CHITALY 2023 - CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - EARLY REGISTRATION POSTPONED
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Registration continues to be open for both the virtual and the physical
event!
Early registration deadline is now September 7, 2023.
As of September 8, late/on-site registration rates apply.
Information about the registration costs are available here:
https://chitaly2023.it/registration/
The registration form is accessible at the following link:
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We welcome you to attend the 2nd Workshop on Measuring the Quality of Explanations in Recommender Systems, co-located with RecSys 2023 (https://recsys.acm.org/recsys23/), September 11, 2023, online.
WHAT’S QUARE
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We invite academics, industry practitioners, designers, developers, and policymakers in all relevant fields (CS, HCI/UX, social science, law) interested in discussing, getting acquainted with, and shaping the research agenda for the evaluation of explanations for recommender systems to participate in the QUARE workshop.
The QUARE workshop will be organised as an interdisciplinary, discussion-centric event that aims to outline a research agenda for generating, evaluating, and operationalising explanations. By engaging and bringing together perspectives and solutions from industry and academia, the workshop will thus facilitate the exchange of various perspectives (technical, social, human factors) regarding the generation, evaluation, and operationalisation of explanations for recommender systems.
The goal of the workshop is to shape, co-create, and share with the community a research agenda for evaluating the quality of recommendation explanations.
More precisely, we address three main questions:
* Generating explanations: How to balance user needs and organisational objectives when explaining recommendations?
* Evaluating explanations: How to evaluate the quality of explanations through both subjective and objective measures?
* Operationalising explanations: What could be a typical MVP (Minimum Viable Product) for explanations of recommendations? What are the most basic features we may need?
You can find more information on the workshop’s website:
https://sites.google.com/view/quare-2023
PROGRAMME
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https://sites.google.com/view/quare-2023/schedulehttps://sites.google.com/view/quare-2023/panelists
This workshop edition features three panel sessions, each panel addressing one of the questions mentioned above.
Each session will be opened by a series of lightning talks by the panellists, followed by an interactive discussion, where participants will be able to discuss the topic of the session, asking questions to the panellists, sharing their experiences, and presenting their points of view.
The workshop will start at 12:30 UTC and have a duration of approximately 5.5 hours.
CONTACT
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Email us at quare-workshop at googlegroups.com if you would like to get more information about the workshop and details about how to attend.
WORKSHOP ORGANISERS
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- Oana Inel (University of Zurich, CH) <inel(a)ifi.uzh.ch<mailto:inel@ifi.uzh.ch>>
- Nicolas Mattis (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, NL) <n.m.mattis(a)vu.nl<mailto:n.m.mattis@vu.nl>>
- Milda Norkute (Thomson Reuters Labs, CH) <Milda.Norkute(a)thomsonreuters.com<mailto:Milda.Norkute@thomsonreuters.com>>
- Alessandro Piscopo (BBC, UK) <alessandro.piscopo(a)bbc.co.uk<mailto:alessandro.piscopo@bbc.co.uk>>
- Timothée Schmude (University of Vienna, AT) <timothee.schmude(a)univie.ac.at<mailto:timothee.schmude@univie.ac.at>>
- Sanne Vrijenhoek (University of Amsterdam, NL) <s.vrijenhoek(a)uva.nl<mailto:s.vrijenhoek@uva.nl>>
- Krisztian Balog (Google Research, NO) <krisztianb(a)google.com<mailto:krisztianb@google.com>>
On behalf of the Quare organisers,
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Alessandro Piscopo
Lead Data Scientist | Content Discovery
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*** CALL FOR PAPERS - MUM 2023 ***
*** DEADLINE EXTENDED ***
Deadline for Full and Short Papers: 29th of August 2023, AoE
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* MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6, 2023 *
MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, will be held in Vienna, Austria, December 3rd – 6th. MUM is an interdisciplinary forum for advances in research of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia systems, applications, and services. At MUM, academics and practitioners discuss challenges and achievements in this field from diverse perspectives, such as interaction techniques, user research, system development, software solutions, and devices. This edition of MUM aims to continue the tradition of innovation and excellence in research established by previous MUM conferences.
* Submission Guidelines and List of Topics *
We welcome submissions of high-quality papers that offer original and unpublished contributions relevant to mobile and ubiquitous multimedia. Paper topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Paper topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Prototypes and systems tackling relevant technical challenges
* Novel applications for mobile and ubiquitous gaming, learning, entertainment, social networking, and advertising
* Augmented, mixed, and virtual reality systems and applications
* Case studies, field trials, or user experience evaluations of new applications and services
* Context-aware and location-based mobile and ubiquitous services
* Metrics and measures for evaluating and testing mobile and ubiquitous systems
* Privacy and security-related challenges to multimedia systems
* Social implications of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia systems
* Interaction and collaboration with human-centered AI systems
* Tools and development environments for building mobile, wearable, and ubiquitous multimedia systems
* User interfaces, interaction design, and interaction techniques for mobile and ubiquitous systems
* Interaction design for automotive and other modes of transportation
* Fabrication and device prototyping
Papers should be grounded in existing literature and knowledge, and should be written for an interdisciplinary audience. Papers must be submitted via EasyChair by August 29th, 2023, AoE at the latest. Accepted papers will appear in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, which will be available in the ACM Digital Library, where they will remain accessible to thousands of researchers and practitioners worldwide. The correct template for submissions is the ACM Primary Article Template in single-column format (in PDF format). Submissions should be prepared using either the single-column Word Submission Template or the single-column LaTeX template (using the “manuscript, review, anonymous” style available in the template). Submissions can be of variable length. Paper length must be based on the weight of the contribution, with 16 pages (excluding references) in single-column format being valued as long papers in past editions and 7 pages (excluding references) in single-column format being valued as short papers in past editions.
* Successful submissions of around 16 pages typically represent significant empirical, theoretical, or methodological advances in the field.
* Successful submissions of around 7 pages offer more focused contributions; they are not intended to be work-in-progress reports. Instead, they should offer complete, rigorously developed work with a solid contribution to the field. Short papers have a smaller scope or more focused contribution than long papers.
Submissions should not have been previously published or be concurrently under submission. Papers must be anonymized. Submitted papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind review process managed by the Program Chairs. Each submitted paper will be reviewed by at least three reviewers, chosen from the pool of members of the Program Committee listed below. This pool of reviewers features experts from the previous edition and new researchers to address new emerging research areas and underrepresented communities. Papers will be assigned through a bidding process. Authors are encouraged to submit an optional video of a maximum of 6 minutes to support their submission. To ensure all reviewers can view videos, authors should use the H.264 encoding and the MP4 file format. The bit rate of videos can be lowered to accommodate the upload limits of EasyChair (max. 50 MB per file).
Link to Submission System: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=mum20230
* Important Dates *
Submission: August 29th, 2023 (AoE)
Notification to authors: October 5th, 2023
Conference dates: December 3th - December 6th, 2023
* Technical Program Chairs *
Pascal Knierim, University of Innsbruck
Jonna Häkkilä, University of Lapland
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: papers2023(a)mum-conf.org
*** CALL FOR DEMOS- MUM 2023***
*Demos Submission Deadline: 9th of October 2023, AoE*
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* MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6, 2023 *
* MUM is an interdisciplinary forum for advances in research of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia systems, applications, and services. At MUM, academics and practitioners gather to discuss challenges and achievements in this field from diverse perspectives, such as interaction techniques, user research, system development, software solutions, and devices. This edition of MUM aims to continue the tradition of innovation and excellence in research established by previous MUM conferences.
* The MUM demo track provides an opportunity to present a hands-on demonstration of your work, research, service, prototype, or product addressing one or more of the topics listed below. Traditionally, MUM maintains an open and experimental attitude to demos, welcoming submissions from authors with a variety of backgrounds. We want to see and play with your prototypes, services, devices, systems, and innovative examples of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia. We encourage making your demonstration visually or otherwise appealing to attract attention from conference attendees.
*List of Topics and Submission Guidelines*
Demo topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Architectures, systems, algorithms and other constructions tackling relevant technical challenges
* Augmented, mixed, and virtual reality systems and applications
* Case studies, field trials, or user experience evaluations of new applications and services
* Conceptualizations and theorizations of the field
* Context-aware and location-based mobile and ubiquitous services
* Metrics and measures for evaluating and testing mobile and ubiquitous systems
* Middleware and distributed computing support for mobile and ubiquitous multimedia
* Novel applications for mobile and ubiquitous gaming, entertainment, networking, and advertising
* Privacy and security-related challenges to multimedia systems
* Social implications of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia systems
* Tools and development environments for building mobile, wearable, and ubiquitous multimedia systems
* User interfaces, interaction design, and interaction techniques for mobile and ubiquitous systems
* Fabrication and device prototyping
* Demo submissions should be maximum 3 pages (excluding references).The submission should be prepared as a PDF file, in single-column format, using either Word or LaTeX ACM Primary Article Templates<https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-…>. If LaTeX is used, single-column mode should be configured by using "\documentclass[manuscript,review,anonymous]{acmart}" as document class setting. Submissions will undergo a review process managed by the demonstration chairs. Demos must be submitted via EasyChair<https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=mum20230>.
* This year, authors are required to submit a three minute video with their submission showing a detailed hands-on presentation of their demo as well as an additional document (.pdf or .txt) with the list of hardware they would need to bring to the venue.
* Demo submissions should not have been previously published or be concurrently under submission elsewhere. Demo submissions should not be anonymized and will undergo a single-blind review process. Final camera-ready versions of accepted submissions must be accompanied by a signed copyright form. Accepted demos will appear in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, which will be available in the ACM Digital Library, where they will remain accessible to thousands of researchers and practitioners worldwide.
Link to Submission System: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=mum20230
*Important Dates*
Submission deadline: October 9th, 2023, AoE
Notification of review decision: October 17th, 2023
Camera ready deadline: November 9th, 2023
Conference dates: December 3rd – December 6th, 2023
*Demo Chairs*
Paweł W. Woźniak, Chalmers University of Technology
Yomna Abdelrahman, Bundeswehr University Munich
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: demos2023(a)mum-conf.org<mailto:demos2023@mum-conf.org>
*** CALL FOR DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM - MUM 2023***
*Doctoral Consortium Submission Deadline: 9th of October 2023*
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* MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6, 2023 *
* MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia, will be held in Vienna, Austria, December 3rd – 6th. MUM is an interdisciplinary forum for advances in research of mobile and ubiquitous multimedia systems, applications, and services. As part of the Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) conference, we conduct a joint seminar for PhD students from the various sub-disciplines related to mobile media, ubiquitous computing, and human-computer interaction. The doctoral consortium (DC) will take place on-site on Sunday, Dec 3, 2023, before the main conference.
* The DC will be an opportunity for a small group of PhD students to meet and discuss their work with each other and with a panel of experienced researchers in the field, in an informal and interactive setting. We welcome applications from current PhD students studying in any area of relevance to the MUM community. PhD students at any stage of the PhD can apply. Depending on the stage the DC may provide helpful feedback for narrowing down a topic, discussing methodological and technical aspects of the ongoing research, or on the framing and presentation of the results in a thesis.
* Submission Guidelines*
* To apply for participation in the DC, we ask you to submit a 2-4 pages long paper in Word or LaTeX (using the ACM Primary Article Template)<https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-…>. The paper should describe the context and motivation of your PhD research, the problem and aims that drive your research and your research objectives, hypothesis, and/or questions. It should further describe and explain your (proposed) research approach and methods, and include a discussion of results you may already have. Please also include the context of your PhD, i.e., the university programme in which you conduct your PhD, the status of your PhD, the expected completion date, and any other relevant information on your PhD situation.
* Submissions will not be peer-reviewed. We will select students for participation with a view of prioritising those who would likely benefit most. Accepted students will be asked to prepare a presentation on their PhD research, and a poster which will be included in the MUM 2023 poster track. Submissions must be submitted via e-mail to dc.mum2023(a)hcilab.org<mailto:dc.mum2023@hcilab.org>. For accepted doctoral consortium submissions, the author can select if s/he wants the submission to be included to the conference proceedings.
* If you are invited to participate, you must register regularly for the day of the PhD seminar or for the whole conference – or apply to participate free of charge as a student volunteer.
Your submission should be 2-4 pages. Please use the template and include the following:
* Your name, Advisor(s) name(s), and the university where you are conducting your doctoral work. Submissions should NOT be anonymous.
* Current year of study and projected completion date (plus information about the regulations of your PhD program regarding length, any part-time study, etc.)
Please address the following questions if applicable for you research:
* Which problem do you solve? Why is this problem important? What do you want to find out?
* Which steps do you plan to take, and how do you evaluate your results?
* Which research papers (not more than 3) are related most to your research? How does your work differ?
* What have you found out so far? What’s next?
* What’s still missing? Where do you need help? Where would you want to collaborate?
*Submissions must be submitted via e-mail to dc.mum2023(a)hcilab.org.<mailto:dc.mum2023@hcilab.org>*
*Important Dates*
Submission: October 9th, 2023
Decision Notification: October 17th, 2023
Camera-ready Deadline: November 9th, 2023
Conference Dates: December 3rd, 2023
*Doctoral Consortium Chairs*
Albrecht Schmidt, LMU Munich
Jasmin Niess, University of Oslo
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: dc.mum2023(a)hcilab.org<mailto:dc.mum2023@hcilab.org>
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Cari Tutti,
è con molto piacere che faccio le mie congratulazioni a due nuovi
professori ordinari in università italiane:
Rosa Lanzilotti, che da qualche giorno ha preso servizio all'Università
di Bari;
Maristella Matera, che ha avuto oggi la chiamata dal suo Dipartimento
del Politecnico di Milano, dovrà probabilmente aspettare settembre per
la presa di servizio.
Sono due colleghe, e amiche per tanti di noi, di cui conosciamo bene il
valore e l'impegno, non solo nella nostra comunità ma nell'università
italiana e a livello internazionale. Avere due ulteriori professoresse
di HCI ci riempie di gioia e di orgoglio. Certamente continueranno a
trainare tanti altri giovani.
Davvero una bella notizia prima delle vacanze di agosto. Cari saluti,
M. Francesca
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