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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=IT link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>====================================================================================<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Call for Papers<br>Special Session on: “EXTENDED REALITY AS A GATEWAY TO THE METAVERSE: PRACTICES, THEORIES, TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS” <br><a href="https://metroxraine.org/special-session-17">https://metroxraine.org/special-session-17</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>2023 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Engineering (IEEE MetroXRAINE 2023) <br><a href="https://metroxraine.org/">https://metroxraine.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>October 25-27, 2023 - Milan, Italy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>====================================================================================<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>SPECIAL SESSION DESCRIPTION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>-------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The fast development of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) solutions over the last few years are transforming how people interact, work, and communicate. The eXtended Reality (XR) term encloses all those immersive technologies that can shift the boundaries between digital and physical worlds to realize the metaverse. According to tech companies and venture capitalists, the metaverse will be a super-platform that convenes sub-platforms: social media, online video games, and ease-of-life apps, all accessible through the same digital space and sharing the same digital economy. Inside the metaverse, virtual worlds will allow avatars to carry out all human endeavours, including creation, display, entertainment, social, and trading. Thus, the metaverse will evolve how users interact with brands, intellectual properties, health services, cultural heritage, and each other things on the Internet. A user could join friends to play a multiplayer game, watch a movie via a streaming service and then attend a university course precisely the same as in the real world. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The metaverse development will require new software architecture that will enable decentralized and collaborative virtual worlds. These self-organized virtual worlds will be permanent and will require maintenance operations. In addition, it will be necessary to design an efficient data management system and prevent privacy violations. Finally, the convergence of physical reality, virtually enhanced, and an always-on virtual space highlighted the need to rethink the actual paradigms for visualization, interaction, and sharing of digital information, moving toward more natural, intuitive, dynamically customizable, multimodal, and multi-user solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>This special session aims to focus on exploring how the realization of the metaverse can transform certain application domains such us: (i) healthcare, in which the metaverse solutions can, for instance, improve the communication between patients and physicians; (ii) cultural heritage, with potentially more effective solutions for tourism guidance, site maintenance, and heritage object conservation; and (iii) industry, where to enable data-driven decision making, smart maintenance, and overall asset optimisation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>More information can be found here: <a href="https://metroxraine.org/special-session-17">https://metroxraine.org/special-session-17</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>TOPICS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>----------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Hardware/Software Architectures for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Decentralized and Collaborative Architectures for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Interoperability for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Tools to help creators to build the metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Operations and Maintenance in metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Data security and privacy mechanisms for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Cryptocurrency, token, NFT Solutions for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Fraud-Detection in metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Cyber Security for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Data Analytics to Identify Malicious Behaviors in metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Blockchain/AI technologies in metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Emerging Technologies and Applications for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- New models to evaluate the impact of the metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Interactive Data Exploration and Presentation in metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Human-Computer Interaction for metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Human factors issues related to metaverse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- Proof-of-Concept in Metaverse: Experimental Prototyping and Testbeds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>IMPORTANT DATES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2023. **NOTE that the abstract should be 1 - 2 pages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Final Paper Submission Deadline: April 30, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Full Paper Acceptance Notification: June 15, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Final Paper Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>SUBMISSION AND DECISIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Authors should prepare an Abstract (1 - 2 pages) that clearly indicates the originality of the contribution and the relevance of the work. The Abstract should include the title of the paper, names and affiliations of the authors, an abstract, keywords, an introduction describing the nature of the problem, a description of the contribution, the results achieved and their applicability.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>As an alternative to the traditional abstract, it is possible to submit a Graphical Abstract. For further information, please see here: <a href="https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions">https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>When the first review process has been completed, authors receive a notification of either acceptance or rejection of the submission. If the abstract has been accepted, the authors can prepare a full paper.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The format for the full paper is identical to the format for the abstract except for the number of pages: the full paper has a required minimum length of five (5) pages and a maximum of six (6) pages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Full Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee. Authors of accepted full papers must submit the final paper version according to the deadline, register for the workshop, and attend to present their papers. The maximum length for final papers is 6 pages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>All contributions will be peer-reviewed and acceptance will be based on quality, originality and relevance. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore Digital Library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Submissions must be written in English and prepared according to the IEEE Conference Proceedings template. LaTeX and Word templates and an Overleaf sample project can be found at: <a href="https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions">https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The papers must be submitted in PDF format electronically via EDAS online submission and review system: <a href="https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=30746">https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=30746</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>To submit abstracts or draft papers to the special session, please follow the submission instructions for regular sessions, but remind to specify the special session to which the paper is directed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The special session organizers and other external reviewers will review all submissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>More information can be found here: <a href="https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions">https://metroxraine.org/initial-author-instructions</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>-----------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>All contributions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore Digital Library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Extended versions of presented papers are eligible for post-publication; more information will be provided soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>ORGANIZERS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>-------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Giuseppe Caggianese<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>National Research Council of Italy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a href="mailto:giuseppe.caggianese@.cnr.it">giuseppe.caggianese@.cnr.it</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Ugo Erra<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>University of Basilicata<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a href="mailto:ugo.erra@unibas.it">ugo.erra@unibas.it</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Luigi Gallo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>National Research Council of Italy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a href="mailto:luigi.gallo@cnr.it">luigi.gallo@cnr.it</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>For any questions related to the special session, please feel free to contact us via email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'>Dott. Mattia Occhipinti<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'>SESAR Lab - Computer Science Department<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'>Università degli Studi di Milano<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'>Via Celoria, 18<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'>20133 Milano – ITALY<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-fareast-language:IT'>Tel. +39-02-503 16214<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>