CfPs in Triple Helix Journal special issue “Triple Helix model of innovation to deal with COVID-19 pandemic and future societal crises”

Triple Helix Journal special issue "Triple Helix model of innovation to deal with COVID-19 pandemic and future societal crises"

Call for Papers

The Special issue is intended to indicate insights and viewpoints from scholars regarding short term normative model for policy making and  long term policy initiatives to stimulate the development of a civic culture for boosting bottom up/lateral/top-down Triple Helix initiatives for operations of large-scale systems on the COVID-19 epidemic.

Deadline for submission: 30 November, 2020

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FICCI Webinar on Cybercrime in the work from home scenario | 10 April, 15.00 IST

Join the Webinar on Cybercrime in the Work from Home Scenario

Time: Apr 10, 2020 03:00 PM India

Meeting Link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/143401965

Meeting ID: 143 401 965

CyberEDU 2020 | Call for Papers

CyberEDU  2020  Call for Papers
There is an increasing need to better understand the human factor in the cyber ecosystem, however much of the existing research is either entirely technical or it sees humans only as component (often as a risk) of the wider cyber ecosystem. This however is an idea which is increasingly challenged and there is need to produce a more substantial body of research and knowledge that shows to positive and active role of the human factor in cybersecurity.  In particular there is a need for shifting the narrative from the human factor to that of the human actor, with a proactive role in facilitating and supporting cybersecurity with also reference to the role of the end-user. The CyberEDU 2020 Call For Papers invites contributions that can advocate for positive consideration of human actors in the cyber ecosystem and seeks papers that can contribute to this message: the Human Element as the last line of defence in cyber! CyberEDU invites contributions in general and specialized topics like cybersecurity training and awareness where security tra ining and awareness are understood as the multitude of frameworks, methods and new ways of educating the human element. We seek a wide range of potential contributions including, but not limited to: case studies, empirical research papers, theory driven contributions and more. In 2019 the focus of CyberEDU was on the sharing of best practices between the Romanian and Finnish Presidencies of the Council of the EU, awarding best papers with presentations in the CyberShare conference, the Awareness Symposium of APWG EU and a journal publication. The 2020 CyberEDU will seek to promote the submitted papers in a similar way and invite to attend  a new project 'The international cyber lab at the Black Sea' in 2021.

Submission Guidelines
Please submit an abstract of one/1 page pdf with main ideas including author name and affiliation, by 18/05 /2020 through Easychair or simple email:  training[at]dunaredu.org. Submissions must be drafted in English and need to comply with the Springer LNCS style guide, which can be found here and here. All submissions will be reviewed by 2 PC members and receive feedback. Accepted Papers will:
1. be promoted through presentations in conferences like CyberShare conference, APWG Awareness Summit, round tables and workshops;
2. be published in a journal similar to 2019 call;
3. be invited to attend 'The international cyber lab at the Black Sea' in 2021;

Examples of Topics

• AI in cyber training;
• Cyber exercises and their learning impact;
• New ways to measure usefulness of training;
• Innovative technologies in cyber education;
• Mind the gap: certifications;
• Threat landscape for CyberEDU;
• Your approach on building up a cyber awareness programme;
• Use of Hands on training;
• Best practice in legislation supporting the cyber education field;
• Introduction of gamified elements in cyber training;
• Cyber education, training and exercises in developing countries.

Committees - General Co-chairs
Dr. VISHIK Claire, INTEL
Dr. IKONOMOU Demosthenes, ENISA
Dr. DE PAOLI Stefano, Abertay University

Contact: All questions about submissions should go through training@dunaredu.org  ATTN D. Catalui. To stay up-to-date with CyberEDU news you can also follow the hastag CyberEDU on social media channels or become a member of this collection on JoinUP platform.

Further Details

PSA Advisory on Use of Homemade Protective Cover for Face & Mouth

Advisory & Manual on Use of Homemade Protective Cover for Face & Mouth

Issued by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India

April 3, 2020 

ISC Webinar "Transforming Science Communication for Transformations to Sustainability" | 15 April

ISC Webinar "Transforming Science Communication for Transformations to Sustainability"

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM IST

Online Register

Science communication is being transformed by the emergence of digital and social communications platforms, and researchers are increasingly being asked to demonstrate impact and engagement through continuous communication activities and outputs, including for non-academic audiences, such as the press. For transdisciplinary research projects involving diverse groups of non-academic stakeholders, questions around which voices get heard in science communication, the ethics of communication practices, and how to maintain trust between research participants at the same time as documenting and reporting on ongoing research become crucial.
This webinar will look at why developments in science communication matter for transformations to sustainability, communicating about ongoing transdisciplinary research with new audiences in an inclusive and ethical way, and how today's communications tools can be used to foreground voices that are frequently marginalized in climate change debates.

Speakers:
- Susi Moser, Director, Susanne Moser Research & Consulting
- Emily Polk, Lecturer, Program in Writing and Rhetoric, Stanford University
- Ochieng' Ogodo, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Coordinator, SciDevNet

The webinar will include time for questions and comments from participants.

Art in the Time of Corona: ICCR Global Painting Competition“United Against CORONA- Express Through Art”

Art in the Time of Corona: ICCR Global Painting Competition "United Against CORONA- Express Through Art"

 

The COVID-19 pandemic around the world has taken the world by storm touching the lives of every human being on Earth! Bringing out the best and worst of human emotions – empathy, sympathy, kindness, concern, anger, frustration, social cohesiveness and bravery among others. Since ages, emotions of this nature has driven creative thought across the world,  with people coming out with innovative ideas and ways to deal with these turbulent times. 

2. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) with its focus on building cultural links with countries around the world and connecting people to people through Cultural and Educational exchanges, calls on Indians and citizens of the world to express these emotions through a competition entitled United against CORONA- Express through Art.  

3. This competition is open to all amateur and professional artists from India and the world over in all age categories. The event encourages submissions of artistic expressions to present their emotions, feelings, ideas and innovative thoughts on the COVID-19, social distancing, quarantine and the fight against the virus through the following media: 

• Paintings – on Canvas/Paper – oil, water colours, pencil, crayons 
• Digital Art – Graphic Posters & Paintings

4. The expressions of artists are categorized into the following:

• Contemporary Art
• Folk & Tribal Art 
• Cartoons & Illustrations 
• Digital & New Age Art

5. Entries from India and all over the world are sought in following categories:

        i.            Professional Artists

     ii.            Amateur Artists

   iii.            Children & Students – Below age of 21

6. Participants are required to send high resolution photos (upto a maximum 10MB) of their work to ICCR by 1st May 2020. A high level jury consisting of eminent artists and cultural persons will select the best works. Attractive prizes shall be given to winning entries. 

7. Best of the expressions will be exhibited in leading galleries in India and abroad. A permanent online exhibition will also be on display. A grand event will be held in New Delhi with a cultural extravaganza and prize giving ceremony, dates for which will be fixed depending on resolution of the COVID crisis. 

8. ICCR believes that Art gives us hope, purpose and a desire to see beyond the problems of these difficult times. This competition is an effort to develop solidarity among the peoples of the earth and to bring together expressions of similar emotions being experienced in all countries. Over centuries, humanity has shown great resilience in overcoming unsettling times and we would like to capture this moment, record this period through the pure expression of Art. The hand of the artist freezes time and for eternity captures the essence of the emotions of society in that moment. 

9. Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine have separated people physically but in a unique way this has brought people even closer with a great appreciation of humanity's common fate. In this time, virtual space can serve as an analogue to the physical space providing a platform for the intermingling of ideas and Art. That is why ICCR is holding this competition in cyberspace, a place where can be together while being apart. 

10. For any query, please write to:  iccr4art[@]gmail.com

Participation Details and Guidelines |   Submit Your Entry 

OASPA Webinar: What is Scholarly Communication & Publishing in the 21st Century? Today at 7:30 pm IST

OASPA Webinar: What is Scholarly Communication & Publishing in the 21st Century? Today at 7:30 pm IST

The next OASPA webinar takes place  on Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 pm IST. 

Register now.

What is scholarly communication and publishing in the 21st Century and what should our priorities for, and values of, scholarship be now? The extent to which researchers and publishers are now making data and articles about COVID-19 openly available, for example, is testament to the impact of the change and the widespread understanding of the benefits of openness and collaboration to accelerate research. This is beginning to reap real benefits for science and society.

Governments around the world are taking an increasing interest in open access and open science because they see direct benefits for society. In the US, open access is now actively under consideration by the White House. We are delighted, therefore, to have secured three US-based experts to explore publishing's role in service to 21st-century scholarship.

Heather Joseph (Executive Director of SPARC), Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Director of Digital Humanities and Professor of English at Michigan State University) and John Wilbanks (Chief Commons Officer at Sage Bionetworks) will each provide their own perspective and then we will open up the webinar to questions from the audience.

More information and speaker biographies can be found on our blog at https://oaspa.org/webinar-what-is-scholarly-communication-and-publishing-in-the-21st-century/

This event is free and is open to everyone. A recording will be made available following the event. We welcome a lively interactive question and answer session following the talks.

Best wishes,
Bernie


Bernie Folan
Events and Communications
OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association
bernie.folan@oaspa.org