#NTF23 - Call for Papers - February 28, 2023, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Wiesbaden, Germany (together with MOTRA-K, see below) Applied Radicalization Research: Science and Business in Dialogue Security research is not purely academic but is always closely connected to society, politics, economy, or simply: reality. Therefore, we invite contributions for the NTF workshop in February, especially from, for, or regarding the corporate world. How can the professional field of "extremism prevention" be located in corporations, NGOs, etc.? Where are the needs and the social and economic challenges of applied radicalization research? As always, fundamental works and projects from the subject area that offer practical relevance are welcome. And, of course, as always, young researchers in the field of security research are particularly welcome to present their project progress, be it a master's, doctoral or post-doctoral project. We look forward to contributions from the following topics, among others: - Fraud/social engineering for terrorist financing - “Chief Extremism Officers” in companies - Right-wing extremism in trade unions - Links between organized crime and terrorism/extremism - Digital authenticity: identity theft - Sanctions, unstable regimes, war zones: the responsibility of corporations - Technology, tools, and methods for counterterrorism - Monitoring: Early warning systems to protect against terrorism/extremism - International payments and terrorism - Personal Protection - Security research for better risk management - Cooperation between industry and authorities: The role of police and intelligence agencies - Best Practices: Experiences, frameworks, ideas If you would like to present your idea at our workshop, please send us an abstract of no more than 1000 characters and a short biography by January 28, 2023, to: NTF23@ntfev.org. You will receive feedback by January 31, 2023. Travel and lodging expenses may be covered by prior arrangements. Two outstanding papers, selected by the Board of Directors, will be presented directly at the MOTRA conference in the "grand setting." MOTRA and the Terrorism Research Network (NTF) The collaborative project "Monitoring System and Transfer Platform ‘Radicalization’" (MOTRA) (https://www.motra.info) is a research network in the context of civil security research funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). The project arose within the framework of establishing a Research Cluster of Excellence on "Early Detection, Prevention and Countering of Islamist Extremism and Terrorism." MOTRA aims to systematically monitor radicalization in Germany, with a particular focus on the development of Islamist extremism and terrorist acts, using multimethod, longitudinal phenomenon/trend analyses and in-depth case analyses. The Terrorism Research Network (NTF, Netzwerk Terrorismusforschung) has been an associated/transfer partner of the MOTRA network since 2019. In this function, the NTF is responsible for promoting young researchers in terrorism/extremism research. We are delighted to be the first Security Research Young Investigators Network in the context of a Research Cluster of Excellence and cordially invite especially you as young researchers to present and discuss your research ideas, projects, theses, or doctoral and post-doctoral projects at this year's NTF Workshop in the context of the MOTRA Annual Conference in Wiesbaden! The small stage of the NTF workshop, near the large MOTRA-K stage, offers you the opportunity to come into contact and exchange with scholars from the field of security research as well as (de)radicalization work, terrorism and extremism research, to deepen specific topics in person or digitally provided break-out rooms, to expand your network as well as to approach potential supervisors for research projects. As the pandemic allows, social gatherings are possible as part of the workshop. Notes on the event format due to the corona pandemic The workshop will be held as a hybrid event to safeguard against all eventualities. Online participation is, therefore, possible without restrictions. If you are interested in participating without a presentation, we request registration (of NTF association members and external guests) by February 26, 2023. Spontaneous or anonymous participation is not possible either on-site or online. We will inform you about the exact format, conditions of participation, and program in due time. Questions? Please ask me! -- Prof. Dr. Stephan G. Humer Internet Sociologist Director, Internet Sociology Department, Hochschule Fresenius Berlin Chief Research Officer, Hochschule Fresenius Berlin Founding Chairman (2013-2021), Coordinator Advanced Research, NTF e.V. Member, Research Cluster of Excellence on Terrorism/Extremism (MOTRA) Tel. (DE/EU): +49 (0)157/58064165 Phone (US): (213) 267-0214 Website: www.humer.de Twitter: @netsociology