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Funding opportunity for research organization and SMEs – development and application of deep models for extended reality
by Laurent Besacier 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

Hi I hope this email finds you in good spirit. Our Horizon Europe project, UTTER (https://he-utter.eu <https://he-utter.eu/>), invites project proposals from research organizations and SMEs to develop and/or pilot applications of large pretrained language models with a focus on enabling human-human and human-machine interaction. Successful applications will receive up to € 60 000 each, and run for 6-9 months. The call closes on October 15, 2023. Please check the call documentation (available from the link below) for details on eligibility criteria and the (very simple) application procedure: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor… <https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…> If you have any inquiries or need further details, please feel free to reach out to: • Wilker Aziz: w.ferreiraaziz(a)uva.nl • Vlad Niculae: v.niculae(a)uva.nl • Maryam Hashemi Shabestari: m.hashemishabestari(a)uva.nl We encourage you to share this call with anyone else who might be interested in making the most of this funding opportunity. Best regards, L

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Join online to SIGUL 2023 (August 18-20, 2023)
by Sakriani Sakti 08 Aug '23

08 Aug '23

Dear SIGUL Members, Hope this finds you well! Next week, we will hold the 2nd Annual Meeting of the ELRA/ISCA Special Interest Group on Under-Resourced Languages (SIGUL 2023) on August 18-20, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland. You may find the program here: https://sigul-2023.ilc.cnr.it/programme/ --> I also attached the pdf version in this email. As in tradition of the previous SIGUL event, it features a number of distinguished keynote speakers, technical oral and poster sessions, and panel discussions. This time we'll have three-panel discussions on (1) Inclusion, Diversity, and Sovereignty, (2) the Role of Local Communities & Policy/Support, and (3) UL and Education. The whole program will be held in hybrid. So in case you are interested in joining online, you may register here: https://sigul-2023.ilc.cnr.it/registration-form/ --> It is only 100 Euro for regular and 50 Euro for students Or, in case you cannot join but would like to communicate your voice related to the panel topics, you may email us. Looking forward to seeing many of you in the discussion! Thank you. Sincerely yours, Sakriani Sakti

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Third call for papers DHASA Conference 2023 Extended deadlines
by Menno Van Zaanen 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

Third call for papers DHASA Conference 2023 Extended deadlines https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/ Note extended deadlines Theme: "Digital Humanities for Inclusion" The Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) is pleased to announce its fourth conference, focusing on the theme "Digital Humanities for Inclusion." In a region where the field of Digital Humanities is still relatively underdeveloped, this conference aims to address this gap and foster growth and collaboration in the field. The conference offers an opportunity for researchers interested in showcasing their work in the broad field of Digital Humanities to come together. By doing so, the conference provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in Digital Humanities, particularly within the Southern Africa region. As such, we welcome submissions related to Digital Humanities research conducted by individuals from Southern Africa or research focused on the geographical area of Southern Africa. Furthermore, the conference serves as a platform for information sharing and networking among researchers passionate about Digital Humanities. By bringing together experts working on Digital Humanities in Southern Africa or with a focus on Southern Africa, we aim to promote collaboration and facilitate further research in this dynamic field. In addition to the main conference, affiliated workshops and tutorials will be organized, providing researchers with valuable insights into novel technologies and tools. These supplementary events are designed for researchers interested in specific aspects of Digital Humanities or seeking practical information to enter or advance their knowledge in the field. The DHASA conference welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from researchers in various domains of Digital Humanities, including, but not limited to, language, literature, visual art, performance and theatre studies, media studies, music, history, sociology, psychology, language technologies, library studies, philosophy, methodologies, software and computation, and more. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive scientific community of practice within Digital Humanities. Suggested topics include the following: * Digital archives and the preservation of marginalized voices; * Intersectionality and the digital humanities: exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in digital research and activism; * Activism and social change through digital media: how digital humanities tools and methodologies can be used to promote inclusion; * Engaging marginalized communities in the creation and use of digital tools and resources; * Exploring the role of digital humanities in decolonizing knowledge and promoting indigenous perspectives; * The ethics of data collection and analysis in digital humanities research related; * The role of digital humanities in promoting inclusive and equitable pedagogy; * Digital humanities and inclusion in the context of global perspectives and international collaborations; * Critical approaches to digital humanities and inclusion: examining the limitations and possibilities of digital tools and methodologies in promoting inclusion; and * Collaborative digital humanities projects with non-profit organizations, community groups, and cultural institutions; * Any other digital humanities-related topic that serves the Southern African community. Submission Guidelines The DHASA conference 2023 asks for three types of submissions: * Long papers: Authors may submit long papers consisting of a maximum of 8 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted long papers will be granted an additional page (up to 9 pages) to incorporate reviewers' comments. * Short papers: Authors may submit short papers with a maximum of 5 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted short papers will be allowed an extra page (up to 6 pages) to accommodate reviewers' comments. Short papers accepted for the conference will be presented as posters. * Abstracts: Authors can submit abstracts of 250-300 words. Note that before submitting your contribution, you are required to submit an abstract before the abstract submission deadline. This holds for *all* submissions. The actual submission will need to be submitted before the submission deadline. More information on the submission process can be found on the submission page: https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/submission/ We particularly encourage student submissions where the first author is a student. All accepted long and short paper submissions that are presented at the conference will be published in the Journal of Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa, see https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/dhasa. In addition, the abstracts of the full papers and the lightning talks will be published in a book of abstracts before the conference. Important dates Abstract submission deadline: *22 August 2023* Submission deadline: *29 August 2023* Date of notification: 30 September 2023 Camera-ready copy deadline: 6 November 2023 Conference: 27 November 2023 - 1 December 2023 Conference format: Face-to-face Conference venue: Nelson Mandela University, Eastern Cape South Africa NOTE: Non-presenting delegates have the option to attend online. Co-located events Several co-located events are currently being prepared, including workshops and tutorials. These will be updated on the conference website. Organizing Committee * Johannes Sibeko, Nelson Mandela University * Aby Louw, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Alan Murdoch, Nelson Mandela University * Amanda du Preez, University of Pretoria * Andiswa Bukula, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources * Andiswa Mvanyashe, Nelson Mandela University * Avashna Govender, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Gabby Dlamini, Nelson Mandela University * Ilana Wilken, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Jonathan van der Walt, Nelson Mandela University * Laurette Marais, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Mukhtar Raban, Nelson Mandela University * Nomfundo Khumalo, Nelson Mandela University * Menno Van Zaanen, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources -- Prof Menno van Zaanen menno.vanzaanen(a)nwu.ac.za Professor in Digital Humanities South African Centre for Digital Language Resources https://www.sadilar.org ________________________________ NWU PRIVACY STATEMENT: http://www.nwu.ac.za/it/gov-man/disclaimer.html DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message and attachments thereto are intended solely for the recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorised review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received the e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender or reply e-mail and delete the e-mail and its attachments (where appropriate) from your system. ________________________________

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Third call for papers DHASA Conference 2023
by Menno Van Zaanen 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Third call for papers DHASA Conference 2023 https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/ Theme: "Digital Humanities for Inclusion" The Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) is pleased to announce its fourth conference, focusing on the theme "Digital Humanities for Inclusion." In a region where the field of Digital Humanities is still relatively underdeveloped, this conference aims to address this gap and foster growth and collaboration in the field. The conference offers an opportunity for researchers interested in showcasing their work in the broad field of Digital Humanities to come together. By doing so, the conference provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in Digital Humanities, particularly within the Southern Africa region. As such, we welcome submissions related to Digital Humanities research conducted by individuals from Southern Africa or research focused on the geographical area of Southern Africa. Furthermore, the conference serves as a platform for information sharing and networking among researchers passionate about Digital Humanities. By bringing together experts working on Digital Humanities in Southern Africa or with a focus on Southern Africa, we aim to promote collaboration and facilitate further research in this dynamic field. In addition to the main conference, affiliated workshops and tutorials will be organized, providing researchers with valuable insights into novel technologies and tools. These supplementary events are designed for researchers interested in specific aspects of Digital Humanities or seeking practical information to enter or advance their knowledge in the field. The DHASA conference welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from researchers in various domains of Digital Humanities, including, but not limited to, language, literature, visual art, performance and theatre studies, media studies, music, history, sociology, psychology, language technologies, library studies, philosophy, methodologies, software and computation, and more. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive scientific community of practice within Digital Humanities. Suggested topics include the following: * Digital archives and the preservation of marginalized voices; * Intersectionality and the digital humanities: exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in digital research and activism; * Activism and social change through digital media: how digital humanities tools and methodologies can be used to promote inclusion; * Engaging marginalized communities in the creation and use of digital tools and resources; * Exploring the role of digital humanities in decolonizing knowledge and promoting indigenous perspectives; * The ethics of data collection and analysis in digital humanities research related; * The role of digital humanities in promoting inclusive and equitable pedagogy; * Digital humanities and inclusion in the context of global perspectives and international collaborations; * Critical approaches to digital humanities and inclusion: examining the limitations and possibilities of digital tools and methodologies in promoting inclusion; and * Collaborative digital humanities projects with non-profit organizations, community groups, and cultural institutions; * Any other digital humanities-related topic that serves the Southern African community. Submission Guidelines The DHASA conference 2023 asks for three types of submissions: * Long papers: Authors may submit long papers consisting of a maximum of 8 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted long papers will be granted an additional page (up to 9 pages) to incorporate reviewers' comments. * Short papers: Authors may submit short papers with a maximum of 5 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted short papers will be allowed an extra page (up to 6 pages) to accommodate reviewers' comments. Short papers accepted for the conference will be presented as posters. * Abstracts: Authors can submit abstracts of 250-300 words. Note that before submitting your contribution, you are required to submit an abstract before the abstract submission deadline. This holds for *all* submissions. The actual submission will need to be submitted before the submission deadline. More information on the submission process can be found on the submission page: https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/submission/ We particularly encourage student submissions where the first author is a student. All accepted long and short paper submissions that are presented at the conference will be published in the Journal of Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa, see https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/dhasa. In addition, the abstracts of the full papers and the lightning talks will be published in a book of abstracts before the conference. Important dates Abstract submission deadline: 8 August 2023 Ful paper submission deadline: 15 August 2023 Date of notification: 30 September 2023 Camera-ready copy deadline: 6 November 2023 Conference: 27 November 2023 - 1 December 2023 Conference format: Face-to-face Conference venue: Nelson Mandela University, Eastern Cape South Africa NOTE: Non-presenting delegates have the option to attend online. Co-located events Several co-located events are currently being prepared. These will be updated on the conference website. Organizing Committee * Johannes Sibeko, Nelson Mandela University * Aby Louw, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Alan Murdoch, Nelson Mandela University * Amanda du Preez, University of Pretoria * Andiswa Bukula, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources * Andiswa Mvanyashe, Nelson Mandela University * Avashna Govender, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Gabby Dlamini, Nelson Mandela University * Ilana Wilken, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Jonathan van der Walt, Nelson Mandela University * Laurette Marais, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Mukhtar Raban, Nelson Mandela University * Nomfundo Khumalo, Nelson Mandela University * Menno Van Zaanen, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources -- Prof Menno van Zaanen menno.vanzaanen(a)nwu.ac.za Professor in Digital Humanities South African Centre for Digital Language Resources https://www.sadilar.org ________________________________ NWU PRIVACY STATEMENT: http://www.nwu.ac.za/it/gov-man/disclaimer.html DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message and attachments thereto are intended solely for the recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorised review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received the e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender or reply e-mail and delete the e-mail and its attachments (where appropriate) from your system. ________________________________

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Second call for papers DHASA Conference 2023
by Menno Van Zaanen 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Second call for papers DHASA Conference 2023 https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/ Theme: "Digital Humanities for Inclusion" The Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) is pleased to announce its fourth conference, focusing on the theme "Digital Humanities for Inclusion." In a region where the field of Digital Humanities is still relatively underdeveloped, this conference aims to address this gap and foster growth and collaboration in the field. The conference offers an opportunity for researchers interested in showcasing their work in the broad field of Digital Humanities to come together. By doing so, the conference provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in Digital Humanities, particularly within the Southern Africa region. As such, we welcome submissions related to Digital Humanities research conducted by individuals from Southern Africa or research focused on the geographical area of Southern Africa. Furthermore, the conference serves as a platform for information sharing and networking among researchers passionate about Digital Humanities. By bringing together experts working on Digital Humanities in Southern Africa or with a focus on Southern Africa, we aim to promote collaboration and facilitate further research in this dynamic field. In addition to the main conference, affiliated workshops and tutorials will be organized, providing researchers with valuable insights into novel technologies and tools. These supplementary events are designed for researchers interested in specific aspects of Digital Humanities or seeking practical information to enter or advance their knowledge in the field. The DHASA conference welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from researchers in various domains of Digital Humanities, including, but not limited to, language, literature, visual art, performance and theatre studies, media studies, music, history, sociology, psychology, language technologies, library studies, philosophy, methodologies, software and computation, and more. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive scientific community of practice within Digital Humanities. Suggested topics include the following: * Digital archives and the preservation of marginalized voices; * Intersectionality and the digital humanities: exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in digital research and activism; * Activism and social change through digital media: how digital humanities tools and methodologies can be used to promote inclusion; * Engaging marginalized communities in the creation and use of digital tools and resources; * Exploring the role of digital humanities in decolonizing knowledge and promoting indigenous perspectives; * The ethics of data collection and analysis in digital humanities research related; * The role of digital humanities in promoting inclusive and equitable pedagogy; * Digital humanities and inclusion in the context of global perspectives and international collaborations; * Critical approaches to digital humanities and inclusion: examining the limitations and possibilities of digital tools and methodologies in promoting inclusion; and * Collaborative digital humanities projects with non-profit organizations, community groups, and cultural institutions; * Any other digital humanities-related topic that serves the Southern African community. Submission Guidelines The DHASA conference 2023 asks for three types of submissions: * Long papers: Authors may submit long papers consisting of a maximum of 8 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted long papers will be granted an additional page (up to 9 pages) to incorporate reviewers' comments. * Short papers: Authors may submit short papers with a maximum of 5 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted short papers will be allowed an extra page (up to 6 pages) to accommodate reviewers' comments. Short papers accepted for the conference will be presented as posters. * Abstracts: Authors can submit abstracts of 250-300 words. Note that before submitting your contribution, you are required to submit an abstract before the abstract submission deadline. This holds for *all* submissions. The actual submission will need to be submitted before the submission deadline. More information on the submission process can be found on the submission page: https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/submission/ We particularly encourage student submissions where the first author is a student. All accepted long and short paper submissions that are presented at the conference will be published in the Journal of Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa, see https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/dhasa. In addition, the abstracts of the full papers and the lightning talks will be published in a book of abstracts before the conference. Important dates Abstract submission deadline: 8 August 2023 Submission deadline: 15 August 2023 Date of notification: 30 September 2023 Camera-ready copy deadline: 6 November 2023 Conference: 27 November 2023 - 1 December 2023 Conference format: Face-to-face Conference venue: Nelson Mandela University, Eastern Cape South Africa NOTE: Non-presenting delegates have the option to attend online. Co-located events Several co-located events are currently being prepared, including workshops and tutorials. These will be updated on the conference website. Organizing Committee * Johannes Sibeko, Nelson Mandela University * Aby Louw, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Alan Murdoch, Nelson Mandela University * Amanda du Preez, University of Pretoria * Andiswa Bukula, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources * Andiswa Mvanyashe, Nelson Mandela University * Avashna Govender, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Gabby Dlamini, Nelson Mandela University * Ilana Wilken, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Jonathan van der Walt, Nelson Mandela University * Laurette Marais, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Mukhtar Raban, Nelson Mandela University * Nomfundo Khumalo, Nelson Mandela University * Menno Van Zaanen, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources -- Prof Menno van Zaanen menno.vanzaanen(a)nwu.ac.za Professor in Digital Humanities South African Centre for Digital Language Resources https://www.sadilar.org ________________________________ NWU PRIVACY STATEMENT: http://www.nwu.ac.za/it/gov-man/disclaimer.html DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message and attachments thereto are intended solely for the recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorised review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received the e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender or reply e-mail and delete the e-mail and its attachments (where appropriate) from your system. ________________________________

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free online school on language acquisition - deadline very soon!
by Alex CRISTIA 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

Dear colleagues, Please help me advertise this fantastic initiative: The deadline for the registration for the* Truly global /L+/ summer/winter school on language acquisition *has been extended to *Wednesday, June 28*. *WEBSITE:* https://www.lplusschool.org/home <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1EsthogkssKcMZ4BGak2ZuDoG41JSNOTyzuYswf89uIUyJ…> *LINK FOR REGISTRATION:* https://www.lplusschool.org/registration <https://secure-web.cisco.com/16oSOwaK0sWoH-QSteq8cku0EXp01kZYErx8KKQRKYGxIE…> *WHEN: **14 -18 August 2023* (online) at three different time zones: 1. UTC+8 (Asia/Oceania time), 2. UTC (Africa/Europe time), 3. UTC-4 (The Americas time). *AIM:* The second truly global /L+/ summer/winter school on language acquisition aims to promote knowledge about language acquisition and establish a global network of collaboration between researchers and students. Students will have the opportunity to learn about current theories and controversies in first language acquisition, as well as about basic experimental and analytical methods to implement in their research studies. *MOTIVATION: *Although the ability to use language is universal in human cultures, there is a long-standing debate as to whether language develops in similar ways or whether it varies across populations and, if so, why. This debate would benefit from more studies including a variety of languages. However, less than 5% of published studies deal with acquisition in non-European languages. This gap is exacerbated by the fact that many talented students, teachers and researchers in underrepresented areas do not have access to specialist literature, research equipment, or international collaborative networks. The online /L+/ International summer/winter school on language acquisition aims at contributing to reducing this gap. *TUITION: *Participation in the /L+/ school is *free of charge.* *WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: *Students at all levels (BA – PhD) and early career researchers from all regions, but *particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and South and Central America*, are encouraged to participate. There are no prerequisites in terms of specific knowledge or skills. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students are encouraged to apply, as we will try our best to provide International Sign Language interpreters in as many streams as possible. All the lectures are subtitled and closed captions can be provided during the tutorials and discussions. *TOPICS: *The lecture topics are organized into four different streams: 1. Phonological development 2. Lexical development 3. Morphosyntactic development 4. Effects of the environment on development Each stream will consist of five 45-minute lectures that will be taught by instructors with extensive expertise in theory and methods in these different subfields of language acquisition. Each lecture will also be followed by live discussion sessions with experts in the field. *STRUCTURE: *The activities will develop in an online format that will combine synchronous (live) and asynchronous (pre-recorded) events in order to encourage the participation of students and researchers in their time zone. When registering, participants will be asked to choose two streams. However, everyone is welcome to attend more than two streams, if desired. Participants will also be able to take part in live practical sessions and networking events. Additionally, several universities will provide venues for local hubs <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1kNHDoBmXxb1x00NsBhlgwz11u6rxbciRAlQRH1xi-meDM…>, where participants can go and attend the online events together. More information about the schedule and local hubs can be found on our website <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1UQreG48iVDVwd2505Sir3mQvdOi4-TPP2LWHVjRQgV4Ma…> . *QUESTIONS?* *FAQ: *https://www.lplusschool.org/contact/faq <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1mO6vWu9QaDq7tM6akNnDWcBay0I-OK3nttXA6g6pTnLH8…> *CONTACT: *contact(a)lplusschool.org We are looking forward to your registration! Best wishes, The Organization Team ------ Aireen Barrios Arnuco (De La Salle University, Philippines) Alejandra Raisman (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico) Alejandra Sadaniowski (Universidad Católica de las Misiones, Argentina) Alma Luz Rodriguez Lazaro (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico) Alvin Wei Ming Tan (Stanford University, U.S.A.) Amanda Cristina Freitas (University of Campinas, Brazil) Andrew Ssemata (Makerere University, Uganda) Belén Troncoso-Acosta (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile) Bhuvana Narasimhan (University of Colorado Boulder, U.S.A.) Bolanle Elizabeth Arokoyo (University of Ilorin, Nigeria) Brenda Muñoz (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico) Caroline Hendy (Australian National University, Australia) Caroline Rowland (Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, The Netherlands) Chamarrita Farkas Klein (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile) Daniel Pereira Alves (Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil) Don Louie De Castro (University of the Philippines Manila) Elisabetta Latorre (University of Trento, Italy) Eva Huber (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Fei Ting Woon (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Hiromasa Kotera (University of Potsdam, Germany) Janina Vargas (Universidad del País Vasco, Spain) Jens Roeser (Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom) Lahari Chatterjee (University of Potsdam, Germany) Lawrence Mwangi Nduati (Aga Khan University, Kenya) Lerato Sefoloshe (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) Leticia Schiavon Kolberg (Université Paris Cité, France) Line Kippe (University of Douala, Cameroon) Lloeden Lois Cabacungan (University of the Philippines Manila) Lorena Molina-Arcia (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), México ) Magdalena Krysztofiak (University of Warsaw, Poland) Marc Hullebus (University of Potsdam, Germany) Michelle White (University of Oslo, Norway; Stellenbosch University, South Africa) Nancy Estévez Pérez (Cuban Neurosciences Center) Naomi Havron (University of Haifa, Israel) Natalia Arias Trejo (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico) Natalia Gagarina (Zentrum für Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft, Germany) Natalie Boll-Avetisyan (University of Potsdam, Germany) Nurtimhar Shahaji (Western Mindanao State University) Paul Okyere Omane (University of Potsdam, Germany; Macquarie University, Australia) Paulina Aravena-Bravo (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile) Paulina Meza Rubio (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico) Ramona Kunene-Nicolas (University of Witswatersrand, South Africa) Rebecca Dufie Forson (University of Ghana, Ghana) Rodolphe Prosper Mah (University of Douala, Cameroon) Rodrigo Dal Ben (Ambrose University, Canada) Ronel Laranjo (University of the Philippines Diliman) Rowena Garcia (University of Potsdam, Germany; Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, The Netherlands; University of the Philippines Manila) Silvia Benavides-Varela (University of Padova, Italy) Verónica García-Castro (Universidad de Costa Rica) Wendy Amoako (University of Alberta, Canada) --------------------------------------------------------------- Alex (Alejandrina) Cristia Researcher, CNRS Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives et Psycholinguistique 29, rue d'Ulm, 75005, Paris, FRANCE My site: www.acristia.org --------------------------------------------------------------- If you donate, ask me about effective charities <https://effectivealtruism.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=52b028e7f799cca…>. / Si vous faites des dons, posez-moi des questions sur le don efficace <https://www.altruismeefficacefrance.org/guide-don-efficace-1/>.

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Re: Call for Papers: IEEE ACM/TASLP Special Issue on Speech & Language Technologies for Low-Resource Languages
by Sadat, Fatiha 30 May '23

30 May '23

Hello, is the call for submission to this special issue still available or cancelled ? "Call for Papers: IEEE ACM/TASLP Special Issue on Speech & Language Technologies for Low-Resource Languages" Thanks. ________________________________ From: Joseph Mariani via SIGUL <sigul(a)list.elra.info> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 5:46 AM To: sigul(a)list.elra.info <sigul(a)list.elra.info> Subject: [SIGUL] Fwd: Call for Papers: IEEE ACM/TASLP Special Issue on Speech & Language Technologies for Low-Resource Languages [SPS_Logo_KO_RGB (1)] CALL FOR PAPERS IEEE/ACM Transactions on Audio, Speech, and Language Processing (TASLP) TASLP Special Issue on Speech & Language Technologies for Low-Resource Languages Submit Your Manuscript <https://czqvL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/T8+113/czqvL04/VVqS0B3s16ytW55j9JS…> Speech and language processing is a multi-disciplinary research area that focuses on various aspects of natural language processing and computational linguistics. Speech and language technologies deal with the study of methods and tools to develop innovative paradigms for processing human languages (speech and writing) that can be recognized by machines. Thanks to the incredible advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques that effectively interpret speech and textual sources. In general, speech technologies include a series of artificial intelligence algorithms that enables the computer system to produce, analyze, modify, and respond to human speech and texts. It establishes a more natural interaction between humans and computers as well as the translation between all human languages with effective analysis of text and speech. These techniques have significant applications in computational linguistics, natural language processing, computer science, mathematics, speech processing, machine learning, and acoustics. Another important application of this technology is the machine translation of text and voice. There exists a huge gap between speech and language processing in low-resource languages as they have lesser computational resources. With the ability to access vast computational sources from various digital sources, we can resolve numerous language processing problems in real time with enhanced user experience and productivity measures. Speech and language processing technologies for low-resource languages are still in their infancy. Research in this stream will enhance the likelihood of these languages becoming an active part of our life, as their importance is paramount. Furthermore, the societal shift towards digital media along with spectacular advances in digital media along with processing power, computational storage, and software capabilities with a vision of transferring low-resource computing language resources into efficient computing models. This special issue aims to explore the language and speech processing technologies to novel computational models for processing speech, text, and language. The novel and innovative solutions focus on content production, knowledge management, and natural communication of low-resource languages. We welcome researchers and practitioners working in speech and language processing to present their novel and innovative research contributions for this special section. Topics of Interest * Artificial intelligence-assisted speech & language technologies for low-resource languages * Pragmatics for low-resource languages * Emerging trends in knowledge representation for low-resource languages * Machine translation for low-resource language processing * Automatic speech recognition & speech technology for low-resource languages * Sentiment & statistical analysis for low-resource languages * Multimodal analysis for low-resource languages * Augment mining for low-resource language processing * Text summarization & speech synthesis * Sentence-level semantics for speech recognition * Information retrieval & extraction of low-resource languages Submission Guidelines Manuscripts should be submitted through the Manuscript Central system<https://czqvL04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/T8+113/czqvL04/VVqS0B3s16ytW55j9JS…>. 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CfP Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa conference 2023
by Menno Van Zaanen 29 May '23

29 May '23

First call for papers DHASA Conference 2024 https://dh2023.digitalhumanities.org.za/ Theme: "Digital Humanities for Inclusion" The Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) is pleased to announce its fourth conference, focusing on the theme "Digital Humanities for Inclusion." In a region where the field of Digital Humanities is still relatively underdeveloped, this conference aims to address this gap and foster growth and collaboration in the field. The conference offers an opportunity for researchers interested in showcasing their work in the broad field of Digital Humanities to come together. By doing so, the conference provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in Digital Humanities, particularly within the Southern Africa region. As such, we welcome submissions related to Digital Humanities research conducted by individuals from Southern Africa or research focused on the geographical area of Southern Africa. Furthermore, the conference serves as a platform for information sharing and networking among researchers passionate about Digital Humanities. By bringing together experts working on Digital Humanities in Southern Africa or with a focus on Southern Africa, we aim to promote collaboration and facilitate further research in this dynamic field. In addition to the main conference, affiliated workshops and tutorials will be organized, providing researchers with valuable insights into novel technologies and tools. These supplementary events are designed for researchers interested in specific aspects of Digital Humanities or seeking practical information to enter or advance their knowledge in the field. The DHASA conference welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from researchers in various domains of Digital Humanities, including, but not limited to, language, literature, visual art, performance and theatre studies, media studies, music, history, sociology, psychology, language technologies, library studies, philosophy, methodologies, software and computation, and more. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive scientific community of practice within Digital Humanities. Suggested topics include the following: * Digital archives and the preservation of marginalized voices; * Intersectionality and the digital humanities: exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in digital research and activism; * Activism and social change through digital media: how digital humanities tools and methodologies can be used to promote inclusion; * Engaging marginalized communities in the creation and use of digital tools and resources; * Exploring the role of digital humanities in decolonizing knowledge and promoting indigenous perspectives; * The ethics of data collection and analysis in digital humanities research related; * The role of digital humanities in promoting inclusive and equitable pedagogy; * Digital humanities and inclusion in the context of global perspectives and international collaborations; * Critical approaches to digital humanities and inclusion: examining the limitations and possibilities of digital tools and methodologies in promoting inclusion; and * Collaborative digital humanities projects with non-profit organizations, community groups, and cultural institutions; * Any other digital humanities-related topic that serves the Southern African community. Submission Guidelines The DHASA conference 2023 asks for three types of submissions: * Long papers: Authors may submit long papers consisting of a maximum of 8 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted long papers will be granted an additional page (up to 9 pages) to incorporate reviewers' comments. * Short papers: Authors may submit short papers with a maximum of 5 content pages and unlimited pages for references and appendix. The final versions of accepted short papers will be allowed an extra page (up to 6 pages) to accommodate reviewers' comments. Short papers accepted for the conference will be presented as posters. * Abstracts: Authors can submit abstracts of 250-300 words. We particularly encourage student submissions where the first author is a student. All accepted long and short paper submissions that are presented at the conference will be published in the Journal of Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa, see https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/dhasa. In addition, the abstracts of the full papers and the lightning talks will be published in a book of abstracts before the conference. Important dates Submission deadline: 15 August 2023 Date of notification: 30 September 2023 Camera-ready copy deadline: 6 November 2023 Conference: 27 November 2023 - 1 December 2023 Conference format: Face-to-face Conference venue: Nelson Mandela University, Eastern Cape South Africa NOTE: Non-presenting delegates have the option to attend online. Co-located events Several co-located events are currently being prepared, including workshops and tutorials. These will be updated on the conference website. Organizing Committee * Johannes Sibeko, Nelson Mandela University * Aby Louw, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Alan Murdoch, Nelson Mandela University * Amanda du Preez, University of Pretoria * Andiswa Bukula, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources * Andiswa Mvanyashe, Nelson Mandela University * Avashna Govender, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Gabby Dlamini, Nelson Mandela University * Ilana Wilken, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Jonathan van der Walt, Nelson Mandela University * Laurette Marais, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research * Mukhtar Raban, Nelson Mandela University * Nomfundo Khumalo, Nelson Mandela University * Menno Van Zaanen, South African Centre for Digital Language Resources -- Prof Menno van Zaanen menno.vanzaanen(a)nwu.ac.za Professor in Digital Humanities South African Centre for Digital Language Resources https://www.sadilar.org ________________________________ NWU PRIVACY STATEMENT: http://www.nwu.ac.za/it/gov-man/disclaimer.html DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message and attachments thereto are intended solely for the recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. 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Fwd: Potential Interesting Topic (ML-SUPERB) for SIGUL
by Maite Melero 22 May '23

22 May '23

Dear all, We would like to share with you about an exciting initiative called ML-SUPERB. The SUPERB team is organizing a multilingual speech self-supervised learning challenge. This year, they're introducing a new language track, which encourages participants to submit their spoken language resources (i.e., speech data with transcription). In this track, participants will have the opportunity to test some common speech self-supervised models on their languages and submit related data to the challenge. This data will be used to evaluate the self-supervised models' submissions as a "hidden set." With their agreement, the data will also be included in future versions of the ML-SUPERB benchmark for further research. For more information about the challenge, you may visit our website at https://multilingual.superbbenchmark.org/. Specifically, you can find details about the new language track at https://multilingual.superbbenchmark.org/challenge-asru2023/challenge_overv… . On Behalf of ML-SUPERB Organizers

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Shared Task on Multimodal Hate Event Detection [RANLP 2023 (ACL)]
by Surendrabikram Thapa 10 May '23

10 May '23

Hi All, We are organizing a shared task on Multimodal Hate Speech Event Detection in the 2023 CASE workshop (Proceedings to be published in ACL Anthology). Codalab: https://lnkd.in/eZWVAYW2 Please find the details of the shared task: https://lnkd.in/ePRXjjvA Training & Validation data available: May 1, 2023 Test data available: Jun 15, 2023 Test Start: Jun 15, 2023 Test End: Jun 30, 2023 System Description Paper Submissions Due: Jul 10, 2023 Notification to Authors After Review: Aug 5, 2023 Camera-ready Submission: Aug 25, 2023 Workshop Details: https://lnkd.in/e-8uNhYB Please share it in your network and help us to gain more participation. We will also invite novel submissions to the special issue in a journal. Best Regards, Surendrabikram Thapa

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