CONF-MLA 2024

Organizer

Tianjin University

Workshop Chair

Dr. Guozheng Rao
Associate Professor in Tianjin University

Personal Bio:

Guozheng Rao received the Ph.D. degree in computer application technology from Tianjin University in 2009. He is currently an associate professor at the College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University. He also works for the Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cognitive Computing and Applications and School of New Media and Communication, Tianjin University. His research interests include natural language processing and knowledge engineering. He is also a member of the ACM, IEEE, and China Computer Federation (CCF).

Workshop Committee Members:

Professor Li Zhang Tianjin University of Science and Technology [email protected]
Professor Xin Wang Tianjin University [email protected]
Associate Professor Xiaoning Ma Civil Aviation University of China [email protected]

Workshop Description:

Call for Papers

The primary objective of the "Neural Computing and Applications Workshop 2024" is to foster an intense exchange of ideas and facilitate discussions on the latest advancements in neural computing and its diverse applications. This workshop seeks to address the growing demand for innovative neural computing methods, particularly in fields such as Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Graph, Semantic Web, and Service Computing. By bringing together researchers, practitioners, and students, this workshop aims to overcome current bottlenecks and enhance human decision-making capabilities through cutting-edge neural computing techniques.

Participants are encouraged to submit research papers on topics including, but not limited to, Neural Computing, Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Graph, Neural Networks, Semantic Web, and Service Computing. The workshop will provide a platform for the presentation of novel methodologies, intriguing insights, and new observations that contribute to the advancement of neural computing. The format will emphasize debates and discussions, promoting the development of future research ideas. Both students and faculty are invited to participate, ensuring a vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Background:

Neural Computing has achieved breakthroughs in areas such as Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Graph, Semantic Computing, and Service Computing. Despite various computational methods proposed to tackle practical challenges, researchers encounter some bottlenecks. With the rapid progress of Neural Computing in many fields, there is a growing demand for innovative methods. Therefore, the development of novel neural computing approaches and their application in real-world scenarios to address challenges and improve human decision-making capabilities has become imperative.

Goal/Rationale:

This workshop aims to gather papers focusing on neural computing and its applications, including Neural Computing, Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Graph, Neural Networks, Semantic Web, and Service Computing. We anticipate that the articles presented in this workshop will help advance neural computing methodologies and offer intriguing insights and new observations.

Keywords

  • Generative Adversarial Networks
  • AI Innovation
  • Neural Networks
  • Hands-On Training
  • Practical Applications
  • Ethical Implications
  • Machine Learning
  • Interactive Sessions
  • Technology Evolution
  • Professional Networking

Scope and Information for Participants

The workshop's topics include but are not limited to:

  • Neural Computing
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Knowledge Graph
  • Neural Networks
  • Semantic Web
  • Service Computing

Submission

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. The deadline for general submission is November 14, 2024.

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template below before submission.

Paper Template

Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to [email protected].

Workshop Date

November 21, 2024 (GMT+8)

Submission & Payment

Type Regular Submission
Paper Submission November 14, 2024
Review Process 2 weeks
Revise & Acceptance 2 weeks
Registration & Payment 2 weeks

Fees

Items Amount(VAT Included)
Registration and Publishing Fee (6 pages included) $500
Additional Page $40/extra page

Publication

Accepted papers of this workshop will be published in conference proceedings, and will be submitted to Ei Compendex, Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, Portico, Inspec, Google Scholar, CNKI, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Participation

Poster

Besides the onsite meeting, this workshop also holds a poster session which allow for a larger number of authors to share their research. The poster session will provide an opportunity for researchers to present their work in a visual and interactive way, allowing for more engagement and discussion with other attendees. Authors of qualified papers will be invited to present their works with digital posters. We believe that this online poster session will still be a great platform for participants to share, discuss, and cooperate.

All accepted authors will receive an invitation email to present a poster at this workshop. Please note that all poster presenters must submit the poster before November 14, 2024.

Guidelines for Poster Presentation

  1. Poster presentations must be prepared using the template provided:
    *Poster layout template for poster presentation (download)
    *Poster layout background (download)
  2. Posters should generally be in A1 size (width: 594mm x height: 841mm) and include the followings: Title, author and co-author names, and the affiliation(s) information. Body parts, including "Abstract", "Introduction", "Methods", "Results", "Discussion" and "Conclusions".
  3. Presenters are suggested to set the font size properly and avoid placing anything at the margin part of the poster as it will be difficult to view.
  4. Posters should be well illustrated. All the pictures used should be high quality and with high resolution.
  5. All the posters will be displayed online on the official website. Each poster will have both a small thumbnail and a full-size version.
  6. Posters will be displayed during the online session. After the presentation is over, the full-size version of all posters will become invisible. But thumbnails still can be seen on the website.

(You can refer to the instructions for more detailed information. Additional presentation guidelines may be announced by workshop committees.)

Venue

Room B217, Building 55, Peiyang Campus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

VISA

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