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[CFP] EAI GOODTECHS 2019, Firm Deadline Approaching - Valencia, Spain, 25/09 - 27/09
by gquadrio＠math.unipd.it 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

******************************************************************** * * Call for Papers * * GoodTechs 2019 * * 5th EAI International Conference on * Smart Objects and Technologies for Social Good * * September 25-27, 2019 * * Submissions due: May 1st, 2019 - Firm Deadline Approaching * ******************************************************************** SCOPE ====== By social good we refer to a “good” or a service that benefits the largest number of people in the largest possible way. Some classic examples of social goods are, of course, healthcare, safety, environment, democracy, and human rights, but we can add to this classic list even communication, art, entertainment and much more. In this context, the popularity of portable computing devices, like smartphones, tablets, or smart watches combined with the emergence of many other small smart objects with computational, sensing and communication capabilities coupled with the popularity of social networks and new human-technology interaction paradigms is creating unprecedented opportunities for each of us to do something useful, ranging from a single person to the whole world. Furthermore, Internet of Things, Smart-cities, distributed sensing and Fog computing are representative examples of modern ICT paradigms that aim to describe a dynamic and globally cooperative infrastructure built upon objects’ intelligence and self-configuring capabilities. These connected objects are finding their way into our pockets, vehicles, urban areas and infrastructure, thus becoming the very texture of our society and providing us the possibility, but also the responsibility, to shape it. In GOODTECHS we are hence interested in experiences with the design, implementation, deployment, operation and evaluation of smart objects and technologies for social good. Clearly, we are not considering only the so called first world as the scenario for this evolution; we also refer to those areas where ICT is currently less widespread, hoping that it may represent a societal development opportunity rather than a source for further divide. Topics Authors are solicited to submit original, previously unpublished papers in the following, but not limited to topic areas: - App concepts and technologies for different mobile platforms - Blockchain for social good - Communication between mobile devices - Content Distribution - E-learning solutions - Data collection, organization and dissemination methods - Delay-tolerant aerial networks and ferrying approaches - Deployment and field-testing - Digital tools for art and feelings - Environment sensing, monitoring and preservation - Experimental results of communication testbeds - Game, entertainment, and multimedia applications - Health and social care - Human-object interaction - ICT for development - Mobile service architectures and frameworks - Mobility and handover management - New application scenarios for vehicular communications - Pervasive and ubiquitous services in cloud and IoT - Platforms and frameworks for mobile devices - Privacy issues and solutions - Protocol design, testing and verification - Security issues, architectures and solutions - Smart cities and transportation - Smart economy solutions: e-banking, e-business - Smart governance and e-administration - Smart living and E-health - Technology addressing the digital divide SPECIAL SESSIONS ================ In addition to the main conference, GOODTECHS19 features special sessions, aimed to emphasize emerging topics not fully or not specifically covered in the main conference. Special sessions highlight current topics related to experiences with the design, implementation, deployment, operation and evaluation of smart objects and technologies for social good. Presentations delivered during the events should be based on original papers, selected through a peer-review process and that have not been previously published. Accepted papers will be included in the Conference Proceedings. For more information please refer to the main conference website: http://goodtechs.eu PUBLICATION =========== All registered papers will be published by ACM and made available through ACM Digital Library. Papers should be in English. Regular papers should be up to 6 pages in length. Short papers should be up to 4 pages in length. Previously published work may not be submitted, nor may the work be concurrently submitted to any other conference or journal. Such papers will be rejected without review. Proceedings will be submitted for inclusion in leading indexing services, Ei Compendex, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, CrossRef, Google Scholar, DBLP, as well as EAI’s own EU Digital Library (EUDL). Authors of selected best accepted and presented papers will be invited to submit an extended version to: - Springer Mobile Networks and Applications (MONET) Journal (IF: 2.497) - Wiley Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience Journal (IF: 1.114) All accepted authors are eligible to submit an extended version in a fast track of: - EAI Endorsed Transactions on Cloud Systems - EAI Endorsed Transactions on Serious Games SUBMISSION ========== Papers should be submitted through EAI ‘Confy‘ system (https://confyplus.eai.eu/app#conftrack-overview/conf/52608/cid/52655) and have to comply with the ACM format (see Author’s kit section). IMPORTANT DATES =============== Full Paper Submission deadline: May 1, 2019 (Firm Deadline) Notification deadline: June 1, 2019 Camera-ready deadline: July 1, 2019 Start of Conference: September 25, 2019 End of Conference: September 27, 2019 -- Giacomo Quadrio Ph.D student University of Padua Department of Mathematics Via Trieste, 63 - Office 731 35121, Padua, Italy -- Giacomo Quadrio Ph.D student University of Padua Department of Mathematics Via Trieste, 63 - Office 731 35121, Padua, Italy

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46th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science (SOFSEM 2020): First Call for Papers
by Announce Announcements 20 Apr '19

20 Apr '19

*** First Call for Papers *** 46th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science (SOFSEM 2020) Atlantica Miramare 4* Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus January 20-24, 2020 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=d2ZtLXJnCQkJd2ZtLXJnQG9nZi5vcm… *** Submission Deadline: July 29, 2019 *** (Proceedings to be published by Springer) INVITED SPEAKERS (list incomplete) · Mikolaj Boyanczyk, Poland · Erol Gelenbe, UK · Gunnar Klau, Germany · Elias Koutsoupias, UK SOFSEM (SOFtware SEMinar) is an annual international winter conference devoted to the theory and practice of computer science. The first SOFSEM was organized in 1974. SOFSEM consists of invited talks by prominent researchers, of contributed talks selected from the submitted papers, and of the Student Research Forum. The program is organized in plenary talks and parallel tracks devoted to original research in the selected research areas. SOFSEM has a long-standing tradition of facilitating discussions and collegial interactions. It is well-known for its familiar and inspiring atmosphere and as a meeting place for active and leading computer scientists. SOFSEM is a track-based conference. It features the traditional track on foundations of computer science and a number of other tracks that cover contemporary important areas, such as artificial intelligence, cryptography, security, verification, data science, knowledge engineering, social computing and human factors, software and web engineering, etc. The Track Chairs are soliciting technical papers for presentation at the conference and inclusion in the proceedings published by Springer in the ARCoSS/LNCS series. The topics of the conference are organised in four tracks and the (non exhaustive) list of topics for each track is as follows: Foundations of Computer Science · Algorithms and data structures · Automata and formal languages · Complexity theory · Computability theory · Cryptography and security · Graphs and networks · Machine learning · Non-classical models of computing · Theory of databases, semi-structured data, and finite model theory · Theory of programming languages Foundations of Software Engineering · Methods and tools for improved software processes · Software architecture of complex software-intensive systems · Requirements Engineering · Model-based software engineering methods and tools · Data-driven improvement of methods, models, and tools · Methods and tools for software engineering applications · Empirical Software Engineering Foundations of Data Science · Data Models and Query Languages · Data Integration and Interoperability · Query Processing and Optimization · Distributed, Parallel, and P2P Data Processing and Management · Data Semantics and Linked Data · Spatial, Temporal, Multimedia Data · Web- and Graph-based Data · Probabilistic and Uncertain Data · Information Extraction and Retrieval · Data Privacy, Security, and Trust Foundations of Algorithmic Computational Biology · Alignment and assembly of sequences · Biological networks · Cancer genomics · Comparative genomics · Gene expression · Phylogenetics · Sequence analysis · System biology PAPER SUBMISSION Detailed guidelines for submission will appear shortly on the conference web site (https://cyprusconferences.org/sofsem2020/) Papers must be submitted electronically via Easychair in standard Springer format (max 12 pages). Submitted papers will undergo a peer review process. PROCEEDINGS The proceedings will be published by Springer in the ARCoSS/LNCS series. IMPORTANT DATES · July 29th, 2019: Submission of abstracts · August 5th, 2019: Submission of full papers · September 30th, 2019: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection · November 25th, 2019: Camera Ready Papers, registration deadline · January 20-24, 2020: Conference Dates ORGANISATION General Chairs · Yannis Manolopoulos, Open University of Cyprus, Cyprus · George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Steering Committee · Barbara Catania, University of Genova, Italy · Miroslaw Kutylowski, Wroclaw Uni. of Technology, Poland · Jan van Leeuwen, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands · Tiziana Margaria-Steffen, University of Limerick, Ireland · Branislav Rovan, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia · Petr Saloun, Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic · Julius Stuller, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic, chair Tracks and Track Chairs · Foundations of Computer Science: Christos Kapoutsis, Qatar · Foundations of Data Science: Herodotos Herodotou, Cyprus · Foundations of Software Engineering, Alexander Chatzigeorgiou, Greece · Foundations of Algorithmic Computational Biology, Riccardo Dondi, Italy and Florian Sikora, France Student Research Forum Chair · Theodoros Tzouramanis, Greece Webadmin · Kyriakos Georgiades, Cyprus

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23rd Pan-Hellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2019): First Call for Papers
by Announce Announcements 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

*** FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS *** 23rd Pan-Hellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2019) University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus, November 28-30, 2019 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=d2ZtLXJnCQkJd2ZtLXJnQG9nZi5vcm… *** Submission Deadline: September 10, 2019 *** *** Proceedings to be published by ACM ICPS (pending approval) *** The University of Nicosia, the University of Cyprus, the Open University Cyprus and the Greek Computer Society organize the 23rd Pan-Hellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2019) in Nicosia, Cyprus on November 28-30, 2019. PCI 2019 aims to provide an effective channel of communication among researchers, practitioners, decision-makers and entities concerned with the latest research, scientific development and practice on ICT to discuss current, state-of-the-art topics that are of relevance and significance for national competitiveness as well as for sustainable, robust and equitable regional development. Submissions to PCI 2019 might cover, but are not limited, to the following topics: · Algorithms & Data Structures · Artificial Intelligence · Bioinformatics · Bio & Nature Inspired Computing · Blockchain Technologies · Cloud Computing · Communication & Information Systems Security and Privacy · Computational Science · Computer & Communication Networks · CRM & ERP Systems · Databases · Data Mining · Digital Libraries · Digital Systems · Distributed Computing · eCommerce, eBusiness, eHealth · Telecommunication Systems · Wireless & Mobile Computing · Learning Technologies · Graphics, Visualization, Multimedia & Virtual Reality · Grid, Cluster & P2P Computing · Hardware & Architecture · Embedded Systems · Human-Computer Interaction · Image and Video Processing · Information Retrieval · Information Society: Legal and Regulatory Issues · Information Systems · Information Theory · Knowledge Based Systems · Numerical & Scientific Computation · Open Source Software · Operating Systems · Parallel & Distributed Systems · Programming Languages · Signal Processing · Software Engineering PCI 2019 encourages the submission of high quality papers with original content in the following tracks: · Research Paper: full paper (8 pages) describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Computer Science. · Research Project Results: extended abstract (2 pages) presenting the results of funded completed or ongoing research projects at national or European level. · Industry: extended abstract (2 pages) presenting novel industrial solutions, success stories, and challenges that are encountered in an industry setting when adopting IT technologies. Templates for submissions can be found at the ACM SIG proceedings website: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=d2ZtLXJnCQkJd2ZtLXJnQG9nZi5vcm… Papers should be submitted via EasyChair (link to be available on the conference web site). The submitted research papers and extended abstracts will be peer-reviewed on the basis of technical quality, relevance to scope of PCI, originality, significance, and clarity. Note that submitted papers should have neither been published nor submitted for publication elsewhere. The working language of the conference is English and the papers should be written in that language. As in previous years, the final version of the research papers accepted for presentation at PCI 2019 will be published by ACM in the ICPS Series (pending approval) and will be included in the ACM Digital library. The accepted extended abstracts will be allocated either a demo or poster slot during the conference. At least one author of each accepted paper or abstract is expected to register, attend the conference and present their contribution. Important Dates · Paper submission deadline: September 10, 2019 · Notification of paper acceptance/rejection: October 17, 2019 · Submission of camera ready papers: October 24, 2019 · Author registration: October 24, 2019 General Chairs · Yannis Manolopoulos, Open University Cyprus, Cyprus · George Angelos Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Athena Stassopoulou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus Program Chairs · Ioanna Dionysiou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus · Ioannis Kyriakides, University of Nicosia, Cyprus · Nicolas Tsapatsoulis, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Local Advisory Committee · Demetris Trihinas (chair, University of Nicosia) · Achilleas Achilleos (Frederick University Cyprus) · Panayiotis Andreou (University of Central Lancashire-Cyprus) · Christodoulos Efstathiades (European University Cyprus) · Angelika Kokkinaki (University of Nicosia) · Ioannis Krikidis (University of Cyprus) · Jahna Otterbacher (Open University Cyprus) · Vicky Papadopoulou (European University Cyprus) · Nearchos Paspallis (University of Central Lancashire-Cyprus) · Michalis Sirivianos (Cyprus University of Technology) · Stavros Stavrou (Open University Cyprus) · Demetris Zeinalipour (University of Cyprus)

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[CFP] [Extendend Deadline] GOODTECHS 2019 - Track Session in Serious Games to Improve Quality of Life, 25/09 - 27/09, Valencia, Spain
by Filippo Carnovalini 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

-Apologies if you received this CFP multiple times- The deadline has been extended to the 1st of May (Firm Deadline) ******************************************************************** * Call for Papers * GoodTechs 2019 *Track Session in Serious Games to Improve Quality of Life * September 25-27, 2019, Valencia, Spain *. SUBMISSION BY 1 MAY 2019 * ******************************************************************** More info at: http://goodtechs.eu/serious-game-to-improve-the-quality-of-life/ <http://goodtechs.eu/serious-game-to-improve-the-quality-of-life/> SCOPE ====== Gamification techniques and serious games are often used to capture and maintain user’s attention and motivation. This is particularly important when dealing with young patients or people with special needs. Patient’s collaboration is crucial for doctors to perform a good diagnosis, and to provide an efficient therapy, but it cannot always be taken for granted. Moreover, serious games are proved to be an efficient tool to incentivize people to improve their lifestyle, e.g., making more physical activity. This track will feature new insights, research, and practice on how to design, develop and use gamification and persuasive technologies to create serious games and applications to improve individuals’ Quality of Life (QoL) and behavior, with a particular focus on people with disabilities. The track targets researchers, doctoral students, practitioners and other people interested in presenting, discussing, reflecting and networking on central themes associated with the development and use of serious games and applications to help people with special needs. Papers on both theoretical aspects and design method of gamification techniques and serious games are welcomed, as well as system prototypes and novel evaluation methods. In addition, the track welcomes full research, work in progress papers and educational cases. Chair: Ombretta Gaggi, Università di Padova Co-Chair: Antonio Rodà, Università di Padova TOPICS OF INTEREST ================== Serious game design for better lifestyle promotion Serious games for people with disability Games for Education and Learning Gamification Pervasive Systems Assistive Technologies Persuasive solutions Methods, models and principles for gamification design Usability and accessibility issues Games for Health and Well-Being Serious Games for social inclusion Serious Games for cultural heritage IMPORTANT DATES ================ Full Paper Submission deadline: 1 May 2019 Notification deadline: 1 June 2019 Follow the submission instructions at: http://goodtechs.eu/paper-submission/ <http://goodtechs.eu/paper-submission/>

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[CFP] [Deadline approaching] GOODTECHS 2019 - Track Session in Serious Games to Improve Quality of Life, 25/09 - 27/09, Valencia, Spain
by Filippo Carnovalini 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

-Apologies if you received this CFP multiple times- Deadline approaching! ******************************************************************** * Call for Papers * GoodTechs 2019 *Track Session in Serious Games to Improve Quality of Life * September 25-27, 2019, Valencia, Spain *. SUBMISSION BY 10 APRIL 2019 * ******************************************************************** More info at: http://goodtechs.eu/serious-game-to-improve-the-quality-of-life/ <http://goodtechs.eu/serious-game-to-improve-the-quality-of-life/> SCOPE ====== Gamification techniques and serious games are often used to capture and maintain user’s attention and motivation. This is particularly important when dealing with young patients or people with special needs. Patient’s collaboration is crucial for doctors to perform a good diagnosis, and to provide an efficient therapy, but it cannot always be taken for granted. Moreover, serious games are proved to be an efficient tool to incentivize people to improve their lifestyle, e.g., making more physical activity. This track will feature new insights, research, and practice on how to design, develop and use gamification and persuasive technologies to create serious games and applications to improve individuals’ Quality of Life (QoL) and behavior, with a particular focus on people with disabilities. The track targets researchers, doctoral students, practitioners and other people interested in presenting, discussing, reflecting and networking on central themes associated with the development and use of serious games and applications to help people with special needs. Papers on both theoretical aspects and design method of gamification techniques and serious games are welcomed, as well as system prototypes and novel evaluation methods. In addition, the track welcomes full research, work in progress papers and educational cases. Chair: Ombretta Gaggi, Università di Padova Co-Chair: Antonio Rodà, Università di Padova TOPICS OF INTEREST ================== Serious game design for better lifestyle promotion Serious games for people with disability Games for Education and Learning Gamification Pervasive Systems Assistive Technologies Persuasive solutions Methods, models and principles for gamification design Usability and accessibility issues Games for Health and Well-Being Serious Games for social inclusion Serious Games for cultural heritage IMPORTANT DATES ================ Full Paper Submission deadline: 10 April 2019 Notification deadline: 1 June 2019 Follow the submission instructions at: http://goodtechs.eu/paper-submission/ <http://goodtechs.eu/paper-submission/>

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