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Deadline extended: 5th Immersive Learning Research Network Conference - London, June 23-27, 2019
by Lee, Mark 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

Call for Full Papers, Short Papers, Posters, and Demos 5th Immersive Learning Research Network Conference iLRN 2019 June 23th – June 27th, 2019 London, UK https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/ Full papers submission deadline: February 15th, 2019 (Extended) Short papers submission deadline: February 15th, 2019 (Extended) Posters and Demos submission deadline: February 15th, 2019 (Extended) Join the growing network of immersive learning experts and practitioners from across the disciplines in exciting London for iLRN 2019! The 5th Annual International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network will be an innovative hands-on and scholarly meeting for an emerging global network of developers, educators, and research professionals collaborating to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning. Workforce trainer, higher education, and K12 practitioners are also invited to participate in iLRN 2019. About iLRN’s Annual International Conference ILRN’s annual conference provides an intensive face-to-face opportunity for the emerging immersive learning professional community to collaborate and create the future of immersive learning and planting seeds of innovation locally in the education, technology, and entertainment sectors. ILRN conferences offer knowledge exchange and collaborative opportunities in scientific presentation streams, poster sessions and panels complemented with hands-on demonstrations and immersive local conference experiences. The iLRN Conference is, itself, designed to be an immersive learning environment making great use of the physical location and stocking it with immersive learning experiences across the Augmented and Virtual Reality spectrum. We seek members of the iLRNetwork, itself, to propose Workshops and Special Tracks throughout covering emerging topics and trends relevant to the community. Important Dates • Special Tracks and Workshop proposals deadline: October 15th, 2018 (extended) • Notification of acceptance Special Tracks and Workshops: October 29th, 2018 • Full papers submission deadline: February 15th, 2019 (Extended) • Short papers submission deadline: February 15th, 2019 (Extended) • Posters and Demos submission deadline: February 15th, 2019 (Extended) • Author notification of acceptance (full papers): March 1st, 2019 • Author notification of acceptance (long/short papers, posters): March 1st, 2019 • Camera-ready deadline (full papers): April 1st, 2019 • Camera-ready deadline (short papers and posters):April 1st, 2019 • Author registration deadline (full papers): May 6th, 2019 • Early registration deadline for long/short papers and posters: May 6th, 2019 • Main Conference, Special Tracks and Workshops: Monday June 24th – Thursday June 27th, 2019 • Pre-Conference Social Event: Sunday June 23rd, 2019 (optional) Select to present in either the Research or the Community strand… Strand 1: High Quality Immersive Learning Research iLRN 2019 Call for Papers Call for Papers (General Track) The Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) invites original, heretofore unpublished research papers for submission to be presented and published at iLRN 2019 in London, UK. The iLRN General Track is open for any theme, topic, or research problem related to immersive learning, although research submissions related to the conference research theme of Immersive Learning in Urban Environments will be preferentially considered. All contributing papers must undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Accepted papers will be included in the online conference proceedings volume, depending on the overall quality and track chair’s decision, either as long paper (10 – 12 pages) or as a short paper (6 – 8 pages). High quality contributions will be included as full papers (14 pages) in Springer’s Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) conference proceedings series volume. Topics of interest in the context of immersive environments for the main conference include (but are not limited to): • Immersive Technologies, Systems and Devices • Mixed Reality Immersive Learning Spaces • Cognitive and Pedagogical Analysis • STEM Education including gender-specific approaches • Cultural and societal aspects of immersion • Learning and Training Applications • Games and Gamification • A Glance into the Future: Innovations, Challenges and Applications • Art and Creativity • Immersive Science For more information about the Main Track please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/cfp/ Call for Papers Special Tracks Special Tracks are specialized, self-organized groups of immersive learning researchers gathering within the iLRN Conference venue to share and create a forum for quality scientific research. Proposals representing all specialized areas are welcome, but a priority will be given to those that emphasize some aspect of the conference special call/theme. All contributing papers must undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Accepted papers will be included in the online conference proceedings, depending on the overall quality and track chair’s decision, either as long paper (10 – 12 pages) or as a short paper (6 – 8 pages). High quality contributions will be included as full papers (14 pages) in Springer’s Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) conference proceedings series volume. iLRN 2019 Accepted Special Tracks • ST1. Immersive and Engaging Educational Experiences • ST2. Immersive Medical Education • ST3. Platforms for Digital Heritage and Preservation • ST4. Designing with Gesture and Interactivity for XR • ST5. Reshaping Learning for All in Immersive Learning Environments through Creative Learning Design • ST6. Wearable Technology Enhanced Learning • ST7. Competences for Software Engineering and their Role in Software Engineering Education • ST8. iLELA / Immersive Learning Experiences in Later Age • ST9. Data Visualization and Engaging Science (DataViz & Science) • ST10. The Future of Education For more information about the Special Tracks please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/special-tracks/ • Research Posters The Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) invites Research Poster presentations to present new ideas, first preliminary findings and work-in-progress to receive feedback from the community. All contributing posters must undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Accepted research posters will be presented in special poster sessions. Additionally, an extended abstract (2 pages) will be published in iLRN’s online proceedings volume. For more information about Research Posters please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/posters/ Strand 2: Capacity Building and Immersive Learning Showcase – iLRN Community • Practitioner Posters The Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) invites Poster presentations to present exciting activities and ideas taking place in schools, industry training, higher education and other scenarios. These are not expected to present research results, but rather to inspire participants to pursue new uses of immersive learning in their own practice. All submitted posters will undergo an editorial assessment of its contribution to further the practice. Accepted practitioner posters will be presented in special poster sessions. Additionally, an extended abstract (2 pages) will be published in iLRN’s online proceedings volume. For more information about Practitioner Posters please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/posters/ • Workshops Workshops provide a venue for hands-on exploring and discussing emerging research directions, immersive learning applications, and particular foci within the immersive learning community – with more active participation and less formality than other tracks. The topics of the proposed workshops should be aligned with those set forth in the Call for Papers of the main conference, however, format and content of each workshop is to be determined by its organizers. Preference will be given to workshops whose format includes high quality interaction with the audience. Examples include tutorials, learning to develop in a particular immersive technology software package, Q&As, scenario building, trend analyses, debates, panels, or even a competition or a challenge around an interesting and realistically sized dataset (possibly released by the workshop organizers for that purpose). All proposed workshops must undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. If accepted, an extended abstract (2 pages) will be published in iLRN’s online proceedings volume. For more information about Workshops please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/workshops/ • Breakout Panel Sessions Conference Breakout Panels organize expert opinions on a topic in a short amount of time. Breakout Panels usually consist of between 3 – 5 experts discussing a specific topic or challenge and moderated by a session chair. These sessions are intended to engage the audience and are, thus, more open and interactive than traditional presentations by design. Because panelists often take different perspectives and offer different solutions to problems, these sessions are great for public conversations on issues that are common to many audience members. All proposed breakout panels must undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. If accepted, an extended abstract (2 pages) will be published in iLRN’s online proceedings volume. For more information about Breakout Panel Sessions please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/breakout-panel-sessions/ • Demos & Hands-on Opportunities Demos and Hands-on opportunities give attendees at iLRN 2019 the chance to try immersive learning experiences first-hand! iLRN Demos & Hands-on opportunities are semi-structured, informal events for you to engage with conference goers, showing them the particulars of your research, product, or gear. These sessions are intended to engage the audience and are, thus, more open and interactive than any other iLRN presentations, by design. iLRN is interested in giving attendees a substantive, meaningful experience with a variety and breadth of immersive learning platforms. Please note that preference for these sessions will be given to: (a) authors of accepted papers and invited Featured Speakers; and (b) the Demos & Hands-on opportunity proposals determined to be the most compelling and interactive by the iLRN Conference Committee. For more information about Demos and Hands-on opportunities please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/demos/ • Product Showcase What’s your Immersive Learning product or ware? iLRN is the preeminent place bringing researchers, artists, programmers, developers, teachers, and designers together to focus on immersive learning. This year in London, you have the unique opportunity to engage with members of this specialized expert “immersive learning” community and showcase your products. iLRN 2019 is also a way for researchers applying immersive technology in urban environments to showcase their technology within the London metropolis. All accepted Product Showcase applications will receive a highly visible, accessible location outfitted with a table and outlet. Note that all members of each Product Showcase team must pay a full conference registration in addition to the showcase fee (depending on requirements). For more information about Product Showcases please email info(a)immersivelrn.org • Roundtable Discussions Invite ILRN Conference attendees to sit down and discuss research trends, challenges, key findings and ideas in the emergent field of immersive learning. Suggest a topic of discussion, and set the guidelines for interaction in this engaging and interactive context. Some potential topics include: • Brainstorm or gain perspective on your emerging immersive learning research project • The explosion of immersive technologies and how to categorize/catalog everything • History of immersive learning and where to go next • History of immersive learning in urban environments and where to go next • History and evolution of programs, degrees, and curricula involving immersive learning • Curricula for graduate and undergraduate immersive learning programs • Foundations, roots, and genealogies of the field • New and evolving instructional and learning theories in immersive learning • Publishing processes, genres, and venues • Core competencies, skills, and responsibilities of immersive learning professionals • Early and mid-career advice and entering the job market • The culture of the immersive learning professoriate • The work/life balance For more information about Roundtable Discussions please visit https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2019/ilrn-2019-roundtable-discussions/ . Questions about how to best present your research or propose your immersive learning project at iLRN 2019: London? Please email info(a)immersivelrn.org for more details. Publications 1. Selected high quality papers from the main track and from the special tracks will be selected to be published as full papers in Springer’s Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) conference proceedings series (see also http://www.springer.com/series/7899) the acceptance rate for the Springer proceedings will be approximately 35 % of the submitted papers. CCIS Springer Proceedings are indexed by: 2. The remaining accepted contributions will be published in iLRN’s online proceedings volume with individually linked DOIs and an overall ISBN number. Please note that this proceedings volume is published by the publishing house of the Graz University of Technology (Austria) and is not yet indexed by SCOPUS. Previous years’ proceedings are available online at: http://proceedings.immersivelrn.org. 3. Further, a select number of manuscripts published in either of the proceedings volumes will be invited to submit an extended version of their conference papers for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Educational Computing Research (Social Sciences Citation Index. Journal Citation Reports impact factor 2016: 0.678). A special issue for extended versions of conference papers centering on Technology & Computer Science has also been proposed to a JCR-indexed journal. iLRN 2019 Committees Conference Organization • General Chair – Michael Gardner, University of Essex, UK • Scientific Chair – Christian Gütl, Graz University of Technology, Austria • Engagement Chair – Jonathon Richter, Salish Kootenai College, USA • Program Co≠

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Thesis published & offer for collaboration 🚀
by Christian Fischer 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

Hello Air-L community, I just recently defended my doctoral thesis. The thesis is published now and I am super happy to share this news! -- See link: http://bit.ly/doctoral_thesis The thesis is about digitization and how it supports our work. Systems can automate, analyze and transform our work. In doing so, I relied on the automotive industry and examined the interaction between man and machine. The purpose I am writing is also a potential collaboration! The research should be conducted in the field of Information Systems. It is a continuous work of my third paper about gamification and affordances. The research project is of qualitative nature and is in cooperation with a major car manufacturer. Following skills help to bring the project forward and make it a success: * IS research (gamification, sociomateriality, and affordances is an advantage) * skills in working with EndNote, SPSS, and Nvivo required * knowledge in quantitative researchers with skills in programming (Python, SPARK, Databricks, Azure) is an advantage * capacity to collaborate for the next years (includes frequent Skype sessions) If you want to get to know more, we are planning an initial call in three weeks. Please write me a short mail with your CV and your motivation to collaborate. If you want to collaborate, please add and write me on my LinkedIn Profile: <http://bit.ly/tobiaschristianfischer> http://bit.ly/tobiaschristianfischer Have a good start in your week, Dr. T. Christian Fischer Project lead in Artificial Intelligence & Big Data at Daimler AG När du har kontakt med oss på Uppsala universitet med e-post så innebär det att vi behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur vi gör det kan du läsa här: http://www.uu.se/om-uu/dataskydd-personuppgifter/ E-mailing Uppsala University means that we will process your personal data. For more information on how this is performed, please read here: http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/data-protection-policy

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Trump and the media
by Paul Levinson 02 Feb '19

02 Feb '19

The Internet and fake news is the subject of this spirited discussion (one progressive - me - and three conservatives) https://youtu.be/4097vaKaOD8 -PL

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CFP: Re-Visiting the Communication Commons
by Benjamin Birkinbine 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

**Apologies for cross-posting** Popular Communication: The International Journal of Media and Culture Call for Papers: Re-visiting the Communication Commons URL: https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/popular-communication-revisiting-commons/ In the last decade, the concept of the commons has become prolific, if not popular. There are millions of references to the commons in a very wide range of literatures, from the academic, social activist, to the UN-and other multilateral institutions, think tanks, and popular literatures. However, in most, the idea of the commons is rather vague, a stand-in for public resources that avoids any references to specific collectivities of people, places, political economies and systems of power, and/or the historical and conflict-ridden origins of the commons at the dawn of the capitalist era in Northern Europe. The record within communications, media and cultural studies is much better. Here, the commons, and related concepts of commoners and enclosure, have been taken up by a smaller but significant number of researchers, who have, for the most part, theorized about the historical and contemporary commons or “the common” as an alternative to capitalist productive and social relations. Researchers have studied the collective management, production processes and forms of cooperative social organization in a number of artistic, media activist and designer communities, and especially with regards to digital software and hardware, and the operation and governance of information and of media platforms. A similar framework has been used in studies of the cultural and communications practices of social change movements that have actively worked against the privatization and “enclosure” of public goods or other commons-based resources and of the exploitation of labour (i.e., the Landless Workers’ Movement in Brazil, the Zapatista movement in Mexico, Ecuadorian indigenous movements and the Chilean student movement). Linking these studies has been a theorization of the commons as sites of emergent value systems in which a new subjectivity, characterized by mutual aid, care, trust, and conviviality, may be reproduced over time through ‘commoning’ activities. This special issue calls for a re-evaluation of the communication commons, especially given the major changes in geopolitics and global communications economies, ecologies and cultures. To do so, articles will examine the history of the communications commons, and interrogate its contemporary applicability and relevance. * In what ways and how do communications commons constitute a new political, social and cultural project? * How effectively, for example, have communications commons been able to negotiate their relationship with the state and the capitalist market, and with what consequences? * How is the concept utilized in different world regions, cultural traditions and languages? * How are communications commons changing, given the new generations or communities of practice, and especially the increasingly precarious conditions of work and life? * How do commons negotiate intersectional differences of economic, social, technological and cultural power? * In what ways can commons-based projects be used to inform novel ways of collectively organizing productive activity? The submission deadline is June 15, 2019. Article length should be 7,000 words, all-inclusive. Authors’ instructions and submission guidelines are available at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?journalCode=hppc20&page… Contact Benjamin Birkinbine at bbirkinbine(a)unr.edu<mailto:bbirkinbine@unr.edu> and Dorothy Kidd at kiddd(a)usfca.edu<mailto:kiddd@usfca.edu> for more information. Benjamin Birkinbine and Dorothy Kidd, Guest Editors Patrick Burkart and Christian Christensen, co-Editors in Chief Benjamin J. Birkinbine (he/him/his) Assistant Professor Reynolds School of Journalism & Center for Advanced Media Studies University of Nevada, Reno @bjbirkin

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Job opening - Union of Concerned Scientists (Boston, MA USA)
by Joy McNally 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

We have a new opening at the Union of Concerned Scientists! Lead, Scientist and Analysts Group Executive Department Cambridge, MA Office https://www.workable.com/j/25F1484A03 You're a scientist. You've had wonderfully supportive work environments that helped you perform effectively, and you know exactly what made them so great. Maybe you've had some not-so-great work environments, too-and you know exactly what you would have done to improve them. Join the Union of Concerned Scientists and use those experiences to help ensure your fellow scientists have the training and tools they need to be effective. If you're committed to equity and inclusion in research, enthusiastic about enhancing the ability of 60+ busy researchers to do science and analysis in support of a healthier planet and safer world, and you have superb research, outreach, communication, and project management skills, UCS invites you to apply. This unique position is based at UCS's office in Cambridge, MA. to apply. See the full list of job openings at http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs Joy McNally Brandow, MS, MA Research Support Coordinator Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | www.ucsusa.org<http://www.ucsusa.org/> T: 617-301-8048 | E: jmcnally(a)ucsusa.org<mailto:jmcnally@ucsusa.org> The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with people across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future. www.ucsusa.org<http://www.ucsusa.org/> | Join our action network<http://www.ucsusa.org/join> or expert network<http://ucsusa.org/jointhesciencenetwork> | Support our work<http://ucsusa.org/donate>. Join the conversation on our blog<http://blog.ucsusa.org/> or follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/unionofconcernedscientists/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/UCSUSA>, and LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/21535/>.

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Who is researching online influence of non-US media online?
by Rachael Espinet 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

Hello everyone, I've been monitoring this list serve hoping to find people who are doing research on the impact of infomediaries on journalism, how media houses can survive the adpocalypse with entities such as Google and Facebook dominating the digital market, and most importantly, how can subaltern media gain influence within their own population while competing with hegemonic Western influence. I would like to apply for a PhD programme. I've set up Google alerts with many key words looking for the right fit. Are any of you internet researchers doing any work in these areas and looking for a PhD candidate to assist? Thank you very much for your time. Kind regards, Rachael Espinet

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2019 Clifford Christians Ethics Research Award Call
by Sarina Chen 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

CALL FOR AWARD APPLICATIONS Clifford G. Christians Ethics Research Award Sponsored by Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Researchhttp://www.cccsir.com/ Carl Couch Center issues an annual call for research papers and published works (i.e., books or articles) to be considered for Clifford G. Christians Ethics Research Award. To be considered for the Christians Award, submissions should interpret or address important theoretical issues in the areas of ethics, mass communication theory, and the relationship between media and technology and culture; interpret and apply concepts employed in Christians' work in new and insightful ways. Submissions will be evaluated based on the quality of (1) mastery of Christians’ approaches and concepts, (2) originality, (3) organization, (4) presentation, and (5) advancement of knowledge. Members of Award Review Committee are Dr. Lee Wilkins, University of Missouri Dr. Melba Velez Ortiz, Grand Valley State University Dr. Deni Elliott, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Dr. Ronald Arnett, Duquesne University Dr. Robert Fortner, Calvin College Both single and co-authored works are accepted. Applications may only be submitted for award consideration once. Published materials submitted must have appeared no earlier than eighteen months prior to each year’s application. The best work will receive the Christians Award. Those interested please send six copies of the research papers or published works (if the publication is a book, six copies of the table of contents and of one chapter is sufficient) with a 100-word abstract to: Sarina Chen Dept. of Communication Studies Univ. of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50614 E-mail: sarina.chen(a)uni.edu Application deadline is *May 5, 2019*. Notification of the award will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Questions and comments about Christians Award application, please contact Sarina Chen, Dept. of Communication Studies, Univ. of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614; E-mail: sarina.chen(a)uni.edu ***************************************************************

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IAMCR Preconference/Special Issue Information, Communication and Society
by Massimo Ragnedda 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

*Call for Paper. IAMCR Preconference/Special Issue Information, Communication and Society* Editor in Chief: Brian Loader Guest Editors: Bruce Mutsvairo (University of Technology Sydney), Massimo Ragnedda (Northumbria University) and Kristin Skare Orgeret (Oslo Metropolitan University) *Era or Error of Transformation? Assessing Afrocentric Attributes of Digitalisation* While the continent of Africa has long been depicted as economically and socially underdeveloped compared with other parts of the world, the potential of its peoples, natural resources and nations has always been recognised. In recent years however, it is the transformative capacity of digital communications media, particularly mobile phones, for young urbanised populations that is seen as heralding sustainable socio-economic growth and political stability. This special issue of *Information, Communication & Society* is intended to throw a rare and critical light upon these claims by examining how new media may be changing the everyday lives of Africans. It will also seek to understand the implications of these technological changes for nation-states within the wider geo-political context of post-colonial relations and the emergence of China as a major investor. What barriers, challenges or possibilities exist for digital literacy, human rights, democratic governance, business innovation and digital access? The special issue will address, although not exclusively, such questions as: · Can African economic and social development leapfrog other countries by adopting broadband and mobile technologies? · What possibilities are available to tame digital disparities in Africa? · What are the implications of social media networking for gender, sexuality, race, class and identity politics? · How do demographic, cultural and socio-economic inequalities influence the way Africans access (first level of digital divide), use (second level of digital divide) and benefit from ICTs (third level of digital divide)? · Is there evidence for digital media transforming health care practices and outcomes? · What innovative methods are being used to provide citizens with access to critical information, which could help improve their lives? · Is social media influencing political engagement and activism? · In what ways have anti-social media regulatory frameworks including Internet shutdowns affected citizens? Accepted papers will be presented in an IAMCR preconference at Madrid 2019 before being considered for publication in a special issue of *Information, Communication and Society* in 2020. Please send your abstract (between 300 and 500 words) and brief bio to bruce.mutsvairo(a)uts.edu.au and in CC, massimo.ragnedda(a)northumbria.ac.uk and kristo(a)oslomet.no *Deadlines and important dates* Abstract submission deadline: *15 March 2019* Notification on submitted abstracts: 30 March 2019 Date of Preconference: *6 July 2019* Time: 9am Venue: To be determined Article submission deadline: 1 February 2020 Best Massimo ______________ *Massimo Ragnedda* <http://northumbria.academia.edu/MassimoRagnedda> Senior Lecturer in Mass Communication Squires Building 306f, Northumbria University, NE8 1ST Newcastle (UK) Tel: 01912437444 Most recent books: Massimo Ragnedda and Bruce Mutsvairo, eds (2018) Digital Inclusion. An International Comparative Analysis <https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498562126/Digital-Inclusion-An-International-Co…>, Lexington Books. Massimo Ragnedda and Glenn Muschert, eds (2018) *Theorizing Digital Divide* <http://bit.ly/2y9WSLm>, Routledge Massimo Ragnedda (2017) *The Third Digital Divide: A Weberian approach to digital inequalities* <http://bit.ly/2f8FObg>, Routledge. Latest article: Massimo Ragnedda (2018) Conceptualizing Digital Capital <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0736585318309316?via%3Di…>, Telematics and Informatics Vice chair of Digital Divide Working Group, IAMCR <https://iamcr.org/s-wg/working-group/DID> Co-convenors of NINSO (Northumbria Internet and Society Research Group <https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/northumbria-law…> )

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10-minute research survey: Risk-taking online and offline in social media users
by Chris O'Mahony 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

Dear all, As part of my doctoral research at the University of East London, I am investigating how people who use social media make decisions on whether to take certain risks in both online and offline contexts. I have created an online survey that is completely anonymous, takes 8-12 minutes to complete, and at the end of the survey participants have the opportunity to enter a draw for one of four £25 Amazon vouchers. Anyone over the age of 18 who has used social media within the last three months is eligible to take part. I would appreciate it if list members could complete the survey and/or forward to others, and I am happy to share more information on the study and the eventual results if you contact me on the email address below. The survey link is: https://uelpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b49UlVaSH9UrncF Thank you and take care, Chris Chris O’Mahony Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology candidate, University of East London u1622894(a)uel.ac.uk

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2nd Call Social Media Track at EGOV-CeDEM-ePart 2-4 September, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
by Noella Edelmann 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

Apologies for cross-posting! Hope you can join us - we look forward to seeing you in San Benedetto del Tronto! Social Media Track @ EGOV-CeDEM-ePart 2019 2-4 September 2019 Conference website: http://dgsoc.org/egov-2019/ Digital and social media are central for government, public administration, democratic and political processes and communication. One the one hand they are increasingly important interface between governments, the public sector and their respective publics, and on the other hand, they also play an important role for innovation in the public sector, improving public service delivery and providing opportunities for public participation. Social media applications and digital tools have also reshaped the nature of collaboration within public organizations, across governance networks, impacting political communication and campaigning. Whilst social media is extensively used in politics and by political figures, governments still struggle to understand how best to use social media and t4 Sepo develop a social media strategy, how to implement them for operational activities and the digital transformation of the organisation, improve services and achieve change and strategic goals. We invite relevant studies on social media in the public sector that draw on conceptual, case study, survey, mixed or other suitable methods. Areas of focus and interest include but are not limited to the following topics: New theoretical perspectives and critical analyses of digital interactions; Strategies and policies for the planning and implementation of social media; Use and significance of social analytics in political communication and public organizations; Organizational issues relevant to the implementation of social media in democratic contexts and the transformation of public administration; Stakeholders and digital publics of government engagement on social media; Enterprise/organizational networking and knowledge sharing applications; Internal and informal digital networks in public administration; The role of social media in digital transformation; The use of technology and social media for co-production, crowdsourcing, citizen-sourcing, co-creation and other crowd-based models (e.g. in regulation, bottom-up initiatives, open source movements); Mobilisation, social movements and other forms of digital engagement enabled by social media; Social media in crisis and emergency management; Ethical, privacy, regulatory and policy issues related to social media; Evaluation of the impact of social media in various contexts; New methods, challenges and opportunities of social media data; Design methods and user experience in digital collaboration; Track Chairs: Noella Edelmann, Danube University Krems, Austria Sara Hofmann, University of Agder, Norway Marius Rohde Johannessen, University of South-Eastern Norway Programme Committee: Rodrigo Sandoval Almazan, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico Peter Bellström, Karlstad University, Sweden Alessio Maria Braccini, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Italy Eiri Elvestad, University of South-Eastern Norway Loukis Euripides, University of the Aegean, Greece Montathar Faraon, Kristianstad University, Sweden Mila Gasco, CTG Albany, USA Dimitris Gouscos, University of Athens, Greece Evika Karamagioli, Uni Paris 8, France Azi Lev-On Ariel University, Israel Agnes Mainka, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Germany Yuri Misnikov, University of Leeds, United Kingdom Michael Räckers, University of Münster, Germany Rodrigo Sandoval Almazan, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico Margit Scholl, TH Wildau, Germany Øystein Sæbø, University of Agder, Norway Ella Taylor-Smith, Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom Jolien Ubacht - TU Delft, The Netherlands Elin Wihlborg, Linköping University Qinfeng Zhu, City University, Hong Kong Important Dates: (Hard) deadline for submissions: 17 March 2019 Notification of acceptance: 30 April 2019 Poster submission deadline (non-anonymous-camera ready): 15 May 2019 Poster acceptance: 1 June 2019 Camera-ready paper submission and author registration: 1 June 2019 Conference: 2-4 September 2019 PhD Colloquium: 1 September 2019 Types of Submissions & Publications: We invite individuals from academic and applied backgrounds as well as from business, public authorities, NGOs, NPOs and education institutions to submit their completed and ongoing research papers, reflections, posters as well as practitioner papers, panel or workshop proposals to the topics addressed in the tracks. We also welcome interdisciplinary approaches to the conference topics. Accepted full research papers (max. 12 pages) will be published in the Springer LNCS IFIP EGOV or IFIP EPART proceedings. Papers in the categories of Ongoing Research (max. 8 pages), Reflections and Viewpoints (max. 6 pages), Practitioner Papers (max. 6 pages), projects (max. 8 pages), workshops (max. 2 pages), panel proposals (max. 2 pages), and posters (max. 2 pages) can be published (but do not need to be) in a special conference issue of the eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government (JeDEM). The EGOV-CeDEM-ePart special issue will be published to coincide with the opening of the conference. Please note that PhD colloquium papers will not be published. Noella Edelmann PhD Senior Researcher Danube University Krems Department for E-Governance and Administration Center for E-Government Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30 A-3500 Krems Austria Tel. +43 (0)2732 893 2303 www.donau-uni.ac.at/egov

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