[ecrea] CfP: Communication Network Analysis - ASNA Conference 2011, Zurich

Call for Papers
8th Conference on Applications of Social Network Analysis
Zurich, Switzerland, September 14-16, 2011

Keynotes by
Philippa Pattison, University of Melbourne
Alessandro Lomi, University of Lugano

Software Workshops on
SIENA by Johan Koskinen, University of Manchester
PNet by Philippa Pattison, University of Melbourne
Visone by Ulrik Brandes & Jürgen Lerner, University of Konstanz

Preconference Workshops on
Introduction to SNA by Thomas N. Friemel et al., University of Zurich
Historische Netzwerkforschung, by Wilko Schröter, University of Vienna

Applications of Social Network Analysis
The 8th Conference on Applications of Social Network Analysis (ASNA) has 
the goal to assess the state of the field and discuss current 
developments and innovations in social network research. As for the 
previous years, ASNA 2011 will primarily provide an interdisciplinary 
venue with focus on applications of social network analysis. However, 
submissions on theoretical and methodological issues are also welcome. 
There are no limitations with respect of scientific disciplines and 
research questions. However, contributors are especially encouraged to 
submit papers related to one of the special thematic tracks organized at 
this year’s conference.
Special tracks:
• Communication Networks (Chair: Thomas N. Friemel)
• Political Networks (Chair: Uwe Serdült & Christian Hirschi)
• Peer Networks in Adolescence (Chair: Sonja Perren)
• Historical Network Analysis (Chair: Wilko Schröter)

Submission, Presentation, and Registration
ASNA 2011 accepts two different kinds of submission types. The two 
formats differ with respect to submission criteria, presentation and 
discussion time, and consideration for publication. Both types require 
the submission of an extended abstract (700-1’000 words) by June 1, and 
receive notice of acceptance by June 13, 2011. If you submit a full 
paper (15-30 pages, double spaced) you will automatically be assigned to 
a full paper presentation. You will benefit from a longer presentation 
time (20 min), a discussion by a respondent (5 min) and an extended 
timeslot for the discussion in the panel (5 min) which totals to 30 
minutes. Only full paper presented at the conference will be considered 
for publication in the journal “Procedia - Social and Behavioral 
Sciences” (published by Elsevier).


For submitting your abstract, please send your abstract as a word- or 
pdf-file to the following email address: info [at] asna.ch <http://asna.ch>
Submission deadline: June 1, 2011
Conference and workshop registration deadline: July 31, 2011

About ASNA
Further information about ASNA 2011 (and previous conferences) can be 
found on the conference website: www.asna.ch <http://www.asna.ch>

Organizing Committee
Uwe Serdült, U of Zurich, Centre for Democracy Aarau
Thomas N. Friemel, U of Zurich, Institute of Mass Communication and 
Media Research
Christian Hirschi, ETH Zurich, Institute for Environmental Decisions
Karin Ingold, ETH Zurich, Institute for Environmental Decisions
Sabrina Ruggieri, University of Bern, Department of Psychology
Fabio Sticca, University of Zurich, Jacobs Center for Productive Youth 
Development

Contact: info [at] asna.ch <http://asna.ch>