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Co-authoring an article on E-gov policy evaluation in Thailand
by Mergen 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

Dear Air-L community, 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼-𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿? I have been writing a paper on evaluating E-gov policy implementation in modern Thailand. It was supposed to come out as a chapter of the Handbook of Asian Public Administration but due to technical reasons the book project did not develop. If someone is willing to co-author (perhaps with a slightly different title of the paper), or recommend a relevant expert in the area, please let me know:) Title of a paper in progress: 𝗘-𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲? Abstract This paper primarily investigates the current e-government and ICT development policy in Thailand from an actor-centered perspective. In so doing, it attempts to review existing literature on e-government implementation, while looking into the interaction of government institutions and citizens. It seeks to answer questions, such as the following. What are the key actors in driving the implementation of e-government policies in Thailand? How do Thai citizens perceive e-government efforts and ICT policy implementation especially in the context of present military government power? What are some of the risk factors typically embedded in e-government initiatives and policies implemented in Thailand? Some scholars (e.g. Bukht & Heeks 2018, Sagarik et al. 2018) specifically emphasize the key role of central government institutions in driving the e-government and ICT policy implementation pointing at its readiness to transform toward E-government 4.0. These observations notwithstanding, issues related to the often-omitted crucial role of citizens (e.g. Sukasame 2004) and local customers (Kawtrakul et al. 2011) in driving policy implementation and the problem of digital divide remain across much of the developing world (Margetts et al., 2016), Thailand included (Sagarik et al. 2018). Other issues, e.g. concentration of political power and resources at the central government level versus capacity building of local government institutions (Sagarik et al. 2018) and a range of other actors (Gunawong & Gao 2017, Khampachua & Wisitpongphan 2015) should be also taken into consideration. The paper analyzes remaining unresolved issues related to e-government implementation, including high-level political corruption (Mutebi 2008, as cited in Dyussenov 2017) that persists in modern Thailand in the context of military power. It is concluded with a summary of key remaining issues, along with policy recommendations. Shortly about myself: Mergen Dyussenov is currently Advisor to the Minister of culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan overseeing anti-corruption policy formulation. Since Jan 2019, Mergen has been teaching Public policy analysis (part-time) at the Academy of public administration based in Astana. He completed his PhD at Lee Kuan Yew School of public policy (NUS, Singapore) in 2019, and an MPA from Columbia University SIPA in 2011. Thanks, and looking for new opportunities! Regards, Mergen

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Experiences using synchronous video-based communication technology
by Patrick Lowenthal 12 Jul '20

12 Jul '20

Colleagues and I are investigating faculty experiences using synchronous video-based communication technology (e.g., Zoom, WebEx) and how recent experiences working from home and teaching at a distance might influence future use of communication technologies. The survey *takes five minutes*. This study involves no foreseeable serious risks. Leave any questions blank that make you feel uncomfortable or you would prefer to skip. Contact Patrick Lowenthal (208-426-2426 patricklowenthal(a)boisestate.edu) with questions or concerns about study. For questions about rights as a research participant, contact Boise State University Institutional Review Board, which focuses on protecting volunteers in research projects, M-F (8am-5pm) at 208- 426-5401 or Institutional Review Board, Office of Research Compliance, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr Boise ID 83725. Access the survey: https://boisestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5uVJxDSwvsZf6Z <https://secure-web.cisco.com/17ZneKuLqOr8Fr_W8u5sku3WDu_QcAetdslO3nj68w9SQz…> ______________________________________ *Patrick R. Lowenthal, Ph.D.**Associate Professor & Co-Coordinator of Ed.D in Educational Technology* Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University http://patricklowenthal.com

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“How I Met Marshall McLuhan”
by Paul Levinson 12 Jul '20

12 Jul '20

Just published “How I Met Marshall McLuhan” http://newexplorations.net/ -- *Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time * - digital <https://open.spotify.com/album/4S1oaV75qF6tRFfdDwDczE>, CD <http://paullev.com/product/welcome-up-songs-of-space-and-time-cd/>, vinyl <https://lightintheattic.net/releases/6371-welcome-up-songs-of-space-and-time> "As otherworldly, mystical and far-out as the subject matter may be, the songs burst with love and warmth and humanity." -- Evan LeVine, Swan Fungus, 3 February 2020 <https://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/join_mailing_list/artist_86705>

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WEBCAST TODAY: Empowering Rural Community Webinar
by Joly MacFie 12 Jul '20

12 Jul '20

This is a webcast of yesterday's webinar. Two excellent presentations, full of information. Note a new feature, the ARCHIVE link at the bottom. Video, audio, slides, and a rough transcript will be available there, but later. ISOC Live posted: "On Sunday 12 July 2020 at 10am IST (04:30 UTC) the Internet Society Livestream Channel will webcast the Internet Society Rural Development Special Interest Group (RuralISOCSIG) webinar ‘Empowering Rural Community‘ recorded on July 11 2020. SPEAKERS Dr. S" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ruralcommunity>On *Sunday 12 July 2020* at *10am IST* (04:30 UTC) the *Internet Society Livestream Channel <https://isoc.live>* will webcast the *Internet Society Rural Development Special Interest Group <https://ruralisocsig.org/>* (RuralISOCSIG) webinar ‘*Empowering Rural Community <https://ruralisocsig.org/empowering-rural-communit>*‘ recorded on July 11 2020. *SPEAKERS* *Dr. Sarbani Banerjee Belu*r, Senior Project Research Scientist, Gram Marg: Rural Broadband project, IIT Bombay *Dr. Shobha K. R.*, Associate Professor in telecommunication department, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, RIT) Bangalore *MODERATOR* *Adarsh B U*, Founder and President, RuralISOCSIG *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ruralcommunity <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ruralcommunity>* *TWITTER: @IsocSig #ruralcommunity <https://bit.ly/2Zi0yY2>* *SIMULCASTShttps://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/live <https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/live>https://www.facebook.com/isocasiapacific/live <https://www.facebook.com/isocasiapacific/live>* *ARCHIVEhttps://archive.org/details/ruralcommunity <https://archive.org/details/ruralcommunity>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/12423/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Announcement: Publication of issue marking 25th anniversary of the “digital divide” w/ First Monday
by Laura Robinson 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the publication of the issue “Global perspectives on digital inequalities and solutions to them” with First Monday at: https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/index Best wishes, Co-Editors Laura Robinson, Jeremy Schulz, Noah McClain, Timothy M. Hale, Heloisa Pait, Massimo Ragnedda, Joseph D. Straubhaar, and Aneka Khilnani Table of Contents Global Perspectives on Digital Inequalities and Solutions to Them Laura Robinson, Jeremy Schulz, Massimo Ragnedda, Noah McClain, Timothy M. Hale, Heloisa Pait, Joseph D. Straubhaar, and Aneka Khilnani with Natalia Tolentino Digital Inequalities 2.0: Legacy Inequalities in the Information Age Laura Robinson, Jeremy Schulz, Grant Blank, Massimo Ragnedda, Hiroshi Ono, Bernie Hogan, Gustavo Mesch, Shelia R. Cotten, Susan B. Kretchmer, Timothy M. Hale, Tomasz Drabowicz, Pu Yan, Barry Wellman, Molly-Gloria Harper, Anabel Quan-Haase, Hopeton S. Dunn, Antonio A. Casilli, Paola Tubaro, Rod Carveth, Wenhong Chen, Julie B. Wiest, Matías Dodel, Michael J. Stern, Christopher Ball, Kuo-Ting Huang, and Aneka Khilnani Digital Inequalities 3.0: Emergent Inequalities in the Information Age Laura Robinson, Jeremy Schulz, Hopeton S. Dunn, Antonio A. Casilli, Paola Tubaro, Rod Carveth, Wenhong Chen, Julie B. Wiest, Matías Dodel, Michael J. Stern, Christopher Ball, Kuo-Ting Huang, Grant Blank, Massimo Ragnedda, Hiroshi Ono, Bernie Hogan, Gustavo Mesch, Shelia R. Cotten, Susan B. Kretchmer, Timothy M. Hale, Tomasz Drabowicz, Pu Yan, Barry Wellman, Molly-Gloria Harper, Anabel Quan-Haase, and Aneka Khilnani Who are the Limited Users of Digital Systems and Media? An Examination of U.K. evidence Simeon J. Yates, Elinor Carmi, Eleanor Lockley, Alicja Pawluczuk, Tom French, and Stephanie Vincent Determinants of Cyber-Safety Behaviors in a Developing Economy: The Role of Socioeconomic Inequalities, Digital Skills, and Perception of Cyber-Threats Matías Dodel, Daniela Kaiser, and Gustavo Mesch Digital Skills Levels and Political Participation in Northeast Anatolia, Turkey Duygu Özsoy, Eyyup Akbulut, Sait Sinan Atılgan, and Glenn W. Muschert Digital Capital and Online Activities: An Empirical Analysis of the Second Level of the Digital Divide Maria Laura Ruiu and Massimo Ragnedda Building Online Skills in Offline Realities: The SolarSPELL Initiative Laura Hosman, Coreen Walsh, Martín Pérez Comisso, and Jared Sidman Digital Inequalities: Homework Gap and Techno-Capital in Austin, Texas Melissa Santillana, Joe Straubhaar, Alexis Schrubbe, Jaewon Choi, and Sharon Strover ICT Policies in Latin America: Long-term Inequalities and the Role of Globalized Policy Making. Eduardo Villanueva-Mansilla Connecting Research to Policy: Understanding Macro and Micro Policy Makers and Their Processes Lloyd Levine Digital Inequalities in Time of Pandemic: COVID-19 Exposure Risk Profiles and New Forms of Vulnerability Laura Robinson, Jeremy Schulz, Aneka Khilnani, Hiroshi Ono, Shelia R. Cotten, Noah McClain, Lloyd Levine, Wenhong Chen, Gejun Huang, Antonio A. Casilli, Paola Tubaro, Matías Dodel, Anabel Quan-Haase, Maria Laura Ruiu, Massimo Ragnedda, Deb Aikat, and Natalia Tolentino -- Laura Robinson, PhD www.laurarobinson.org laura(a)laurarobinson.org

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A New Ebook for you.
by Marshall Dare 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

Dear Friends, I will like to introduce you to Marshall's new book. This is a very simple and great book tailored to the times we are in now. I want to appeal to you to please get this book. It addresses so much. You can click the image or link below to access the various stores with the book. Thank you so much and have a great weekend. Sincerely Yours. Link: https://books2read.com/u/bzjZ9Z

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cfp: Conviviality for the Day After “Normal”
by Jeremy Hunsinger 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

A SPECIAL ISSUE of *The International Journal of Illich Studies* Conviviality for the Day After “Normal” Guest Editors, Jeremy Hunsinger and Gustavo Esteva, join co-editors Dana L. Stuchul and Madhu Suri Prakash in issuing this CFM. The *International Journal of Illich Studies* seeks original articles that address the following call. The end of an era of “normal”—given a confluence of crises—has arrived. For many millions, the tragic dismantling of their material and social conditions exacerbates the yearning for something—“solutions,” “a return to normal,” “law and order,” “different priorities.” The Covid-19 pandemic (and the prospect of the next pandemic), the legacies of racism/racist policies, climate collapse, gender-related inequities, rising authoritarianism, environmental destruction, epistemic issues, social isolation and polarization--the interconnections of these issues touch every living being, threatening the continued existence of all. Each of these situations developed within specific contexts and the contexts have themselves become normal. When faced with these problems within capitalism, then capitalism and its neoliberal markets are assumed to provide solutions. Akin to providing oxygen keeping a dying beast alive, such “normality” serves to extend hegemonic control. What’s more, the counterproductivity of institutions beyond a certain intensification—a warning offered by Ivan Illich over 50 years ago—is now laid bare. To address the crises, the time to look beyond the genesis of the problems is now. Many seek a return to “normality.” But “normality” was the problem. The time has come to leave it behind. It is in the spirit of Ivan Illich that the *International Journal of Illich Studies* proposes this special issue. We invite papers engaging with our new/old challenges. The papers should engage with Illich's ideas or build upon them to contribute to an understanding of the current situation and to explore alternative paths. We are not specifically seeking “solutions,” but a deeper understanding of the current collapse. Are we before the postextual world Ivan tried to resist? How to escape from the society of control and vigilance in the digital era? We seek ideas and real, enfleshed examples of how to deal with our current predicament in a convivial way. How does Illich’s “conviviality” clarify the “normality” to be avoided and ways of living through today’s crises? Topics may include but are not limited to issues of: - Alternative institutions and modes of living (austerity, the notion of sufficiency, the sense of proportion) - Climate Crisis (global warming, climate change) or climate collapse. - Conviviality - consideration of a modern society of responsibly limited tools, including a new politics - Industrial mode of production and violence - Regeneration of the commons, the new commons - Commodification of needs and desires - Counterproductivity - Environment/ecology - Education and schooling or learning in freedom; universities, academic cultures - De-patriarchalization - Experts/expertise/knowledge cultures/disabling professions/de-professionalization - Identities/intersectionality/intercultural dialogue/radical pluralism - Institutions/institutionalization/de-institutionalization - Labor, work, shadow work, un-laboring (abolition of work) - Networked communication - internet-based issues; “vigilance capitalism”/society of control, people’s digitalization - Pandemics and sociality - Use value and social re-structuring - From tools to systems Authors interested in submitting manuscripts for review should follow the instructions included here: https://journals.psu.edu/illichstudies/about/submissions Additionally, authors are encouraged to register themselves within the *IJIS*. Submit manuscripts (for review) by: September 1, 2020 Notification of acceptance/rejection/accept with revisions by: October 15, 2020 Issue publication: December 2020 Questions? Contact Dana Stuchul, dls268(a)psu.edu I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. -Pablo Picasso

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Help to access some articles
by Mabatalha 10 Jul '20

10 Jul '20

Hello, all! Hope everyone is well and safe! My name is Marcelo, I'm a sociologist and doctorate candidate in Sociology in Brazil. I was researching the theme of "cybercrime" and found some interesting and recent articles I do not have access from my country and institution I work for. Even using Sci-Hub... Can anybody search for the articles and send me? They will be very precious for the work I'm doing now. Follow the articles I need and can not access: - Popham, J., McCluskey, M., Ouellet, M. and Gallupe, O. (2020), "Exploring police-reported cybercrime in Canada: variation and correlates", *Policing: An International Journal*, Vol. 43 No. 1, pp. 35-48. - Burruss, G. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=George%20Burruss> , Howell, C.J. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Christian%20Jordan%20Howell>, Bossler, A. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Adam%20Bossler> and Holt, T.J. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Thomas%20J.%20Holt> (2019), "Self-perceptions of English and Welsh constables and sergeants preparedness for online crime: A latent class analysis", *Policing: An International Journal*, Vol. 43 No. 1, pp. 105-119. - Graham, A. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Amanda%20Graham>, Kulig, T.C. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Teresa%20C.%20Kulig> and Cullen, F.T. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Francis%20T.%20Cullen> (2019), "Willingness to report crime to the police: Traditional crime, cybercrime, and procedural justice", *Policing: An International Journal,* Vol. 43 No. 1, pp. 1-16. - Nowacki, J. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Jeffrey%20Nowacki> and Willits, D. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Dale%20Willits> (2019), "An organizational approach to understanding police response to cybercrime", *Policing: An International Journal*, Vol. 43 No. 1, pp. 63-76. - Drew, J.M. <https://www.emerald.com/insight/search?q=Jacqueline%20M.%20Drew> (2020), "A study of cybercrime victimisation and prevention: exploring the use of online crime prevention behaviours and strategies", *Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice*, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 17-33. Thanks for your help! Best regards from Brazil! Marcelo da Luz Batalha -- Mabatalha

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Dissertation Recruitment: Amazon Go Case Study
by Kristina Sawyer 09 Jul '20

09 Jul '20

Dear colleagues, I'd like to ask for your help in recruiting for my dissertation. Please consider forwarding the message (below) to students and others who may be eligible. I greatly appreciate it; take good care. Regards, Kristina M. Sawyer ### *You are invited to participate in a research study* that examines the imagined affordances of commercial smart environments using Amazon Go as a case study. *Eligible participants *must be (1) 18 years or older, (2) proficient in English, (3) familiar with Amazon Go cashierless convenience stores, and (4) available to participate in a computer-mediated *or *in-person interview. As a participant, you will be assessed for your eligibility and asked to carefully review the consent form for this study. Based on your availability, you will then be asked to participate in one 30-minute semi-structured interview. For your convenience, this interview can be conducted in a computer-mediated format via Zoom. *Those interested in participating in this study* can access and complete the eligibility screener and consent form in less than 10 minutes using the link provided here: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efiwUAt0oDLeC2N This study is being conducted by Kristina M. Sawyer, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago, under the direction of Dr. Steve Jones, in fulfillment of a doctoral degree in Communication at UIC. Finally, please forward this message to others who may qualify for this study. Thank you, Kristina M. Sawyer, Ph.D. Candidate University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Communication ksawye3(a)uic.edu

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Reminder: HICSS Social Media, Culture, Identity and Inclusion Mini-track (July 15 deadline)
by Filippo Trevisan 09 Jul '20

09 Jul '20

Dear all, Following the lead of other excellent HICSS mini-tracks, I wanted to share a final reminder about the July 15 deadline for our mini-track on Social Media. Culture, Identity and Inclusion, which might be of interest to many on here: Social Media, Culture, Identity and Inclusion, CFP and submission instructions: https://hicss.hawaii.edu/tracks-54/digital-and-social-media/#culture-identi… <https://hicss.hawaii.edu/tracks-54/digital-and-social-media/#culture-identi…> Although the pandemic situation remains in flux and even in the event that travel to Hawaii is not possible in January, all the accepted papers will be published in the HICSS proceedings, which are an extremely well cited publication. We look forward to receiving your work. All best, Nanette Levinson Derrick Cogburn Filippo Trevisan Mini-track co-chairs ——— Dr. Filippo Trevisan Assistant Professor - School of Communication Deputy Director - Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC - 20016 Tel: +1 (202) 885 6930 Email: trevisan(a)american.edu <mailto:trevisan@american.edu> Web: www.filippotrevisan.net <http://www.filippotrevisan.net/> Twitter: @filippotrevisan <https://twitter.com/filippotrevisan> Now in paperback: “Disability Rights Advocacy Online: Voice, Empowerment and Global Connectivity <https://www.routledge.com/Disability-Rights-Advocacy-Online-Voice-Empowerme…>” NY: Routledge, 2017. All my publications: www.filippotrevisan.net/publications <http://www.filippotrevisan.net/publications>

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