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Two-year post- or pre-doc on The Path to Power: 2024 project
by Bolsover, Gillian 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Dear AoIR, The Path to Power: 2024 project utilises the unprecedented opportunity of more than four billion people voting in elections in 2024 to generate a comparative picture of the contemporary state of democracy, political communications, influence operations, and digital media through diverse case studies. We currently have two open two-year positions either at the post-doc or pre-doc level to supplement the geographic and cultural expertise of our team: one position with specific expertise in the Indian context https://jobs.plattnerfoundation.org/job-invite/387/ and one position with expertise in one or more less studied context that votes in 2024 https://jobs.plattnerfoundation.org/job-invite/388/ The project will use a combination of expert interviews and content analysis and is located within the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) at the University of Potsdam, within easy commuting distance of Berlin. This is an English-language team. No knowledge of German is required. Closing date for applications is February 11th. Best, ----------------- Dr G Bolsover Professor of Digital Technology, Governance and Policy Hasso Plattner Institut, University of Potsdam Publications@Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=MOitBtYAAAAJ&view_op=list_w…>

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Extended Deadline for 'AI-Experiences & Public Safety' Symposium Abstracts
by Majsa Storbeck 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Dear Colleagues, In recognition of many busy schedules, we have decided to extend the deadline for abstract submissions for the our symposium on ‘AI-Experiences and Public Safety’. You now have until this Thursday (18/1), 12PM, to submit your abstracts. We're excited to announce that our list of confirmed speakers includes esteemed experts such as Pete Fussey from the University of Essex and Antoinette Rouvroy from the FNRS European University Institute. Moreover, a selection of the presented papers will be considered for publication in the European Journal of Policing Studies, offering an excellent opportunity for scholars to contribute to this field. For more details about the symposium and submission guidelines, please visit our website: https://www.eur.nl/en/news/call-abstracts-ai-experiences-and-public-safety/ All the best and looking forward to seeing you in Rotterdam! Dutch Surveillance Studies Erasmus University @NLSurvStudies

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CAiSE'24: First Call for Journal First Submissions
by Announce 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

*** First Call for Journal First Submissions *** 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE'24) June 3-7, 2024, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/caise2024/ (*** Submission Deadline: 31st March, 2024 AoE ***) CAiSE 2024 is organising journal-first sessions as part of the scientific program. The aim of these sessions is to disseminate recent important research contributions and spark discussions between authors and researchers in the CAiSE community. Authors of selected journal articles on CAiSE-related topics will be invited to present their work at the conference. SCOPE For the journal-first sessions, we solicit submissions related to articles that have been accepted for publication by a reputable journal and that meet the following criteria: • The article relates to the topics of the CAiSE conference and the recent call for papers. • The article is an original submission to the journal and not an extension of an earlier conference or workshop paper. • The article is an original research article; review articles or commentaries will not be considered. • The article was accepted for publication by a journal on or after 1 January 2023, the acceptance must have been publicly announced, the article must be available at the publisher’s website (e.g., as "articles in advance" or published on a journal’s website), and the article must be written in English. • The article has not been presented at, and is not under consideration for, journal-first tracks of other conferences. FORMAT Accepted submissions will be presented as part of the CAiSE 2024 scientific programme. SUBMISION Submissions must be done electronically via Easychair (https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=caise2024) and include: • Title and author information of the article. • The original abstract and keywords. • DOI of the original publication or, alternatively, a link to the publication at the journal’s website. EVALUATION All submissions will be reviewed by the track chairs with the aim to accept all qualifying submissions subject to ability to accommodate them in the program. If needed, priority will be given to submissions according to their topical fit with the scope of the conference, the importance of the contribution, as well as the standing of the respective journal (including, but not limited to, the journal's impact factor and ranking results). ATTENDANCE AND PRESENTATION At least one author of each submission accepted for the journal-first track must register and attend the conference to present the work. The author needs a full registration to present the journal article. As the articles of the journal-first track have been published already, they will not be part of the CAiSE 2024 proceedings. The articles will be listed in the conference program and CAiSE 2024 participants will have access to the respective abstracts and a pointer to the original journal article. IMPORTANT DATES • Submission: 31st March, 2024 (AoE) • Notification of Acceptance: 14th April, 2024 • Author Registration: 17th May, 2024 • Conference Dates: 3rd-7th June, 2024 JOURNAL FIRST CHAIRS • Paolo Giorgini, University of Trento, Italy • Jeffrey Parsons, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

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19th Jan deadline for submissions to Situating Data Practices Beyond Data Universalism / 5th international Data Power conference / 4th-6th Sept 2024 / IIIT/Banglaore, Graz/Austria & online
by Helen Kennedy 14 Jan '24

14 Jan '24

The deadline for submissions to Situating Data Practices Beyond Data Universalism, the 5th International Data Power Conference is *19th January 2024. * The 5th International Data Power Conference will take place 4th – 6 th September 2024, online and in person at the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), India and the University of Graz, Austria. *Call for abstracts* The Data Power Conference hosts critical reflections on data’s power and the social, political, economic and cultural consequences of data’s increasing presence in our lives, workplaces, and societies. The 5th International Data Power focuses on situating data practices and looking beyond data universalism (Milan and Treré, 2019). It aims to: - Situate data practices in the power relations that shape their creation and use in the world - Explore the importance of place, space, time and context in the making of data and the effects of data power - Examine the centres of data power and their infrastructures In addition, the conference asks: - What constitutes rigorous methods when it comes to researching data power locally and globally? - To what extent does critical data power research need to focus on specific instances of data power in action? - What generalised critiques can be made from our field? To facilitate dialogues across disciplines and with stakeholders, we welcome papers from interdisciplinary teams including disciplines incorporating aspects of data science, and papers which incorporate non-academic collaborators from a range of sectors. As always, the Data Power Conference remains concerned with in/equalities, discrimination, questions of justice, rights and freedoms, and agency and resistance. We welcome papers that engage with these matters. There will be a keynote speaker in each of the in-person locations, details to be confirmed. *Information on paper* *abstracts and proposals for making & doing sessions* - Whilst we welcome papers and session proposals of all kinds, please note that this conference focuses on critical questions about data’s power and also papers that are critical and/or reflective with regards to the social and cultural consequences of the rise of data’s power. - We also welcome proposals for making & doing sessions. These should aim to share practical interventions, practices of doing data studies research and other types of engaged or participatory research or hands-on workshops (e.g. data walks, data sprints, counter mapping). These sessions will take place in-person only. Remote participation in them will not be possible. (See the 4S website <https://www.4sonline.org/making_and_doing.php> for great advice on how to craft such sessions,). - Please submit a 250-300 word abstract for individual papers or making & doing sessions. Panel proposals should include a 250-300 word panel description + a 250-300 word abstract for each paper. - The deadline is 19th January 2024. - If you want to discuss special formats for paper sessions or making & doing sessions, please contact the organisers. *Information on conference attendance* - It will be possible to participate EITHER remotely OR in-person in one of the two locations in which the conference will take place – Centre for Information Technology and Public Policy (CITAPP) at IIIT-Bangalore (India) and BANDAS Center & Department of Sociology at University of Graz (Austria). - Building on our experience in collectively organising hybrid conferences, the conference will seek to be accessible across time zones. - Conference fee: A modest fee for conference participation will be charged. Further details will be available once registration opens. Researchers without institutional support may apply for a waiver *Abstract submission* You can submit your abstract via our abstract submission system <https://ojs.library.carleton.ca/index.php/datapower> from 1st November. Organizing Committee - Janaki Srinivasan <https://www.iiitb.ac.in/faculty/janaki-srinivasan>, IIIT-Bangalore (India) - Amit Prakash <https://www.iiitb.ac.in/faculty/amit-prakash>, IIIT-Bangalore (India) - Juliane Jarke <https://online.uni-graz.at/kfu_online/visitenkarte.show_vcard?pPersonenId=2…>, University of Graz (Austria) - Helen Kennedy <https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/socstudies/people/academic-staff/helen-kennedy>, University of Sheffield (UK) - Jo Bates <https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is/people/academic/jo-bates>, University of Sheffield (UK) - Tracey P. Lauriault <https://carleton.ca/sjc/profile/lauriault-tracey/>, Carleton University (Canada) *References* Milan, S., & Treré, E. (2019). Big data from the South (s): Beyond data universalism. *Television & New Media*. 20(4), 319-335. - Abstract deadline: 19th January 2024 - Communication of acceptance: 15th March 2024 - More information is available on the Data Power website <http://datapowerconference.org/data-power-2024/about-2024/>. -- Helen Kennedy, Director, ESRC Digital Good Network <https://digitalgood.net/>, @digitalgoodnet Professor of Digital Society, @hmtk, Living With Data <https://livingwithdata.org/>, she/her Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences <https://acss.org.uk/> *LATEST PUBLICATIONS: * Challenging assumptions about the relationship between awareness of and attitudes to data uses amongst the UK public <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01972243.2023.2283729> (2023, w/Mark Taylor and Susan Oman, *The Information Society*) Socially meaningful transparency in data-based systems: reflections and proposals from practice <https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JD-01-2023-0006/full/ht…> (2023, w/Jo Bates, Itzelle Medina Perea, Susan Oman, Lulu Pinney, *Journal of Documentation*) Generic visuals of Covid-19 in the news: Invoking banal belonging through symbolic reiteration <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13678779211061415>(2022, w/Giorgia Aiello, Chris W Anderson, Camilla Mørk Røstvik, *I**nternational Journal of Cultural Studies*.

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WEBCAST JAN 14 – Wikipedia Day NYC 2024
by Joly MacFie 14 Jan '24

14 Jan '24

This is underway. The livestream is somewhat minimal - a single cam at the back of the room - but audio is good. If you want captions, use the zoom link or the facebook simulcast. Real time text links are on isoc.live <https://isoc.live/17212> I'll look to get slides into the archive. [image: isoc live] <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8554d9cbd1d47c52720d1c9c…>On *Sunday, January 14, 2024* from *10am – 5pm EST* (15:00-22:00 UTC) *Wikimedia NYC <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9f3a76ff7cdd1347bf1025f4…>* and *Columbia Journalism School's Brown Institute for Media Innovation <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=06cd69d97188c70f54c9f7c5…>* will host *Wikipedia Day NYC 2024 <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=16f54563563cc416e5c66501…>* at Columbia University in NYC. The day-long event will focus on artificial intelligence, journalism and the future of the Wikimedia movement. Simulcast provided by *Internet Society New York Chapter <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=47ac64c01646bfa16a4f82c9…>* (ISOC-NY) *PROGRAM (UTC-5)* *LECTURE ROOM* (Simulcast) *10:00 Welcome* *Molly Stark Dean*, Wikimedia NYC *Mark Hansen*, Director, Brown Institute for Media Innovation *10:10 Roundtable: Wiki + News + AI* *Julia Angwin*, Founder, The Markup *Aimee Rinehart*, Associated Press *Sree Sreenivasan*, Digimentors MOD: *Andrew Lih* *11:15 Depths of Wikipedia Deep Dive* *Annie Rauwerda*, @depthsofwikipedia *12:15 Bias, AI & Wikipedia: Problems, Progress and Projects Panel* *Sherry Antoine*, Executive Director, AfroCrowd *Emily J Gertz* *Eleonore Fournier-Tombs* MOD: *Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight*, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees *14:00 Lightning Talks* *15:00 Abstract Wikipedia: Language vs Knowledge* *James Forrester*, Wikimedia Foundation *16:00 Closing Plenary Session - Reflections on the Future of Wikipedia* *WORLD ROOM* (recorded) *12:15 AI Art + Archives* *Eryk Salvaggio* *14:00 Wikimedia AI Futures Conversation* *Amir Aharoni* *Dr. X* *Isaac Johnson* *Lane Rasberry* MOD: *Richard Knipel* *15:00 Reliable Sources Conversation* *Jenny 8. Lee*, Hacks/Hackers, Credibility Coalition *Kevin Payravi* *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/wikipediaday2024 <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=76f3669259b0ec46d29c0ff1…>*(Lecture Room only) *ZOOM* (view only) *Lecture Hall https://bit.ly/3S1F4IO <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ffdc6700536c3aa61084b997…>* *World Room https://bit.ly/3tOPgfZ <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=dfaa45f9330a950e63d85441…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=e8902c5e4952451cad2af2ac…>* ) *TWITTER #Wikipedia23 #wikipedia #wikipediaday <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=c98682049d8bc755f7e8e000…> #AI #journalism @WikimediaNYC @BrownInstitute* *MASTODON #wikipediaday <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=37c001e2933d0df1d820c481…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/ <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=ca4f4afbd957beb9511670e8…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8767f588d942393aa5c2d21b…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2db44a2968205a122e224fe4…> *(AI Captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/wikipediaday2024 <http://isoc.live?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=84f9a50317bd5e5f07e7cd0a…>* *IMAGE*: CC BY-SA Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia / User:Megs *Permalink https://isoc.live/17212 <https://isoc.live/17212>* -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Valuing Public Data hybrid conference - 25&26 January - Glasgow/online
by Angela Daly 14 Jan '24

14 Jan '24

Please join us at the interdisciplinary SUII Valuing Public Data hybrid conference on 25-26 January at the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland)/online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-data-for-social-economic-and-environm… ? A draft programme is available here: https://www.scottishinsight.ac.uk/Portals/80/SUIIProgrammes/Public%20Sector… On the evening of the first day, Thurs 25 January, we will be running a public engagement event with data artist Tim Murray-Browne who will show some of his work and give a talk on AI, data and art, accompanied by refreshments for those there in person: https://timmb.com/ Hope to see you there! Angela

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**Deadline Extended to January 31 ** IEEE Internet Computing SI on Data Economy and Data Marketplaces
by Xiaohui Yu 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

*** Due to multiple requests, the deadline has been extended to January 31, 2024. *** Call for Papers: Special Issue on Data Economy and Data Marketplaces IEEE Internet Computing Magazine ------------------- * Important Dates: - Submission Due: 15 January 2024 (extended to 31 January, 2024) - Publication issue: July/August 2024 ------------------- * Guest Editors: - Xiaohui Yu, York University, Canada - Jinfei Liu, Zhejiang University, China ------------------- The digital revolution and the proliferation of Internet-based systems have catalyzed an era where data transcends its traditional role as mere information and emerges as a foundational pillar of contemporary economic structures. As we transition into a paradigm where data is synonymous with currency, the emergence and prominence of data-driven economies and data marketplaces have reshaped our understanding of value, trade, and commerce. This evolution marks a significant shift from traditional business models, introducing a multifaceted ecosystem that hinges on the availability, accessibility, and value of data. The data economy represents a system where data becomes a pivotal economic agent, driving innovation, fostering growth, and catalyzing commercial ventures. Within this economy, the data marketplaces stand out as the nexus where data providers and consumers come together, enabling a dynamic exchange of datasets that power everything from advanced machine learning algorithms to business intelligence insights. The intricacies of the data economy are vast and manifold. It encapsulates the very heart of Internet computing, merging foundational technologies with emergent applications. This sphere is neither confined by mere technical constructs nor solely driven by commercial pursuits; it's a symbiotic ecosystem where technology and application continually inform and refine each other. It's where the granular details of computational processes meet the broad vistas of global digital trade. This special issue of the IEEE Internet Computing Magazine aims to shed light on the rapidly evolving landscape of the data economy and data marketplaces. We solicit contributions that delve deep into the mechanics of these markets, explore their implications, and envision their future trajectory. We invite thought leaders, researchers, industry pioneers, and innovators to contribute, casting light on the nuances of this domain. By synthesizing insights from both the technical and application realms of Internet computing, this issue aims to present a holistic view of the current landscape, challenges, and the road ahead for the data economy and its bustling marketplaces. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Architectures and infrastructures for data marketplaces - Network architectures supporting data marketplaces - Advanced computing techniques for data marketplace optimization - Data valuation and pricing mechanisms - Security, privacy, and trust mechanisms in data transactions - Distributed systems and blockchain technologies in data marketplaces - Data storage, retrieval, and transfer protocols in data-driven platforms - Scalability and performance issues in data-driven ecosystems - Data compression, transmission, and real-time processing for data marketplaces - Edge and fog computing in the context of data economies - Data quality, curation, and provenance in marketplaces - Real-world applications and case studies highlighting technical challenges and solutions ------------------- * Submission Guidelines All submissions must be original manuscripts of fewer than 5,000 words, focused on data economy and data marketplaces enabled by Internet technologies. All manuscripts are subject to peer review on both technical merit and relevance to IC’s international readership—primarily practicing engineers and academics who are looking for material that introduces new technology and broadens familiarity with current topics. We do not accept white papers, and papers which are primarily theoretical or mathematical must clearly relate the mathematical content to a real-life or engineering application. To submit a manuscript, please log on to ScholarOne (https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com:443/ic-cs) to create or access an account, which you can use to log on to IC’s Author Center and upload your submission.

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Please Register! Connected Wellbeing Workshop Jan 16: Evaluation and Validation - Finding Research Metrics and Partners
by Cindy Hau 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

<https://connectedwellbeing.org> [image: January Event] Don't miss our upcoming Connected Wellbeing Workshop: Evaluation and Validation – Finding Research Metrics and Partners <https://connectedlearning.news/CWI16Jan-LS> Measuring and validating youth outcomes is essential to the success of connected wellbeing programs and interventions. Hear from researchers in health and educational technology about key considerations in evaluation and validation, and how to develop research studies, grant proposals, and partnerships. January 16, 2024 1:30pm to 3:00pm PST / 4:30pm to 6:00pm EST Register Today! <https://connectedlearning.news/CWI16Jan-LS-register> Panelists include: - *Candice Odgers* - Professor of Psychological Science and Informatics, UC Irvine - *Kelli Dickerson* - Director of Research for the CERES Network - *Chelsea Olson * - Program lead for the Technology and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing for the Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team (SMAHRT) Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison - *Ashley Hunt* - Senior Researcher for LearnPlatform by Instructure - *Anthony Chen* - Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Irvine - *Jessica Borelli* - Associate Professor of Psychological Science at UC Irvine Featured Impact Studio Teams <https://giveusthefloor.org/> <https://experiencecamps.org/minecraft> About the Connected Wellbeing Initiative *The Connected Wellbeing Initiative* brings together researchers, designers, educators, and funders to accelerate youth and community-powered innovations for fostering wellbeing in a digitally connected world. We build shared approaches and purpose through an Impact Studio for innovators, and free Workshops to build capacity and community. View Our Events Calendar <https://connectedwellbeing.org/events/> <https://clalliance.org.>

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TikTok Research API
by George Pearson 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Hello, We're at the Shcroeder Institute, which is the academic research wing of the Truth Initiative, an anti-tobacco organization. We were granted access to the official TikTok Research API in the Autumn. We've been doing some work since then to examine the pros and cons of the official Research API (broadly, not just in tobacco), and to examine potential data limitations. We'd love to hear from anyone else who is using the API to see how their experience has been and potentially share findings and thoughts. If any other research groups are using the TikTok Research API and are interested in discussing it with us, please do get in touch. You can reach me at gpearson(a)truthinitiative.org<mailto:gpearson@truthinitiative.org>. Thanks all, George Pearson, Research Manager, Schroeder Institute, Truth Initiative

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Call for Registrations: 2024 UNESCO GEM Report on Technology in Education Consultation (South Asia)
by Dhanyashri Kamalakannan 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

Dear AoIR member, Greetings to you! The Pranava Institute <https://www.pranavainstitute.com/> is hosting the Regional Consultation for South Asia for the UNESCO 2024 GEM Report in January 2024. We're inviting participants and youth leaders to a consultation event in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan & British Indian Ocean Territory), focusing on the role of technology in education. The 2024 Global Education Monitoring Report by UNESCO explores how technology impacts education globally. *The Pranava Institute, UNESCO, and Restless Development are organising a consultation with the aim to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas* which will inform the UNESCO GEM Youth report 2024 on the role of technology in education. Join us to discuss the question: "Technology in Education - on whose terms?". We are inviting participants and youth leaders (age : 18-35 years) to a virtual consultation event in South Asia to share their insights. Participants will receive a certificate from UNESCO, and have the opportunity to share their quote and photo. More information can be found here <https://www.pranavainstitute.com/post/call-for-registrations-open-south-asi…> . *Date: 18th January 2024Time: 19:00 - 20:30 (GMT+5:30)Venue: Online - Zoom (link to be shared with confirmed participants)Registration link: * https://forms.gle/dEWjuP3RYfGnZPp4A *Are you part of an organization?**We invite you to nominate 3-5 individuals from your organisation between the age of 18- 35 years to participate in the consultation and provide valuable inputs.* Kindly *send us your nominations by 13th January 2024 to titiksha(a)pranavainstitute.com <titiksha(a)pranavainstitute.com> *, and do not hesitate to contact us for any further information. The participants are requested to fill the registration form (link provided above), so please ensure the nominees are registered. We look forward to your active participation in this endeavour to ensure youth voices inform policymaking on education and technology. -- Best Regards, Dhanyashri *Design Researcher* *The Pranava Institute <https://www.pranavainstitute.com/>* dhanyashri(a)pranavainstitute.com | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhanyashri>

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