CFP: 4th International Conference on Computational Models of Argument (COMMA 2012)

Aims and scope

Argumentation is an exciting research topic in artificial intelligence, with a broad spectrum of research activities ranging from theory to applications. The International Conference on Computational Models of Argument (COMMA) is a regular forum for presentation and exchange of the latest research results related to computational aspects of argumentation. After the successful editions in Liverpool (2006), Toulouse (2008) and Desenzano del Garda (2010), COMMA 2012 will be held in Vienna in September 2012.

Topics

Topics include, but are not limited to:

•  Formal, semi-formal and informal models for argumentation
•  Dialogue based on argumentation
•  Strategies in argumentation
•  Argumentation and game theory
•  Argumentation and probability
•  Argumentation and narrative
•  Analogical argumentation
•  Computational properties of argumentation
•  Reasoning about action and time with argumentation
•  Decision making based on argumentation
•  Argumentation in agent and multi-agent systems
•  Argumentation for coordination and coalition formation
•  Argumentation-based negotiation
•  Argumentation, trust and reputation
•  Argumentation and human-computer interaction
•  Systems for learning through argument
•  Implementation of argumentation systems
•  Tools for supporting argumentation

Special track: innovative applications

Next to papers about theoretical results (in the conference's regular track), we encourage the submission of original papers about innovative applications, e.g., in law, medicine, e-democracy, risk assessment, intelligent user interfaces, recommender systems. Innovative applications papers will be assessed in an equally rigorous reviewing procedure as regular track papers.

Demonstrations

As in the previous edition, a session will be organized for the demonstration of innovative working applications and tools. Systems of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Innovative applications in law, medicine, e-democracy, risk assessment, intelligent user interfaces, recommender systems
• Argumentation-based reasoners
• Systems for generating arguments from knowledge bases
• Systems for editing, presenting and judging arguments and counterarguments
• Collaborative and social systems based on argumentation
• Simulations of dialogue-based argumentation
• Argumentation-based agents and multi-agent systems
• Decision support systems based on argumentation

All those intending to demonstrate a system should notify the demonstrations coordinator (Adam Wyner). Where a demonstration is not connected to a paper in a track, a two page extended abstract about the system should be submitted for review directly to the demonstrations coordinator following the conference style. Accepted extended abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings. For those demonstrations that are connected to a paper in the standard track or innovative applications track, no separate statement about the demonstration should be submitted.

Submissions

We invite submission of original and unpublished work. Parallel submissions to journals or other conferences or workshops with published proceedings is not permitted.

Paper submission will be managed through EasyChair and will be open between March 1 and March 30.

If you want your paper to be considered for the innovative applications track, please submit your paper via Easychair and also send a message to the program chair ([email protected]).

Extended abstracts for demonstrations should be sent directly to the demonstration coordinator of the conference, Adam Wyner ([email protected]).

Important dates

Paper submission deadline: March 30, 2012 (standard track and innovative applications track)
Demonstration submission deadline: April 15, 2012
Notification of acceptance:  May 23, 2012
Final version of accepted papers:  June 20, 2012

Proceedings

The proceedings for the conference will be published by IOS Press in  the "Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications" series. The length of each submission should not exceed 12 pages. Authors should prepare their submission following the instructions by IOS Press available from the conference website.