Call for papers: second Arcom study day
The French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication (Arcom) is responsible for protecting the creative process and its players, ensuring the economic balance of the audiovisual industry, supervising the means used by online platforms to protect audiences while guaranteeing freedom of expression, and ensuring political plurality on the airwaves. Its broader aim is to protect all audiences in the audiovisuel sector and online.
The research community conducts research that sheds light on the functioning of the audiovisual and digital industries, and on certain phenomena that can occur within them, such as the manipulation of information or online hatred. Arcom is therefore keen to follow and benefit from the contributions of scientific production on subjects related to its areas of expertise.
Arcom's 1st study day was held on November 17. Around twenty researchers from various disciplines (economics, sociology, infocom, law, political science, etc.) presented their work on the challenges facing the media sector. The event attracted over sixty spectators on site, and was widely followed on social networks, with over 1,500 single visiters on LinkedIn or Twitter. The event provided an opportunity for the research community to come together around common research issues, from a multidisciplinary perspective, to meet industry players and exchange views with members of the Arcom college and service representatives. The program for the day, the list of speakers, and a recording of all presentations are available on the Arcom website.
The French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication is renewing this event and summoning contributions for the organization of the 2nd Arcom Study Day, to be held on November 16, 2023 at Arcom headquarters in Paris.
On this occasion, researchers in the humanities and social sciences whose research topics fall within the field of audiovisual and digital creation and media are invited to submit their applications to take part in this new edition. French and foreign researchers are invited to submit papers in French or English. These works may include a technical/IT dimension (e.g. algorithmic audit).
Research topics
Research topics may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Information economy and digital transformation of traditional media: functioning of advertising and attention markets; changing information consumption patterns in audiovisual and digital media; environmental challenges of digital use;
- Audience protection, social cohesion and the representation of society in the media in the digital age: moderation and regulation of platforms and algorithmic biases, particularly with regard to the persistence of stereotypes and discrimination; representations and support for the ecological transition; work on the consumption and regulation of violent content; challenges for audiovisual and digital literacy;
- Regulation of digital platforms and social networks and systemic risks: work on the manipulation of information and virality, the diffusion of infox and hate content; studies on the implementation of the Digital Services Regulation and new European legislation on regulation; identification and understanding of systemic risks in data use, particularly in the field of health and digital citizenship;
- Economics of creation, production and piracy issues: current developments and prospects for legal supply; economics of streaming, influencer marketing and alternative business models; challenges in financing the production and promotion of European and French content; technical and socio-economic challenges in piracy and the use of unlawful content.
Terms of participation
Works likely to be presented and discussed at this study day may be recent research articles intended for publication in scientific journals, or research projects at an advanced stage.
The call is open to the entire scientific community, and applications from both experienced and younger researchers (PhD students, post-docs), from France and abroad, are encouraged.
Researchers wishing to participate in this study day and present their work are invited to submit a single document containing :
- The names and contact details of the author(s) (with details of the speaker(s)), including e-mail address(es);
- A short biography or presentation of the work of the speaker(s), together with their institution(s) or laboratory(ies);
- Anabstract of the paper to be presented, no longer than two pages. The abstract should indicate the research question, the methodology adopted and the main results of the article. Authors may, if they wish, specify the stage of progress of the paper in the academic publication process and, where appropriate, provide a full version of the article.
Applications must be submitted electronicallyby September 10, 2023. Arcom, in collaboration with the members of its scientific committee, will make a selection of the contributions retained for this second study day.
Course of the study day
The study day will be attended by all selected participants, members of the Arcom College and its scientific committee.
The day will be structured around several themed sessions, moderated by guest speakers or members of the Collège de l'Arcom. Presentations can be given in French for French-speaking researchers, or in English.
Presentations will be broadcast online, by Arcom means, via video-conferencing software and subtitled in French.
Important dates
- May 31, 2023: opening of applications for the study day
- September 10, 2023: deadline for applications
- Mid-September 2023: information on selected contributions and opening of registration for the event
- November 16, 2023: event held
Call for papers - Second Arcom Study Day November 16, 2023
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Call for Proposals: Arcom Research Day
The Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory Authority (Arcom) is responsible for protecting creation and its key players, monitoring the economic balance of the audiovisual sector, supervising the actions of online platforms to protect users and ensure freedom of expression, and guaranteeing political pluralism in the broadcast media. More broadly, its action aims to protect all audiences in the audiovisual and online sectors. The scientific community conducts research that examines the functioning of the audiovisual and digital markets, and various phenomena that may arise, such as the manipulation of information or online hate speech. Arcom is therefore committed to follow and draw on the contributions of the academic community on issues related to its fields of competence.
On 17 November 2022, the first Arcom Research Day was held. During this event, articulated around different themes, around twenty researchers from several disciplines (economics, sociology, communication studies, law, political science...) have presented their works, related to the challenges of the media world. More than 60 people attended the event and it was widely followed on social networks, with more than 1,500 unique visitors on LinkedIn and on Twitter. This event gave the opportunity to the research community to gather around a field of interest through a multidisciplinary lens, to connect with stakeholders of the sector, and to exchange with the Arcom's Board and members of the authority. The programme of the Day, details on the presenters, and the recording of all the interventions are available on the Arcom website.
The Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory Authority renews this event and launches a call for contributions for the 2nd Research Day to be held on 16 November 2023 at Arcom's headquarters in Paris.
At this occasion, researchers in humanities and social sciences whose research themes relate to audiovisual and digital media and creation are invited to submit their application to participate in this new publishing. French and foreign researchers are welcome to submit works written in French or English. These proposals may include a technical/computer science dimension (e.g. algorithmic audit).
Research topics
The themes to be addressed may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Information economics and digital transformation of traditional media : functioning of advertising and attention markets; changes in news consumption practices of audiovisual and digital media; environmental issues of digital practices ;
- Protection of audiences, challenges of social cohesion and representation of society in the media in the digital age: moderation and regulation of platforms and algorithmic biases, in particular with regard to the persistence of stereotypes and discrimination; representations and support for the environmental transition; work on the consumption and regulation of violent contents ; education challenges in audiovisual and digital media ;
- Regulation of digital platforms and social networks, and systemic risks: studies on the manipulation of information and virality, the dissemination of false information and hate speech; studies on the implementation of the Digital Services Act and the new European regulatory framework; identification and understanding of systemic risks with regard to data use, including health and digital citizenship matters;
- Economics of creation, production and piracy issues: latest developments and prospects of legal supply; economics of streaming, influence marketing and alternative business models; funding issues for the production and promotion of European and French content; technical and socio-economic aspects of piracy and consumption of illicit content.
How to participate ?
The works likely to be presented and discussed during the day can be recent research papers intended to be published in scientific journals or research projects at an advanced stage.
The call is open to the entire scientific community, and applications from both experienced and younger researchers (doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows), from France and abroad, are welcomed.
Researchers interested in presenting their work are invited to submit a unique document containing :
- The names and contact details of the author(s) (including details of the speaker(s)), and in particular their email address(es);
- A short biography or presentation of the contributor(s)' work, including their institution(s) or laboratory(ies) of affiliation;
- An abstract of the submitted paper, not exceeding two pages in length. This abstract should state the research question, the methodology adopted and the main results of the article. The authors may indicate, if they wish, the stage of the paper in the academic publication process and provide, if applicable, a full version of the paper.
Applications must be sent by 10 September 2023 by e-mail. Arcom, in collaboration with the members of its scientific committee, will proceed to a selection of the retained contributions for the Research Day.
Organisation of the day
The research day will take place in presence of the selected participants, the members of the Arcom Board and its scientific committee.
The day will be organised into several thematic sessions moderated by invited personalities or members of the Arcom Board. The presentations can be made in French or in English.
The sessions will be streamed online, using Arcom's video-conferencing software, with French subtitles.
Key dates
- 31 May 2023: opening of applications
- 10 September 2023: deadline for applications
- Mid-September 2023: announcement of the selected contributions and opening of the registration for the event
- 16 November 2023: holding of the event
Call for Proposals: Arcom research day - November 16, 2023
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