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Engaging lecture and interactive session with Prof. VijayRaghavan, FRS
by Francis Jayakanth 20 Oct '19

20 Oct '19

On the occasion of International Open Access Week 2019, we are pleased to invite you to an engaging lecture and interactive session with: Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, FRS, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India on India’s March towards Open Access to Knowledge: Challenges, Initiatives, and Policy Interventions Date & Time: 25 Oct 2019, Friday, 4.00 to 5.30 pm (High Tea: 5.30 pm) Venue: Biological Sciences Auditorium, IISc The session will be chaired by: Prof. Ajay K Sood, FRS President of Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Honorary Professor at Indian Institute of Science Kindly, RSVP here: https://bit.ly/OA2019 Open Access seeks to return scholarly publishing to its original purpose: to spread knowledge and allow that knowledge to be built upon. Price barriers should not prevent students, researchers (or anyone) from getting access to research they need. Open Access, and the open availability and searchability of scholarly research that it entails, will have a significant positive impact on everything from education to the practice of medicine to the ability of entrepreneurs to innovate International Open Access Week (October 21-27, 2019) is a global, community-driven week of action to open access to research and knowledge in general. The event is celebrated by individuals, institutions and organizations across the world and its organization is led by a global advisory committee. This is an important opportunity to catalyze new conversations, create connections across and between communities that can facilitate this co-design, and advance progress to build more equitable foundations for opening knowledge. The above event is jointly organized by the Centre for Society and Policy, The DST-Centre for Policy Research and JRD Tata Memorial Library at IISc. Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bengaluru -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Boosting inclusivity in the Nobels
by Raghavendra pawar 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

Eye opener editorial, took courage to highlighted realistic issues. Boosting inclusivity in the Nobels <https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03115-0> Thank you, Raghavendra R -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ACM India Announces Winter Schools 2019-2020 -- Last date 21st Oct 2019
by Mohan Hr 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Dear All Greetings Pl see the announcement reg. four winter schools being organised by ACM India Council. during Dec 2019 / Jan 2020. As the application deadline is 21st Oct 2019, pl. apply immediately. With regards HR Mohan Chair, ACM Chennai Professional Chapter Chair, Spl Events & Imm Past Chair, IEEE CS Madras ------------------------------ ACM India is pleased to announce ACM India Winter Schools 2019-2020 after the highly successful Summer Schools held for the past three years. These schools are targeted at students in the final year of undergraduate program or pursuing higher degrees, unless the school is marked as targeted mainly at students in Master's program or above. Application deadline: *October 21, 2019*. Below are the Winter Schools planned: *Dates* *Title* *Host Institute* *Industry Co-sponsor* 5-11 December 2019 High Performance Computing (mainly for students in Master's program or above) <https://india.acm.org/education/hpc-winter-2019-20> IIT Kanpur C-DAC 10-20 December 2019 Cybersecurity <https://india.acm.org/education/cybersecurity-winter-2019-20> NISER Bhubaneswar [TBA] 15-24 December 2019 Geometric Algorithms and Applications (mainly for students in Master's program or above) <https://india.acm.org/education/geometric-algorithms-winter-2019-20> IISER Pune Dassault Systèmes Foundation - India 9-14 January 2020 Hybrid Cloud <https://india.acm.org/education/hybrid-cloud-winter-2019-20> IISc Bangalore IBM Research India These schools will have intense lecture and hands-on sessions on advanced topics. The aim is to give exposure to recent advances in these areas to bright and motivated undergraduate/graduate students. More details of the schools, application process and the application form can be accessed here <https://india.acm.org/education/acm-india-winter-schools>. Sincerely, ACM India Winter School Steering Committee ------------------------------

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14th IEEE International Conference on SEMANTIC COMPUTING
by Biswanath Dutta 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

*****************Sorry for the cross posting******************** 14th IEEE International Conference on SEMANTIC COMPUTING February 3-5, 2020 Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina San Diego, California https://www.ieee-icsc.org/ The 14th IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing (ICSC2020) addresses the derivation, description, integration, and use of semantics (“meaning”, "context", “intention”) for all types of resource including data, document, tool, device, process, and people. The scope of ICSC2020 includes, but is not limited to, analytics, semantics description languages, and integration (of data and services), interfaces, and applications. The technical program of the 14th IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing (ICSC 2020) will include workshops, invited keynotes, paper presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, and more. Submissions of high-quality papers describing mature results or ongoing work are invited. Regular papers should be no longer than eight (8) pages, industry and concise papers should be no longer than four (4) pages, and posters should be no longer than two (2) pages. Authors are invited to submit technical paper manuscript in double-column IEEE format following the guidelines available on the ICSC2020 web page. Papers (4 to 8 pages) are also invited for the resource track. The conference proceedings will be published by IEEE Computer Society Press. Distinguished quality papers presented at the conference will be selected for publication in internationally renowned journals (SCI, EI, and/or Scoups indexed). ICSC2020 will also select and present a best paper award, a best student paper award, and a best student opponent award. Topics for submission include but are not limited to: Content Analysis (from contents to semantics) - structured data - image and video - audio and speech - user-generated content - big data - natural language - deep learning Description and Integration (of data and services) - semantics description languages - ontology integration - interoperability Use of Semantics in IT Applications - multimedia - IoT - cloud computing - SDN - wearable computing - mobile computing - search engines - question answering - robotics - web services - security and privacy Use of Semantics in Interdisciplinary Applications including Industry Applications - biomedicine - healthcare - manufacturing - engineering - education - finance - entertainment - business - science - humanities Interface - natural language - multi-modal - conversational agents *Important Dates*: Full Paper Submission Deadline: October 26, 2019, 11:59pm PDT Notification of acceptance: November 21, 2019 PST Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: December 1, 2019 PST Camera-ready and Registration Deadline: December 10, 2019, PST

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Presentation on ASSISTECH: Assistive Technology Solutions for Mobility & Education of Visually Impaired on 21st Oct at IIT Madras
by Mohan Hr 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Dear all Greetings Pl. find an invite for the presentation on ASSISTECH: Assistive Technology Solutions for Mobility & Education of Visually Impaired on 21st Oct at IIT Madras from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. *at *Lecture Hall CS25, Dept. of CSE, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036. Location map: https://goo.gl/maps/xnVpcox3tz88BCjg9 The formal PDF invite is at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2019/mm-191021-assistech.pdf To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2m9sfl5 With regards HR Mohan Chairman, ACM India Chennai Chapter Chair - Spl Events & Chair (2006-2015), IEEE Computer Society, Madras INVITATION ========== *Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai* *ACM Chennai Professional Chapter* *IEEE Computer Society Madras Chapter* * Cordially invite you for a presentation on * *ASSISTECH: Assistive Technology Solutions for Mobility & Education of Visually Impaired* *by* *Prof. M. Balakrishnan **Dept. of CSE, IIT Delhi* *on Monday, 21st Oct 2019 from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. * * at* *Lecture Hall CS25, Dept. of CSE, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036* Located in the 1st floor of the Computer Science & Engineering Dept, adjacent to the CSE Dept. Office. Location map: https://goo.gl/maps/xnVpcox3tz88BCjg9 *Programme * *4.00 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship :: 4.30 p.m. : Presentation* *About the Presentation: *Inclusion of marginalized communities is considered a major developmental objective for all societies in this millennia. Inclusion of people with disabilities, born or acquired later, constitutes a very different challenge as it cannot be handled just by policies and political will. It requires major technology intervention. In this talk we present the work of ASSISTECH, IIT Delhi in developing solutions aimed at independent mobility and education of visually impaired in India and other low income countries. ASSISTECH has had some success in disseminating the technology solutions that have been developed in the laboratory. First, we would focus on uniqueness of our context and how these solutions innovatively address our needs including affordability. Further, we also talk about the challenges in translational research and dissemination that is critical for taking any proof-of-concept beyond the walls of a laboratory. *About the speaker:* M. Balakrishnan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Delhi. He obtained his B.E.(Hons.) in Electronics & Electrical Engg. from BITS Pilani in 1977 and Ph.D. from EE Dept. IIT Delhi in 1985. He worked as a Scientist in CARE, IIT Delhi from 1977 to 1985 where he was involved in designing and implementing real-time DSP systems. For the last 30 years, he is involved in teaching and research in the areas of digital systems design, electronic design automation and embedded systems. He has supervised 12 Ph.D. students, 3 MSR students, 173 M.Tech/B.Tech projects and published nearly 110 conference and journal papers. Further, he has held visiting positions in universities in Canada, USA and Germany. At IIT Delhi, he has been the Philips Chair Professor, Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Dean of Post Graduate Studies & Research, Deputy Director (Faculty) and Deputy Director (Strategy & Planning). At IIT Delhi, he has initiated a number of programmes/activities to promote research, start-ups as well as outreach to the community. ASSISTECH, a laboratory and research group founded by him along with Prof. P.V.M. Rao (Mech Engg), is involved in developing a number of assistive devices targeted towards mobility and education of the visually impaired. He has been a recipient of ACM Eugene Lawler Award for 2018 and three National awards for his work in the disability space. SmartCaneTM is a mobility aid for visually impaired developed by his group and currently it is used by thousands of users in India and other low-income countries. http://assistech.iitd.ac.in/ *To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2m9sfl5 <http://bit.ly/2m9sfl5>*

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Academic Integrity in Research: Tools and Techniques
by Satish Munnolli 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Dear Colleague, ACTREC is organizing a one day pre-conference workshop on Academic Integrity in Research: Tools and Techniques on 21nd November 2019 (Thursday) between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. The workshop format is of lectures and demonstrations. The workshop will be useful for Academicians, Teaching Faculty, Research Scholars, Investigators, Management, Project Coordinators and PhD Students. Pre-Conference Workshop - Academic Integrity in Research: Tools and Techniques Thursday, 21 November 2019, Venue: Seminar Room, KS 3rd Floor, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai https://ios2019.wixsite.com/conference Resource persons: The speakers of this workshop are from renowned academic institutions and demonstration of tools shall be from the publishing industry. Workshop Fee: Rs. 400 (Inclusive of GST). This include workshop participation certificate, working lunch and high tea. Payment options: The payment can be made through online or Cheque/ DD. The payment details should be sent to ios2019actrec(a)gmail.com If the payment is Cheque or DD it should be in favour of ACTREC- IOS2019. Registration is for the first 35 participants only (first-cum-first serve basis) Contact Person: Satish Munnolli Organizing Secretary - IoS 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------- Librarian & Officer-In-Charge, SCoPE Cell Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210 India Ph: 022 2740 5026/5052; Fax: 022 27405085; Email: ios2019actrec(a)gmail.com; smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Map of Banned Books
by Aditya Ranjan 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Access to learning materials or the autonomy to learn through reading authors who have expressed themselves candidly are not always widely accepted. An interesting post coming from Isabel Cabrera and Global English Editing this week. This post will shine a light on many books that have been banned to the "dark". https://geediting.com/forbidden-books-2019-map/ Thanks and regards. Aditya Ranjan Assistant Librarian, Azim Premji University, Bangalore.

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VTU- TEQIP 1.3 Sponsored Program on One Day Workshop...
by Karisiddappa Kaddipujar 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Dear Sir / Madam, Greeting From GIRIJABAI SAIL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Karwar I am happy to inform you that GSIT Karwar. Department of Library is conducting VTU- TEQIP 1.3 Sponsored Program on One Day Workshop on *"E-Resources with Special Reference to VTU Consortium"* on 19th October 2019 (WER2019) In Association with Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi, Karnataka, Aryabhata Knowledge University Patna, Bihar and Biju Patnaik University of Technology Rourkela, Orissa exclusively for Academicians, faculty members, research scholars, students and LIS professionals. At the end of the workshop certificates will be Issued for all. Kindly confirm your participation, on or before 18th October 2019. Confirmation of your presence will helpful to us in preparation of further process at our end. Application for on line Registration: (No Registration Free) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOnzEQYHVM6kmmnfKKIiO9PSCrzEA_UOf… *Workshop Date: 19th October 2019, 10.00AM to 5.00PM. * *Venue:* *GIRIJABAI SAIL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,Utkagali, Adjacent to Karnataka-Goa Border Check PostNH-66, Majali Village, Karwar-581345 KarnatakaPhone:08382-285099Mobile No: 9380198067Email: gsitlibrary(a)gmail.com <gsitlibrary(a)gmail.com>* -- With Warm Regards Karisiddappa B Kaddipujar M.L.I. Sc. Librarian *GIRIJABAI SAIL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY* Utkagali, NH-17, Adjacent to Karnataka-Goa Border Majali, KARWAR-581345 Phone:9591326968 E-mail:siddupujar85@gmail.com/ <E-mail%3Agsitlibrary(a)gmail.com> gsitlibrary(a)gmail.com <E-mail%3Agsitlibrary(a)gmail.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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STUDENT COLLOQUIUM
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile , Mysore Road , RVCE Post Bangalore , 560059 SEMINAR 7 (2018-2020) Title : Link Resolver Abstract : As technology advances libraries are adapting services that will reduce user efforts. At present libraries are providing online access to their collections to the patrons. To make these resources available efficiently, libraries are using Link resolvers. Link resolvers are the software that enable the library patrons to navigate seamlessly between various library resources such as full-text databases, printed documents, Document Delivery Service forms, online catalog search results and sometimes Inter Library Loan forms through a single-window environment. GODOT from Simon Fraser University and Ohio links link resolver are two open-source link resolvers. ExLibris SFX link resolver, LinkSource from EBSCO and WebBridge are some commercial link resolver products.This seminar will discuss the need and benefits of using a link resolver, the process, implementation challenges, the software tools SFX and WebBridge, and the related technologies. Speaker : Vaisakh Babu Coordinator : Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date : 17-10-2019 Time : 2 p.m Venue : DRTC Class Room (G-16) , ISI Bangalore

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classification
by shakthi parvathi 15 Oct '19

15 Oct '19

Dear colleagues, how to assign book number for the books not bearing authors..but only the publishers name? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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