globaloutlookdh-l October 2017

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Geopolitics of Academic Production
by Marin Dacos 13 Oct '17

13 Oct '17

Dear friends, I do not know if this information has already be seen in our list. http://knowledgegap.org/ Best regards, Marin Geopolitics of Academic Production< <http://knowledgegap.org/#> - > <http://knowledgegap.org/#> The Big Question Our inquiry into the geopolitics of knowledge production arises from broader questions concerning representation and marginalization within processes of global knowledge production. We are interested in understanding whether there is an unequal and under representation of academic content produced in and by “Global South” researchers and if so, we are interested in understanding the various mechanisms and power dimensions through which such structures of inequality and exclusion are actively produced, reproduced and embedded in the global publishing system. In this case, we would also like to examine the implications of such inequalities in regards to diversity of knowledge, cognitive justice, equitable collaboration and sustainable development at large. Where are we? The research is hosted at the Centre for Critical Development Studies <http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ccds/welcome-centre-critical-development-studie…> (CCDS) at the University of Toronto, Scarborough and this work is affiliated with the Open Science and Development Network <https://ocsdnet.org/> (OCSDnet). As an interdisciplinary and international research network, OCSDnet is also investigating the nature of global knowledge production and whether open science practices challenge existing institutional power asymmetries or whether these new framings and practices further marginalize knowledge makers from the non-hegemonic countries. Positionality We acknowledge that productions of inequalities often occur in spaces characterized by a constant interplay of actors and power imbalances at global, national, and local levels. As a research group positioned in a northern institution it is imperative to consider the ways in which our position as northern researchers is also contributing to the geopolitics of knowledge production. As students, researchers and professors within the university setting we are actively immersed in the knowledge production cycle and as a result are inherent contributors and stakeholders of the academic publishing industry. In many of the social sciences and specifically in the field of development studies we are constantly analyzing and exposing seemingly inherent power structures in relation to their history and context. Yet many of us rarely apply similar power analysis to the academic publishing industry that we are a part of. As part of our broader research question, we will also examine the role of northern institutions and researchers within the complex academic publishing microcosm and its implications for inequalities in global patterns of knowledge production. Current Projects & Areas of Interest The research group currently consists of a series of projects that are all contributing to our main query through different dimensions and relevant sub questions. Below are descriptions of the various projects as well as additional areas of interest: 1. Mapping the Geography of Knowledge Production in Development Studies <http://knowledgegap.org/index.php/sub-projects/mapping-the-geography-of-kno…> This project examines content and geographic diversity in development studies journals. It has two main goals: (1) to determine the patterns of contributions of Northern and Southern researchers in development journals published in the global North and (2), to identify the ways their involvement or lack thereof shape knowledge production. 1. Rent Seeking and Financialization of the Academic Publishing Industry <http://knowledgegap.org/index.php/sub-projects/rent-seeking-and-financializ…> This project is looking to examine various dimensions of the economic/business behavior of the academic publishing industry through a closer look at its top five players. The project hypothesis that concentration in the industry has occurred alongside increasing role of financial players, instruments, and behaviors. As a result, the main goal is to examine patterns of rent seeking, financialization and monopolistic behavior within the industry in order to understand their implications in the production of inequalities and vulnerabilities in knowledge production 1. Knowledge, Power and Inequality in Open Science Policies <http://knowledgegap.org/index.php/sub-projects/knowledge-and-power-inequali…> This is a joint research project led by G.A.P. in collaboration with OCSDNet, the Open and Collaborative Science in Development Network. The project seeks to investigate the structures of power and inequality in knowledge production and policymaking, using the construction of the Open Science discourse as a case study. By tracing the key players behind the formation and dissemination of Open Science policies and documents, we want to question the ideological foundations at the core of this discourse, and the impact this may have on reinforcing global knowledge inequality in the scientific and development fields. 4. Additional Areas of Interest While data is being collected on the previous two strands, there are several other potential areas of study that would enhance our research. For example, under the theoretical umbrella of ‘technologies of control’, we would like to understand trade, antitrust, and intellectual property policies and the restrictions they pose. Furthermore, we are also curious to know whether the increased prevalence of digital labour, for example, constitutes academic publishing as an extractive industry. If these areas are of interest, please do not hesitate to contact us! Get Involved This list of ongoing projects and areas of interest is by no means exhaustive and we are actively looking for people that are interested in participating in any of them or in proposing new ones. Whether you’re a first-year undergraduate student or in grad school, we are always looking to welcome new research members! For current students, this can also be a great opportunity to not only be recipients of knowledge but to also actively participate in the critical inquiry as to the conditions and forms in which such knowledge is produced. For more information, please do contact us <http://knowledgegap.org/index.php/contact-us/>. -- Marin Dacos - OpenEdition Director - Open Science Advisor (French Ministry of Research) Directeur d'OpenEdition Conseiller scientifique pour la science ouverte auprès du Directeur général de la recherche et de l'innovation au Ministère de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'innovation OpenEdition - Technopôle Chateau Gombert - 22, rue John Maynard Keynes Bâtiment C - 13451 MARSEILLE Cedex 13 FRANCE

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DHSI Colloquium & Conference CFP
by James O'Sullivan 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

Proposals are now being accepted for presentations at the *DHSI Conference & Colloquium*, to be held in June 2018 alongside classes at the Digital Humanities Summer Institute, University of Victoria. Open to all, the DHSI Conference & Colloquium offers an opportunity to present research and projects within an engaging, collegial atmosphere. Participation comes free with DHSI registration, and contributors not planning to register for a DHSI course can join for a modest participation fee of $150 CDN. Submissions are peer-reviewed, with participants subsequently invited to contribute to a DHSI-themed special issue in an open-access journal. Presenters will also have the option to see their presentations recorded, so that their work might be preserved and further disseminated. We invite proposals of 300-500 words for these presentations. Proposals may focus on any topic relating to the wider Digital Humanities. Submissions are welcome from emerging and established scholars alike, including faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, early career scholars and humanities scholars who are new to the Digital Humanities; librarians, and those in cultural heritage, alt-academics, academic professionals, and those in technical programs. Submissions are welcome across a number of formats. In your abstract, please indicate which format you would prefer, but note that, due to scheduling requirements, not all preferences can be accommodated. *Full-length Presentation (June 9-10) *Contributors have 20 minutes to complete their presentations, which will form part of themed sessions hosted throughout a “conference-like” event scheduled during the weekend. Please also note that we are not in a position to accommodate requests by presenters who wish to present on a specific date. *Short Paper Presentation (June 4-8 & 11-15) *Contributors have 5 or 10 minutes to complete their presentations, which will be scheduled at evening sessions during DHSI’s two main teaching weeks. Presenters can indicate which week(s) they will be attending DHSI. *Posters & Digital Demonstrations (June 8) *Contributors display A1 landscape posters at a conference reception, jointly hosted with the Digital Library Federation. Alternatively, contributors may opt to demo digital projects at the reception. Digital project presenters are required to bring their own laptops. Please submit proposals using *https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dhsi2018* <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dhsi2018>. Submission should include the title of the submission, the name(s) and affiliation(s) of contributor(s), and a 300-500 word abstract. DHSI attendees with a preference for a particular week should be sure to indicate so in their submissions (see http://dhsi.org/schedule.php). The deadline for submissions is *January 5th,* *at 8:00pm PST (UTC-8). *Submissions will be peer-reviewed, with authors being notified by early 2018. For more information, contact James O’Sullivan (james.osullivan(a)ucc.ie) and/or Lindsey Seatter (lseatter(a)uvic.ca). *ABOUT DHSI* The Digital Humanities Summer Institute at the University of Victoria provides an ideal environment for discussing and learning about new computing technologies, and how they are influencing the work of those in the Arts, Humanities and Library communities. The Institute incorporates intensive coursework, seminar participation, and lectures. During DHSI, we share ideas and methods, and develop expertise in applying advanced technologies to our teaching, research, dissemination, and preservation. For more information see www.dhsi.org. -- *James O'Sullivan * @jamescosullivan <http://twitter.com/jamescosullivan> Web: josullivan.org New Binary Press: http://newbinarypress.com <http://newbinarypress.com/Bookstore.html>

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Survey on Inclusive Design and Dissemination of Digital Editions
by Merisa Martinez 09 Oct '17

09 Oct '17

*Apologies for Cross Posting* Dear GO:DH Members, The topic of providing access to digital publications continues to be a crucial focus point for those involved in digital textual scholarship and scholarly editing. We'd therefore like to reach out to textual scholars, digital editors, digital librarians, software developers, computer scientists, web designers -- in short, all those involved in the creation, publication, and dissemination of digital scholarly editions. Earlier this year, as part of a Marie Sklodowska-Curie DiXiT ITN (Digital Scholarly Editions Innovative Training Network) collaboration, we set up a survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCDRMYY> on Inclusive Design and Dissemination in Digital Scholarly Editing, which you may have seen passing by on some listservs. After a successful presentation of the preliminary results of the survey (at the Digital Humanities conference in Montreal this summer [link <https://dh2017.adho.org/abstracts/373/373.pdf>]) we continue to expand our research into this important issue. If you haven't filled out the survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCDRMYY> yet, we'd be very grateful if you could take the time (about 20 minutes) to share your thoughts and experience with us. By doing so, you will contribute to the study of improving inclusive design, and you will help us to examine how issues of accessibility affect scholarly editors, information professionals, and an audience of readers. You can start the survey by clicking on this link <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCDRMYY>. We will keep all responses anonymous and guard your data very securely. (There is a demographic section but you do NOT have to provide your name). If you have any questions about how the data we collect will be used, please do not hesitate to contact Merisa Martinez at merisa.martinez(a)hb.se. Further, if you have any suggestions for people or projects that you think would benefit from providing their feedback to this survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCDRMYY>, we would be very grateful if you could please send those names to us at dixitsurvey1(a)gmail.com. As an incentive for our respondents, we are offering a raffle of 25 digital Amazon gift cards in denominations of $20/€20/*20 GBP (as the case may be). We will randomly select 25 recipients to receive these gift cards as a thank you for completing the survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCDRMYY> .* The survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCDRMYY> will be open until November 1. We will send a reminder email on October 23rd. Thank you for your time and consideration, and for providing us with your very valuable feedback, Merisa Martinez, Elli Bleeker, Wout Dillen, Anna Maria Sichani, and Aodhan Kelly. *NB:The gift cards are reserved for those who complete the survey. Merisa Martinez PhD Candidate | SSLIS at University of Borås <http://www.hb.se/en/The-Swedish-School-of-Library-and-Information-Science-S…> Research Fellow | Marie Curie DiXiT ITN <http://dixit.uni-koeln.de> @merisamartinez

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DH2018 "Bridges/Puentes" Call for Papers
by Élika Ortega 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Dear all, It is my pleasure to share with you the Call for Papers for DH2018, June 26-29 in Mexico City. This is the first time that DH will be bilingual in English and Spanish (following DH2017 bilingual in English and French). Please find the full text for the CfP in the following links. With many thanks to the volunteer translators and the MLMC - Deutsche https://dh2018.adho.org/en/cfp_deutsche/ - English https://dh2018.adho.org/en/cfp_english/ - Español https://dh2018.adho.org/en/cfp/ - Français https://dh2018.adho.org/en/406-2/ - Italiano https://dh2018.adho.org/en/cfp_italiano/ - Português https://dh2018.adho.org/en/cfp_portugues/ Looking forward to receiving your proposals. Deadline to submit this year is November 27. All best, Élika (for the Pogram Committee)

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