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CFP: STAG 2023 - Smart Tools and Applications in Graphics - Extended Deadline

by Giuseppe Caggianese

*** Deadline extended: STAG 2023 - Smart Tools and Applications in Graphics *** It is still possible to submit your contribution to STAG 2023. The submission deadlines have been extended to September 17th (Abstract submission) and September 24th (Papers/Posters submission), 2023. You can read the detailed CFP below. STAG is an annual international conference organized by the Italian Chapter of the Eurographics Association. The University of Basilicata and Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti di Matera will host STAG 2023 on November 16-17 ( https://www.stag-conference.org/2023/index.html). The aim of STAG is to disseminate knowledge and pioneering concepts pertaining to the theoretical and practical aspects of Computer Graphics. By bringing together researchers and professionals from both national and international scientific communities, the event facilitates the exchange of the latest advancements in the field. The conference actively encourages the submission of innovative proposals that address practical challenges through novel approaches, intelligent solutions that enhance existing techniques and algorithms for real-world applications, as well as system and workflow papers that showcase their tangible impact on practical implementations. We invite submissions related to, but not limited to, the following topics: - 2D/3D Computer Vision - Artificial Intelligence, Machine and Deep Learning for Visual Computing - Acquisition and Reconstruction - Animation - eXtended Reality - Computational Fabrication and Digital Manufacturing - Computational Geometry - Computer Graphics applications in industry, biomedicine, cultural heritage, entertainment, physics, design, robotics, digital twin, smart cities, etc. - Geometry processing - Human-Computer Interaction - Imaging and image processing - Pattern Recognition - Rendering - Shape modeling, synthesis and analysis - Topological Data Analysis for Visual Computing - Visualization and Perception - Volumetric modeling - 3D Web graphics *** Submission *** Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers, as well as dataset papers and software papers. Accepted papers will be included in the STAG proceedings, published in the Eurographics Digital Library. The authors of the selected top-quality papers presented at the conference will receive invitations to submit extended versions of their work to a Special Issue in prestigious academic journals, including Computers & Graphics (Elsevier), Computer Graphics & Applications (IEEE), or Graphical Models (Elsevier). Please check the conference website for more information: https://www.stag-conference.org *** DEADLINE EXTENDED *** - Abstract submission: September 10, 2023 - September 17, 2023 - Papers submission: September 17, 2023 - September 24, 2023 - Notification: October 13, 2023 - Camera Ready: October 20, 2023 - Conference: November 16-17, 2023 *** Contact *** If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at stag2023(a)unibas.it

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IxD&A Journal: Issue N. 57 is now available for free downloading

by Carlo Giovannella

======================================================== /Apologize for unintended cross-mailing/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *International Journal on Interaction Design & Architecture(s) - IxD&A* *https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-000 *established in 2005 SCOPUS and ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index - Web of Science, Thomson Reuters) indexed Journal implements also video presentations of the published contributions. CiteScore 2022: 2.0 (Q1: Design (/Architecture); Q2: Media Technology, Education; Q3: Human Computer Interaction) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Issue N. 57 *featuring a special issue **on:* **Competence-based education: from school to responsible citizenship, wellbeing, and democracy.** */guest editors: ///Ilaria Bortolotti, Stefano Cacciamani, Romina Cachia, Arianna Sala, Nadia Sansone/ /+ Regular papers is now available for free downloading https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-057 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ /IxD&A implements the Gold/Diamond Open Access road to its contents with no charge to the authors / If you wish to help us in improving the quality of the journal, please donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5EUX7C… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *IxD&A Journal, issue N. 57 - ToC*/** ** ///Preface to the special isue on *Competence-based education: from school to responsible citizenship, wellbeing, and democracy.* by /Ilaria Bortolotti, Stefano Cacciamani, Romina Cachia, Arianna Sala, Nadia Sansone/ p. 5 – 7 /Carlo Giovannella/ “Learning by being”: integrated thinking and competencies to mark the difference from AIs, pp. 8 – 26 /Stefano Cacciamani and Nobuko Fujita/ Promoting Life Competences in the Knowledge Society: The Contribution of Knowledge Building Model for Educational Systems, pp. 27 – 46 /Marcelo F. Maina, Lourdes Guàrdia, Federica Mancini, Carolina García/ Development of a Model for Transversal Competence Assessment in K-12: an Internal Validation Study for the Digital Competence, pp. 47 – 64 /Betty Tärning, Eva-Maria Ternblad, Agneta Gulz, Magnus Haake/ A tale about facts and opinions: The impact of a drama intervention on middle-school students´ information literacy, pp. 65 – 81 /Giuseppe Ritella, Fedela Feldia Loperfido/ Harnessing digital community mapping for the development of primary and secondary students’ civic competences: a case study, pp. 82 – 96 / //David S. Bowers and Marian Petre/ Developing a Competence Assessment which References a Student Portfolio to a Professional Skills Framework, pp. 97 – 114 /Antonio Palacios-Rodríguez, Francisco D. Guillén-Gámez, Julio Cabero-Almenara, Juan Jesús Gutiérrez-Castillo/ Teacher Digital Competence in the stages of Compulsory Education according to DigCompEdu: The impact of demographic predictors on its development, pp. 115 – 132 /Alejandra Celis Vargas, Rikke Magnussen, Ingrid Mulder, Birger Larsen/ Towards a framework for Open Data literacy in education: A systematic mapping review of Open Data skills and learning approaches, pp. 133 – 151 /Kai Pata and Külli Kori/ Cross Academia and Public Citizen Engagement for Developing Active Citizenship Competences, pp. 152 – 166 *Regular paper* /Agneta Gulz and Magnus Haake/ Lessons from a preschool intervention study carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic, pp. 167 – 187, abstract, download -----------------------------------------------------------------------------* *To keep updated join the IxD&A groups @: IxD&A Linkedin -> link <https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3785204/> IxD&A Facebook -> link <https://www.facebook.com/groups/528301461963022> Enjoy the videos of the "Meeting the Authors" events @: IxD&A Youtube channel -> link <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_F6Aa-zJERXS1H7IqbTtKA/videos> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IxD&A Privacy Policy <http://ixdea.uniroma2.it/inevent/events/idea2010/index.php?s=9&a=1> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Call for Papers] Special Issue on Human AI Conversational Systems in "Personal and Ubiquitous Computing"

by Tommaso Turchi

Dear all, I hope you all had a wonderful summer holiday. I am excited to announce an upcoming Special Issue in "Personal and Ubiquitous Computing" titled "Human AI Conversational Systems: When Humans and Machines Start to Chat", for which I am serving as an editor. I believe that many of you would be ideal contributors to this special issue. About the Special Issue: In the digital era, chatbots and conversational agents like ChatGPT have marked a significant shift in human-computer interactions, offering a more intuitive, human-like approach to obtaining information, utilizing products, and accessing services. This special issue aims to shed light on the present achievements in this domain and to further probe into the prospective avenues through which we might engage with these technologies in the future. Key Topics of Interest include (but are not limited to): Designing, implementing, and evaluating chatbot interactions with humans. Natural language processing and multi-modal interaction nuances. Personalization techniques and adaptation strategies for conversational agents. Societal, ethical, and emotional implications of chatbots and their interactions. The application of chatbots in diverse sectors such as Arts, Humanities, and Creative Industries. … Submission Details: Deadline: December 15, 2023 Length: Typically 7,000–8,000 words (excluding references, captions, appendices). Longer or shorter articles have specific conditions as mentioned in the call. Call for Paper: Human AI Conversational Systems: When Humans and Machines Start to Chat<https://www.springer.com/journal/779/updates/24070322> Submission Link: Personal and Ubiquitous Computing Submission Guidelines<https://www.springer.com/journal/779/submission-guidelines> Further Information: Springer Nature Information for Journal Article Authors<https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/journal-author> For an in-depth understanding of the scope and guidelines, please refer to the attached Call for Papers. I encourage all of you to consider submitting your pioneering work to this special issue. Additionally, please feel free to share this call with your colleagues and research associates who may also be interested. Thank you for your consideration, and I am eagerly looking forward to the many new perspectives that you can bring to this special issue. Warm regards, //==============================\\ Tommaso Turchi Department of Computer Science University of Pisa \\==============================//

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AVI 2024 Announcement: 3-7 June 2024, Genoa, Italy

by Ilaria Torre

International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces ================================================= 3-7 June 2024 Genoa, Italy https://avi2024.dibris.unige.it<https://avi2024.dibris.unige.it/> ================================================= IMPORTANT DATES Workshop and tutorial proposals: Friday, December 1, 2024 Long and short papers: Abstract submission: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Paper submission: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Posters and Demos: Paper submission: Thursday, February 29, 2024 Doctoral Consortium: Paper submission: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (all deadlines are 23:59, AoE) Submission webpage: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=avi2024 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) Since 1992, AVI has been a biennial appointment for a vast international community of experts with a broad range of backgrounds. Throughout three decades, the Conference has attracted leading researchers of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from all over the world, offering a forum to present and disseminate new technological results, paradigms, and visions for HCI and user interfaces. Because of advanced technology and new possibilities for user interaction, AVI has broadened the topics it covers, still keeping its primary focus on the conception, design, implementation, and evaluation of novel visual interfaces. While rooted in Italy, AVI is an actual international conference concerning the nationality of participants, authors of papers, and program committee members. The mixture of carefully selected research contributions paired with cordial Italian hospitality creates a unique conference atmosphere, which has made AVI an internationally recognized brand. AVI 2024 is under the patronage of University of Genoa, Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, Italy. We look forward to your participation in AVI 2024! Cristina Conati, AVI 2024 General Chair Gulatiero Volpe, AVI 2024 General Chair Ilaria Torre, AVI 2024 Program Chair ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following: Adaptive and Context-Aware Interfaces Affective Visual Interfaces Computer Supported Cooperative Work Conversational Interfaces Full-body Interaction Human-AI Interaction Information Visualization Intelligent Interfaces Engineering of Visual Interfaces and Interaction Interaction Design Tools Building Interactions: Hardware, Materials, and Fabrication Interaction for the environment and environmental awareness Interface Metaphors Interfaces for Automotive Interfaces for Big Data Interfaces for e-Commerce and e-Branding Interfaces for e-Culture and e-Tourism Interfaces for End-User Development Interfaces for i-TV Interfaces for Recommender Systems Interfaces for Social Interaction and Cooperation Interfaces and Interactions for Inclusion, Accessibility and Aging Interfaces for children Learning, Education, and Families Mobile Interaction Motion-based Interaction Multimodal Interfaces (Multi)Sensory Interfaces (Multi)Touch Interaction Search Interfaces Shape-Changing Devices User Interfaces for the Internet of Things Usability and Accessibility Usability and (Cyber)Security Virtual and Augmented Reality Visual Analytics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **LONG AND SHORT RESEARCH PAPERS** We solicit high-quality original research papers in the area of advanced visual interfaces and Human-Computer Interaction in general. All submissions will be peer-reviewed by an international panel of experts. Accepted long and short research papers will be included in the Proceedings published by ACM Press and available in the ACM Digital Library. Long and Short papers are publications that address AVI 2024 topics and describe original, unpublished research. Submissions must be anonymized. The maximum length of long papers is 8 pages (with one additional page for references). The maximum length of short papers is 4 pages (with one additional page for references). Authors are required to send a 250-word abstract by the abstract deadline, one week before final submission, to speed up the paper assignment to reviewers. **POSTER PAPERS** The AVI 2024 Poster Track allows researchers and practitioners to present their work in progress and obtain precious feedback from their peers in an informal setting. Poster submissions must be up to 2 pages (with one additional page for references), not anonymized. **DEMO PAPERS** The demo track is intended to provide a forum to showcase innovative implementations, systems and technologies demonstrating new ideas about interactive visual interfaces. We are looking for implementations of novel and exciting concepts or systems related to the main topics of AVI. Demo papers must be up to 2 pages (with one additional page for references), not anonymized. **WORKSHOP PROPOSALS** We invite proposals for workshops that will facilitate the exchange of new ideas in all areas related to advanced visual interfaces and Human-Computer Interaction. We invite organizers to propose either half-day or one-day long workshops held on June 3 or June 4, 2024, at the AVI2024 venue. **TUTORIALS** We encourage the proposal of tutorials on specific topics related to AVI and general HCI approaches, methodologies, or technologies. **DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM** The goal of the Doctoral Consortium is to provide a setting for PhD students to present their work and receive feedback on their doctoral research plan and progress. Students will be offered the opportunity to articulate and discuss their problem statement, goals, methods, and results. The Doctoral Consortium also aims at providing students with guidance on various aspects of their research from established researchers and the other students participating in the sessions. Finally, the Doctoral Consortium seeks to motivate students in the development of their scientific curiosity and facilitate their networking within the research community. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVI 2024 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE General Chairs Cristina Conati, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Gualtiero Volpe, University of Genoa Program Chair Ilaria Torre, University of Genoa Long Papers Chairs Giuseppe Desolda, University of Bari Michail Giannakos, Norwegian University of Science and Technology Short Papers Chairs Elisabetta Bevacqua, National Engineering School of Brest Maurizio Mancini, Sapienza University of Rome Workshop & Tutorial Chairs Ignacio Aedo, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Rosella Gennari, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Poster Chairs Masood Masoodian, Aalto University Giovanna Varni, University of Trento Demo Chairs Radoslaw Niewiadomski, University of Genoa Fabiana Vernero, University of Turin Doctoral Consortium Chair Fabio Paternò, CNR ISTI Giuliana Vitiello, University of Salerno Publicity Chairs Beatrice Biancardi, LINEACT CESI Federica Delprino, University of Genoa Proceedings Chairs Eleonora Ceccaldi, University of Genoa Cigdem Beyan, University of Trento Web Chair Paola Barra, University of Naples Parthenope AVI STEERING COMMITTEE Paolo Bottoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Paolo Buono University of Bari, Italy Tiziana Catarci Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Maria Francesca Costabile University of Bari, Italy Maristella Matera Polytechnic of Milan, Italy Massimo Mecella Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Kent Norman University of Maryland, USA Emanuele Panizzi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Genny Tortora University of Salerno, Italy Giuliana Vitiello University of Salerno, Italy Marco Winckler Université Côte d'Azur, France -- Ilaria Torre Associate Professor, University of Genoa, IT Department of Computer Science, Bio-engineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering Head of the MSc in Digital Humanities - Interactive systems and digital media, Polytechnic School Office +39 010 3532818 Email ilaria.torre(a)unige.it<mailto:ilaria.torre@unige.it>

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[ACM IUI 2024] Call for Workshops and Tutorials

by Wanling Cai

* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * ACM IUI 2024 - Call for Workshops and Tutorials In conjunction with the 29th International ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (ACM IUI 2024) Greenville, South Carolina, USA, March 18-21, 2024 https://iui.acm.org/2024/ Workshop and Tutorial Co-Chairs Julia Sheidin, Braude College of Engineering, Israel, julia(a)braude.ac.il<mailto:sheidin.julia@gmail.com> Axel Soto, CONICET and Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina, axel.soto(a)cs.uns.edu.ar<mailto:axel.soto@cs.uns.edu.ar> Eva Zangerle, University of Innsbruck, Austria, eva.zangerle(a)uibk.ac.at<mailto:eva.zangerle@uibk.ac.at> wt2024(a)iui.acm.org<mailto:wt2024@iui.acm.org> Call for Proposals We are pleased to invite proposals for workshops and tutorials to be held in conjunction with the conference. The goal of the workshops is to provide a venue for presenting research on focused topics of interest and an informal forum to discuss research questions and challenges. Potential workshop topics should be related to the general theme of the conference. Tutorials are designed to provide fundamental knowledge and experience on topics related to intelligent user interfaces, and the intersection between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Note: We encourage you to contact the chairs with your ideas (wt2024(a)iui.acm.org<mailto:wt2024@iui.acm.org>), and work together to prepare an exciting proposal. We encourage proposals for a wide range of workshop and tutorial formats and activities, including but not limited to: * "Mini-conferences" on specialized topics; such workshops may have their own paper submission and review processes. * Interactive formats to explore a certain topic during the workshop (e.g., through breakout rooms); such workshops may have their own paper submission and review process or target a report summarizing the outcome of the interactive discussions. * "Late breaking work" meetings; such workshops usually have a lighter review process (e.g. based on abstracts only). * "Hands-on" workshops around a specific problem or topic that may wish to ask participants to submit a position statement. * "Project centric" workshops that may be closely related to the scope of an existing large-scale (e.g. NSF, EU, etc. funded) project. * "Mini-competitions", challenges, or hackathons around selected topics with individual or team participation. * Tutorials on a specific topic relevant to IUI; for example, methods and approaches in HCI and/or AI, specific techniques or algorithms to develop intelligent user interfaces, etc. We invite submissions of proposals for full-day and half-day workshops or tutorials. Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the workshop and tutorial chairs. Workshops with few submissions may be canceled, shortened, merged with other workshops, or otherwise restructured. The organizers of accepted workshops and tutorials are responsible for producing a call for participation and publicizing it, such as distributing the call to relevant newsgroups and electronic mailing lists, and especially to potential audiences from outside the IUI conference community. Workshop and tutorial organizers will maintain their own website with information about the workshop or tutorial and the ACM IUI 2024 website will refer to this website. The workshop organizers will coordinate the paper solicitation, collection, and review process. A workshop and tutorials summary will be included in the ACM Digital Library for ACM IUI 2024, and we will separately publish a joint workshop proceedings for accepted workshop submissions (through CEUR or similar). Proposal Format Workshop or tutorial proposals should be a maximum of four pages long (single-column format). Prepare your submission using the latest templates: Word Submission Template<https://authors.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/publications/taps/acm_submi…>, or the LaTeX template<https://portalparts.acm.org/hippo/latex_templates/acmart-primary.zip>. The proposals should be organized as follows: * Name and title: A one-word acronym and a full title. Please indicate “(Workshop)” or “(Tutorial)” after the title, as appropriate. * Description of workshop or tutorial topic: This description should discuss the relevance of the suggested topic to IUI and its interest for the IUI 2024 audience. Include a brief discussion of why and for which audience the workshop or tutorial is of particular interest. * Previous history: List of previous workshops or tutorials that were held on the topic including the conferences that hosted past workshops or tutorials and the number of participants. * Organizer(s): Names, affiliations, emails, and web pages of the organizer(s). Provide a brief description of the background of the organizer(s). Strong proposals normally include organizers who bring differing perspectives on the topic and are actively connected to the communities of potential participants. Please indicate the primary contact person and the organizers who plan to attend the workshop. Also please provide a list of other workshops or tutorials organized by workshop organizers in the past. * Workshop program committee: Names and affiliation of the members of the (tentative) workshop program committee that will evaluate the workshop submissions. * Participants: A statement saying how many participants you expect and how you plan to invite participants for the workshop or tutorial. If possible, include the names of at least 10 people who have expressed interest to participate in the workshop or tutorial. * Workshop or Tutorial activities: A brief description of the format regarding the mix of events or activities, such as paper presentations, invited talks, panels, demonstrations, teaching activities, hands-on practical exercises, general discussion. Please also list here any material you will make available to tutorial participants, e.g. slides, access to hardware/software, handouts, etc. * Workshop format: virtual, in-person, or hybrid. * Planned outcomes of the workshop or tutorials: What are you hoping to achieve by the end of the workshop or tutorials? Please list here any planned publications or other outputs arising from workshops. * Length: Full-day or half-day. Important Dates • Discuss your topic with the workshop and tutorials chairs: Oct 9, 2023 • Workshop Proposals due: Oct 16, 2023 • Workshop Proposals Decisions Sent: Nov 6, 2023

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[ACM MUM 2023] Call for Student Volunteers | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6 2023

by Amal Walied Abdelazeem Yassien

*** CALL FOR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS - MUM 2023*** *Application Deadline: 15th of September 2023* * We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * *For the online version of this Call, please visit: https://mum-conf.org/2023/index.php?web=svs* * MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6, 2023 * We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM 2023) to be held from December 3rd to 6th in the enchanting city of Vienna, Austria. We would like to invite passionate and dedicated students to join us as volunteers. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to gain valuable hands -on experience, expand your network, and contribute to the success of an international conference. *Responsibilities of Student Volunteers* * Assisting with registration and check-in processes * Guiding attendees and providing information about the conference venue and schedule * Assisting speakers and presenters during sessions * Supporting the organizing committee with various administrative tasks * Helping with the setup and management of conference equipment and facilities * Assisting with social events and networking activities * Social media support *Benefits of Volunteering* * Free registration - Access to all conference sessions and workshops during your volunteer shifts * A goodie bag, t-shirt and a certificate of appreciation for your valuable contribution * Networking opportunities with renowned researchers and industry professionals * Recognition on the conference website and in the official program * An opportunity to showcase your organizational and communication skills *Requirements* * Must be a currently enrolled student * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Reliable and responsible with a professional attitude If you are enthusiastic about MUM 2023 and would like to be a part of the conference, we encourage you to apply as a student volunteer. To submit your application here<https://forms.gle/2q7A7DRPkkk5fpcVA> (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesAxVcvUUKRi-7cFqCS7CiXEUI2V7HZ4p…). The deadline for applications is Sept 15th, 2023. Selected volunteers will be notified by email no later than Sept 29th, 2023. We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Vienna for a memorable conference experience! *Student Volunteers Chair* Ambika Shahu,TU Wien All questions about the student volunteer program should be emailed to: sv2023(a)mum-conf.org<mailto:sv2023@mum-conf.org>

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Next Hard Deadline: Special issue on "AI for Humans and Humans for AI: Towards Cultures of Participation in the Digital Age" - IxD&A Journal

by Carlo Giovannella

/Apologize for unintended cross-mailing/ ========================================================= /Note: //*Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal has migrated to https://ixdea.org/*// //The old website is no longer updated from 5 March 2023 onwards./ ========================================================= *NEXT HARD DEADLINE**-> September 15th 2023* Special Issue on *AI for Humans and Humans for AI: Towards Cultures of Participation in the Digital Age *Call for Papers -> link <https://ixdea.org/ai-for-humans-and-humans-for-ai-towards-cultures-of-parti…> to be published at the /*Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal (IxD&A)*/ (ISSN 1826-9745, eISSN 2283-2998) https://ixdea.org/ https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-000 ---------------------------------------------------------------- **** Since 2012 also in Scopus **** **** *Since 2015 also* in *Emerging Sources Citation Index* and *Web of Science* *** *---------------------------------------------------------------- IxD&A implements the Gold Open Access (OA) road to its contents with no charge to the authors (submission & paper processing) Help us in improving the quality of the editorial process and of the journal, please donate: -> link ========================================================= *Guest Editors:*  --------------------------------------------------------- -- • Renate Andersen, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway • Vita Santa Barletta, University of Bari, Italy • Anders Mørch, University of Oslo, Norway • Alessandro Pagano, University of Bari, Italy =========================================== *Important dates:* ----------------------------------------------------------- • Extended deadline: *September 15th, 2023 (hard deadline)* • Notification to the authors: November 10th, 2023 • Camera ready paper: November 30th, 2023 • Publication of the special issue: December 2023/January 2024 (tentatively) =========================================== *Overview* ----------------------------------------------------------- This special issue is intended to explore the assumption (and to provide at least partial evidence) that the most successful Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems out there today are dependent on teams of humans, just as humans depend on these systems to gain access to information, provide insights and perform tasks beyond their own capabilities. An assumption that implies a confrontation between AI, Human-Centered AI and HCD and a reflection on the role of HCD in the AI age. The issue, thus, is not intended to be focalized on the design of user interfaces of systems containing embedded AI features, per se; rather, it is expected to be grounded in research activities involving a broad spectrum of academic disciplines – from computer science to social science – that will critically analyze the interplay between AI, Human-Centered AI and HCD, in order to investigate the impact on individuals, social groups, and society as a whole. In particular this special issue wish to explore the relationship between AI, aimed at replacing human beings, and Intelligence Augmentation (IA), focused on empowering human beings in their daily life and work. Balancing between these two perspectives means changing the research paradigm from traditional human-computer interaction, to designing the collaboration between humans and computers. This will foster creativity, meaningful work, intersubjectivity, and learning, and eventually improve the quality of life of individuals. However, a variety of issues and ethical problems need to be addressed in this new age – e.g., privacy intrusions, massive unemployment, knowledge and competence loss, lack of control, autonomous weapons, new research methods, etc. The guest editors encourage researchers to submit articles that will consider these aspects. ----------------------------------------------------------- *Topics of Interest* ----------------------------------------------------------- Topics of interest for this special issue include, but not limited to: * AI and Human control: privacy and ethical issues * AI support in everyday work * Collaborative human-centered design * End-User Development for AI-based systems * Empirical evaluation of AI-based systems * Explainable AI through meta design * Human-centred AI * Learning analytics for teachers participation and learning effectiveness * Research methods in Human-Centered AI and Design =========================================== /*Submission guidelines and procedure*/ ---------------------------------------------------------- All submissions (abstracts and later final manuscripts) must be original and may not be under review by another publication. The manuscripts should be submitted either in .doc or in .rtf format. All papers will be blindly peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers. Authors are invited to submit 8-20 pages paper (including authors' information, abstract, all tables, figures, references, etc.). The paper should be written according to the IxD&A authors' guidelines ->https://ixdea.org/authors-guidelines/ ========================================================== *Authors' guidelines* ---------------------------------------------------------- Paper submission page: -> link <https://www-2020.ixdea.uniroma2.it/ojs/ixdea/login> (Please upload all submissions using the Submission page. When submitting the paper, please, choose the section: "SI: AI for Humans and Humans for AI") More information on the submission procedure and on the characteristics of the paper format can be found on the website of the IxD&A Journal where information on the copyright policy and responsibility of authors, publication ethics and malpractice are published. For scientific advice and queries, please contact the IxD&A scientific editor marking the subject as: /IxD&A special issue on AI for Humans and Humans for AI/ • renatea [at] oslomet [dot] no • vita [dot] barletta [at] uniba [dot] it • anders [dot] morch [at] iped [dot] uio [dot] no • alessandro [dot] pagano [at] uniba [dot] it

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36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE 2024): First Call for Workshop Proposals

by Announce

*** First Call for Workshop Proposals *** 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE 2024) June 3-7, 2024, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/caise2024/ (*** Submission Deadline: October 13, 2023 AoE ***) CAiSE is a well-established, highly visible conference series on Advanced Information Systems (IS) Engineering. It covers all relevant topics in the area, including methodologies and approaches for IS engineering, innovative platforms, architectures and technologies, and engineering of specific kinds of IS. CAiSE conferences also have the tradition of hosting workshops in related fields. Workshops are intended to focus on particular topics and provide ample room for discussions of new ideas and developments. CAiSE 2024, the 36th edition of the CAiSE series, invites proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with the main conference, related to the CAiSE topics, covering new emerging topics and targeting innovative papers in special focus areas. Prospective workshop organisers should specify whether they plan an event with a presentation-oriented track, a discussion-oriented track, or both. Presentation-oriented track This track focuses on accepted papers with presentations followed by Q&A sessions, akin to conferences. The proceedings of these workshops are intended to be published in a joint volume in the Springer LNBIP series. Submissions must  conform to the Springer LNCS/LNBIP format and should  not exceed 12 pages. According to the Springer standards, the overall acceptance rate cannot exceed 45%-50%. Discussion-oriented track This track emphasizes discussions facilitated by paper presentations revolving around novel ideas and early-stage research. Since the main criterion for paper acceptance in such workshops is relevance and potential for raising discussion, they are not expected to have their proceedings in the Springer LNBIP volume. The edition of a joint proceedings volume next to the LNBIP one for the discussion-oriented track is underway. Proceedings shall be submitted to CEUR-WS.org for online publication. Details on this aspect will be provided separately. Proposal submission Workshop proposals should be submitted via EasyChair at the following address:  https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=caise2024  Please select the Author role and the CAiSE 2024 Workshops track. Prior contact with the workshop chairs (caise2024-workshops(a)easychair.org) is encouraged. The organizer(s) of approved workshops will be responsible for advertising their workshop, eliciting high-quality submissions, organizing the reviewing process of their workshop’s papers according to the principles and guidelines of CAiSE, and collecting camera-ready copies of accepted papers (verifying that they comply with the formatting rules). Organizers (including co-organizers) are expected to attend their entire workshop. Detailed instructions for workshop proposers The proposal (up to 1000 words) should cover the following points: • Workshop title, duration (1 day or 2 days), preferred date (3-4 June 2024) • Workshop type (presentation-oriented or discussion-oriented, or both). • Information on the organizers (PC chairs, other organizers who will be present at the workshop or are otherwise involved, including the person responsible for web presence and communication). Please include names, addresses, and affiliations, indicating the main responsible person. The submission should include a one-paragraph biographical sketch for each organizer, describing relevant qualifications and experience. Please specify at least one PC chair. PC chairs will not be allowed to submit papers to the workshop, but other organizers (who will have no oversight over the review process) are encouraged to do so. • Purpose: What are the main goals of the workshop? Please list the workshop topics. How does the focus of the workshop differ from the main conference? How does the focus of the workshop differ from other potential CAiSE events? (Proponents are advised to look at the workshops and working conferences held at CAiSE 2022 and CAiSE 2023 and differentiate your scope from theirs.) • Organization of the workshop: Specify the type of contributions, distribution into sessions, type of sessions, etc. Mention if you plan to have any keynote speaker (please note that the conference organization will not cover fees, travel expenses, accommodation and registration costs of keynote speakers). Include any special requirements regarding infrastructure and room layout. • Tentative list of PC members. • An estimate of the number of papers to be accepted, and the number of attendees. If applicable, short information on previous editions of the workshop series (this should include submission, acceptance, and attendance information). Short information on your plans for advertising your workshop and making it highly visible. Services provided by CAiSE • EasyChair installation for the management of the workshop submissions (each organizer will be made chair of their own workshop). • Publication of papers in an LNBIP volume for presentation-oriented tracks, and in a CEUR-WS.org online volume for discussion-oriented tracks. • One free workshop-only registration if more than 10 people are registered for the workshop. Organizers willing to attend the whole event (main conference) will have to register for the conference at their own expense. • Local organizational infrastructure and administrative support (registration, badges, refreshments, beamers, screens, etc.). In particular, all venue issues (rooms, meals and catering, social dinner, etc.) as well as the management of the registrations and the financing/administrative issues will be handled by the CAiSE Organization Board and are not under the responsibility of the workshop organizers. • Advertisement of the workshop on the CAiSE 2024 homepage and mailings. Please note that the workshop may be canceled if the number of registrations is less than 10. Also, in the case of workshops with topics that are similar, two or more workshops may be suggested to merge together. Key Dates • Submission of workshops proposals (via Easychair): October 13th, 2023 • Workshop notifications: November 3rd, 2023 • Workshop paper submission (tentative, recommended for presentation-oriented tracks): March 6th, 2024 • Workshop paper decision (recommended for presentation-oriented tracks): April 3rd, 2024 • Camera-ready due (recommended for presentation-oriented tracks): April 22nd, 2024 • Workshops: June 3rd-4th, 2024 Contact For more information and inquiries, please feel free and welcome to contact the Workshop Chairs at the following address: caise2024-workshops(a)easychair.org

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CHITALY 2023 - Call for participation

by amon

CHITALY 2023 - CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - EARLY REGISTRATION POSTPONED ==================================================== 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: https://prenotazioni.consultaumbria.com/cmsweb/Login.asp?IDcommessa=26-2023…

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CfP: QUARE 2023 The 2nd workshop on Measuring the Quality of Explanations in Recommender Systems, at RecSys '23

by Alessandro Piscopo

* We apologise if you receive multiple copies of this invitation * 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 --------------------------------- 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 --------------------- https://sites.google.com/view/quare-2023/schedule https://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 --------------- 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 --------------------------------------- - 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, ________________________________ Alessandro Piscopo Lead Data Scientist | Content Discovery [signature_1072824388]

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[ACM MUM 2023 - Deadline Extended] Call for Full and Short Papers | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6 2023

by Amal Walied Abdelazeem Yassien

*** CALL FOR PAPERS - MUM 2023 *** *** DEADLINE EXTENDED *** Deadline for Full and Short Papers: 29th of August 2023, AoE * We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * *For the online version of this Call, please visit: https://mum-conf.org/2023/index.php?web=papers * * 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

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[ACM MUM 2023] Call for Demos | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6 2023

by Amal Walied Abdelazeem Yassien

*** CALL FOR DEMOS- MUM 2023*** *Demos Submission Deadline: 9th of October 2023, AoE* * We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * *For the online version of this Call, please visit: https://mum-conf.org/2023/index.php?web=demos * * 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>

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[ACM MUM 2023] Call for Doctoral Consortium | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6 2023

by Amal Walied Abdelazeem Yassien

*** CALL FOR DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM - MUM 2023*** *Doctoral Consortium Submission Deadline: 9th of October 2023* * We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * *For the online version of this Call, please visit: https://mum-conf.org/2023/index.php?web=doctoral * * 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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IxD&A Journal N. 55 - Meet the Authors Event: videos now available

by Carlo Giovannella

/Apologize for unintended cross-mailing/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *International Journal on Interaction Design & Architecture(s) - IxD&A - a SCOPUS and Web of Science - Emerging Sources (Thomson Reuters) indexed Journal -* https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-000 that implements also video presentations of the published contributions. CireScore 2022 = 2.0 (Q1: Design (/Architecture); Q2: Education, Media Technology and Social Science (SRJ); Q3: Human Computer Interaction) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Videos of the on-line event are now avilable* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Special issue N. 55 * on **Smart Learning Ecosystems: **toward the polyphonic construction of a new normality* *guest edited by //Mihai Dascalu, Patrizia Marti, Francesca Pozzi //and /*Regular papers */ *Meet the authors * authors list <https://ixdea.org/authors-of-issue-55-short-bios/> Videos can be accessed from the IxD&A Journal website -> <https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-052>https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-055 <https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-055> or from the IxD&A Youtube Channel -> link <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_F6Aa-zJERXS1H7IqbTtKA/videos> (play list issue 55: link <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe5rmM-FoE9GEzFBWE4WeXElIo1zq5x0X>) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To keep updated join IxD&A Linkedin group -> link <https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3785204/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ /IxD&A implements the Gold Open Access road to its contents with no charge to the authors / If you wish to help us in improving the quality of the journal, please donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5EUX7C… ///// /////========================================================= IxD&A Privacy Policy <https://ixdea.org/privacy-policy-2/> =========================================================

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IxD&A Journal: Issue N. 56 is now available for free downloading

by Carlo Giovannella

/Apologize for unintended cross-mailing/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *International Journal on Interaction Design & Architecture(s) - IxD&A* *https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-000 *established in 2005 SCOPUS and ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index - Web of Science, Thomson Reuters) indexed Journal implements also video presentations of the published contributions. CiteScore 2022: 2.0 (Q1: Design (/Architecture); Q2: Media Technology, Education; Q3: Human Computer Interaction) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Issue N. 56 *featuring a special issue **on:* **Hybrid Games and Interaction Design** */guest editors: ///Ana Patrícia Oliveira, Nelson Zagalo, Micael Sousa and Fotis Liarokapis/ /+ Regular papers is now available for free downloading https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-056 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ /IxD&A implements the Gold/Diamond Open Access road to its contents with no charge to the authors / If you wish to help us in improving the quality of the journal, please donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5EUX7C… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *IxD&A Journal, issue N. 56 - ToC*/** ** ///Preface to the special isue on **Hybrid Games and Interaction Design** /Ana Patrícia Oliveira, Nelson Zagalo, Micael Sousa and Fotis Liarokapis/ p. 5 – 7 /Ralf Hebecker, Kolja Bopp/ *Live Learning Games: Insights from the application of a collaborative hybrid game environment for staff training*, pp. 8/ –/ 28 /Stéphanie Jean-Daubias/ *JADE: a board game to teach software ergonomics*, pp. 29 – 52 /Richard E. Ferdig, Enrico Gandolfi, Chris Lenart, Robert Clements / *Building an augmented reality system for consumption and production of hybrid gaming and storytelling*, pp. 53 – 68 /Marta Fernández-Ruiz, David Ruiz-Torres, Héctor Puente Bienvenido/ *Environmental Visualization and Exploration in Mobile Augmented Reality Games: Redefining the Spatial Affordances*, pp. 69 – 88 /André Sousa, Eduardo Magalhães, João Jacob/ *Inducing Flow In Board Games Through Augmented Audio*, pp. 89 – 114 /Derya Karadag/ *Gamification of design studio in the context of a user-centered design workshop*, pp. 115 – 129 *Regular papers* /Mark Scholten, Saskia M. Kelders, Julia E. W. C. Van Gemert-Pijnen/ *Similarity in action with an Embodied Conversational Agent; can synchronous speech yield higher levels of rapport? An exploratory eHealth study*/, /pp. 130 – 155 /Roberto Cibin, Tiziano Bonini, Maurizio Teli/ *Participatory Design and Critical Media Studies: a Convivial Conversation*/, /pp. 156 – 173 /Andrés Solano, Juan Sebastian Sinisterra, Juan Sebastian Parra, David Castro, Carlos Peláez/ *Usability Heuristics for Applications in the Context of Resilient Cities*/, /pp. 174 – 200 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------* *To keep updated join the IxD&A groups @: IxD&A Linkedin -> link <https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3785204/> IxD&A Facebook -> link <https://www.facebook.com/groups/528301461963022> Enjoy the videos of the "Meeting the Authors" events @: IxD&A Youtube channel -> link <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_F6Aa-zJERXS1H7IqbTtKA/videos> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IxD&A Privacy Policy <http://ixdea.uniroma2.it/inevent/events/idea2010/index.php?s=9&a=1> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Congratulazioni a Rosa Lanzilotti e Maristella Matera

by Maria Francesca Costabile

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 -- ------------------------------------------------ Prof. Maria Francesca Costabile Dipartimento di Informatica Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro Via Orabona 4 70125 Bari - Italy tel +39-080-5443300 fax +39-080-5443300 email maria.costabile(a)uniba.it www http://ivu.di.uniba.it/people/costabile.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Mobile World Congress -MWC Las Vegas 2023

by elena.johnson＠usaeventsinfo.tech

Hi, We have a complete information Attendees List of Mobile World Congress -MWC Las Vegas If yes, I would be happy to send over our data model and pricing structure. Regards, Elena Johnson

1 year, 8 months

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PhD position on Human-Centered AI for Knowledge Work at the Politecnico di Milano

by Salvatore Andolina

Con preghiera di diffusione ---------------------------------------- ***Sorry for cross-posting*** Dear colleagues, The Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria (DEIB) at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, is offering a fully funded three-year PhD position on the topic of "Human-Centered AI for Knowledge Work" (supervisor: Prof. S. Andolina). We're seeking motivated and skilled candidates with a keen interest in large language models and human-centered AI research. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge topics in HCI and AI within a lively multidisciplinary team (https://hintlab.polimi.it/), conduct independent research under experienced guidance, contribute to high-quality publications, and participate in international conferences. Additional benefits include access to advanced training, mobility periods, and a flexible, results-oriented work schedule. The application deadline is 14:00 (Italian time) on September 5. To apply, please visit: https://www.dottorato.polimi.it/?id=501&L=1 <https://www.dottorato.polimi.it/?id=501&L=1> (id: 3689-2860) For any questions or additional information, don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at salvatore.andolina(a)polimi.it<mailto:salvatore.andolina@polimi.it> Kind regards, Salvatore -- Salvatore Andolina Assistant Professor (RTDb) Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria Politecnico di Milano Via Ponzio 34/5 - 20133 Milano, Italy https://andolina.faculty.polimi.it/

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10th International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing (BESC 2023): Call for Late Breaking Results

by georgeangelos60＠gmail.com

*** Call for Late Breaking Results *** 10th International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing (BESC 2023) October 30 - November 1, 2023, 5* Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus http://besc-conf.org/2023/ (*** Submission Deadline: 31 August, 2023 AoE ***) The International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing (BESC) is a major international forum that brings together academic researchers and industry practitioners from artificial intelligence, computational social sciences, natural language processing, business and marketing, and behavioural and psychological sciences to present updated research efforts and progresses on foundational and emerging interdisciplinary topics of BESC, exchange new ideas and identify future research directions. The BESC series of conferences are technically sponsored by IEEE SMC (Systems, Man and Cybernetics) Society as well as IEEE CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) and the proceedings are published by IEEE BESC 2023 invites now submissions for Late Breaking Results. The submitted papers should be of original, high-quality research addressing cutting-edge developments from all areas of behavioural and social computing. The conference aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share their knowledge, experience, and perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Social Computing, Computational Social Science and Applications • Computational models of social phenomena • Social behaviour • Social network analysis • Semantic web • Collective intelligence • Security, privacy, trust in social contexts • Social recommendation • Social influence and social contagions • Quantifying offline phenomena through online data • Forecasting of social phenomena • Science and technology studies approaches to computational social science • Social media and health behaviours • Social psychology and personality • New theories, methods, and objectives in computational social science Digital Humanities • Digital media • Digital humanities • Digital games and learning • Digital footprints and privacy • Crowd dynamics • Digital arts • Digital healthcare • Activity streams and experience design • Virtual communities (e.g., open-source, multiplayer gaming, etc.) Information Management and Information Systems (IS) • Decision analytics • E-Business • Decision analytics • Computational finance • Societal impacts of IS • Human behaviour and IS • IS in healthcare • IS security and privacy • IS strategy, structure and organizational impacts • Service science and IS Natural Language Processing • Web mining and its social interpretations • Sentiment Analysis, Stylistic Analysis, and Argument Mining • Opinion mining and social media analytics • Credibility of online content • Computational Linguistics • Mining big social data • Cognitive Modelling and Psycholinguistics Behaviour and User Modelling, Privacy, and Ethics • Behaviour change • Positive technology • Personalization for individuals, groups and populations • Large scale personalization, adaptation and recommendation • Web dynamics and personalization • Privacy, perceived security and trust • Technology and Wellbeing • Ethics of computational research on human behaviour Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) • E-Learning and M-Learning • Open and Distance Learning • User modeling and personalization in TEL • TEL in secondary and in higher education • New tools for TEL BESC 2023 will also host the following Special Sessions. Papers accepted in any of the Special Sessions will be included in the same IEEE conference proceedings with the papers accepted for the general technical program. ● Computational Social Psychology in Post Covid-19 Period ● Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychiatic Diagnosis, and Prediction ● Intelligent E-Learning at Post Covid-19 Era ● Big Data and AI-Powered Decision Support Systems in Business ● Understanding the Citizen's Behavior in Cognitive Cities ● Nudges and Behavioural Computing Models for a Sustainable and Equitable Development SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS The paper submission system is using Easy Chair and the submission link is: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=besc2023 . All papers will be reviewed by the Program Committee on the basis of technical quality, relevance to BESC 2023, originality, significance and clarity. Please note: • All submissions should use IEEE two-column style. Templates are available here: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html • All papers must be submitted electronically through the paper submission system in PDF format only. BESC 2023 accepts research papers (6 pages), special session papers (6 pages) and Doctoral Symposium papers (4 pages). • The page count above excludes the references (but includes any appendices). • Paper review will be double-blind, and submissions not properly anonymized will be desk-rejected without review. • Submitted papers must not substantially overlap with papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. • Papers must be clearly submitted in English and will be selected based on their originality, timeliness, significance, relevance, and clarity of presentation. • Submission of a paper should be regarded as a commitment that, should the paper be accepted, at least one of the authors will register and attend the conference to present the work. • The use of artificial intelligence (AI)–generated text in an article shall be disclosed in the acknowledgements section of any paper submitted to an IEEE Conference or Periodical. The sections of the paper that use AI-generated text shall have a citation to the AI system used to generate the text. • All accepted papers will be included in IEEE Xplore and indexed by EI. Top quality papers after presented in the conference will be selected for extension and publication in several special issues of international journals, e.g., World Wide Web Journal (Springer), Web Intelligence (IOS Press), and Social Network Analysis and Mining (Springer), Human-Centric Intelligent Systems (Springer), Information Discovery and Delivery (Emerald Publishing). IMPORTANT DATES • Submission of all papers in the LBR category: 31 August 2023 AoE • Notification of acceptance for submitted papers: 15 September 2023 • Camera-Ready Submission: 1 October 2023 • Author Registration: 1 October 2023 ORGANISATION Steering Committee Chair • Guandong Xu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia General Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Program Chairs • Georgia Kapitsaki, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Ji Zhang, University of Southern Queensland, Australia Special Session Chairs • Taotao Cai, University of Southern Queensland, Australia • Ting Yu, Zhejiang Lab, China Doctoral Symposium Chair • Barbara Caci, University of Palermo, Italy Panel and Tutorial Chair • Philippe Fournier-Viger, Shenzhen University, China Proceedings Chair • Md Rafiqul Islam, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Publicity Chairs • Chandan Gautam, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore • Thanveer Shaik, University of Southern Queensland, Australia • Sanjay Sonbhadra, ITER, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, India Webmaster • Shiqing Wu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

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[IEEE VL/HCC 2023] Registration is now open!

by Rebecca Krosnick

VL/HCC 2023: IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing https://conf.researchr.org/home/vlhcc-2023 The IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing is the premier international forum for research on this topic. Established in 1984, the mission of the conference is to support the design, theory, application, and evaluation of computing technologies and languages for programming, modeling, and communicating, which are easier to learn, use, and understand by people. The 2023 symposium is scheduled to take place October 2-6 in Washington, DC, USA. VL/HCC 2023 is 100% Sponsored by IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Multimedia Computing (TCMC). We have an exciting program of accepted papers, just recently released: https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2023/vlhcc-2023-research-papers Registration is now open! https://conf.researchr.org/attending/vlhcc-2023/registration - Please register by August 21st for the early bird fee - In addition to the main conference, you may also register to attend the graduate consortium <https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2023/vlhcc-2023-graduate-consortium> and two exciting tutorials: 3D livecoding in the browser with Nodysseus <https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2023/vlhcc-2023-tutorials#3D-livecod…> and Graphical Modelling of Users’ Interpretations of Visual Displays <https://conf.researchr.org/track/vlhcc-2023/vlhcc-2023-tutorials#Graphical-…> - More details on our website about the conference venue <https://conf.researchr.org/venue/vlhcc-2023/vlhcc-2023-venue> and lodging <https://conf.researchr.org/attending/vlhcc-2023/accommodation> - More details to come about keynote speakers

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NEW DEADLINE: Applications for the IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium,

by Maria De Marsico

Dear Colleagues, The IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB 2023) invites applications for the 2023 edition of the IJCB Doctoral Consortium (DC). Multiple *** travel grants *** are available to support attendance at the DC. The application deadline has been extended to *** August 10, 2023 ***. For more information, visit: https://ijcb2023.ieee-biometrics.org/call-for-doctoral-consortium-participa… With kind regards, IEEE IJCB 2023 Organizers The Doctoral Consortium Chairs Tempestt Neal Maria De Marsico -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maria De Marsico Full Professor Co-Editor-in-Chief of Pattern Recognition Letters Associate Editor of Pattern Recognition Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Biometrics, Behavior, and Identity Science Chair of IAPR Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee IEEE Senior member Sapienza University of Rome Department of Computer Science Via Salaria 113 - 00198 Rome - Italy email: demarsico(a)di.uniroma1.it tel: +39 06 49918312

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[ACM MUM 2023] Call for Workshops and Tutorials | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6 2023

by Amal Walied Abdelazeem Yassien

***CALL FOR WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS – MUM 2023*** Deadline for Workshops and Tutorials: August 22nd, 2023 (AoE) **Workshop proposals will be peer-reviewed and archived in the ACM DL** * We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * *For the online version of this Call, please visit: https://mum-conf.org/2023/index.php?web=workshops* * MUM 2023, the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia | Vienna, Austria, December 3-6, 2023 * The International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM 2023) welcomes proposals for workshops. A MUM Workshop is a forum for attendees with shared interests to present, discuss, and develop new ideas around a specific theme or domain related to Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia. It is the perfect opportunity for putting the best minds in the field together to build new communities, to explore new ideas, and to develop emerging topics. All workshops will take place on Sunday, the first day of the conference (Seminar rooms with equipment will be provided), on the 3rd of December. Because workshops are meant to encourage ideas exchange, we encourage proposals that go beyond being a mini-conference and that engage participants in hands-on activities and in discussion. We also encourage organisers to open the workshops to conference attendees without a workshop paper, but who would be interested in participating. All tutorials will take place on the Sunday before the conference, on the 3rd of December and you can choose between three formats: 90min, half-day, or full-day. If you are interested in submitting a proposal and wish to discuss your ideas prior to the submission deadline, the workshop chairs welcome any inquiries. You can contact us at workshoptutorial2023(a)mum-conf.org<mailto:workshoptutorial2023@mum-conf.org>. *Important Dates* WORKSHOP AND TUTORIALS SUBMISSION: 22nd of August 2023, AoE WORKSHOP AND TUTORIAL NOTIFICATION: 17th of September 2023, AoE *Recommended Timeline for Internal Workshops* WORKSHOP SUBMISSION: 28th of October 2023, AoE WORKSHOP NOTIFICATION: 11th of November 2023, AoE ** Submission Guidelines ** *WORKSHOPS* * Workshop proposal submissions should be in the ACM Primary Article Template. Submissions should be 6 pages or less (excluding references) * It should describe your goals for the workshop, how you plan to run the workshop, and any anticipated long-term outcomes that will impact the field. Additionally, include information on how you will publish your call and reach out to potential participants. * Workshop proposal submissions contain an abstract that is less than 150 words long that clearly states the purpose of the workshop. Submissions will be peer reviewed by experts in the field. * Submissions must be submitted via EasyChair. Please select Workshops and Tutorials track in EasyChair. * Accepted workshop proposals will be included in the conference proceedings published by ACM Press and included in the ACM Digital Library. *TUTORIALS* * Tutorial proposal submissions should be in the ACM Primary Article Template. Submissions should be 6 pages or less (excluding references), and include the following details: * Title * Topics and objectives of the tutorial and how they are relevant to the MUM community * Description of the tutorial activities * Short biography of the organisers * Proposed tutorial length (90min, half-day, full-day) * Room and material requirements * Maximum number of participants * Tutorial proposal submissions contain an abstract that is less than 150 words long that clearly states the purpose of the tutorial. * Submissions will be juried by the tutorial chairs. Submissions must be submitted via EasyChair, please select Workshops and Tutorials track. Accepted tutorial proposals will be included in the conference proceedings published by ACM Press and included in the ACM Digital Library. *BEFORE THE CONFERENCE* *Organisers of the accepted workshops are responsible for the following tasks during the time leading up to the conference* * Announce/disseminate their Workshop: Organisers of an accepted workshop must set up and maintain their own website in which they provide further and updated information about their workshop. The workshop page will be linked to from the official MUM workshop site. * Solicit Submissions from Potential Participants: While some organizers may choose alternate formats, a position paper is generally 2-4 pages long and outlines the submitter’s view on the workshop theme and the reasons for the submitter’s interest in the topic. Proceedings of the workshop's submissions will be in charge of the workshop organizers. Commonly, the workshop's proceedings are included on each workshop's webpage. * Select Participants: Choose participants on the basis of position papers submitted and your goals for the workshop. * Workshop organizers and participants have to register for the conference. * Provide a Participant List: A list of confirmed participants should be sent to the Workshop & Tutorials Chairs (workshoptutorial2023(a)mum-conf.org). * Develop a final agenda of workshop activities. * Develop a plan for any follow-up activities. Link to submission system: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=mum20230 * Workshop Chairs * Philipp Wintersberger, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Thomas Kosch, HU Berlin All questions about submissions should be emailed to: workshoptutorial2023(a)mum-conf.org<mailto:workshoptutorial2023@mum-conf.org>

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Call for Submissions and Travel Scholarships: IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium

by Maria De Marsico

Dear Colleague, We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce the Call for Submissions for the Doctoral Consortium <https://ijcb2023.ieee-biometrics.org/call-for-doctoral-consortium-participa…> at the upcoming International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB) 2023. Please share the attached call for submissions with your students. The submission deadline is July 26, 2023. In the first part of the message, we report the availability of travel scholarships for eligible graduate and undergraduate students to attend the IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium. In the second part, you find again the call for Submissions to the Doctoral Consortium. We are excited to announce the availability of a limited number of travel scholarships for eligible graduate and undergraduate students to attend the IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium. Selected Ph.D. students will receive scholarships of at least $2,500, while undergraduate and master’s students will be awarded scholarships of at least $400. Scholarships awarded to Ph.D. students are intended to help cover expenses such as round-trip flights (limited to U.S. flag carriers or flights ticketed through an US-carrier (e.g., codeshare flights on international airlines)), accommodation at the conference venue (Grand Hotel Union, Ljubljana, Slovenia) for the conference’s duration, and the IJCB registration fee. Undergraduate and master’s students are also strongly encouraged to apply for these scholarships to cover their conference registration fees, as early exposure to such opportunities can be highly beneficial. Scholarships will be granted to undergraduate and master’s students who demonstrate significant potential to benefit from attending the consortium. Priority will be given to women, students from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities, in line with the IEEE Biometrics Council commitment to diversity and inclusion. Students wishing to apply must complete the application form here (https://tinyurl.com/IJCB23DCScholarship) by August 15, 2023. Additionally, applicants’ faculty advisors must email a letter of support to tjneal(a)usf.edu by August 15, 2023. The advisor’s letter must explicitly state their willingness to support any costs not covered by the travel scholarship, such as meals, additional flight or lodging expenses exceeding the scholarship amount, incidentals, transportation to and from the airport, and so on. Advisor letters must also provide a statement regarding the availability (or lack thereof) of travel funds for the applicant from other sources. *Eligibility:* A limited number of travel scholarships are available to support undergraduate or graduate students from any US university, regardless of their citizenship or visa status, as well as US citizens studying outside of the US. However, certain individuals are not eligible, including speakers (unless they are students), postdocs, and those supported through a federal grant or scholarship (e.g., NSF’s CyberCorps Scholarship for Service or Graduate Research Fellowship Program). Although students with alternative sources of funding, such as through their advisor’s research funds, are eligible, priority will be given to students with limited or no other means to support conference travel. Ph.D. students that have already received an invitation to attend the IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium will be prioritized, although this is not a requirement. We strongly encourage students that wish to participate in the consortium to take advantage of these scholarships. We especially encourage faculty advisors to support and promote this opportunity among their students from underrepresented groups that are eligible to apply. To further support underrepresented students, we also encourage advisors to explore the Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Alliances. These alliances serve as invaluable resources, offering comprehensive programs designed to address underrepresentation in the computing disciplines. By collaborating with academic institutions, K-12 schools, government agencies, industry leaders, professional societies, and other organizations, these alliances work towards achieving a transformation in computing education. You can find a list of these alliances at https://bpcnet.org/alliances/. Notable resources to aid your BPC efforts are listed below: - National Society of Black Engineers (https://www.nsbe.org/) - Computing Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI) ( https://cahsi.utep.edu/) - Institute for Mentorship for African Americans in Computer Science (IAAMCS) (http://iaamcs.org/) - Computing Research Association Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) (https://cra.org/cra-wp/) - American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) ( https://www.aises.org/) *Call for submissions* The IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB’23) Doctoral Consortium provides a valuable platform for Ph.D. students to engage with the global research community in Biometrics, allowing them to present their research and discuss their career objectives. This consortium offers an opportunity for doctoral students to establish connections and collaborations with experienced researchers in the field, while gaining insights into potential career paths in both academia andindustry. The IJCB’23 Doctoral Consortium (DC) will take place during the conference as a parallel event to special sessions on the first day of the conference. Attendance to the consortium is strictly by invitation. An informal introduction by senior researchers acting as mentors will open the DC. Afterwards, student participants will briefly present their research during a spotlight oral session. This will be followed by a mentoring session, providing students with an opportunity for constructive feedback and more focused discussions with senior researchers. Additionally, each student will be assigned a mentor from the committee, with whom they can interact to explore specific areas of interest throughout the event. An informal lunch with senior researchers will also be organized, enabling students to engage in interactive conversations. DC participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a poster session during the main conference (specific details to be determined). *Eligibility* We invite eligible students to apply for the Doctoral Consortium, with the expectation that successful applicants will actively participate in the entire program in-person. Eligible students are those pursuing a Ph.D. who have made progress in their dissertation, with some results already published or nearing publication. We value diversity and equality in terms of research topics, participating institutions, and individuals involved. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Although having a paper appearing in IJCB’23 is not a prerequisite for participation, it is highly encouraged for applicants to have a paper associated with the conference, whose topics could be summarized during the DC. *Submission* To apply for the Doctoral Consortium, please submit: 1. A research statement summarizing the thesis research topic, the working plan, and the progress to date (max 2 pages). 2. A CV (max 1 page). The CV should highlight any publications and conference presentations that are related to the thesis topic. 3. A supporting letter from the thesis advisor that endorses the student’s application to this Doctoral Consortium and briefly describes the progress or status of the student’s thesis work. All materials should be prepared in a single PDF file and submitted through the Doctoral Consortium Track of the IJCB 2023 CMT instance: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IJCB2023/ *Review and Selection Process* Applications will be evaluated on: 1. Quality of the application and thesis topic. 2. Anticipated benefits (current/potential contributions to science) of the student’s research. 3. Student’s contribution to the diversity of topics, backgrounds, methodology, etc. 4. Endorsement by the thesis advisor. There will be no papers published from the Doctoral Consortium in the proceedings of IJCB. *Financial Support* The students selected to participate in the Doctoral Consortium may be considered for financial support. However, the availability and extent of financial support are subject to the availability of funds and are not guaranteed. Applicants should be prepared to attend IJCB’23 without financial support in the event that funds are not available. It is important to note that the lunch session with senior mentors will be fully covered by the conference anyway, and no expenses associated with lunch will be incurred by the Doctoral Consortium participants or mentors. *Important Dates* • Submission deadline: July 26, 2023 • Notification of acceptance: August 7, 2023 • Doctoral consortium date: TBD We look forward to welcoming the field’s most talented students to the IJCB 2023 Doctoral Consortium. Please feel free to reply to this email with any questions. Best, Tempestt Neal and Maria De Marsico IJCB’23 Doctoral Consortium Chairs -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maria De Marsico Full Professor Co-Editor-in-Chief of Pattern Recognition Letters Associate Editor of Pattern Recognition Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Biometrics, Behavior, and Identity Science Chair of IAPR Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee IEEE Senior member Sapienza University of Rome Department of Computer Science Via Salaria 113 - 00198 Rome - Italy email: demarsico(a)di.uniroma1.it tel: +39 06 49918312

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CHITALY 2023 - Registration is now open

by amon rapp

CHITALY 2023 - CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ==================================================== Registration is now open for both the virtual and the physical event. Information about the registration costs are available here: https://chitaly2023.it/registration/ Early registration deadline is August 31, 2023. As of September 1, late/on-site registration rates apply. ==================================================== All the students participating at the doctoral consortium will be awarded by a free registration supported by ACM SIGCHI. More details will be given by email. In addition to the free registrations for the DC, ACM SIGCHI has sponsored 10 free registrations for students attending the conference, who will be selected according to the form below: https://forms.gle/4i4mV2m6bAgZzFoK8 Please, note: students cannot apply if they are registering to the conference as the main author of a submission which will appear in the Conference Proceedings, published in the ACM Digital Library. In that case, they will have to proceed with regular registration. ==================================================== The registration form is accessible at the following link: https://prenotazioni.consultaumbria.com/cmsweb/Login.asp?IDcommessa=26-2023…

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BehavRec Workshop @RecSys 2023: Call for papers

by amon rapp

*** Apologies for cross postings *** *BehavRec Workshop @RecSys 2023 - Call For Papers - *** DEADLINE July, 18 *** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- International Workshop on Behavior Change and Persuasive Recommender Systems co-located with the 17th ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys ’23) Singapore, 18th-22nd September 2023 Web: https://behavrec.wordpress.com/ Submission site: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=behavrec23 For any information: amon.rapp(a)unito.it ========= ABSTRACT ========= For solving a variety of personal and societal problems, changing human behavior is crucial. Persuasive and behavior change recommender systems are intentionally designed to provide users with suggestions on how to modify their behavior, habits, beliefs and opinions. Research in this area has advanced over the years attracting interest from both practitioners and researchers also due to the increasing availability of personal data, like medical records, physiological parameters, and psychological states, which may enable novel forms of tailored suggestions that can be delivered anywhere at any time, leveraging multiple technologies (e.g., natural language processing) and different devices (e.g., ambient, wearable and mobile devices). The BehavRec workshop aims to provide a forum for discussing open problems and innovative research approaches in this area. Some questions that motivate the workshop are: What kind of data should be used to design “persuasive” recommendations? How should they be delivered? What kind of strategies should be implemented to design timely and contextualized persuasive recommendations? What kind of theories should we rely on to design effective persuasive recommendations? How to support the user’s motivation and help them sustain the desired behavior in the long term? What contextual factors may affect the effectiveness of behavior change recommender systems and should be considered in design? This workshop will deepen the discussion of novel approaches and applications of recommender systems that might want to persuade users into taking beneficial actions in domains as diverse as health and wellness, safety and security, food and environmental sustainability, education and politics. ====== TOPICS ====== Topics of interest include but are not limited to: ∑ RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS – Persuasive and Behavior change recommender systems – Health recommender systems – Food recommender systems – Recommender systems for education – Persuasive conversational recommender systems ∑ USER INTERFACES FOR PERSUASIVE AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS – Visual interfaces – Context-aware interfaces – Ubiquitous, wearable and mobile interfaces – Conversational interfaces ∑ NEW APPROACHES TO DESIGNING AND DELIVERING PERSUASIVE RECOMMENDATIONS – Controllability, transparency, and explainability – Persuasive recommendation (e.g., argumentation-aware recommendation) – Cultural differences (e.g., culture-aware recommendation) – Context-aware recommendation – How to balance the cost and benefit of behavior change recommender systems – Challenges and limitations of implementing behavior change recommender systems ∑ ETHICS, PRIVACY AND THEORIES – Theories of behavior change and persuasion – How to develop ethical and privacy-sensitive behavior change recommender systems – Frameworks and models for developing personalized persuasive technology – Objective and subjective approaches to behavior change recommendations ∑ EVALUATION – Empirical studies and evaluations of recommender systems for behavior change – Evaluation methods and metrics (e.g., evaluation questionnaire design) – Case studies and examples of behavior change recommender systems – Success and failure stories with regard to behavior change recommender systems – Long-term evaluation and evidence of long-term effects of behavior change recommender systems. ============ SUBMISSIONS ============ We accept four kinds of submissions: (A) Regular papers (5-12 pages + references - single-column CEURART style) (B) Position papers, Ongoing projects and Demos (5-8 pages + references - single-column CEURART style); (C) Journal papers (already published - 2 pages including abstract, highlights, and a pointer to the complete paper single-column CEURART style); (D) Manifestations of interest (max 2 pages including a bio of the participant and a brief statement about why they are interest in the workshop) Submission site: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=behavrec23 All submitted papers will be evaluated by two members of the program committee, based on originality, significance, relevance, and technical quality. Note that the references do not count toward page limits. Submissions should be single-blinded, i.e. authors’ names should be included in the submissions. We aim to publish all accepted papers, except from the (C-D) submission type in CEUR WS Proceedings, as a joint volume. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the workshop. The templates and format instructions are available here: https://ceur-ws.org/HOWTOSUBMIT.html ================ IMPORTANT DATES ================ Early submission are strongly encouraged. We adopt a rolling review system: early submissions will be immediately reviewed and the notification will be sent out approximately two weeks after the submission. * Paper submission final deadline: July 18, 2023 (GMT) * Paper notification: August 18, 2023 (GMT) * Camera-ready version deadline: September 10, 2023 ============= ORGANIZATION ============= Amon Rapp University of Torino, Torino, Italy Federica Cena University of Torino, Torino, Italy Christoph Trattner University of Bergen, Norway Rita Orji Dalhousie University, Canada Julita Vassileva University of Saskatchewan, Canada Alain Starke University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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