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IEEE BlackSeaCom 2023, IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (IEEE BlackSeaCom 2023) 5-7, JULY 2023, ISTANBUL, TURKEY Immersive Bridging of Continents in the Era of Hyperconnectivity https://blackseacom2023.ieee-blackseacom.org/ IEEE BlackSeaCom 2023 will be held in Istanbul that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Themed Immersive Bridging of Continents in the Era of Hyperconnectivity, the conference is seeking highquality and original technical papers not currently under review by any other journal, magazine or conference. Besides the regular technical papers, the technical program seeks poster papers that present work in progress with preliminary results and demos. Also, IEEE BlackSeaCom seeks proposals for tutorials and special sessions. Technical Scope: • 5G mobile systems, 6G connectivity and applications • Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in wireless communications and networks Software-defined networks, network virtualization, and network slicing • Communications and networks for cloud, edge and fog • Internet of Things (IoT) applications and Sensor Networks • Social networking, smart cities, and multimedia communications • Connected health and e-Health • Optical networks and systems, radio over fiber • Mobile and wireless communications and networking • Image, speech and signal processing for communications • Molecular and nanoscale communications • Modelling, semantic web and ontologies, and interoperability for the Internet, the Metaverse and related applications • Big data analysis, processing, and transmission • Smart grids, M2M and vehicular networks • Future Internet and testbeds • Network and Service Management • Communications and Information theory • Cognitive radio and networking • Security, privacy, and trust • Sustainable communications and computing • Electromagnetic compatibility • Drones, UAV, V2X communications • Cloud-based data streaming General Co-Chairs • Sema Oktug (Istanbul Technical University, Turkey) • Burak Kantarci(University of Ottawa, Canada) Technical Program Co-Chairs • Petros Spachos (University of Guelph, Canada) • Mehmet Yunus Donmez (Ericsson, Turkey) • Sebnem Baydere (Yeditepe University, Turkey) Submission Link: https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=30406 Important Dates • Submission Deadline: Feb 28th, 2023 • Notification of Acceptance: April 15th, 2023 • Camera Ready Deadline: April 30th, 2023 Submission Guidelines Prospective authors are invited to submit a full paper with a maximum paper length of six (6) pages including results, figures, and references without incurring additional page charges (maximum 2 additional pages with over length page charge for an additional fee, if accepted), in the standard IEEE two-column conference format. Papers should be submitted via EDAS<https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=30406>. Papers submitted to the conference must describe original unpublished work that has not been submitted for publication elsewhere. All submitted papers will be reviewed by at least three TPC members, and all accepted and presented papers will be included in the conference proceedings and IEEE digital library. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Assistant Professor Computer Engineering Vice Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> Website: PROTON Lab<http://ece-research.unm.edu/tsiropoulou/index.html> PROTON Lab’s News: @Tsiropoulou_EE<https://twitter.com/Tsiropoulou_EE> “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” ~ Aristotle

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Join us for the Digimethods 2023: Africa Digital Methods Winter School
by Alette Schoon 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Join us for the Digimethods 2023: Africa Digital Methods Winter School at Rhodes University in South Africa 19-22 June 2023 We invite digital media researchers and postgraduate students to attend a digital methods winter school that will explore topics in the field of Media and Journalism Studies related to the study of digital media, social media and mobile apps. Whether you are a seasoned digital researcher or a total novice, or primarily a qualitative researcher looking to expand your repertoire of methods, this Winter School is for you. The four-day winter school in Makhanda from 19-22 June 2023 will be an immersive experience starting off with a series of masterclasses that will ready participants to take part in small research teams. On the first day we kick off the winter school by exploring a range of tools. Participants will learn methods for scraping, visualising and analysing online textual and visual data and then apply these towards answering actual research questions over the final three days of the winter school. They will tackle uniquely African research questions related to digital and social media and participate in a carefully choreographed research scrum that will result in a range of original findings. Currently topics of interest being developed include: - Textual analysis tools for exploring African News websites - Social media and network analysis - Tools for exploring mobile apps - Visual analysis of social media - Machine learning We have already signed up the following speakers to share their extensive experience in the field: - Dr Dani Madrid-Morales, Sheffield University (Content analysis tools using R-Studio) - Dr Dennis Nguyen, Utrecht University (Data Bias & online content analysis) - Dr Henri-Count Evans, University of eSwatini (Social Network Analysis) - Prof Adam Peruta, Syracuse University (Understanding mobile apps) - Mr Jean le Roux, DFR Lab (Misinformation Online) And online presentations by: - Prof Anne Helmond, University of Utrecht (Mobile App Methods) - Dr Ranjit Singh, Data & Society (AI research agenda for the majority world) We will aim towards: - Showing how certain digital methods lend themselves to specific research questions - Sharing approaches for developing relevant research questions that can be researched through digital methods. - Developing appropriate research questions related to African cultural phenomena, working within specific topics relevant to digital media on the continent. - Getting participants to sign up for a small research team in which they will generate local research questions, scrape, visualise and analyse data. - Furthermore, we will also showcase research methods developed on the continent. - We will develop all of this into a handbook for digital methods for the Global South as well as a MOOC. We are looking to compile a sense of interest in the winter school as well as ideas for local collaborators and possible topics for research through such digital methods. Any enquiries should be directed at Alette Schoon on a.schoon(a)ru.ac.za. We invite you to fill in this Google Form to indicate your interest in the Winter School: https://forms.gle/vCTKT3EsKG4PgJzh8 The Winter School will be directly followed by a colloquium for journalism and media educators, who are invited to submit a proposal at the following link: https://forms.gle/YjFjBwxykE2vFZjAA. --

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CALL FOR WIP papers, Demos, Posters: IEEE SMARTCOMP 2023 -- Nashville, Tennessee, June 26-30, 2023 --Deadline: April 1, 2023
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

=============================================================================================================== ================================================================================================================ IEEE SMARTCOMP 2023 Nashville, Tennessee, June 26-30, 2023 https://smartcomp.isis.vanderbilt.edu/ https://twitter.com/IEEESmartComp CALL FOR WIP papers, Demos, Posters ================================================================================================================ ================================================================================================================ SMARTCOMP 2023 is the 9th edition of the premier conference on Smart Computing. Smart computing is a multidisciplinary domain based on the synergistic influence of advances in sensor-based technologies, the Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, edge computing, big data analytics, machine learning, cognitive computing, and artificial intelligence. Applications of smart computing can be found in different societal domains including, but not limited to, transportation, energy, environmental protection, smart and connected communities, healthcare, banking, industrial systems, entertainment, and social media. Algorithmic and system advancements in cloud computing, mobile/pervasive computing, cyber-physical systems, sensor networking, and social computing are taking smart computing to a new dimension and improving our ways of living. SMARTCOMP Poster, Demo, and WiP sessions will provide a forum to discuss novel ideas and emerging results, present innovative applications and tools, and bring about novel research questions, approaches, and directions. The work-in-progress track will particularly provide a forum to discuss describing preliminary work on theory, platform design and implementation, verification and validation, empirical case studies, and other work that has the potential to advance the state of the art in CPS. Authors of papers that received favorable reviews but could not be accepted to the main track may be offered the opportunity to publish their submitted work in the Work-in-Progress or poster tracks. Topics Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): Future Smart Computing Paradigms Models of Smart Environments Algorithms for Smart Computing AI and Machine Learning in Smart Computing Security, Privacy, and Trust issues in Smart Computing Fairness and Socio-technical issues of Smart Computing Cyber-physical System Platforms for Smart Environments Middleware Platforms for Smart Environments Mobile and Ubiquitous Platforms for Smart Environments Cloud, Edge and Fog Computing Platforms for Smart Systems Data Architectures and Analytics for Smart Computing Smart Computing for Smart and Connected Communities Smart green computing Social computing and smart systems Wearable computing and IoT for Smart Systems Architectures and Software for Smart Computing Novel communication paradigms (e.g., 5G/6G, VLC, DSA) in smart computing Quantum Computing in Smart Systems Interdisciplinary approaches to Smart Computing Applications of Smart Computing include: - Smart healthcare and digital epidemiology - Smart agriculture - Smart infrastructures - Smart cities - Smart energy, transportation, water distribution systems - Smart factories - Smart workspace Submission Guidelines Titles in this track should follow the following formats below: WIP papers - WIP: Title of Paper Demo Posters - DEMO: Title of Poster Posters - POSTER: Title of Poster Demo, poster, and WiP papers should be no more than 3 pages in length, including figures, tables, and references and formatted according to the two-column IEEE proceedings template. IEEE provides corresponding formatting templates at IEEE proceedings template (https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html) IEEE provides corresponding formatting templates at IEEE conference template. Make sure to use the conference mode of the template, i.e., LaTeX users must use the conference option of the IEEEtran document class. While accepted submissions in the poster track will be presented as part of the poster session, the submissions must be in the form of short papers, as mentioned above. While posters will be non-archival, the demo and WiP papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. While the submission format is the same, the goals for posters, demos, and WiP are different, i.e. We welcome short papers discussing early or ongoing research activities for posters. Novel approaches and preliminary results are especially appreciated. As posters are non-archival, we also welcome work that has been previously published. Demo papers, on the other hand, should naturally focus explicitly on the component that will be demonstrated to the audience and how the attendees will be able to interact. They should also contain an overview of the background research leading up to the demo. WiP papers should focus on early results and ongoing research, similar to posters, but are archival in nature. All submitted demo and poster papers will be subject to peer reviews by SMARTCOMP Technical Program Committee members and other experts in the field. At least one author of each accepted paper must register and attend the conference to present the work. How to submit? Papers must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file on US Letter size paper (not A4), with all fonts embedded (the PDF-A standard complies with that), through EDAS. Select WiP/Demo/Poster Track at the following link: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=30194 Important Dates Paper submission: April 1, 2023 Acceptance notification: May 1, 2023 Camera ready: May 10, 2023 WIP/Demo/Poster Co-Chairs Dario Bruneo (University of Messina) Sara Khalifa (CSIRO) Ayan Mukhopadhyay (Vanderbilt University) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Assistant Professor Computer Engineering Vice Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> Website: PROTON Lab<http://ece-research.unm.edu/tsiropoulou/index.html> PROTON Lab's News: @Tsiropoulou_EE<https://twitter.com/Tsiropoulou_EE> "Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach." ~ Aristotle

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IEEE HPSR 2023: paper submission deadline [March 7, 2023, firm]
by Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this email. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IEEE International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing Artificial Intelligent Next Generation (NextG) Integrated Communications and Computing Systems 5-7 June 2023 @ Albuquerque, New Mexico https://hpsr2023.ieee-hpsr.org/ https://twitter.com/ieeehpsr2023 *IEEE HPSR 2023 Organizing Committee is planning for an in-person conference and encourages the authors to participate physically; however, we understand that the pandemic situation is not over yet. Therefore, depending on the situation during the conference time, remote participation and online presentation may be allowed under special circumstances. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next Generation (NextG) Integrated Communications and Computing Systems are envisioned to be characterized by resiliency, security, robustness, adaptability, and autonomy, while being supported by modern communication devices, computing solutions, networks, and systems. New networking technologies and intelligent techniques are needed to efficiently and effectively cope with the intricacy in traffic demands, as well as the heterogeneity of the services and applications requested by the end-users. In parallel, the advent of the Digital Continuum, i.e., device-to-edge-to-fog-to-Cloud continuum, promises to offer low-latency and ubiquitous computation to heterogeneous mobile and Internet of Things devices. A rich array of network services is expected to emerge seeking to realize greater synergy across the various component subsystems of the NextG Integrated Communications and Computing Systems. The main focus of the HPSR 2023 - the 24th edition of HPSR conference - will be to assess how breakthrough changes occurring to NextG Integrated Communications and Computing Systems are affecting areas related to switching and routing, and NextG networks and systems in general. We are soliciting original and thought-provoking works on big data, data analytics, cloud and edge services, and artificial intelligent techniques applied to networking and switching and routing. Works on autonomous networks, 5G/6G, Industry 4.0, social networks, network, cybersecurity, virtualization, and other advanced topics are also welcome. Papers describing original, previously unpublished research, experimental efforts, practical experiences, as well as visionary roadmaps, in all aspects of switching and routing, and NextG networks and systems are solicited. Research works on the following topics, but not limited to, are welcome for submission through the following symposia: Track A: NextG Integrated Communications and Computing Systems Symposium Application of data analytics to switching and routing Artificial intelligent routing and resource-allocation algorithms Behavior-aware human-centric NextG networks and systems Deep-learning technologies for NextG networks Digital Continuum -- device-to-edge-to-fog-to-Cloud continuum Dynamic bandwidth access and management for smart-factory/Industry 4.0 applications Experimental measurements and testbed implementations Game theory enabling resource allocation and routing High performance, programmable networks for the Internet of Things Integrated access and backhaul technologies Integrated caching, computation, and communications Positioning, Navigation, and Timing techniques Quality of Experience resulting from intelligent routing Quality of Service Optimization and resource allocation Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces-enabled switching and routing Switching architectures for NextG applications Traffic monitoring and modeling applied to switching and routing Traffic predictions in routing and resource assignment Track B: High-Performance High Functionality Architectures Symposium Address lookup algorithms, packet classification, scheduling, and dropping Applications of data science and analysis on high-performance networks Applications of GPU on network functions Efficient data structures for networking applications Future technologies for IoT High-speed packet processors ICT enabling technologies for e-health systems Multiprocessor networks Nano-communication networks Network management Network traffic characterization and measurements Optical switching and routing Power-aware switching, bridging, and routing protocols Routing and resource allocation for Tactile Internet Switching, bridging, and routing protocols whether wide-area or data centers Switching support to Extended reality (including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) Traffic characterization and engineering Standardization activities of emerging high performance switching and routing Track C: Autonomous Networks Symposium Architectures of high-performance switches and routers, with a focus towards reconfigurable pipelines (P4, OpenFlow, etc.) Blockchain technologies Computation offloading Decentralized applications (DApps) Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) Economics and pricing Energy harvesting, storage, recycling, wireless power transfer Green network monitoring and routing Intelligent and connected vehicular networks Medium access control, routing, and path selection Middleware services for wireless, mobile and multimedia networks Mobile social networks and routing Multi-access edge computing (MEC) Network and switch slicing Network performance for Human-Agent-Robot Teamwork (HART) Physical-layer aspects of switching and routing Software-defined networking Space-air-ground integrated networks (SAGIN) Track D: Network Security Symposium Adversarial machine learning Applied cryptography for cyber, information, and network security Attack prediction, detection, response, and prevention Authentication protocols and key management Blockchain security Cloud, data center, and distributed systems security Future Internet Architecture (FIA) security and privacy Intrusion detection with artificial intelligent techniques Malware detection and damage recovery Network security and privacy protection NextG networks and Internet security Security in SDN and networking slicing Security aspects of social networks Security in smart grid communications Security in virtualized network functions built or managed using software-defined networks Security and privacy in the Age of Information Trust management in networks through emerging technologies Virtual Private WANs Zero Trust Architecture Important Dates: Paper Submission Due: March 7, 2023 (firm deadline) Acceptance Notifications: April 3, 2023 Author Registration Deadline: April 24, 2023 Final Version Submission Due: May 1, 2023 General Chair Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, University of New Mexico, USA General Co-chair Abdelhamid Mellouk, L'Université Paris-Est Créteil, France TPC Co-chairs Dimitrios Koutsonikolas, Northeastern University, USA Carla Fabiana Chiasserini, Politecnico di Torino, Italy Gang Li, Deakin University, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou Assistant Professor Computer Engineering Chair Director of Recruiting and Admissions Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, 87131 Office: 326B Tel.: (505)-277-5501 Email: eirini(a)unm.edu<mailto:eirini@unm.edu> "Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach." ~ Aristotle

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Call for Feature Topic Proposals – Media International Australia
by Crystal Abidin 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

Dear AoIR crew, I hope you are all keeping well. Please see below a call for Feature Topic proposals for *Media International Australia. *For any queries or EOIs, please write to me via my Curtin email crystal.abidin[at]curtin.edu.au. URL version of the text below is here: https://t.co/r50QdYm5DU Many thanks! Professor Crystal Abidin Editor, Media International Australia // MEDIA INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA Expression of Interest for Feature Topic Proposals, released Q1 2023 INTRODUCTION Media International Australia (MIA) publishes four issues a year, with one issue reserved for a selection of papers from the annual ANZCA conference, reflecting the important partnership between the journal and Australia and New Zealand’s premier academic organisation for media and communications. In each of the other three annual issues, as well as individually submitted work of the highest standard, MIA also normally publishes a guest-edited Feature Topic: a coherent themed collection of five to six articles, plus a scholarly introduction, devoted to a specific, important issue in contemporary media and communications research. THE FEATURE TOPIC A feature topic makes a significant contribution to international scholarship, advancing our knowledge of media and communications, by bringing a clear focus onto a specific set of questions and issues in the field. A feature topic is a partnership between the journal’s editor and the guest editorial team. It involves publication of the very best selection of papers proposed by researchers in response to an international call for contributions, following anonymous peer-review. Guest editors play a vital role in careful curation and development of the collection, so it represents both a series of individual voices, and a group of scholars speaking together. The editorial introduction is itself an academic contribution to the field and may be submitted for peer review. MIA particularly welcomes topics that give voice to emerging issues and perspectives on the changing socio-technological order of global media and communications, and which positively encourage diverse perspectives. Additional articles are also published in each issue, kept clearly distinct from the feature topic. MIA is responsible for deciding which additional articles are published in each issue. Where possible the individual articles chosen will have different themes than those in the feature topic, ensuring clear differentiation between the feature topic and other articles. MIA is committed to Online First publication: while each topic will be published in print and online at the appropriate date for the issue, feature topic articles (excepting the introduction) will be published online as soon as they are finalised for production. In exceptional circumstances, MIA may agree to hold back articles, so they only appear when the issue itself is published. PROPOSALS There is an open call for guest editorial teams to propose feature topics for the journal. Proposals are first discussed with MIA’s Editor, and then presented to the MIA Executive Board for comment and approval. It is not unusual for proposals to be amended and resubmitted based on the Executive Board’s comments. We expect decisions to be made within four weeks. We request the following format be used in making a proposal: Proposal (Two pages maximum) This proposal needs to include: - Title of the topic - A summary of the editorial team including relevant expertise / experience - A summary of the topic’s theme, and any inherent arguments the collection seeks to make - A brief argument as to the benefit and timeliness of publishing on this theme - A brief argument as to the theme’s alignment with the overall aims and scope of MIA - Indicative list of referees — 6-8 people you expect to approach to do 2-3 reviews each Call for Papers (One page maximum) The draft CFP (for publication once approved) needs to include: - Title of the topic - Summary of the CFP (two sentences — suitable for social media and a stub on MIA website) - The main CFP — which likely includes elements also in the proposal - Editor names, affiliations, contact details, etc Exact dates and technical details (such as distribution of the CFP, email address for submission) do not need to be included in the proposal and can be arranged after approval. The following timeline can guide your planning, once a proposal is approved: - Allow six months from release of CFP to submission of papers, following an initial selection from abstracts - Allow six months for peer review, revisions, and any development after further review and completion of introduction. - Have production-ready content available to the publishers six months prior to the issue date. Please note that as at Q1 2023, MIA has approved feature topics through until end-2024. The next available issue will be Q1 2025. In most cases, issues proceed smoothly and are often completed ahead of time (with papers appearing online first). The 18-month timeline ensures unexpected complications can still be managed without running over time. Occasionally, feature topics can be arranged to publish the best work presented at conferences and symposia. MIA’s Editor can advise further on how to align such events with MIA’s expectations noting that it would be expected that the proposal is approved before the event is held. All manuscripts will still undergo MIA’s anonymous peer review process. KEY EXPECTATIONS OF GUEST EDITORS Once approved by the MIA Executive Board, and in consultation with the Editor, each feature topic will usually involve the following steps which need to be overseen at all stages by the guest editors: 1. An international open call for contributions on the theme, with abstracts submitted directly to the guest editors for assessment and, if need be, further development. 2. Selection by the editors of the most suitable abstracts to proceed for full paper submission, with selection reflecting both the inherent quality of the proposal and its fit with the scholarly direction the editors wish to take. 3. Submission by invited participants of their full papers via MIA’s Manuscript Central (Scholar One) site. 4. Anonymous peer-reviewing of papers and further development of them based on the outcomes of the review, led by the guest editors (including where appropriate further review of revised papers): this work is done within Scholar One with oversight from the Journal Editor. 5. Final acceptance of papers for inclusion and submission of the proposed introduction (where appropriate) for peer review. Manuscripts should be between 5,000-8,000 words in length (including notes, references, accompanying reference list, and all other inclusions). The total word count for the feature topic collection should be no more than 50,000 words. Please note that feature topic editors need to ensure that enough papers are selected, submitted and completed that the feature topic contains an appropriate number of articles (at least five). Given that some papers may be rejected after reviewing, or diverge from the intended topic, or are not finished by their authors in time, we occasionally end up having to cut one or two articles even after they have been reviewed. Editors should be careful to make clear that articles are not guaranteed publication. Editors may wish to have a ‘reserve list’ of one or two papers. Where appropriate the journal may select any articles not included in the feature topic but of sufficient quality for later publication, but this is not guaranteed. The following expectations are worth bearing in mind: ● Editors will be assisted by MIA in publicising their calls for papers but are expected to take the lead in ensuring a wide distribution of the proposal once approved and active encouragement of scholars from diverse backgrounds to submit work. ● The responsibility for arranging all reviewing rests with the feature topic editors, assisted by the MIA Editor. Peer reviewers are to be independent of the editorial team and authors, with editors able to act as a final reviewer if required when reviews conflict ● While MIA reserves the right to make a final decision against publication of a proposed article, feature topic editors are largely responsible for the quality of the work published and should exercise leadership in this regard. ● We ask feature topic editors to be conscious of their active role in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the process of completing the work, including authors and reviewers. FURTHER INFORMATION For any assistance contact the MIA Editor, Professor Crystal Abidin, crystal.abidin[at]curtin.edu.au ------------------------------------ Professor Crystal Abidin, PhD wishcrys.com | Publications <https://wishcrys.com/academic-publications/> ARC DECRA Fellow, Internet Studies, Curtin University Director, Influencer Ethnography Research Lab Deputy Director, Korea Research Centre Associate Investigator, Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child Founder, TikTok Cultures Research Network Programme Lead of Social Media Pop Cultures, Centre for Culture and Technology Editor, Media International Australia WA Young Tall Poppy / The Australian Top 40 Early Career Researchers / ABC Top 5 / Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia / Pacific Standard 30 Under 30

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FAITH-BSED RESEARCH
by P Moses 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

Greetings, Hope this email finds you well. I am a student researcher exploring diversity in cultural religious beliefs. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to help me with this research by filling out a short questionnaire. * It should take you only 2-3 minutes! * This survey is totally anonymous. I look forward to your participation. Thanks in advance. Here is the survey link: https://surveyheart.com/form/6394e1fa56924f231d99604e Best Regards, Paul

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Digital Data Analyst position at University of Trento
by Elena Pavan 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

Dear all, The Department of Sociology and Social Research of the University of Trento is hiring a research fellow to work in the context of the H2020 project CCINDLE - CO-CREATING INCLUSIVE INTERSECTIONAL DEMOCRATIC SPACES ACROSS EUROPE. The post is intended for performing research with intensive computational data analysis of large-scale datasets particularly of digtial data from the web and social media. Duration of Contract: 12 months, approximately from 01.03.2023. The position is renewable for an additional 12 months. Applications should be sent by 23 Feb. 2023, 12pm (Rome time). More info below (PhD title *not* required). Please feel more than free to spread the call. Best Elena *** _*Project Description: *_CCINDLE aims to enhance trust in democracy and to re-invigorate engagement with democratic institutions and values in Europe. It does so by co-creating solutions to the crisis of democracy, by designing and implementing strategies, which counter opposition to equality and democracy and by supporting citizens and activists working in this field. Its main attention foci are: i) antigender campaigns and how they challenge democracy, particularly through political violence and alternative knowledge production; ii) futures of society envisioned in feminist theories and how they relate to democracy in Europe with respect to intersectional justice, inclusion, and participation; iii) feminist movement and institutional responses to anti-gender and other anti-democratic forces. _*Requirements:*_ - Four or Five years degree/Master Degree in a data-oriented field: Data Science, Information Engineering and/or Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence; Physics, Mathematics and/or Statistics, Computational Social and/or Political Science; Social and/or Political Science awarded by an Italian or foreign university, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad - Experience in collecting and managing large databases particularly (but not exclusively) from major social media platforms; experience analyzing using quantitative analysis methods and techniques; experience analyzing data using techniques particularly (but not exclusively) from computational linguistics (NLP), network science (social and/or semantic), machine learning. - Excellent knowledge of the English language. - Hold a professional-scientific CV in line with the research program described. - Two signed reference letters - Max. 5 publications showing the methodological skills of the candidate. Master and/or doctoral thesis is considered eligible among the submitted publications. _*Submission Deadline*_: 23.02.2023,12:00 p.m. _*Submission Procedure:*_ Instructions (in Italian and English) are contained in the PDF available at this link https://www.unitn.it/ateneo/bando/77909/dipartimento-di-sociologia-e-ricerc… -- *Elena Pavan, Ph.D.* Associate Professor Department of Sociology and Social Research Università di Trento via Verdi 26 38122 Trento email: elena.pavan(a)unitn.it telephone: +39 (0)461 28 1378 *OFFICE HOURS* (only for BA and Master students): Check out my weekly availability and book your slot <https://calendar.app.google/STvpRHKLvazucfAn9 > *MY RESEARCH*: CoACT Research Group on Collective Action, Change and Transition <https://www.coact.soc.unitn.it/> I-POLHYS Investigating POlarization in HYbrid media Systems <https://ipolhys.it/> /*My pronouns are she/her/hers*/

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PhD in Digital Media Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment at University College Dublin
by Patrick Brodie 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

Dear all, Find details below of an Ad Astra PhD Scholarship in Digital Media Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment in the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin. Please share with anyone who might be interested! https://www.ucd.ie/ics/study/phdresearchprogrammes/ <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucd.i…> *Ad Astra PhD Scholarship in the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin* University: University College Dublin School: Information and Communications Studies (ICS) Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Brodie (Patrick.brodie(a)ucd.ie) Application deadline: 1 May 2023 Interview dates: 15-16 May 2023 Starting date: 1 September 2023 Position: 100%, full-time position, tuition fees waived by the School Remuneration: PhD studentship renewable for up to four years and consisting of: - PhD student stipend of €18k per annum (tax free) - €4k per annum towards research costs of the PhD student (including conferences) Eligibility: EU and non-EU students are equally eligible for studentships under this award Requirement: Students accepted under this scheme must meet the university entry standards (see below). *Description of the Post* The School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin is inviting one fully-funded PhD scholarship under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Brodie. The PhD student will be working on the intersections of digital media/big tech companies and renewable energy development through a global framework. Specifically, the candidate will be applying qualitative research methods to understand the specific entanglements of digital infrastructure and policy with issues including global supply chains, mineral extraction, energy systems, and climate solutions. This can include research into the environmental impacts and implications of data centres and other digital infrastructures; the datafication and “smart” operation of renewable energy systems; “critical” and “tech” minerals policy and anti-extractivism; digital climate solutions and ecosystem services, for example in carbon accounting, capture/storage and hydrogen; rural development of digital and energy systems; and other similar areas addressing overlaps between digital, environmental, and energy systems. Candidates may also be interested in the material and environmental implications of digital waste, critical data studies, digital political economy and ecology, and environmental media and communication (broadly defined). Applicants interested widely in media, communications, and energy infrastructures will be considered. The candidate will apply qualitative communication and media studies methods including (but not limited to) interviews, on-site fieldwork, policy and planning analysis, critical discourse analysis, and stakeholder analysis. Experience or background in methodologies from earth science, environmental policy/management, and/or GIS are also welcome. *Research Area* The candidate will be supervised by Dr. Brodie, and will contribute to an ongoing research project focusing on the environmental politics and material histories of digital media and energy systems. Dr. Brodie’s research is currently focused on the postcolonial and geopolitical factors of Ireland’s just transition in relation to big tech, with specific emphasis on cross-border interaction, governance, and externalities of digital and energy infrastructures. The post-holder will preferably draw from interdisciplinary research grounded in critical media and communication studies. Other research backgrounds may include, but are not exclusive to, geography, anthropology, science and technology studies, environmental studies or environmental humanities, information science, critical theory, and film studies. *Responsibilities* The post-holder will be expected to write and successfully defend a PhD thesis focused on the areas listed in the description of the post and meet the degree requirements set by UCD to advance through the PhD programme. The candidate is also expected to produce research outputs in relation to their doctoral research and attend conferences to disseminate the research findings. The post-holder will be working closely with their supervisor to produce outputs on their combined research areas. The candidate will ideally produce single-, first-, and co-authored research by the end of the post. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the School and university, and participate in research activities to the level and extent of their qualifications. The candidate will also be expected to complete a total of 30 ECTS credits spread across the post as part of the university’s structured PhD path. Finally, the post holder will be offered tutor and teaching training during the course of their studies. *Role profile* Candidates are expected to be familiar with and/or proficient in qualitative media studies methodologies including, but not limited to, site-specific fieldwork, interviews, discourse and policy analysis, planning and stakeholder analysis, freedom of information requests, and participatory observation. Experience with and ability to leverage GIS software towards multi-sited analysis is desirable. Candidates should also be familiar with, and/or prepared to engage with, a range of intersectional theories and approaches across post- and de-colonial environmental studies, anti-extractivist movements, and critical data studies. *Post Requirements* Strong written command of English is required. English proficiency at the C2 or C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is advised. Candidates are expected to hold a strong Masters degree of 2:1 and above (or equivalent GPA) in Media and Communication, Geography, Anthropology, Science and Technology Studies, Environmental Studies or Environmental Humanities, Information Science, Sociology, Film Studies, or a similar cognate discipline. The candidate should be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational experience and skills. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an ability to integrate robust theories in the humanities and social sciences with rigorous empirical analysis of industrial and scientific material surrounding the digital/energy/environment nexus. Applications are open to students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Women and people of colour are especially encouraged to apply. *Apply* Applications need to be submitted via UCD’s application portal:- https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/graduateapplican… <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucd.i…>. The candidate should apply to Programme Code W139 using the UCD Admissions online application portal (a €50 application fee applies). Please see the main ICS and UCD Graduate Studies sites for detailed application requirements: https://www.ucd.ie/ics/study/phdresearchprogrammes/ <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucd.i…> and https://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/studywithus/applicationprocess/ <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucd.i…> The School of Information and Communication Studies requires PhD applicants to submit their curriculum vitae, an applicant statement (1,500-2,000 words), and a personal statement (32,000 characters). Candidates are advised to describe their research interests, explain why they believe this position fits their profile, and include a brief description of the topic they would like to explore in their PhD project. In addition to that, applicants should submit a writing sample, preferably a piece that has been published or a chapter of a thesis, as additional information. Applications will be reviewed through our system of open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment of researchers. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview for the position, which will be held online. Candidates will be given at least five days notice if selected to interview. For questions related to this post please contact Patrick Brodie at patrick.brodie(a)ucd.ie. -- Dr. Patrick Brodie Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Ad Astra Fellow) School of Information and Communication Studies University College Dublin

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Deadline for Submissions AoIR 2023 - 1 March 2023 23:59 UTC
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

*This is a reminder that the deadline to make submissions for #AoIR2023 is just two weeks away: 1 March 2023, 23:59 UTC*. If you are unsure what time this is where you are, please check here. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AoIR+2023+Submiss… In the meantime, submissions for AoIR 2023 are already being uploaded daily. We would greatly appreciate your help with the review process, even if you are unable to submit a proposal this year. As ever, our goal is to create a broad, engaging, and diverse selection of conference presentations that reflect the breadth of our research community, and we can only do that with engaged and thoughtful reviewers. If you are submitting to the conference this year, please consider volunteering to review. More details on submitting and reviewing below, but the deadline of Wednesday, 1 March 2023 is the same for both! - - - *Submitting* The 2023 conference welcomes contributions that address the theme of Revolutions (https://aoir.org/aoir2023/aoir2023cfp/) To re-familiarize yourself with the types of submissions solicited, please see here: https://aoir.org/aoir2023/subtypes/. *Submissions deadline is 1 March 2023 for papers, panels, roundtables, fishbowls, experimental sessions, and pre-conference workshops.* When submitting, please take the time to read the submission categories and topics carefully; this helps us match your submission to suitable reviewers. To learn more about how submissions are reviewed, please see here: https://aoir.org/sub_review_info_aoir/. If accepted as a presenting author, you must register for the conference by the Early Bird deadline of 1 August 2023. Accepted paper and panel submissions will be included in our open access conference paper archive, Selected Papers of Internet Research (SPIR). SPIR helps us further publicize the work of our members and introduce our research to a wider audience. All paper and panel submissions must therefore follow our SPIR formatting requirements, which includes a consistent header and style format for the papers that will enable people to easily locate author and title information, and identify the papers as part of the AoIR conference. This format is only intended to bring consistency to basic elements (such as typeface and spacing), not to impose any disciplinary constraints. Please download the Word template here: https://aoir.org/aoir2023/submission-template/. AoIR 2023 relies on our community for reviewing, and every person who is submitting this year appreciates your assistance as a reviewer. When submitting, please take a moment to also update your reviewing preferences. - - - *Reviewing* Please double check that you have indicated that you have volunteered to review (or change that to a no if you cannot review this year). Based on feedback from previous conferences we have revised our list of reviewer expertise topics. Please update your topics to help us match proposal submissions to reviewer interests, instructions on how to do this are here: https://aoir.org/aoir2023_reviewer_instructions/ To learn more about how submissions are reviewed, please see here: https://aoir.org/sub_review_info_aoir/. On behalf of AoIR, I thank you for your time, attention, and contribution to the AoIR conference. If you do not have the time to be a reviewer this year, no problem. You can reply to AoIRConfChair(a)aoir.org and I will remove your reviewer status from your profile. I look forward to working with you toward a fantastic conference! Please login and update these topics by Wednesday, 1 March 2023 at the very latest. If you have any questions or any difficulties updating your information, please let me know. Sincerely, Adrienne Shaw AoIR2023 Programme Chair ---- Important Deadline Reminders: 1 March 2023: Submissions due for papers, panels, roundtables, fishbowls, experimental sessions, and pre-conference workshops 1 March 2023: Updates to reviewer status, reviewer topics, and reviewer methods due 1 May 2023: Submission deadline for Doctoral Colloquium 1 August 2023: Early Registration Deadline 18-21 October 2023: AoIR2023 Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, hosted by Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania 17 November 2023: Final version of the extended abstract must be uploaded

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AoIR23 Panel on TikTok & Politics
by Bach, Parker James 14 Feb '23

14 Feb '23

Hi everyone, In recognition of the increasing role TikTok has played in politics, I am working on putting together a panel submission for AoIR 2023 that deals with TikTok and politics. Feel free to interpret this with some flexibility: for example, I am considering the dynamics of political discourse on the platform, but if you have research or ideas for research on the ongoing politics of TikTok bans, I could absolutely see that fitting in well. If you are interested in submitting as a part of this panel, please let me know! Also please feel free to pass this message along to anybody you might know doing research in this area. I'd ideally like to have a line-up of researchers in the next week so we can be sure to get in before the March 1 deadline. Very best, Parker Bach PhD Student | University of North Carolina Affiliate | Center for Information, Technology, & Public Life

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