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Call for Applications: Bridge Professorship for Intelligent Interfaces Innovation

by Fabio Paternò

**************************************************************************** ******************** *** Call for Applications: Bridge Professorship for Intelligent Interfaces Innovation *** **************************************************************************** ******************** The Professorship for Intelligent Interfaces Innovations is a collaboration between the Center for Technology Experience at the Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (Vienna) and the University of Salzburg (specifically in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces). This partnership leverages the strengths of both institutions to establish a pioneering link between fundamental research and practical applications. The Professorship of Intelligent Interfaces Innovation is a unique opportunity that bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical application in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The successful candidate has a recognized publication record and extensive experience in interdisciplinary projects and mentoring colleagues. With a focus on applied thinking and research, the Professor will have a keen eye for translating theoretical knowledge into real-world solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and startup experience and will actively engage in strengthening collaborations with industry partners and securing national and international grants. The role welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who have a deep understanding of practices in Human-Computer Interaction. For details, see below. The full job description can also be found at: <https://www.plus.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B-0006-Professur-99-1-Int elligent-Interfaces-Innovation-EN-1.pdf> https://www.plus.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B-0006-Professur-99-1-Inte lligent-Interfaces-Innovation-EN-1.pdf The application deadline was extended to May 8, 2024. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Best regards, Manfred Tscheligi Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manfred Tscheligi Professor for Human-Computer Interaction Head of Department for Artificial Intelligence & Human Interfaces (AIHI) University of Salzburg E-Mail: <mailto:manfred.tscheligi@plus.ac.at> manfred.tscheligi(a)plus.ac.at AND Head of Center for Technology Experience AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH E-Mail: <mailto:andreas.kugi@ait.ac.at> manfred.tscheligi(a)ait.ac.at **************************************************************************** ******************** Call for Applications Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS) is a thriving university in Austria that stands for excellence in research and teaching in the field of (digital) humanities, life sciences, sustainability of (social) processes and for a strong connection between art & science. With its four guiding themes of Art in Context, Development and Sustainability, Digital Life, and Health & Mind, PLUS offers scientists excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary networking. At the earliest possible date, the PLUS would like to appoint a University Professorship § 99 (1) UG 2002 for Intelligent Interfaces Innovation The Intelligent Interfaces Innovation professorship has been established as a joint professorship in the context of the Intelligent Interfaces Innovation Lab - III.Lab established in cooperation with the Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AIT) at the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces (Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences). This collaboration makes it possible to combine the strengths of both institutions and create a pioneering link between sound basic research and applied solutions. In this respect the bridge professorship is supported by the State of Salzburg. The holder of this position has an excellent publication record, experience in leading various interdisciplinary projects, experience in supervising students and young researchers, and has successfully conducted basic and applied research in the field of new and future approaches in human-computer interaction and future interaction, with a special focus on current developments in the field of artificial intelligence. The objective of the III.Lab is to develop fundamentally new interaction approaches in the context of challenging contextual conditions ("Challenging Contexts"). Special topics of the III. Lab are Intelligent Interaction Artifacts and Environments, Human-Centered Automation ("Human in the Loop"), Next Generation Human Centered Design Methods and Tools, Societal Interfaces and Hybrid Futures. The duties of the position include teaching (courses on Human-Computer Interaction) and supervising theses and dissertations. Finally, the holder of the position is expected to make a significant contribution to the further development of the III.Lab, to act as a bridge between the organizations involved in the III.Lab and to develop them further. General employment requirements are: 1. A completed domestic or equivalent academic qualification (doctorate) in a field that corresponds to the subject of the professorship; 2. habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent academic qualification; 3. relevant, internationally visible research at the highest level in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction or corresponding sub-areas; 4. proven pedagogical skills and teaching experience at university level; 5. international networking; 6. academic leadership and social skills; 7. English and German proficiency: very good command. Additional skills expected of candidates: 1. Ability to co-operate and establish interdisciplinary links between different subject areas; 2. engagement for interdisciplinary thinking and working in interdisciplinary contexts; 3. ability to combine basic research with applied research; 4. experience in the acquisition and administration of third-party funded projects and co-operation projects with companies or research institutions 5. team and communication skills, interdisciplinarity, resilience. This half-time position (0.5 FTE) will be filled as soon as possible and for a fixed term of five years in accordance with § 99 UG 2002 and the collective bargaining agreement for universities (A1 salary group). The position will be complemented by a half-time Principal Scientist (0.5 FTE) at the cooperation partner AIT. The salary can be negotiated (minimum of EUR 5.404,- per month gross plus additional 13th and 14th monthly salary payments). PLUS is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply. Women will be given preference over equally qualified men. Disabled persons and persons with chronic diseases who fulfil the qualification criteria are invited to apply. Travel and accommodation costs arising from this application unfortunately cannot be reimbursed. The following documents (in English) must be enclosed with the application: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) research statement, including past accomplishments and future plans related to the stated objectives of the position; (4) teaching statement outlining teaching philosophy, past experience (courses taught, supervision of students, etc.), and future interests; (5) list of scientific publications, any software products and patents; and (6) list of other relevant activities (e.g., experience in obtaining external funding, conducting projects and cooperations). Please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manfred Tscheligi at +43-662-8044-4800 or via <file:///C:/Users/b1001957/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content .Outlook/UMAA9W2N/manfred.tscheligi(a)plus.ac.at> manfred.tscheligi(a)plus.ac.at with any questions. Applications should be addressed to the Interim Rector of the Paris Lodron University Salzburg, Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Weichbold and sent by e-mail to <mailto:bewerbung@plus.ac.at> bewerbung(a)plus.ac.at no later than May 8, 2024. Please include the reference number B 0006/1-2024 of the job advertisement in the application.

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PhD position in Computer Science (user modeling, recommender systems)

by Marko Tkalcic

TLDR PhD Position in computer science (research topics: user modeling, recommender systems), 4 years full-time employment (40 hrs/week), paid tuition, 50% teaching load, travel budget. Full Description PhD Position in computer science (research topics: user modeling, recommender systems), 4 years full-time employment (40 hrs/week), paid tuition, 50% teaching load, travel budget, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Marko Tkalčič at the University of Primorska, Slovenia. Research topics: - psychologically-informed user modeling, - psychologically-informed item modeling, - inference of user and item characteristics, - explanations, - recommender systems. Details: The Department of Information Sciences and Technologies (DIST) at the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (FAMNIT) of the University of Primorska is seeking candidates for a PhD student position in the area of psychologically-informed user modeling and recommender systems under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marko Tkalčič. The project will explore how psychologically-informed features can be used to model users, items, infer user characteristics from digital traces, infer item characteristics, provide explanations and recommendations in the music and film domains. The methodologies will include user studies and machine learning. The candidate will work in a great team with Marko Tkalčič as part of the HICUP lab (https://hicup.famnit.upr.si/) in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Koper (the beach is only a 3 min walk from the office). - Full-time employment (40 hrs/week). Full social security. - The position is for four years. - The starting date is October 2024. - MSc in Computer Science or related field. - The position includes a 50% teaching load. - The position comes with funding for travel (conferences). Application Process: The applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, send an email to marko.tkalcic(a)famnit.upr.si with the following documentation: - motivation letter, - CV, - list of publications (if applicable), - research statement (one page, describe your ideal PhD project), - names and email addresses of two to three references. Link to call: https://markotkalcic.com/phd_2024.html -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Marko Tkalcic http://markotkalcic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/RecSysMare Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markotkalcic Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JQ2puysAAAAJ ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering: Final Call to Register at Early Bird Rate!

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*** Final Call to Register at Early Bird Rate! *** 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE'24) June 3-7, 2024, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/caise2024/ (*** Early Bird Registration (extended): May 15, 2024 ***) ( *** Registration site: https://cyprusconferences.org/caise2024/registration/ ***) CAiSE is the premier conference series for information systems engineering. It offers a meeting space for presentation of recent research results, discussion about trends and futures of information systems engineering, and interaction between researchers and practitioners. Registration is now open, Early-bird registration is possible until May 15, 2024 (extended!). See all CAiSE’24 speakers, the conference venue and the social events. Highlights of the conference: RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTARIONS • 36 high quality research paper presentations • CAiSE Forum: presentations and discussions of 10 innovative vision papers and 8 tool demos • Journal-first paper presentations – of selected papers on IS Engineering topics that were published in journals this year • Research projects exhibition KEYNOTES AND PANELS • Keynote by Prof. J. Mark Bishop: The colour of cognition: from abstract computation to the lived mind • Keynote by Prof. David Harel: Two Projects on Human Interaction with AI • Keynote by Prof. Sören Auer: Towards Neuro-Symbolic AI with Knowledge Graphs and Generative AI • Panel on the use of generative AI for IS engineering research and academic writing TUTORIALS • Orlenys López Pintado and David Chapela-Campa: Data-driven Business Process Simulation: From Event Logs to Tools and Techniques • Diego Calvanese and Davide Lanti: Designing Virtual Knowledge Graphs • Henrik Leopold: How to Conduct Valid Information Systems Engineering Research? • Luiz Olavo Bonino: FAIR Data Train: A FAIR-compliant distributed data and services platform • Massimo Mecella: Engineering Information Systems with LLMs and AI-based techniques WORKING CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS • Working conference on Business Process Modeling, Development and Support (BPMDS) • Working conference on Exploring Modelling Methods for Systems Analysis and Design (EMMSAD) • 6 workshops: on Agile Methods for Information Systems Engineering, Blockchain for Information Systems and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing, Hybrid Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Modelling for Intelligent Information Systems, Knowledge Graphs for Semantics-driven Systems Engineering, Enterprise & Organizational Modeling and Simulation, Digital Transformation with Business Process Mining SOCIAL EVENTS • Workshop and co-located events dinner with typical Cypriot food and atmosphere • Welcome reception and cocktail • A tour and a conference dinner in Aphrodite Hill’s Village • A beach party with drinks and dancing

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PhD proposal - HCI, creativity, visualization

by BIANCARDI Beatrice

CESI LINEACT (https://lineact.cesi.fr/) and the DIVA group from LTCI, Télécom Paris (https://diva.telecom-paristech.fr/) are looking for a motivated PhD candidate in the context of the VINCI (VIsualizatioN for CreatIvity in collaborative technological spaces) project. This project aims to foster group creativity through the appropriation of collaborative visualization devices. Through an interdisciplinary approach, merging cognitive sciences, social signal analysis and computer science, it will make a double contribution on the methodological and technological levels. We target interdisciplinary profiles across Human-Computer Interaction, Ergonomics and Cognitive Science domains. Basic knowledge on web programming is required (notions of JavaScript, DOM). · Deadline for the application: May 3rd, 2024. · Interviews with selected candidates will be organized on May 7th, 2024. · Estimated starting date: October-December 2024. If you are interested (and for any additional information), please find attached more details about the PhD project and the application process. Best regards, [cid:image013.png@01DA9A2A.C6D2AB10] Beatrice BIANCARDI Enseignante-Chercheuse LINEACT CESI bbiancardi(a)cesi.fr<mailto:bbiancardi@cesi.fr> https://beatricebiancardi.gitlab.io/ Tel : +33 (0)6 71 62 50 45 93 boulevard de La Seine CS 40177 - 92006 Nanterre cedex [cid:image014.png@01DA9A2A.C6D2AB10]<https://www.facebook.com/CESIingenieurs> [cid:image015.png@01DA9A2A.C6D2AB10]<https://twitter.com/cesi_officiel> [cid:image016.png@01DA9A2A.C6D2AB10]<https://www.youtube.com/user/groupecesi1/> [cid:image017.png@01DA9A2A.C6D2AB10]<https://www.linkedin.com/school/cesi-officiel/> [cid:image018.png@01DA9A2A.C6D2AB10]<https://www.instagram.com/cesi_officiel/> cesi.fr<https://www.cesi.fr/>

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ACM UMAP 2024 Grants (Application Deadline: 10 May)

by Wanling Cai

* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this email * * Online version: https://www.um.org/umap2024/grants-and-support/ ACM UMAP 2024 – Grants and Support ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACM UMAP 2024: The 32nd ACM Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy July 1-4, 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to the generous support by ACM SIGWEB, UM Inc. and US NSF, we are able to provide grants for participants at ACM UMAP 2024. This program is intended to help students and early career researchers attend ACM UMAP 2024. Preference in financial support will be given to Doctoral Consortium presenters and to students who are first authors and will present the paper at the conference. Preference will be also given to underrepresented groups in computer science as well as attendees from economically developing countries. All individuals receiving support may be requested to help with small organization tasks during the conference. The eligibility and special rules can be found as follows. Funds will cover the registration cost at the rate of ACM Membership. Travel expenses may be partially covered. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Apply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requested Documents Please have the following information prepared: * A short statement (1-2 paragraphs) explaining your interest in participating in ACM UMAP 2024. * Title of accepted papers in the conference. * Estimated travel cost (if needed). * Attendance type (workshop, main conference, both). * A brief letter from a supervisor or advising professor in case of students. This letter (in PDF or scanned PDF) must confirm: that you are a valid student, the available funding from your university/department/supervisor/ other funding resources; that your supervisor has reviewed your budget and agrees that it is reasonable. The letter should include your supervisor’s signature. Application Form. https://forms.gle/mzugR6pWyM5Lq65R8 Please access the application form and send the documents you prepared. Deadlines * Grant application deadline — 10 May 2024 * Grant application notification — 15 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: UMAP 2024 Student Support Chairs (umap2024-studentsupport(a)um.org<mailto:umap2024-studentsupport@um.org>)

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Elezioni SIGCHI: Ultimi incontri con i candidati

by Luigi De Russis

Care tutte e cari tutti, Faccio seguito alla mia mail precedente per invitarvi a partecipare ai prossimi (e ultimi) 3 incontri di “Meet the Candidate” per le prossime elezioni SIGCHI. I primi due incontri saranno dedicati alle “coppie” President-Executive Vice President (Neha Kumar-Luigi De Russis e Aaron Quigley-Margaret Burnett) e si terranno, rispettivamente, lunedì 29/04 alle 21 (ora italiana) e martedì 30/04 alle 13 (sempre ora italiana). Il terzo incontro sarà per i candidati come Vice President for Membership (Adriana Vivacqua, Sandy Gould, Hafeni Mthoko) e Vice President for Finance (Hao-Chuan Wang, Bastian Pfleging) e sarà giovedì 02/05 alle 22 (ora italiana). Un caro saluto e buon 25 Aprile. A presto, Luigi --- Luigi De Russis Associate Professor Department of Control and Computer Engineering Politecnico di Torino, Italy phone: +39 011 0907170 email: luigi.derussis(a)polito.it Begin forwarded message: From: Helena Mentis <mentis(a)UMBC.EDU> Subject: Fwd: SIGCHI Meet the Candidate Open Forums Date: 24 April 2024 at 14:39:35 GMT+2 Hello SIGCHI Members: The following open forums have now been scheduled to Meet the Candidates: President and Executive Vice President - first pair running together Monday, April 29, 2024, 7-8pm UTC Candidates are: Neha Kumar and Luigi De Russis https://acm-org.zoom.us/j/92692934824?pwd=KzB5Y0QrUFhHUmZOejVpdEdVb2Y1UT09 Questions submit to: https://app.sli.do/event/sJmauix4qmcN9imHMBkKes #3570176 President and Executive Vice President - second pair running together Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11am-12pm UTC Candidates are: Aaron Quigley and Margaret Burnett https://acm-org.zoom.us/j/98555267446?pwd=R1NBamM2c2g5NnBtOEdnV1ZaMndzQT09 Questions submit to: https://app.sli.do/event/vugpkmeBh8w916aikXXCok #4136438 VP for Membership and VP for Finance Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8-9pm UTC Candidates for VP Membership: Adriana Vivacqua, Sandy Gould, Hafeni Mthoko Candidates for VP Finance: Hao-Chuan Wang, Bastian Pfleging https://acm-org.zoom.us/j/97308432320?pwd=RkRwWFRGQWZHSnJrclBHd0FmKzE2Zz09 Questions submit to: https://app.sli.do/event/wRYT51aXRMhLTYuudmP9GE #1088542 When all open forums are complete we will send out the links to the recordings. Thank you for your support of SIGCHI, Helena

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: Workshop on Personalized Access to Cultural Heritage - PATCH@UMAP 2024

by Noemi Mauro

**** PLEASE, EXCUSE MULTIPLE POSTINGS **** CALL FOR PAPERS The 15th International Workshop on Personalized Access to Cultural Heritage (PATCH 2024) Held in conjunction with ACM UMAP 2024 - Cagliari, Italy. https://patch2024.di.unito.it/ Important dates: April 28, 2024: paper submission (strict) April 24, 2024: paper submission May 8, 2024: notification to authors May 16, 2024: camera-ready due The workshop will be in person or hybrid. Abstract and Topics Following the successful series of PATCH workshops, PATCH 2024 will be again the meeting point between state-of-the-art cultural heritage research and personalization – using any kind of technology, while focusing on ubiquitous and adaptive scenarios, to enhance the personal experience in cultural heritage sites. The workshop is aimed at bringing together, physically and/or virtually, researchers and practitioners who are working on various aspects of cultural heritage and are interested in exploring the potential of state of the art mobile technology (onsite as well as online) to enhance the CH visit experience. The expected result of the workshop is a sharing and discussing novel ideas and creating a multidisciplinary research agenda that will inform future research directions and hopefully, forge some research collaborations. Motivation Cultural heritage (CH) has traditionally been a privileged area for personalization research, as highlighted by the many H2020 calls on this topic. Visitors come to cultural heritage sites willing to experience and learn new things, usually without a clear idea of what to expect. CH sites are typically rich in objects and information; much more than the visitor can absorb during the limited time of a visit. Cultural Heritage exploration and fruition are central aspects to value the richness of the territory and the history of our countries. The research on this topic is very active and continuously expanding towards new topics, such as the integration of cultural and natural heritage exploration, the extension to novel interaction means (e.g., haptic user interfaces and IoT), ambient intelligence, etc. We invite cultural heritage professionals and researchers to join us to discuss findings and trends on personalisation of cultural heritage in the broadest sense, from online and remote cultural access to onsite visit, from individuals to groups, from tangible to virtual and robotic mediation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - Navigation and personalized browsing in digital and physical cultural heritage collections - Recommendation strategies for natural and cultural heritage - Adaptation strategies for text and non-verbal content in CH/NH - NLG techniques for mobile user modeling in natural and cultural heritage sites - Integration of virtual and physical collections - Immersive cultural and natural heritage - Mobile museum guides and personal museum assistants - Context-aware information presentation in natural and cultural heritage - Adaptive navigation and browsing in CH/NH sites - Intelligent user interfaces for natural and cultural heritage applications - Personalization for group of visitors to natural and cultural heritage sites - Personalization for collective CH information authoring and management - Creativity and collaboration support in CH - Personalization across the whole of a person's digital ecosystem - Long-term personalization - IoT and Cultural Heritage - Living lab in museum - Robots in museums - 3D, Augmented, and Virtual Reality for cultural and natural heritage - Gestural interfaces for Cultural Heritage applications - Analysis of behavior patterns to improve CH/NH recommendation - Conversational agents for cultural and natural heritage - The use of personality for guiding CH/NH experiences - Multiple viewpoints and perspectives for CH - Remote access to CH/NH - Intelligent agents to interact with CH/NH Submissions Full papers: up to 14 pages excluding references. Short papers/Position papers/Demo papers: up to 7 pages excluding references. Papers that exceed the page limits or formatting guidelines will be returned without review. Submissions should be single-blinded, i.e., authors’ names should be included in the submissions. Papers must be formatted according to the new workflow for ACM publications. The templates and instructions are available here: https://patch2024.di.unito.it/submission.html. All papers should be submitted in PDF format via the online submission system by selecting the track "UMAP 24 Workshop PATCH": https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=umap24. An international panel of experts will review all submissions. Work that has already been published should not be submitted unless it introduces a significant addition to the previously published work. There will be a conference adjunct proceedings published by ACM where all the workshop papers will be published. Workshop organizers Liliana Ardissono, University of Torino, Italy, liliana.ardissono(a)unito.it Tsvi Kuflik, The University of Haifa, Israel, tsvikak(a)is.haifa.ac.il Noemi Mauro, University of Torino, Italy, noemi.mauro(a)unito.it George E. Raptis, Human Opsis, Greece, graptis(a)humanopsis.com Alan J. Wecker, The University of Haifa, Israel, ajwecker(a)gmail.com

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Call for Participation: DFIR/Cybersecurity webinar series

by Andrew Zayine

Dear All, The Association of Cyber Forensics and Threat Investigators invites you to join our next webinars: "DFIR Stream 0x8" on Tuesday, May 7. 1:30 – 2:30 pm (GMT+00:00) UK Time Title: Malware Detection in Memory Forensics: Open Challenges and Issues, by Dr. Ricardo J. Rodríguez, University of Zaragoza. Register@ https://www.acfti.org/news-events/dfir-stream-0x8 "DFIR Stream 0x9" on Monday, May 13 · 4:00 – 5:00 pm (GMT+00:00) UK Time Title: Low-Level Hardware Information Assisted Approach Towards System Security, by Dr. Chen Liu, Clarkson University. Register@ https://www.acfti.org/news-events/dfir-stream-0x9 "DFIR Stream 0xA" on Tuesday, Tuesday, May 28 · 4:00 – 5:00 pm (GMT+00:00) UK Time Title: How to Detect when Residential IP Proxies are Used as a Botnet, by Dr. Elisa Chiapponi, Amadeus IT Group. Register@ https://www.acfti.org/news-events/dfir-stream-0xa ======Housekeeping Notes====== - Note that this event is online only. Hence, You must register to receive a link to connect. Due to limited availability, we kindly ask you to register as soon as possible to ensure your participation in the webinar of your choice. - For Students, A certificate of successful participation in the event will be delivered upon request for free (after verifying attendance), indicating the number of hours of the seminar (please make sure that you add the correct name in the registration form). This should be sufficient for those participants who plan to request ECTS recognition from their home university. Join Us & stay tuned! #CyberSecurity #MemoryForensics #MachineLearning #AnomalyDetection #BotnetProxies Finally, I would like to remind you that the call for speakers is currently open on the dedicated DFIR stream website, https://dfir.stream/call-for-guest-speakers To get more news about our events, please join our low-traffic announcement group @ https://groups.google.com/g/acfti Best regards, Andrew Zayin Ph.D., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, PMP ACFTI Secretariat <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#m_-1297726129328758663_m_585683215091367166_m_-3376134405372869888_m_-243684744949232532_m_6969663030798877318_m_-8843749944597293673_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems: Invited Session on Intelligent Tools in e/m/d Learning

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*** Last Call for Papers *** 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems (IS'24) Invited Session on Intelligent Tools for e/m/d Learning August 29-31, 2024, Golden Sands Resort, Varna, Bulgaria https://www.ieee-is.org (*** Submission Deadline: April 30, 2024 AoE ***) This invited session aims to explore state-of-the-art advancements in intelligent tools designed to revolutionize the landscape of e-learning (electronic learning), m-learning (mobile learning) and d-learning (digital learning). With the rapid integration of technology into education, there is a growing need to investigate and showcase innovative intelligent solutions that can enhance the effectiveness of online, mobile and digital learning environments. Intelligent solutions for the educational context can have a groundbreaking and revolutionary impact on learners and faculty alike, with integrated educational tools offering enhanced engagement, support for different learning levels, styles and abilities, and personalized learning experiences with immediate feedback at its core. Papers submitted to this session are expected to present results on various aspects of intelligent tools for e-learning, m-learning and d-learning. Topics may include but are not limited to adaptive learning systems, personalized learning experiences, artificial intelligence-driven content creation, data analytics for educational insights, and the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality in educational settings. Authors are encouraged to share empirical research, case studies, and practical implementations that demonstrate the impact of intelligent tools on learner/faculty engagement, knowledge retention, and overall educational outcomes. The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in intelligent tools in e-learning, m-learning and d-learning, fostering discussions on their implications for the future of education and their potential to address challenges in diverse learning environments and educational levels, as well as diverse learner ability. PAPER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Submitted papers should be in IEEE 2-column format and should adhere to the template available here: https://www.ieee-is.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IS_A4_format-AAu.docx The expected paper length in camera-ready format should not exceed 6 pages. Submissions should be done in PDF using Easy Chair and the submission link is: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=itl24 . PUBLICATION All accepted papers will be included in the IS'24 proceedings to be published by IEEE. The proceedings of the previous editions of IS can be found here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/1000395/all-proceedings . Traditionally, extended versions of conference-selected papers appear within 1-2 years after the conference dates in well-known international journals and/or post-conference books. More information can be found on the conference web site (https://www.ieee-is.org/publication-information/ ). CONTACT POINT For any additional information or clarification please contact the Invited Session Chair, George A. Papadopoulos at george(a)ucy.ac.cy . IMPORTANT DATES • Paper submission: April 30, 2024, AoE • Notification: May 20, 2024 • Camera Ready: June 6, 2024 • Author Registration: June 15, 2024 ORGANISATION Committees https://www.ieee-is.org/program-committee/ Invited Session Chair • George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus (george(a)ucy.ac.cy)

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ExUM Workshop @UMAP 2024 - Call For Papers - Submission Deadline Extension

by amon

*** Apologies for cross postings *** *ExUM Workshop @UMAP 2024 - Call For Papers - *** NEW DEADLINE MAY 3 (EXTENDED) *** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Workshop on Explainable User Models and Personalised Systems (ExUM@UMAP 2024) co-located with UMAP 2024 (http://www.um.org/umap2024) - The 32nd ACM Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Monday 1 - Thursday 4 July, 2024 Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExUM_Workshop Web: http://swap.di.uniba.it/exum/index.html For any information: marco.polignano(a)uniba.it ========= ABSTRACT ========= Adaptive and personalized systems have become pervasive technologies, gradually playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives. Indeed, we are now accustomed to interacting with algorithms that leverage the power of Language Models (LLMs) to assist us in various scenarios. From services suggesting music or movies to personal assistants proactively supporting us in complex decision-making tasks. As these technologies continue to shape our everyday experiences, it becomes imperative to ensure that the internal mechanisms guiding these algorithms are transparent and comprehensible. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recognizes the users' right to explanation when confronted with intelligent systems, highlighting the significance of this aspect. Regrettably, current research often prioritizes the maximization of personalization strategy effectiveness, such as recommendation accuracy, at the expense of model explainability. To address this concern, the workshop aims to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on challenges, problems, and innovative research approaches in the field. The workshop will specifically focus on investigating the role of transparency and explainability in recent methodologies for constructing user models and developing personalized and adaptive systems. By bringing together researchers and practitioners, the workshop aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of novel solutions. Through this collective effort, we can advance the understanding and implementation of transparent and interpretable approaches in adaptive and personalized systems, including integrating Language Models (LLMs) to enhance transparency and enable users to comprehend the internal mechanisms guiding these systems. ====== TOPICS ====== Topics of interest include but are not limited to: ∑ TRANSPARENT AND EXPLAINABLE PERSONALIZATION STRATEGIES o Scrutable User Models o Transparent User Profiling and Personal Data Extraction o Explainable Personalization and Adaptation Methodologies o Novel strategies (e.g., conversational recommender systems) for building transparent algorithms o Transparent Personalization and Adaptation to Groups of users o Transparent Personalization based on Large Language Models ∑ DESIGNING EXPLANATION ALGORITHMS o Explanation algorithms based on the item description and item properties o Explanation algorithms based on user-generated content (e.g., reviews) o Explanation algorithms based on collaborative information o Building explanation algorithms for opaque personalization techniques (e.g., neural networks, matrix factorization) o Explanation algorithms based on methods to build group models ∑ DESIGNING TRANSPARENT AND EXPLAINABLE USER INTERFACES o Transparent User Interfaces o Methodologies for designing transparent interaction o Novel paradigms (e.g. chatbots, LLMs) for building transparent models ∑ EVALUATING TRANSPARENCY AND EXPLAINABILITY o Evaluating Transparency in interaction or personalization o Evaluating the Explainability of the algorithms o Designing User Studies for evaluating transparency and explainability o Novel metrics and experimental protocols ∑ OPEN ISSUES IN TRANSPARENT AND EXPLAINABLE USER MODELS AND PERSONALIZED SYSTEMS o Ethical issues (Fairness and Biases) in User Models and Personalized Systems o Privacy management of Personal and Social data o Discussing Recent Regulations (GDPR) and future directions ============ SUBMISSIONS ============ We encourage the submission of contributions investigating novel methodologies to exploit heterogeneous personal data and approaches to build transparent and scrutable user models. In particular, we accept three kinds of submissions: (A) Regular papers (max. 14 pages + references - single-column ACM format) (B) Ongoing projects, Demo and Short papers (max. 7 pages + references - single-column ACM format); Submission site: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=umap24 During the submission process select “6th Workshop on Explainable User Models and Personalized Systems (ExUM)” All submitted papers will be evaluated by at least 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. Papers must be formatted according to the new workflow for ACM publications. All accepted papers will be published by ACM as a joint volume of Extended UMAP 2024 Proceedings and will be available via the ACM Digital Library. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the particular workshop and present the paper there. The templates and instructions are available here: ttps:// authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/taps-production-workflow - LaTeX (use \documentclass[manuscript,review,anonymous]{acmart} in the sample-authordraft.tex file for single-column) - https://portalparts.acm.org/hippo/latex_templates/acmart-primary.zip - Overleaf (use \documentclass[manuscript,review,anonymous]{acmart} for single-column) - https://www.overleaf.com/gallery/tagged/acm-official#.WOuOk2e1taQ - MS Word: https://authors.acm.org/proceedings/production-information/preparing-your-a… ================ IMPORTANT DATES ================ * Full paper submission: April 24, May 3, 2024 (GMT) (Extended) * Paper notification: May 8, 2024 (GMT) * Workshop Papers Camera-ready Submission (TAPS system): May 16, 2024 (GTM) ============= ORGANIZATION ============= Cataldo Musto - University of Bari, Italy Amra Delić – University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Oana Inel - Zurich University, Switzerland Marco Polignano - University of Bari, Italy Amon Rapp – University of Torino, Italy Giovanni Semeraro - University of Bari, Italy Juergen Ziegler - University of Duisburg Essen ============= PROGRAM COMMITTEE (TO BE EXTENDED) ============= Kathrin Wardatzky, University of Zurich Marco de Gemmis, University of Bari Veronika Bogina, Tel Aviv University Dietmar Jannach, University of Klagenfurt Francesco Barile, Maastricht University Alain Starke, University of Amsterdam Ludovico Boratto, University of Cagliari Benedikt Loepp Styliani Kleanthous, CYENS CoE and Open University of Cyprus Erasmo Purificato, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Pierpaolo Basile, University of Bari Bart Knijnenburg, Clemson University Alejandro Bellogin, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Giuseppe Sansonetti, Roma Tre University Riccardo Guidotti, University of Pisa Michael Ekstrand, Drexel University Antonela Tommasel, Aarhus University, ISISTAN Research Institute, CONICET-UNCPBA Kyriaki Kalimeri, ISI Foundation

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