Apologies for crossposting. ======================================== CFP Special Issue * User Perspectives in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence * International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS) - Elsevier Journal (IF 5.4 @ 2023) Springer journal website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-human-comput… ======================================== Call for Papers We are excited to invite submissions for the Special Issue of the International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS) entitled “User Perspectives in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence“ (VSI:HCAI). Guest Editors: - Ludovico Boratto University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy ludovico.boratto(a)acm.org - Erasmo Purificato Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany erasmo.purificato(a)acm.org - Ernesto William De Luca Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute, Brunswick, Braunschweig, Germany ernesto.deluca(a)ovgu.de - Stefano Marrone University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy stefano.marrone(a)unina.it - Carlo Sansone University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy carlo.sansone(a)unina.it ** Special Issue Focus ** This special issue focuses on the rapidly evolving field of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI), which aims to shift the development and application of AI technologies towards enhancing human capabilities while ensuring systems are transparent, equitable, privacy-conscious, and under human control. It seeks to unite a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, developers, business leaders, policymakers, and end-users, to examine AI's multifaceted impacts from a user-centric viewpoint. The issue will delve into the benefits and challenges of automated decision-making systems, with a particular emphasis on reliability, safety, and trustworthiness, and how these factors influence user interactions and experiences with AI. The goal is to foster a comprehensive discourse on creating AI systems that are not only technologically advanced but also ethically and socially attuned to user needs, encouraging submissions that assess user perception in real-world scenarios beyond algorithmic and model-centric evaluations. Topics of interest include system design and user interaction, ethical and societal considerations, and technological advancements aimed at improving user experience. This includes the design and evaluation of reliable and safe AI systems, empirical studies on HCAI's real-world impact, human-in-the-loop methodologies, innovative design and assessment methods, adaptive user interfaces, approaches to mitigate bias, privacy preservation, the impact of regulations, and the development of user-adaptive and explainable AI systems across various sectors. The issue invites original research, case studies, and review articles to promote cross-disciplinary dialogue and address the complex challenges and opportunities in HCAI. We invite submissions on a range of topics: - System Design and User Interaction - Design and evaluation of reliable, safe, and trustworthy AI systems. - Empirical studies on the real-world impact of HCAI systems. - Human-in-the-loop approaches and methodologies in HCAI. - Innovative methods and metrics for designing and assessing HCAI systems. - Adaptive and personalized user interfaces in HCAI. - Novel approaches to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in HCAI contexts. - Ethical and Societal Considerations - Potential risks and threats for users in HCAI systems. - Strategies for detecting and mitigating bias in real-world applications. - Privacy-preserving methodologies in AI systems. - Impact of regulations and policies on the development and use of HCAI systems. - Transparent user profiling methods and their implications. - Technological Advancements and User Experience - User-adaptive and explainable AI systems. - Development of explainable user interfaces. - Case studies and user-centric evaluations of HCAI systems in various sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, finance). We welcome original research papers, case studies, and review articles contributing to the knowledge in these areas. ** Submission Guidelines ** Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished papers. All submissions will be peer-reviewed and judged on originality, significance, quality, and relevance to the special issue topics of interest. Submitted papers should not have appeared in or be under consideration for another journal. More info here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-human-comput… Instructions for authors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-human-comput… ** Important Dates ** - Submission Open Date: September 16th, 2024 - Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: November 18th, 2024 - Editorial Acceptance Deadline: February 20th, 2025