Abstract
The issue of inequality caused by algorithms, termed ‘algorithmic inequality’, has recently attracted scholarly attention in many disciplines, with limited research on its nature. Thus, this paper conceptualises algorithmic inequality through a scoping review, exploring its nature and dimensions. The results document five scholarly understandings of algorithmic inequality—inequality based on computational thinking, social bias, resource allocation, human behavior, and digital divide—revealing key dimensions through the lenses of technology, information, and user perspectives.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS): Making a Difference: Research with Real-world Impact - Curtin University, Perth, Australia Duration: 18 Nov 2024 → 20 Nov 2024 Conference number: 20 https://railsconference.wordpress.com/ https://railsconference.wordpress.com/program-with-abstracts-and-bios/ (Abstracts) |
Conference
| Conference | Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) |
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| Abbreviated title | Making a Difference: Research with Real-world Impact |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Perth |
| Period | 18/11/24 → 20/11/24 |
| Other | RAILS is the Australasian conference on Research Applications in Information and Library Studies, the main gathering in Australasia for researchers, practitioners and educators in information studies and related disciplines, including librarianship, records and archival science, and social and community informatics. RAILS encourages a culture of informed and innovative research practice and communication to practitioners. RAILS has been held annually since 2004. This year’s conference focuses on the influence and impact of research in fostering tangible and practical solutions to real-world challenges. RAILS 2024 is an in-person conference held over three days. It also incorporates the Australasian Information Educators’ Symposium (AIES) 2024, a Doctoral Consortium and two keynote sessions. One of the keynotes is online, free to RAILS registrants and open to the wider community. |
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