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Call for Papers: "CTRL+ALT+DH" Student Journal of Culture and Technology Studies

Posted on Friday, October 11th, 2024

"CTRL+ALT+DH," the Student Journal of Culture and Technology Studies associated with Digital Humanities at the University of Guelph. "CTRL+ALT+DH" logo.

CTRL+ALT+DH, the Student Journal of Culture and Technology Studies associated with Digital Humanities, is excited to announce a Call for Submissions for their upcoming special issue with the theme of Digital Dilemmas. All undergraduate students at the University of Guelph are invited to submit original research, essays, and creative works that explore the complexities, ethical challenges, and unforeseen consequences of digital technologies in the humanities and beyond.

Theme: Digital Dilemmas

Digital tools and technologies are reshaping how we engage with information, culture, and communication, but they also present new dilemmas. From ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and Artificial Intelligence to the implications of algorithmic bias, environmental impacts, and mental health awareness, this theme asks contributors to critically explore the opportunities and challenges that these dilemmas pose and to consider potential future solutions.

Focus Areas

Submissions on the following topics are encouraged, however, any innovative work that engages with the topic of Digital Dilemmas, including the following critical questions, is welcomed.

  • Technological Accessibility: How can digital technologies be made more inclusive and accessible to all communities, especially marginalized groups?
  • Environmental Impacts of Technology: How do digital technologies contribute to environmental sustainability or degradation?
  • Artificial Intelligence: What are the ethical and social implications of AI in society including questions around bias, automation, and human-AI collaboration?
  • Digital Representation: Who is represented in digital spaces and why? How do issues of identity, power, and inclusion play out in digital environments?
  • Digital Art: How does art in the age of technology create digital dilemmas, such as AI-generated artworks, and questions of authorship?
  • Damaged/Lost Records: What are the challenges and strategies for dealing with damaged or lost digital records in archival and preservation contexts?
  • Social Media and Technology in Academia: What is the impact of social media and other technologies on education and academic research?
  • Mental Health and Digital Media: How is mental health awareness represented on the web? What are the impacts of mass media and technology on well-being and how do they shape public discourse?
  • Diversity and Discrimination: How do digital spaces perpetuate or challenge issues of discrimination and inequality?
  • Digital Privacy and Surveillance: How do we navigate the complexities of data privacy, surveillance, and personal security in the digital age?

Submission Guidelines

  • Format: Submissions can be one of the following:
    • Academic Papers
    • Multi-media (video essay, blogs, photo essay, games, twine, podcasts, music, etc.)
    • Creative Works (graphical satire, short stories, collage/artworks, poetry, mini scripts)
    • Data Visualizations (timelines, story maps, charts, infographics, collage)
  • Citations: Authors are encouraged to follow Chicago style (17th edition) for citations. To learn more about Chicago formatting, visit the University of Guelph’s Citation website, or Purdue Owl. 
  • Media: Multimedia submissions, including audio, video or interactive components, especially for creative and experimental works, are encouraged. Each author should write a brief description of their work and explanation of their process to provide readers with added context alongside their submission.

Timelines

  • Submission Timeline: October 24, 2024 is the last day for submissions. To submit a paper, please visit the submission portal.
  • Publication of Paper: Early December 2024 - Those whose submissions are chosen for this year's issue will be contacted before publication and for editorial feedback. 

Why Submit to CTRL+ALT+DH?

CTRL+ALT+DH is a cutting-edge journal that provides a platform to share undergraduate work at the intersection of digital technologies and the humanities. Its visually engaging, multimedia-friendly format allows for innovative presentations of research as well as creative works that push the boundaries of traditional academic publishing. With a theme like Digital Dilemmas, the aim of the journal is to foster dialogue about the ethical, social, and cultural challenges of the current digital age.

Please email the CTRL+ALT+DH team with questions or for further information. The team looks forward to reading the incoming contributions!