MobileMe&You

MobileMe&You: A Mobile-First Conference

October 28-30

COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

For more information contact Gary Kebbel at garykebbel@UNL.EDU 

or call 703.582.6758

Mobile media are here.
The future is how you use them. 

Learn the best mobile media practices for informing, discussing and solving. Come to Mobile Me & You at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Oct. 28-30.

WHAT: A conference discussing the power of mobile media to improve our daily lives

WHO: Anyone - professionals, faculty or students - who wants to reach the audience of the future

WHY: Discover how mobile media apply to your discipline, your issues, your audience

CFP: Media Ecology Association Affiliate

ECA 2016 Convention: Call for Papers, Media Ecology Association Affiliate

June 23-26, 2016
Bologna, Italy

ECA's Media Ecology Association Affiliate invites submissions for the 107th Annual ECA Convention. We invite competitive papers, thematic panels, roundtables, etc., relevant to the field of media ecology. Of particular interest would be papers and sessions related to the theme of the MEA's annual meeting, to be held in Bologna, Italy, on June 23-26, 2016, hosted by the University of Bologna ("Interfaces of Play and Game: Engaging Media Ecosystems"). For more information on media ecology and the MEA, see <http://www.media-ecology.org/>.

We are also interested in submissions based on the ECA convention theme, which is [R]evolution.  Media ecology scholarship has long been interested in the various revolutions associated with the introduction of new communication technologies, from the first writing systems, the alphabet, and the printing press, to the communications revolution of the 19th century, and and the social and cultural revolutions related to the electronic media, television, computers, the internet, web, social media, and mobile technology. At the same time, we recognize the process of media evolution, and the continuity that exists from orality to literacy to electricity and digitality. We welcome submissions from students, junior and senior scholars alike, and we encourage co-sponsored submissions that promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

All submissions, which should fall into one of the two categories listed below, must be received by 11:59 PDT October 15, 2015 in order to be considered.

I. Competitive Papers

A. Competitive papers should not have been presented previously at another conference, (with the exception of a student-only conference), be accepted for publication, or have been published.

B. Individual submissions of complete competitive papers should include two separate attachments:

1. Title page, which includes the title of the paper, the names of all authors, and each author’s address, phone number, email address, and affiliation. Please use an asterisk to note which author will be the presenter.

• Please label all debut papers with the phrase “DEBUT PAPER” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. To qualify as a debut paper, the author or co-authors must not have presented a paper at a state, regional, national or international convention. All authors of a co-authored paper must meet these eligibility requirements for a paper to be considered a Debut Paper.
• Where appropriate, label “STUDENT” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. All authors must be students to be considered a student paper.
• Audio-visual requests should be listed on the detachable title page. Please note that equipment availability is limited.
• The following statement MUST be included with every submission in order for it to be eligible for review:
  
  In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.

1. A manuscript that includes: (a) a 250-500 word abstract of the paper (with title appearing on this page) and (b) a maximum of 25-pages of text, excluding references and tables. No information in the paper that identifies the author(s) (beyond that which appears on the title page). Please remove any identifiers, such as the author’s name, from the paper and electronic file from the header or on the file label. Please follow APA format guidelines.

II. Panel and Roundtable Proposals
A. Panel, roundtable, and innovative presentation proposals should focus on some unifying theme or concept relevant to research, theory, or instruction related to the field of media ecology.

1. Programs may consist of a chair, individual presenters, and a respondent; however, roundtable discussions, performance venues, or other unique formats are encouraged.
2. We request that any person serving as chair and/or respondent not be a participant in the panel or roundtable.
3. Innovative program proposals, especially those that provide opportunities for engaged interaction among participants and attendees, are encouraged.
4. Programs co-sponsored with other interest groups are also welcome. Programs that relate to the convention theme, “[R]evolution,” are encouraged.
5. The panel organizer is expected to take responsibility for communication with the Interest Chair, alert her to any changes or problems and to ensure that panelists register for the conference and deliver their papers.

B. Panel proposals should include the following:

1. Thematic title of the panel/roundtable.
2. One-page rationale for the panel/roundtable and explanation of how the papers are thematically linked.
3. Names of the chair and respondents (if any). Chairs should not also be designated as respondents.
4. Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of all participants.
5. Title and brief (1-2 paragraph/s) description of each presentation.
6. A program copy (no more than a 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program.
7. Equipment needed for the program. Please note that equipment availability is limited.
8. The following statement MUST be included with every submission in order for it to be eligible for review:
   
   In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.

Please send your submissions and/or inquiries to the MEA affiliate planner, Lance Strate, at strate@fordham.edu. All submissions should be submitted as either a .doc/.docx, .odt, or .pdf file. Remember, the deadline for submissions is 11:59 PDT October 15, 2015.

Please note that acceptance of a paper or panel proposal obligates authors to attend the conference and present the paper.

CFP: Ubiquitous Media Systems

Call for Papers: Ubiquitous Media Systems 

Special issue of the Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research

Guest Editors: Eusebio Scornavacca, Stefano Za, Kevin Carillo

The Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research is planning a special issue on Ubiquitous Media Systems.

As of 2014, the total number of all types of mobile-connected devices has exceeded the world’s population and is forecasted to reach 1.5 devices per human being in 2019 [1]. The pace of the emergence and mainstream adoption of new forms of ubiquitous computing devices such as smartphones, tablets and ‘phablets’ has not ceased gaining momentum - demarking an evolutionary step in the ubiquitous computing trend [2]. The extinction of mobile phones and the proliferation of fluid multi-device platforms such as iOS, Android and Windows 8 have blurred the traditional boundaries between stationary and mobile information systems [3], [4].

This dissolution of the traditional segmentation of computing contexts represents a remarkable shift in the fundamental temporospatial nature of IT artifacts [5], [6]. Indeed, individuals are gradually ceasing to perceive their mobile and non-mobile devices as independent ecosystems, but rather as an evolving collection of interconnected devices that are progressively playing a major role in their daily lives [7], [8]. This significant technological evolution has given birth to a new and complex form of connected IT artifact, Ubiquitous Media Systems (UMS),  that encapsulates various functions and provides fluid information access across a variety of channels; allowing users to accomplish a multitude of tasks and interact fluidly in a ubiquitous ecosystem [4].

As information access becomes fully ubiquitous and the utilitarian, as well as hedonic functionalities of those devices increase, the emergence of fluid and evolving techno-ecosystems poses important challenges and opportunities for ecommerce theory and practice. By gradually blurring physical, social and temporal boundaries ubiquitous media systems allow to deliver new as well as existing online products and services through a multitude of interconnected channels, but also engender radically novel and unthought-of opportunities for e-commerce [9]–[11].

Ubiquitous access to the Internet of things also represents new marketing opportunities for businesses as well as the challenge to deeply understand users’ behavior in this fluid digital ecosystem [12]. Apprehending ubiquitous media systems user behavior is a difficult challenge as the rules that govern its functioning keep being redefined each time a new form of connected device appears on the market [13], [14].

Unfortunately, the understanding of the specificities that surround ubiquitous media systems in the electronic and mobile commerce contexts is also limited in information systems research [15], [16]. There is a general tendency to focus on individual or subsets of devices, functionalities, or sub-phenomena, which leads to a fragmented and distorted understanding of the ubiquitous media systems reality [17], [18]. This new, complex, interconnected and amalgamated form of IT artifact requires a more holistic and encompassing research approach that is capable of capturing the specificities and pervasiveness of ubiquitous media systems.

Subject Coverage

The objective of this Special Issue is to present the current state of research and practical experiences on ubiquitous media systems from the perspective of electronic commerce research. Particularly we welcome interdisciplinary research that is able to connect theory and practice; aiming to break the traditional conceptual research boundaries dividing stationary and mobile systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  

Usability of ubiquitous media systems

System fluidity – seamless access across multiple devices

The impact of ubiquitous environments on productivity

Legal, social ethical issues regarding ubiquitous media systems

Multi-channel ecommerce applications and strategy

Trust, loyalty, and privacy issues in ubiquitous media systems

Security in ubiquitous media systems

Ubiquitous media systems and new business models

Challenges and specificities for payment systems

Big data and ubiquitous media systems

Notes for Intending Authors

We are seeking original, innovative, and scientifically rigorous papers presenting practical experiences, methodological challenges, or impacts of ubiquitous media systems. Especially empirical research, case studies or theory based qualitative and quantitative studies, are welcome.

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Author guidelines can be found at http://www.jtaer.com/author_guidelines.doc . All submissions will be refereed by at least three reviewers. Submissions should be directed by email to jtaer.ums@utalca.cl.

For more information, please visit the following web site: http://www.jtaer.com.

Important dates

Full paper submission: 15 December 2015

Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2016

Revised submission: 15 March 2016

Final acceptance notification: 15 April 2016

Camera ready version of paper: 15 May 2016

Publication: May – September 2016

Guest Editors

Eusebio Scornavacca

Merrick School of Business

University of Baltimore

1420 N. Charles St.

Baltimore, MD 21201 – USA

Phone: +1 (410) 837 6624

escornavacca@ubalt.edu

Stefano Za,

eCampus University

Via Isimbardi, 10

22060 Novedrate (CO) – ITALY

Phone: +39 06 85225 553

stefano.za@uniecampus.it

Kevin Carillo

Toulouse Business School

20 Boulevard Lascrosses,

31068 Toulouse – FRANCE

Phone: +33 5 61 29 47 74

k.carillo@tbs-education.fr

References

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[2] K. Lyytinen, Y. Yoo, U. Varshney, M. Ackerman, G. Davis, M. Avital, D. Robey, S. Sawyer, and C. Sorensen, “Surfing the next wave: design and implementation challenges of ubiquitous computing,” Commun. Assoc. Inf. Syst., vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 697–716, 2004.

[3] S. Vodanovich, D. Sundaram, and M. Myers, “Research Commentary —Digital Natives and Ubiquitous Information Systems,” Inf. Syst. Res., vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 711–723, Dec. 2010.

[4] K. Carillo, E. Scornavacca, and S. Za, “An investigation of the role of dependency in predicting continuance intention to use ubiquitous media systems: combining a media sytem perspective with expectation-confirmation theorie,” in Twenty Second European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS2014), 2014, pp. 1–17.

[5] M. H. Jackson, “Fluidity, Promiscuity, and Mash-Ups: New Concepts for the Study of Mobility and Communication,” Commun. Monogr., vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 408–413, Sep. 2007.

[6] E. Scornavacca, “Incorporating System Portablity into Technology Acceptance Models,” in International Conference on Mobile Business, 2014.

[7] C. Sørensen and D. Gibson, “Ubiquitous visions and opaque realities: professionals talking about mobile technologies,” info, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 188–196, 2004.

[8] R. Scheepers and C. Middleton, “Personal ICT Ensembles and Ubiquitous Information Systems Environments: Key Issues and Research Implications,” Commun. Assoc. Inf. Syst., vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 381–392, 2013.

[9] K. Lyytinen and Y. Yoo, “Research Commentary: The Next Ware of Nomadic Computing,” Inf. Syst. Res., vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 377–388, 2002.

[10] O. Henfridsson and R. Lindgren, “Multi-contextuality in ubiquitous computing: Investigating the car case through action research,” Inf. Organ., vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 95–124, 2005.

[11] R. Lindgren, M. Andersson, and O. Henfridsson, “Multi-contextuality in boundary-spanning practices,” Inf. Syst. J., vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 641–661, Nov. 2008.

[12] a. Ghose and S. P. Han, “An Empirical Analysis of User Content Generation and Usage Behavior on the Mobile Internet,” Manage. Sci., vol. 57, no. 9, pp. 1671–1691, 2011.

[13] IDC, “A Future Fueled by Phablets – Worldwide Phablet Shipments to Surpass Portable PCs in 2014 and Tablets by 2015, According to IDC,” Framingham, Massachusetts, 2014.

[14] A. Oulasvirta, T. Rattenbury, L. Ma, and E. Raita, “Habits make smartphone use more pervasive,” Pers. Ubiquitous Comput., vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 105–114, 2012.

[15] A. Ghose, S. P. Han, and K. Xu, “Mobile commerce in the new tablet economy,” in Thirty Fourth International conference on Information Systems (ICIS2013), 2013.

[16] A. Ghose, A. Goldfarb, and S. P. Han, “How is the Mobile Internet Different?,” Inf. Syst. Res., vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 613–631, 2012.

[17] Y. Bang, D.-J. Lee, K. Han, M. Hwang, and J.-H. Ahn, “Channel Capabilities, Product Characteristics, and the Impacts of Mobile Channel Introduction,” J. Manag. Inf. Syst., vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 101–126, 2013.

[18] Y. Bang, D. Lee, and K. Han, “Access Affordance of Mobile Technology in e-Commerce: Change of Purchase Time Dispersion,” in Thirty Fifth International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS2014), 2014, pp. 1–15.