critical approach to the digital transformation of our world through an engaging and thoughtful analysis of the people who write software. It is a focused and in-depth look at one programming language and its community - Ruby - based on ethnographic research at a London company and conversations with members of the wider Ruby community in Europe, the Americas and Japan. This book shows that the place people write code, the language they write it in and the stories shared by that community are crucial in questioning and unpacking what it means to be a 'coder'. Understanding this social group is essential if we are to grasp a future (and a present) in which computer programming increasingly dominates our lives. Download it free: https://bit.ly/4daUjt5 ---------------------- uclpress.co.uk | @uclpress

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12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems: Invited Session on Intelligent Tools in e/m/d Learning
by Announce 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

*** Last Call for Papers *** 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems (IS'24) Invited Session on Intelligent Tools for e/m/d Learning August 29-31, 2024, Golden Sands Resort, Varna, Bulgaria https://www.ieee-is.org (*** Submission Deadline: April 30, 2024 AoE ***) This invited session aims to explore state-of-the-art advancements in intelligent tools designed to revolutionize the landscape of e-learning (electronic learning), m-learning (mobile learning) and d-learning (digital learning). With the rapid integration of technology into education, there is a growing need to investigate and showcase innovative intelligent solutions that can enhance the effectiveness of online, mobile and digital learning environments. Intelligent solutions for the educational context can have a groundbreaking and revolutionary impact on learners and faculty alike, with integrated educational tools offering enhanced engagement, support for different learning levels, styles and abilities, and personalized learning experiences with immediate feedback at its core. Papers submitted to this session are expected to present results on various aspects of intelligent tools for e-learning, m-learning and d-learning. Topics may include but are not limited to adaptive learning systems, personalized learning experiences, artificial intelligence-driven content creation, data analytics for educational insights, and the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality in educational settings. Authors are encouraged to share empirical research, case studies, and practical implementations that demonstrate the impact of intelligent tools on learner/faculty engagement, knowledge retention, and overall educational outcomes. The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in intelligent tools in e-learning, m-learning and d-learning, fostering discussions on their implications for the future of education and their potential to address challenges in diverse learning environments and educational levels, as well as diverse learner ability. PAPER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Submitted papers should be in IEEE 2-column format and should adhere to the template available here: https://www.ieee-is.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IS_A4_format-AAu.docx The expected paper length in camera-ready format should not exceed 6 pages. Submissions should be done in PDF using Easy Chair and the submission link is: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=itl24 . PUBLICATION All accepted papers will be included in the IS'24 proceedings to be published by IEEE. The proceedings of the previous editions of IS can be found here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/1000395/all-proceedings . Traditionally, extended versions of conference-selected papers appear within 1-2 years after the conference dates in well-known international journals and/or post-conference books. More information can be found on the conference web site (https://www.ieee-is.org/publication-information/ ). CONTACT POINT For any additional information or clarification please contact the Invited Session Chair, George A. Papadopoulos at george(a)ucy.ac.cy . IMPORTANT DATES • Paper submission: April 30, 2024, AoE • Notification: May 20, 2024 • Camera Ready: June 6, 2024 • Author Registration: June 15, 2024 ORGANISATION Committees https://www.ieee-is.org/program-committee/ Invited Session Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus (george(a)ucy.ac.cy)

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WEBCAST APR 16: Universal Acceptance – What it is and how it relates to digital inclusivity?
by Joly MacFie 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

** Since April 1 2024 - the ISOC Live community livestream service is no longer funded by the Internet Society - big thanks to our first monthly sustaining sponsor Vint Cerf for his support! ** This is under way. The UA view from USA I like that I can call it AU UA :) It has human captioning https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AmericanU There is another UA event on Friday, out of ISOC Hyderabad https://isoc.live/17666/ Read on blog <https://isoc.live/17661/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=56c71ab29654e89bff57f40…> On *Tuesday April 16 2024* at *5:00pm-6:30pm EDT* (21:00-22:30 UTC) American University's *Tech, Law & Security Program <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ce6bc5246ad4707721abea1…>* , *Internet Governance Lab <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=f399ed907b852ea7411c855…>*, and *Inclusive Tech Policy Initiative <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c63fc8dcc63eab7130f18ac…>* host a panel discussion 'Universal Acceptance - What it is and how it relates to digital inclusivity?'. Have you ever tried signing up for a website or serve, only to get frustrated because it won't accept your email or continues to give you an error message? Maybe it has too many character or has symbols that aren't accepted? Universal Acceptance seeks to solve this problem so that no matter the language. characters, or script, every email address and domain name are accepted without discrimination. An expert panel will discuss this little-known issue that fundamentally impacts the ability for many people to engage online in an authentic and user-friendly manner. A live simulcast will be provide by the *Internet Society US Washington DC Chapter <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0c29a6116d58762da5ab38f…>* (ISOC-DC). *SPEAKERS* *Susan Chalmers*, Internet Policy Specialist, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) *Rick Wilhelm*, Chief Technology Officer, Public Interest Registry (PIR) *Theresa Swinehart*, Senior VP, Global Domains and Strategy, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) *Joe Catapano*, Stakeholder Engagement Director – North America & Global Academia, ICANN *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/au-ua <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9f85451d3b9b7a91503014f…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3Q6yEs2 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8be6f24175abbc1368f70b3…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE* <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=56c71ab29654e89bff57f40…> ) *TWITTER #UniversalAcceptance <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=0669222808c655c2ad481d9…> @TechLawSec @AUWCL @InternetGov @AUInclusiveTech @NTIAgov @ICANN @Verisign @PIRegistry @UASGTech* *MASTODON #UniversalAcceptance <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=17a9d136fd074d6adb95c99…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=4eb0edb5ddba63a68490b0e…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c28cc01353eeacd82d3aa8e…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=83201737fc1e7d1f187e239…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/au-ua <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6884e3ce9d3aa3146324a49…>* Permalink https://isoc.live/17661/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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CfP: Workshop on Creation with GenAI (Brisbane, Australia and Exeter, UK)
by Aneesha Bakharia 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

We invite researchers and practitioners working with Generative AI (GenAI) to submit proposals for 20-minute presentations, demonstrations and artefacts for our upcoming workshop, jointly hosted by the University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Exeter. The workshop aims to explore methods for scaffolding the process of using GenAI (i.e.OpenAI ChatGPT and DALLE 3, Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Stable Diffusion and Midjourney), enabling individuals to create artifacts in both familiar and unfamiliar domains. The workshop seeks to foster collaboration among Human-Centred Computing researchers, GenAI algorithm researchers, and current GenAI practitioners. The workshop is funded by the QUEX Institute Workshop Grant Scheme. We encourage submissions that showcase cross-domain use of GenAI such as: 1. Image generation tools like Stable Diffusion, DALL-E or Midjourney to create artwork, illustrations, or designs. 2. Code generation tools like GitHub Copilot or CHatGPT to create software (including websites and games), scripts, or algorithms. 3. Language models like GPT-3 or ChatGPT to generate written content, such as articles, stories, or poetry. 4. Audio generation tools like Jukebox, Magenta or Suno to create music, soundscapes, or audio effects. 5. Video generation tools like RunwayML to create animations, video content, or visual effects. 6. Modeling tools to create 3D models, sculptures, or architectural designs. We are open to submissions that demonstrate the use of GenAI in other creative domains not listed above, as well as innovative applications of GenAI that bridge multiple domains or disciplines. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 29 May, starting at 1 pm AEST at the UQ St Lucia campus. It will feature a joint location hybrid panel before transitioning to the Exeter venue. Both locations will host keynote speakers and the event will also be livestreamed. The agenda is structured such that half the events and schedule will come from UQ in the afternoon, transitioning smoothly to Exeter in their morning, thereby fostering a cohesive cross-continental collaboration. A distinctive element of the workshop is a dedicated crossover time, to facilitate a hybrid collaborative discussion among the participants from both universities. To submit your proposal, please complete the Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaYY_kE-aEN7k5on2uIhdqsBBTZKthc_n…> with a brief description of your presentation or demonstration by Monday 22 April 2024. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/creation-with-genai We look forward to your submissions! Workshop Organisers: - Aneesha Bakharia (UQ) - Avon Huxor (Exeter) - Xiaoyang Wang (Exeter) - Guoqiang Zhang (Exeter) - Man Luo (Exeter) - Amraj Singh (UQ)

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Seeking Distributed Research Teams to Participate in Paid Study
by Jordan Duran 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Dear Air-L community, Are you working in a research team that regularly meets online? We at the VICE lab (Virtual Identity, Community, and Entitativity) at UNC Charlotte are conducting a study on how distributed research teams develop and maintain their connections during and between their virtual meetings. We are currently seeking a wide variety of research teams in STEM, social sciences, and humanities to participate in this research. Research teams can have a variety of purposes including but not limited to basic research, applied research & development, grant writing, policy creation, data collection & analysis, and manuscript preparation. We prefer teams ranging from 3 and 10 people who have regular virtual meetings. Participation will include completing a series of surveys and sharing recordings of four consecutive meetings. One member of the research team will serve as our lead contact to help with coordination. If chosen to participate in the study, the team contact will receive compensation of up to $250 and each team member will receive up to $150. Please note that at this time we can only enroll teams where all members are in the United States or Canada. If you are interested, you can fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0atML-6NzsxWVpXWxa0WWPuNXYYzVJ92… Filling out the form is not a commitment to participate, it is just letting us know that you are interested in participating and a member of our lab will follow up with you individually. If you have questions, you can visit our study website https://pages.charlotte.edu/researchteams/ or contact Dr. Anita Blanchard (Anita.Blanchard(a)charlotte.edu <mailto:Anita.Blanchard@charlotte.edu>) Kind regards, Jordan Duran VICE Lab <https://pages.charlotte.edu/virtual-communities-lab/>, UNC Charlotte Doctoral Candidate, Organizational Science Ph.D. Program

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