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14th International Conference on Research Challenges in Information Science (RCIS 2020): First Call for Doctoral Consortium
by Announce Announcements 03 Oct '19

03 Oct '19

*** First Call for Doctoral Consortium *** 14th International Conference on Research Challenges in Information Science (RCIS 2020) Royal Apollonia Beach Hotel 5*, Limassol, Cyprus May 20-22, 2020, Limassol, Cyprus http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… Submission deadline: February 14, 2020 (AoE) (Proceedings to be published by Springer) RCIS aims to bring together scientists, researchers, engineers and practitioners from a wide range of information science fields and to provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and dissemination. RCIS 2020 will continue paying attention to traditional topics at the conference; in addition, we solicit submissions aligned the special theme of Information Science in the Days of Artificial Intelligence. We understand AI in a broad sense, including machine learning, self-adaptation, logic-based reasoning, automation, agents and multiagent systems, natural language processing, user modelling, behavioural analytics, etc. The RCIS 2020 Doctoral Consortium is an opportunity for doctoral students to present, discuss and develop their research project in an interdisciplinary workshop, under the guidance of a panel of senior researchers. The Doctoral Consortium offers nice opportunities for PhD students. Firstly, the feedback received during the Doctoral Consortium will really benefit students who have defined their topic, research plan and have obtained early results, but who still have room for improving their longer-term plan. Secondly, students at all stages of their doctoral project can meet the welcoming RCIS community and widen their network of contacts. The main scope and topics of the Doctoral Consortium are the same as those of the main conference. RCIS welcomes submissions from the whole spectrum of the Information Science field. The list of themes and topics includes, but is not limited to, Information Systems and their Engineering, Data and Information Management, Domain-specific IS Engineering, Information Infrastructures, User-Oriented Approaches, Business Process Management, Data Science, Reflective Research and Practice (see the call for papers of RCIS 2020 for more detail). OBJECTIVES The Doctoral Consortium has the following objectives: · Provide a platform for students to present their work and to meet other peers and be familiar with different research topics and methods. · Provide feedback on students' current research and guidance on future research directions. · Promote the development of a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of collaborative research and networking. · Contribute to the conference goals through interaction with other researchers. The Doctoral Consortium is organised in sessions that are part of the RCIS 2020 conference programme. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Interested PhD students are invited to submit papers, in agreement with their supervisors, addressing the following instructions. Please bear in mind that we are not prescribing a specific structure of sections; we just expect that you cover these topics in the paper: · Introduce the field of research and identify the main challenges. · Formulate the research questions and objectives, justifying why they were chosen. · Outline the current knowledge of the problem domain, as well as the state of existing solutions. · Sketch the research methodology that is being applied. · Describe the proposed solution and the results achieved so far. · State how the suggested solution is different from or better than existing approaches. · Indicate the issues still to be resolved and describe the next steps that are planned. Papers shall be formatted according to the Springer LNCS/LNBIP conference proceedings template (for LaTeX and Word): http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… Submissions must be written in English, and must be authored by the student only. The maximum length of the paper should be eight (8) pages, including references, appendices, etc. Papers that have already been accepted or are currently under review for other conferences, workshops or journals will not be considered for publication at the RCIS 2020 Doctoral Consortium. So, while we can accept certain overlap with other papers, we discourage re- submissions and double submissions. Authors of accepted submissions will submit the camera-ready version using the same format as the initial submission (some additional instructions might be issued at this stage). The reviewers' comments shall be taken into account in the camera-ready paper. Only papers that have been presented by their author will be published in the conference proceedings. Authors will receive information on the presentation, and how to register for the conference. There will be a discounted registration fee for Doctoral Consortium students. The accepted papers will be published in a Springer LNBIP volume, along with the other papers accepted for RCIS 2020. This will give visibility to the work of the doctoral student and contribute to building their CV. The submission site is http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… Please choose "Doctoral Consortium" as a submission type. By submitting a Doctoral Consortium paper, doctoral students commit that they will attend the conference to present their research. The appearance of a paper in the Springer proceedings is dependent on the registration of the author within the early registration deadline on March 31, 2020. REVIEW PROCESS The review and decision of acceptance will be based on the opinions of at least two reviewers. Several factors will be considered, including the quality of the proposal, the clarity of the paper, and the stage within the doctoral education program. The selection process will, when possible, maximise a good coverage of the topics of the conference and diversity of participants' background, research objectives, and research methods. AT THE CONFERENCE Each student will present his or her work to the participants with substantial time allowed for discussion and questions by participating researchers and other students. The discussion will be guided by a member of the committee of expert mentors, who will play the role of proposal discussant together with another PhD student that has been accepted at the Doctoral Consortium. Each student will be invited to review another accepted Doctoral Consortium paper and prepare a few questions to be discussed during the consortium day. The papers will be assigned in advance such that the students will have sufficient time to review the paper and prepare their questions. The consortium sessions will have an informal and friendly atmosphere where every participant is encouraged to be actively involved in the discussion, the core objective being to learn how to conduct excellent research, as well as provide and receive useful feedback to improve one's work. IMPORTANT DATES · Papers submission deadline: February 14, 2020 (AoE) · Notification to authors and registration opening: March 15, 2020 · Author registration deadline for all paper types: March 31, 2020 · Camera-ready copy deadline for all paper types: March 31, 2020 · Conference: May 20-22, 2020 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES Steering Committee · Saïd Assar, Institut Mines-Telecom Business School, France · Marko Bajec,University of Ljubljana, Slovenia · Pericles Loucopoulos, Manchester University, University Kingdom · Haralambos Moratidis, University of Brighton, United Kingdom · Selmin Nurcan, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France · Oscar Pastor, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain · Jolita Ralyté, CUI, University of Geneva, Suisse · Colette Rolland, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France General Chairs · George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Pericles Loucopoulos, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece Organising Chair · Petros Stratis, Easy Conferences LTD., Cyprus Program Chairs · Jelena Zdravkovic, Stockholm University, Sweden · Fabiano Dalpiaz, Utrecht University, Netherlands Doctoral Consortium Chairs · Raian Ali, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom · Sergio España, Utrecht University, Netherlands Tutorial Chairs · Estefania Serral Asensio, KU Leuven, Belgium · Ignacio Panach, University of Valencia, Spain Posters & Demos Chairs · Elena Kornyshova, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, France · Marcela Ruiz, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

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WEBCAST THU/FRI: NetHui 2019 in Wellington NZ
by Joly MacFie 03 Oct '19

03 Oct '19

New Zealand folks are way ahead of us - almost 18 hours in the case of NYC - so a lot of the NetHui's first day has already occurred. You can catch up with the keynotes - Jillian York <https://livestream.com/accounts/4547920/events/8835548/videos/197261836> ( 48 minutes in), and Jacinda Ardern <https://livestream.com/accounts/4547920/events/8835548/videos/197281206> (14 mins in). ISOC Live posted: "Today and tomorrow, Thursday/Friday 3-4 October the NetHui 2019 takes place in Wellington, New Zealand. This annual forum is organized by InternetNZ, an organizational member of the Internet Society, and operator of the .nz registry. The theme for NetHui " [image: livestream] <https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/>Today and tomorrow, *Thursday/Friday 3-4 October* the *NetHui 2019 <https://2019.nethui.nz/> *takes place in Wellington, New Zealand. This annual forum is organized by* InternetNZ <https://internetnz.nz/>*, an organizational member of the *Internet Society* <https://InternetSociety.org>, and operator of the *.nz registry <https://registry.internetnz.nz/>*. The theme for NetHui 2019 is '*Safety, inclusion and wellbeing on the open Internet*'. Keynote speakers include *Jillian York* of the EFF, and New Zealand PM *Jacinda Ardern*. A captioned *livestream <https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/>* is available, including all breakout sessions. *LIVESTREAM: https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/ <https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/>* *PROGRAM: https://2019.nethui.nz/programme/ <https://2019.nethui.nz/programme/> (UTC +13:45)* *TWITTER: #nethui https://priv.sh/PQdKuTj <https://priv.sh/PQdKuTj>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11394/ -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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JOB: Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (Analytics) at Loyola University Chicago
by Jenna Drenten 03 Oct '19

03 Oct '19

Hi all, I am pleased to share a job opening for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Marketing in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago. For the full job listing and to apply, visit: http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/12397 *Why AoIR members might be a good fit:* We are seeking candidates with expertise in marketing analytics, in particular. Given the AoIR community's interdisciplinary nature, I am hoping there may be interest from those of you in data science, business data analytics, information systems, social media analytics, CX/UX, and/or related fields. *Why our marketing department is unique:* Social justice and ethics are at the core of Loyola University Chicago's mission, which is evident in the business school's vision <https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/aboutquinlan/missionandvision/> as well. Our marketing department includes scholars exploring how the marketplace and consumer culture intersect with topics such as gender-based stereotypes, racial discrimination, data ethics, social movements, sustainable economic development, consumer privacy, and technology consumption. Overall, we focus on promoting consumer well-being, improving market systems, and educating responsible and ethical future business leaders. *Why Chicago is a great place for scholars:* Chicago offers an exceptional urban community of scholars and practitioners, both on-campus and city-wide. Cutting-edge opportunities include collaborative research at Loyola's Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities <https://www.luc.edu/ctsdh/> (CTSDH), partnerships with 1871 <https://1871.com/>(a tech incubator in Chicago), and programming through Chicago Ideas <https://www.chicagoideas.com/>. The position start date is August 2020. Application review will begin on October 10, 2019. I am chairing the search committee and happy to answer any questions. Please apply or share with others! Best, Jenna -- *Jenna Drenten, PhDAssistant Professor of MarketingQuinlan School of BusinessLoyola University Chicagojdrenten(a)luc.edu <jdrenten(a)luc.edu>803.212.8402@jennadrenten <http://twitter.com/jennadrenten>* *See recent publications: * *Sexualized labour in digital culture: Instagram influencers, porn chic and the monetization of attention* <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/gwao.12354> *Video gaming as a gendered pursuit* <http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=exOKDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA28&dq=i…> *The hashtaggable body: Negotiating gender performance in social media* <http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=exOKDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA101&dq=…> *The feminist politics of choice: lipstick as a marketplace icon* <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10253866.2019.1670649>

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Twitter Chatbots
by Natalie Rock 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

This one is out of my wheelhouse but maybe you know!I have a student who wants to investigate the impact Twitter chatbots have on framing political conversations, driving specific discussions, and determining voter intentions. His focus is the Brexit referendum. He wants to first classify tweets as coming from bots and then measure the impact of the tweets using three elements: strength of network connection: how important the influencing group of people or their status are to you; Immediacy of network connection: how close the group are to you (physical distance and time) at the time of the influence attempt; number: How many people are present in the environment. I can foresee some challenges but like I say, this type of analysis is very much outside of my specialism. This is an ambitious student so before I recommend an alternative approach: Is there a strategy anyone can recommend that will allow him to correctly classify tweets as coming from bots? How can he measure strength and immediacy of network connection? Can anyone recommend any publications for him? Thank y’all! Natalie Sent from my iPhone

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Call for Book Proposals, Edited Books, Monographs, and Handbooks
by Artur Lugmayr 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

========================================================================================== Call for Proposals for BOOK, EDITED BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, and HANDBOOKS ...to be published in the new.... Series on Emerging Media Technology and User-Experience Computation published by Chapman&Hall/CRC Press SUBMISSION DEADLINE 3rd November 2019 for the next batch of proposals, however, we also accept book proposals on a continuous basis SERIES WEBSITE http://emu.artur-lugmayr.com PROPOSAL SUBMISSION SYSTEM http://www.ambientmediaassociation.org/Submissions/2018Series/ CONTACT INFORMATION artur.lugmayr(a)artur-lugmayr.com <mailto:artur.lugmayr@artur-lugmayr.com?subject=CRC%20Book%20Proposals> We are especially searching for brave new ideas in media technology, emerging media, visualization, user-experience computation and interaction design! ========================================================================================== The Chapman & Hall/CRC Emerging Media and User-Experience Computation Series presents cross-disciplinary research, case studies, and insights into media technology, media business, and media design. The series will cover many topics of interest, including, but not limited to: advancements in media technology, animation, media design, music, robotics, video, content production, information systems, content systems, interactive media, visual effects, asset management, design approaches, user-experience, quality of experience, simulation, serious games, digital games, augmented reality, and virtual reality. The series is cross-disciplinary, and seeks contributions from computer science, media design, human-computer-interaction, psychology, (mass)-communication, information systems, and business viewpoints. More information in the Book PDF Flyer. TOPICS OF INTEREST ----------------------------------- (but are not limited to) * Virtual and Augmented Reality (AR and VR) * Quality of Experience (QoE) * Media/UX meets Big Data, deep learning, AI * Interactive data visualization * Digital computer games * Artificial Intelligence and VR/AR * Interaction Design and User-Experience * Human-Computer-Interaction * Multimedia, video, music, and text media * Animation and digital graphics * Ubiquitous/pervasive media * Interactive storytelling * Entertainment technologies * Cultural visualization * Information systems in media industry * Interactive and collaborative systems * Mobile entertainment technologies * Management of IT in entertainment industry * User-experience and audience research * Social media and web-based media technology * Professional content production industries * Yours? CURRENT ISSUES IN PRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------- * The Serious Storytelling Handbook: Storytelling Outside the Entertainment Context Artur Lugmayr, Helmut Hlavacs, and Calkin Suero Montero (Eds.) http://www.artur-lugmayr.com/activities/current-activities/crc-emu-series/s… <http://www.artur-lugmayr.com/activities/current-activities/crc-emu-series/s…> SUBMISSION DETAILS ----------------------------------- For the book series, we are seeking high quality contributions. A first initial proposal or brief of the book should include the following information, and be uploaded through the submission system on: http://www.ambientmediaassociation.org/Submissions/2018Series/ . In addition, please submit the proposal to artur.lugmayr(a)artur-lugmayr.com <mailto:artur.lugmayr@artur-lugmayr.com?subject=CRC%20Book%20Proposals> . It should contain a word document with the following sections: * Type of book (e.g. handbook, edited book, monograph) * Abstract (150-250 words abstract) * Tentative chapter structure and content * Target audience, and series fit * Key-dated and time planning for the project * Additional resources (e.g. website, newsletter, email list) * Author information (short bio, picture, affiliation, contact information) Further more detailed instructions can be found on: http://emu.artur-lugmayr.com CONTACT INFORMATION ----------------------------- Please let me know if you should have further questions: artur.lugmayr(a)artur-lugmayr.com <mailto:artur.lugmayr@artur-lugmayr.com?subject=CRC%20Book%20Proposals> -- powered by phpList, www.phplist.com --

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JOB OPP: Assistant/Associate Professor, Data Science/Computational Social Science, Dept. of Communication Studies, Northeastern University
by Alper, Meryl 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Hi all, We have a newly posted position for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Science/Computational Social Science here in the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University. Areas of emphasis may include the influence of data within communication and society, data infrastructures, social media research and analytics, communication design and data visualization, and critical data studies. More details can be found here: https://careers.hrm.northeastern.edu/en-us/job/501800/assistant-associate-p… The application deadline is October 25. Inquires may be directed to Dr. Brooke Foucault Welles (Search Chair) at b.welles(a)northeastern.edu<mailto:b.welles@northeastern.edu>. Please share with any promising candidates! Best, Meryl -- Meryl Alper Assistant Professor Department of Communication Studies Northeastern University Holmes 217 m.alper(a)northeastern.edu<mailto:m.alper@northeastern.edu> merylalper.com<http://merylalper.com> BOOK: Giving Voice: Mobile Communication, Disability, and Inequality (MIT Press<https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/giving-voice>, 2017) *2018 Association of American Publishers, PROSE Award Honorable Mention* *2018 American Sociological Association, Outstanding Publication in the Sociology of Disability Award*

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Reminder: CfP – AI for Everyone? Critical Perspectives
by Pieter Verdegem 02 Oct '19

02 Oct '19

Call for Papers for AI for Everyone? Critical Perspectives (Open access peer-review edited volume) Publisher: University of Westminster Press Series: Critical, Digital and Social Media Studies Editor: Pieter Verdegem (University of Westminster) INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION This collection of contributions brings together critical debates about Artificial Intelligence (AI) to interrogate how we should understand what constitutes AI, its impact and challenges. If we want to make sure that AI-powered applications and solutions will benefit society at large and mitigate AI’s potential negative consequences, we need to overcome the widespread dichotomic (utopian/dystopian) thinking about AI. By offering different perspectives and engaging in critical conversations on the potential and impact of AI, this collection aims to invite all stakeholders involved to contribute to a more nuanced vision of how to make sure AI will deliver benefits for everyone, if at all possible (and what is needed to facilitate change). What makes this collection timely and necessary: * Urgency – technologies are changing so quickly and becoming embedded with little public scrutiny * Public debate is polarised – critical perspectives must offer a necessary nuance to address then answer fundamental questions about power * Critical – we are facing a new era of technological determinism and governments and business actors are seeking technological solutions without interrogating the consequences. The assumption is that AI is inevitable, everywhere. We have not even started asking the right questions * Interdisciplinary – approach * Debate – interaction between different stakeholders (scholars, government, industry, civil society and activists) QUESTIONS, TOPICS AND FORMAT This collection asks fundamental and critical questions, such as: * What is AI, and what is it not? * What is good AI and for whom? * How is AI developed, by whom and on what data has it been trained? * Who owns the AI infrastructure, algorithms and datasets? * Who has the power to classify and who is involved? * Who benefits from AI? Who does not? * Who is excluded and what are the consequences? * How should we decide where AI can be beneficial, and where harmful? Contributions include but are not limited to topics, such as: * Conceptualising AI: AI and bullshit * Power, Inequality and the Political Economy of AI * AI, Work and Automation * Resistance and Activism * Ethical frameworks for AI * What AI should not do * … Format: This edited volume will be a combination of invited contributions and chapters from this open call for contributions. TIMETABLE October 10, 2019: Deadline for abstracts (max. 500 words) October 30, 2019: Editor’s response to abstracts March 31, 2020: Deadline for full chapters (6,000-8,000 words) July 10, 2020: Deadline for revised chapters March 2021: Publication of the edited volume (open access) All material and the book itself will be published open access in print and digital versions subject to peer review with no author fees. MORE INFORMATION & CONTACT Please send abstracts of no longer than 500 words to Pieter Verdegem (p.verdegem(a)westminster.ac.uk<mailto:p.verdegem@westminster.ac.uk>) by 10 October 2019. ABOUT THE CRITICAL, DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA STUDIES SERIES Series Editor: Christian Fuchs The open-access peer-reviewed book series edited by Christian Fuchs publishes books that critically study the role of the internet and digital and social media in society. Titles analyse how power structures, digital capitalism, ideology and social struggles shape and are shaped by digital and social media. They use and develop critical theory discussing the political relevance and implications of studied topics. The series is a theoretical forum for internet and social media research for books using methods and theories that challenge digital positivism; it also seeks to explore digital media ethics grounded in critical social theories and philosophy. Editorial Board: Thomas Allmer, Mark Andrejevic, Miriyam Aouragh, Charles Brown, Eran Fisher, Peter Goodwin, Jonathan Hardy, Kylie Jarrett, Anastasia Kavada, Maria Michalis, Stefania Milan, Vincent Mosco, Jack Qiu, Jernej Amon Prodnik, Marisol Sandoval, Sebastian Sevignani, Pieter Verdegem https://www.uwestminsterpress.co.uk/site/books/series/critical-digital-and-… -- Dr. Pieter Verdegem Senior Lecturer in Media Theory Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) - https://camri.ac.uk<https://camri.ac.uk/>/ Westminster School of Media and Communication University of Westminster | London | HA1 3TP | E: p.verdegem(a)westminster.ac.uk<mailto:%20p.verdegem@westminster.ac.uk> | | T: @pverdegem<https://twitter.com/pverdegem> | The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818 England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW. This message and its attachments are private and confidential. 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Fwd: Special Issue Call for Papers: Social Media Data for Public Health and Policy
by Anuja Majmundar 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

*Call for Papers: "Social Media Data for Public Health and Policy" IJERPH* This special issue seeks original submissions that harness social media to examine: (1) health or health policy-related discussions, attitudes, and behaviors, (2) online marketing and promotional practices of companies and services that may influence health behaviors, (3) interventions that use social media as tools in intervention delivery, (4) applications of data science or computational social science methods in the health domain, (5) critical analysis of the role of social media in public health, (6) theory-driven approaches to social media-based inquiries, and/or (7) relevant systematic reviews Deadline: June 1, 2020. More information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph/special_issues/mr_socmedia Best, Anuja Majmundar Predoctoral Fellow, Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science Department of Preventive Medicine University of Southern California Twitter: @AnujaMajmundar

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Chancellor's Fellowship in Journalism, Media and Communication
by chamil rathnayake 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

Dear colleagues, The closing date for Chancellor's Fellowship in Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Strathclyde is fast approaching and it'd be fantastic if we can get some applicants from the AoIR community. Please get in touch if you have any questions about this. Here's the advertisement. https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+… Best regards, Chamil Rathnayake PhD University of Strathclyde

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vacancies Assistant Professor New Media & Digital Culture, UvA
by Esther Weltevrede 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

We're hiring! The Department of Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam is looking for two assistant professors who would like to join our team, see: https://www.uva.nl/en/content/vacancies/2019/09/19-630--assistant-professor… -- Esther Weltevrede | Assistant Professor |Program Director MA New Media and Digital Culture University of Amsterdam | Turfdraagsterpad 9 | 1012 XT Amsterdam | The Netherlands http://home.medewerker.uva.nl/e.j.t.weltevrede | https://www.digitalmethods.net | @esthr

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