Call For Papers: Human-Centric AI

Publisher: 

Routledge, (Taylor & Francis Group) (Level 2 in Norwegian Register of Journals ) 

Call For Papers: 

Human-Centric AI: Harmonizing Humans and Technology (HCAI)

Editors: 

1. Sanjay Misra, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway, sanjay.misra@ife.no  
2. Shruti Traymbak, G L Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, India, jeanetrmbk@gmail.com
3. Sabarathinam Chockalingam, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway, Sabarathinam.Chockalingam@ife.no
4. Kai Morgan Kjølerbakken, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway, kai.kjolerbakken@ife.no   
5. Per Øivind Braarud,   Institute for Energy Technology, Norway, Per.Oivind.Braarud@ife.no

Book Description

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping every facet of our lives, "Human-Centric AI: Harmonizing Humans and Technology" focuses on how to design AI systems that prioritize human values and needs.

This book provides a deep dive into the principles of human-centric AI, exploring how technology can be aligned with our core ethical standards and enhance our daily lives. This book emphasizes crucial aspects of human-centric AI such as accountability, fairness, and transparency, demonstrating their role in developing ethical and effective AI solutions. It also addresses the dynamic between human-AI collaboration and intelligence augmentation, highlighting the significance of human-in-the-loop approaches to ensure AI systems are both understandable and explainable. Readers will gain insights into responsible AI practices, including addressing privacy issues and focusing on user-centered design, which are vital for creating trustworthy AI that meets human needs and societal values. With a blend of real-world examples and theoretical analysis, this book showcases the potential of human-centric AI and offers guidance on integrating technology with human values.

Recommended Topics:  

• Understanding Human-Centric AI: Why it Matters
• Towards a Human-Centric AI Adoption Framework: Key Success Factors for Implementing AI Systems with a Focus on User Needs
• Human-AI Teaming Tools: Enhancing Capabilities through Synergy in Industry 5.0
• Human-in-the-Loop: Ensuring Interpretability and Explainability in Energy and Healthcare Applications
• Privacy Challenges in Human-Centric AI: Ensuring Confidentiality and Trust
• Ethical Considerations in Human-Centric AI: Perspectives from Energy, Healthcare, and Transport
• Augmenting Human Intelligence: AI’s Role in Decision-Making and Cognitive Enhancement
• AI for Social Good: Enhancing Emergency Response and Public Health during Major Events
• Enhancing AI Literacy for Public Sector Professionals: Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Effective Policy and Service Delivery
• Is AI Trustworthy? Exploring Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Reliability
• Addressing Negative Emotions Towards AI in the Workplace: Strategies for Designing User-Friendly Demonstrators
• Future Trends: Emerging Direction in Human-Centric AI Across Sectors

Keywords: 

Accountability, Artificial intelligence, AI for good, Cognition, Ethical AI, Explainability, Fairness, Human-AI teaming, Human-centric AI, Human-in-the-loop, Intelligence augmentation, Interpretability, Machine Learning, Privacy, Responsible AI, Transparency, Trustworthy AI, User-centred design

Target Audience

The primary audience for "Human-Centric AI: Harmonizing Humans and Technology" includes industry practitioners who are keen to understand the practical applications of human-centric AI across various sectors.

Additionally, the book targets academics and researchers by covering the theoretical underpinnings of human-centric AI. This theoretical framework is crucial for advancing scientific research and contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of AI. Given the timeliness and relevance of the topic, "Human-Centric AI" also appeals to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying AI and related disciplines.

This book provides a foundational understanding of human-centric design principles and their applications, serving as a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in AI and technology. Finally, this book is pertinent to policymakers and government officials interested in the ethical and societal implications of AI. It offers insights into creating regulations and frameworks that ensure AI technologies are developed and implemented in ways that align with human values and societal needs.

Key Selling Features

• Timely and Relevant Topic: This book explores the crucial and contemporary subject of human-centric AI, focusing on how AI can be designed and implemented to prioritize human values and enhance user experience in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.
• Diverse Applications Across Critical Domains: This book covers the application of human-centric AI in various essential sectors, including healthcare, energy, transportation, and Industry 5.0. It provides practical insights into how AI can be harmonized with human needs to improve outcomes in these critical areas.
• Comprehensive Resource for Practitioners and Academics: "Human-Centric AI" serves as a foundational text for both industry practitioners and academics. It combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, offering a robust understanding of human-centric design principles and their real-world implementation.
• Potential for Broad Impact: With its focus on integrating human values into AI systems, this book has the potential to become a highly influential and widely recognized resource in the field of AI.
• Highly Citable and Impactful: Addressing pressing issues such as ethical considerations, privacy, and the impact of AI on various domains, this book is well-positioned to be highly cited. It tackles real-world problems including data protection, user trust, and societal impacts, making it a valuable reference for future research and discussions in the AI community.

These features highlight the significance and appeal of the book, emphasizing its relevance and potential impact in the field of human-centric AI.

Submission Procedure:

HCAI invites you to submit theme papers (research papers, systematic literature reviews, industrial experience, industrial reports) that describe original and significant contributions in all the above-mentioned areas. The paper submitted to HCAI must not be submitted elsewhere, either in a conference, book or journal and should be around 20 pages (7000-10000 words).  Papers generated by AI tools will not be considered. However, if you are using them for language improvement, in that case,  write them clearly in the disclaimer section.

Important Dates: 

Chapter Proposal Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025 

Notification of Acceptance: May 5, 2025 

Full paper Submission:  June 30, 2025,

Notification of Reviewers comments: August 31, 2025

Revised version due: September 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: September 30, 2025

Submission to Taylor and Francis: Oct 2025   

Submission website: Easy chair

Review Process: 

• Initial Screening 

The Guest Editor(s) will be checking the plagiarism of all the submitted papers for ensuring the originality of content using Turnitin/iThenticate. Hence, authors are advised in their interest, to use a tool like Turnitin, iThenticate etc. to check the plagiarism level of their manuscripts before submission. The originality report generated by the tool may also be submitted at the time of paper submission. The paper having plagiarism above the minimum level will be dropped from the next round of the review process. 

• Three Tier Review Process 

In the first round of review, the papers submitted by the authors will be assessed based on their technical suitability, and scope of work. 

The peer review by three experts based on originality, novelty, clarity, completeness, relevance, significance, and research contribution will be taken. The final decision regarding the acceptance of papers will be based on review remarks received after the comments by at least 3 reviewers. 

The final decision on the papers will be sent by the Guest Editor(s) considering the reviews, plagiarism, and theme. 

Contact Person: 

Sanjay Misra, Institute for Energy Technology, sanjay.misra@ife.no