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A rumor on the Internets
by Alireza Doostdar 15 Oct '04

15 Oct '04

There is actually a website that basically consists of a video clip of those few seconds: http://www.rumorsontheinternets.com/ "I hear there's rumors on the, uh, Internets..." Priceless! -Alireza ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:14:44 -0400 From: Andrea Baker <bakera(a)ohiou.edu> Subject: [Air-l] US Prez and Cyberspace To: air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org Message-ID: <a06100503bd9439d119a5(a)[132.235.191.224]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Hi, all-- For those who didn't hear this and wince during the second presidential debate last Friday, doesn't it make the final case for de-capitalization? Bush: ..."a rumor on the (pause) Internets." --andee ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ The Air-l-aoir.org(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://aoir.org/airjoin.html End of Air-l-aoir.org Digest, Vol 3, Issue 30 *********************************************

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Fwd: CFP- Encyclopedia of Electronic Surveys and Measurements
by Dan L Burk 14 Oct '04

14 Oct '04

Of possible interest. DLB > CALL FOR PAPERS > Proposal Submission Deadline: November 1, 2004 > > Encyclopedia of Electronic Surveys and Measurements > Edited by Jason D. Baker, Regent University and Robert Woods, Spring = > Arbor University > > Introduction > >From the Zogby Interactive Presidential Election Tracking Polls to = > online personality tests, the Internet has become a powerful tool for = > administering surveys, polls, and other instruments. Accordingly, there = > exists a need for a resource which addresses the development and usage = > of online surveys and measurements as well as a directory of various = > online instruments which can be used by leaders, educators, and = > researchers. > > The Overall Objective of the Book > The Encyclopedia of Electronic Surveys and Measurements will be a = > valuable resource for those interested in the use of the Internet for = > data collection and a sourcebook for those interested in finding an = > instrument for their use. This encyclopedia will be divided into two = > broad sections with the first section addressing how to design, = > implement, and use electronic surveys, and then the second section = > containing profiles of specific electronic surveys and instruments = > organized by discipline. This combination of "how-to" information about = > online surveys and a "what's available" profile directory of current = > online instruments will make this a uniquely useful volume. > > The Target Audience > The book will be ideal for educators and researchers since it will = > contain detailed information about how to develop and administer online = > surveys. It will also be useful to a variety of researchers since it = > will contain profiles of existing online instruments in an array of = > disciplines including business, communication, education, leadership, = > psychology, religion, sociology, and more. Such profiles will make it = > easy for reseachers to find online instruments applicable to their field = > of study. Those in the field will also benefit from the instrument = > profiles since they will be able to easily select measures to improve = > personal and professional development. The encyclopedia could also be = > used by postgraduate students in courses which require online assessment = > and research. > > Sample topics include but are not limited to the following: > > Part I: Usage of Online Surveys and Measurements > Creating Online Surveys > Administering Online Surveys > Survey Security > Survey Software (Overview or Specific Program Profiles) > Open Source vs. Commercial Survey Software > Managing Large-Scale Online Surveys > Developing Valid and Reliable Online Instruments > Analyzing Online Surveys (Overview or Using Excel, SPSS, or Other Tools) > Sampling and Online Surveys > > Part II: Profiles of Online Surveys and Measurements > Business Instruments > Communication Instruments > Computer Science Instruments > Education Instruments > Humanities Instruments > Leadership Instruments > Psychology Instruments > Religion Instruments > Scientific Instruments > Social Science Instruments > Sociology Instruments > Technology Instruments > > > SUBMISSION PROCEDURE > Three types of articles will be considered. The first type is a full = > article (1500-3500 words) on a topic related to the design, delivery, = > administration, and usage of online survey and measurements. The second = > type of article is an instrument profile (1500-3500 words) which = > considers one online instrument and provides a description of the = > measure, a discussion of its validity and reliability, overall = > commentary, and the online location and cost of the instrument. Both the = > full article and instrument profile articles are expected to include = > 10-20 relevant citations from the literature and a listing of 7-10 = > related terms and their appropriate definitions. In addition, the = > editors will also accepting short pieces which are 1000-1500 word = > articles on relevant software applications or Web sites related to the = > topic of online surveys and measurements and can include optional = > related terms and definitions. Copies of sample articles can be found at = > http://www.edcomresearch.com/encyclopedia/submission.html > > Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a brief (75-100 = > words) description of your proposed topic(s) no later than November 1, = > 2004. Be sure to identify whether you are proposing a full article, = > instrument profile, or short piece. Authors of accepted proposals will = > be notified by November 15, 2004 about the status of their proposals and = > sent chapter organizational guidelines. Upon acceptance of your proposed = > topic, you will be expected to your full article and 7-10 related terms = > and their appropriate definitions and submit them by March 1, 2005. All = > submitted articles will undergo a blind, peer-review process upon = > receipt. > > This book is tentatively scheduled for publishing by Idea Group = > Reference (an imprint of Idea Group Inc., www.idea-group.com) in the = > Spring of 2006. > > For more information please visit the web site of the book at the = > following URL: > > http://www.edcomresearch.com/encyclopedia/ > > Inquiries and Submissions can be forwarded (preferably by e-mail) to: > > Jason D. Baker, Ph.D. > School of Education > Regent University > 1000 Regent University Dr. > Virginia Beach, VA 23464 > e-mail: jasobak(a)regent.edu > > or > > Robert H. Woods, Jr., J.D., Ph.D. > Department of Communication > Spring Arbor University > 106 E. Main St. > Spring Arbor, MI 49283 > e-mail: rwoods(a)arbor.edu > > > burkx006(a)umn.edu > > Dan L. Burk Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly Professor University of Minnesota Law School 229 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA *************************************** Voice: 612-626-8726 Fax: 612-625-2011

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US Prez and Cyberspace
by Andrea Baker 14 Oct '04

14 Oct '04

Hi, all-- For those who didn't hear this and wince during the second presidential debate last Friday, doesn't it make the final case for de-capitalization? Bush: ..."a rumor on the (pause) Internets." --andee

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Research supporting net access throughout an organization
by Michele H Jackson 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

Hi - I'm hoping list members might be able to help me identify some research relevant to this situation: I have a colleague who is trying to make a case to her university chancellors that they need to provide *all* university employees with online access. Currently, they have pockets of employees who do not have access to computers (either physical access, or access relating to not having network logins, having no time to check computers due to job constraints, etc.) The university is building a single portal for all faculty and staff. She's concerned that there will be segments of the staff who won't have access to this portal. She's interested in building a case not only that it would help their work practices, but also build a better organizational culture, provide feelings of (or perhaps even actual) empowerment, etc. This is a kind of *organizational* digital divide, and while I know of general research relating to how technology changes organizations, I'm wondering if anyone knows of research that is more specific to her situation? Thanks very much, mj ----------------------------------------------------------------- Michele H. Jackson | jackson(a)colorado.edu Associate Professor | http://comm.colorado.edu/jackson Department of Communication | v:303-492-8139 University of Colorado | f:303-492-8411 Boulder, CO 80309-0270 | -----------------------------------------------------------------

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Indymedia Alert!!!!
by Lee Salter 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

I am guessing that some of you have heard about the shutting down of Indymedia in the UK by the FBI? If not, here is the link to the story. I know the AoIR is not "political", but I think this has severe consequences for the sort of freedom and democracy that I expect most AoIR members and researchers believe is important and facilitated by the Internet. Please take note. http://uk.indymedia.org/en/2004/10/298741.html Lee Salter Lecturer in Media, Communications & Journalism Edge Hill College, St Helen's Road Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 4QP Email: salterl(a)edgehill.ac.uk Tel: 01695 584374 ----------------------------------------------------- This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Edge Hill or associated companies. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible and delete it and all copies of it. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. The message content of in-coming emails is automatically scanned to identify Spam and viruses otherwise Edge Hill do not actively monitor content. However, sometimes it will be necessary for Edge Hill to access business communications during staff absence. Edge Hill has taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus free. However, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Edge Hill for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. <<<<EdgeHill>>>>

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Research Fellowships at the Oxford Internet Institute
by William Dutton 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

The Oxford Internet Institute aims to appoint a Research Fellow to focus on themes surrounding productivity and the Internet. The position would be for one year in the first instance, but renwable for 3 years. The successful candidate would be researcher capable of working within a multidisciplinary team, but with a strong background in an area of relevance to issues of productivity, such as economics, management or organizational behavior. The appointment would be at the RS1A level, roughly equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor in the US. The Fellow would take a central role in research on productivity and the Internet, working with senior Fellows and Professors at the OII. Applications need to be received by 1 November. Further particulars for the position are on the OII Website at: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/?rq=positions A second Research Fellowship will be announced within the next week, focused on identity management in e-government.

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teleconferencing resources needed
by Ed Lamoureux 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

I need to get up to speed on current literature about teleconferencing, esp. in business environments. Can you point me to a state of the art literature review or current bibliography? thanks Edward Lee Lamoureux, Ph. D. Director, Multimedia Program and New Media Center Associate Professor, Speech Communication 1501 W. Bradley Bradley University Peoria IL 61625 309-677-2378 http://hilltop.bradley.edu/~ell http://gcc.bradley.edu/mm/

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Re: [Air-l] digital future project
by Uwe Matzat 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

Dear Alla, On 12 Oct 04, at 12:09, air-l-aoir.org-request(a)listserv.aoir.org wrote: > Alla Genkina wrote: > > > On a personal note, I am currently a graduate student at Indiana > > University and I have just started working on my thesis project > > which deals with trust and the Internet. I was wondering if anyone > > here could recommend some seminal papers on trust, they can be from > > any perspective (ie social science, computer science, ect). > > last year we organized an international workshop on Trust and Community on the Internet. The participants came from different disciplines within the social sciences. You can find the program including the abstracts at http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/~matzat/conference.htm. A selection of papers is going to be published in a special issue on "Trust and Community on the Internet" of the journal Analyse & Kritik (http://www.analysekritik.uni- duesseldorf.de/frameset/frameset_english.htm). The issue is (almost) on its way to the publisher and will be published within the next weeks. Regards, Uwe Matzat ======================================= Uwe Matzat Sociology Section Department of Technology Management Eindhoven University of Technology P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands --------------- phone: +31 40 247-8392 email: u.matzat(a)tm.tue.nl http://www.tue-tm-soc.nl/~matzat/ =======================================

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Protection against unethical practices in search engine optimization?
by Carmen Mardiros 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

Hello everyone, I'm new to this list and joined upon recommendation. I work in search engine optimisation and would be interested to know your opinions on the following question: Why is this industry not properly regulated like email marketing? Is it because it is too specific and doesn't concern the mass consumers? The ones at risk of falling prey to unethical companies are businesses and the only place where you might consider complaining to are BBBs or similar organisations. For example, a business hires a SEO (search engine optimization) company for a 3 months contract. The company performs optimization so that it has complete control over it. This means it can turn the results off with a click if the business has any intention of getting out of the contract at the end of 3 months. This is in my book highly unethical. There is a severe lack of information in this area to educate business owners and help them make a wise decision. The internet is being marketed as a "level-playing field" where the small guys can compete with the big boys but it is precisely these small companies who are at their most vulnerable. An unhappy experience with an unethical SEO provider can mean short to medium term financial difficulties. Thank you for your time, Kind regards, Carmen

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digital future project
by Alla Genkina 13 Oct '04

13 Oct '04

Hello, The Center for the Digital Future has recently come out with an interesting paper: "10 Major Trends Emerging in the Internet’s First Decade of Public Use". You can download the paper for free here: http://www.digitalcenter.org/pages/current_report.asp?intGlobalId=19 On a personal note, I am currently a graduate student at Indiana University and I have just started working on my thesis project which deals with trust and the Internet. I was wondering if anyone here could recommend some seminal papers on trust, they can be from any perspective (ie social science, computer science, ect). Thank you, Alla ------------------- Alla Genkina Graduate Student, Indiana University Human-Computer Interaction agenkina(a)indiana.edu --------------------

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