Latest Articles for Community Engagement

Computer Science and Game Theory Reimagining Participatory Budgeting with Bounded Overspending

A new method improves fairness and fund utilization in community budgeting.

Georgios Papasotiropoulos, Seyedeh Zeinab Pishbin, Oskar Skibski

2025-06-07T10:09:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Recent Surge in Mpox Cases in DRC

Mpox cases rise sharply in DRC, prompting health emergency declarations.

Anne W. Rimoin, S. Merritt, M. Halbrook

2025-06-07T05:31:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Making Comics Accessible: ComiCap's Impact

ComiCap brings detailed captions to comics for visually impaired readers.

Emanuele Vivoli, Niccolò Biondi, Marco Bertini

2025-06-06T19:48:42+00:00 ― 4 min read

Scientific Communication and Education Neglected Plants: A Path to Sustainable Nutrition

Focusing on underutilized species can improve diets and local economies.

Bissola Malikath Bankole, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, Sam Bodjrenou

2025-06-06T08:54:01+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Yoga and Aerobic Exercise Boost Children's Activity Levels in Rural India

A study reveals yoga and aerobic exercises can increase physical activity among kids.

Tarun Reddy Katapally, J. Patel, S. T. Ibrahim

2025-06-06T03:44:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Computation and Language Combating Hate Speech with Advanced Detection Methods

A new framework enhances hate speech detection and promotes fairness online.

Guanyi Mou, Kyumin Lee

2025-06-06T01:06:54+00:00 ― 6 min read

Audio and Speech Processing Improving Safety in Social VR with Safe Guard

Safe Guard detects hate speech in real-time during voice interactions in social VR.

Yiwen Xu, Qinyang Hou, Hongyu Wan

2025-06-04T11:32:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Key Features for Effective Handwashing Stations

Study identifies important aspects of handwashing stations for low-income communities.

Robert Dreibelbis, K. Kazimbaya, K. Davies

2025-06-04T00:56:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Zoology Aedes Mosquito Threat: A Public Health Challenge

Aedes mosquitoes spread serious diseases, with Ghana facing increasing risks.

Joseph Harold Nyarko Osei, Sellase Pi-Bansa, Kwadwo Kyeremeh Frempong

2025-06-03T23:48:55+00:00 ― 7 min read

Computers and Society Smart Solutions for Waste Management in Growing Cities

Exploring how smart technology can improve waste management in urban areas.

Laboni Paul, Rahul Deb Mohalder, Kazi Masudul Alam

2025-06-02T09:49:12+00:00 ― 5 min read

Computers and Society Using AI to Enhance Urban Sustainability Assessments

AI advances can streamline urban sustainability project evaluations.

Luc Jonveaux

2025-06-02T06:00:06+00:00 ― 8 min read

Machine Learning Defining Expertise in Machine Learning Development

An analysis of who qualifies as an expert in machine learning.

Mark Díaz, Angela DR Smith

2025-06-02T05:12:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Human-Computer Interaction How Political Beliefs Shape Social Media Design

This article examines the influence of political ideologies on social media platform design.

Felix Anand Epp, Jesse Haapoja, Matti Nelimarkka

2025-05-31T07:41:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Robotics RoboCrowd: Engaging the Community in Robot Learning

A fun way for everyone to help teach robots through crowdsourced data.

Suvir Mirchandani, David D. Yuan, Kaylee Burns

2025-05-31T04:12:54+00:00 ― 6 min read

Human-Computer Interaction The Role of Experts in Evaluating Generative AI's Impact

Assessing how diverse experts shape our understanding of generative AI's effects.

Zoe Kahn, Nitin Kohli

2025-05-27T22:07:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology Mapping Our Future: The ELSA Framework in Action

A look at how Ecuador is using ELSA mapping for better environmental planning.

Oscar Venter, Jamison Ervin, Anne Lucy Stilger Virnig

2025-05-27T15:59:20+00:00 ― 8 min read

Artificial Intelligence Harnessing AI for Collective Solutions

Exploring how AI can improve group problem-solving across various sectors.

Seth Bullock, Nirav Ajmeri, Mike Batty

2025-05-27T01:15:09+00:00 ― 7 min read

Social and Information Networks Addressing Misinformation with Supernotes

Supernotes aim to enhance the effectiveness of community fact-checking.

Soham De, Michiel A. Bakker, Jay Baxter

2025-05-26T21:59:24+00:00 ― 4 min read

Public and Global Health Adapting Health Programs During COVID-19

How USAID's Act | East adjusted to the pandemic's challenges.

Elizabeth Sutherland, R. Stelmach, N. Warren

2025-05-26T14:26:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Software Engineering The Lifecycle of CVE Reports Explained

A look at how software vulnerabilities are identified, fixed, and shared.

Yi Wen Heng, Zeyang Ma, Haoxiang Zhang

2025-05-26T05:53:42+00:00 ― 5 min read

Multiagent Systems Merit-Based Sortition in Decentralized Systems

A fair method to choose participants based on performance.

J. M. Diederik Kruijssen, Renata Valieva, Kenneth Peluso

2025-05-26T00:01:21+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Combating Onchocerciasis: New Strategies to Tackle River Blindness

Innovative approaches aim to control onchocerciasis through effective fly trapping and mass drug administration.

Edwin Michael, S. Bilal, M. Smith

2025-05-25T20:55:18+00:00 ― 7 min read

Computers and Society AI Transforming Development Research in South Asia

Artificial intelligence is reshaping research methods in South Asia, enhancing inclusivity.

Xinjie Zhao, Shyaman Maduranga Sriwarnasinghe, Jiacheng Tang

2025-05-25T08:47:51+00:00 ― 8 min read

Public and Global Health Addressing Malaria in Rural Senegal

A study on mosquito net usage and malaria prevention in Kedougou.

Andrew Christopher LeBaron Sherman, J. D. Matthews, C. A. Aligne

2025-05-25T07:09:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology Restoring Nature: A Vital Task

Learn how restoring landscapes benefits biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Neyret Margot, Richards Daniel, Prima Marie-Caroline

2025-05-25T01:55:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Computers and Society Inclusion in Generative AI: A Closer Look

Examining the benefits and pitfalls of inclusion in AI development.

Samantha Dalal, Siobhan Mackenzie Hall, Nari Johnson

2025-05-24T15:10:48+00:00 ― 7 min read

Physics and Society Misinformation’s Impact on Vaccination Rates

Exploring how false information affects vaccine trust and community health.

Komal Tanwar, Viney Kumar, Jai Prakash Tripathi

2025-05-24T12:41:36+00:00 ― 5 min read

Computers and Society The Future of AI Governance: A Democratic Approach

Examining how to include public input in AI decision-making.

Aviv Ovadya, Luke Thorburn, Kyle Redman

2025-05-23T03:56:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Computation and Language Innovating Speech Recognition for Malasar Language

A project improves speech recognition for the Malasar language using Tamil resources.

Leena G Pillai, Kavya Manohar, Basil K Raju

2025-05-23T02:48:37+00:00 ― 5 min read

Computation and Language Enhancing Translations for Low-Resource Languages

A study on improving language translation for endangered languages using advanced models.

Peng Shu, Junhao Chen, Zhengliang Liu

2025-05-19T09:06:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Computer Science and Game Theory Choosing Representatives Fairly with Polar Comparison

A new method for selecting fair representatives in multi-winner elections.

Negar Babashah, Hasti Karimi, Masoud Seddighin

2025-05-16T20:18:40+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics The Future of Radio Astronomy with IoT

How everyday devices can help us listen to the universe.

Junming Diao

2025-05-16T10:19:20+00:00 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Eradicating Yaws: A Community Effort in the Congo Basin

A campaign targets yaws in the Congo Basin, aiming for a healthier future.

Earnest Njih Tabah, Alphonse Um Boock, Chefor Alain Djam

2025-05-14T14:16:37+00:00 ― 6 min read

Software Engineering The Growing Impact of Open Source Software

A look at how OSS is shaping technology through collaboration and library usage.

Gábor Mészáros, Johannes Wachs

2025-05-12T09:54:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Information Retrieval Wikidata's Class Order Conundrum

Wikidata faces messy class orders that confuse its information structure.

Peter F. Patel-Schneider, Ege Atacan Doğan

2025-05-11T09:00:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Citizen Science: Engaging Communities for Health Data

Study reveals insights on community motivation in citizen science projects for health.

Kieran E. Storer, Jane P. Messina, Eva Herreros-Moya

2025-05-08T22:07:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Wastewater Surveillance: A Community Health Check

Analyzing sewage to monitor public health trends and risks.

Dammy Jeboda, Brandie Banner Shackelford, Petros Chigwechokha

2025-05-08T17:15:23+00:00 ― 5 min read

Epidemiology Effective Communication in Health Crises

The importance of communication during COVID-19 and its impact on public health.

Wilberforce Cholo, Fletcher Njororai, Walter Ogutu Amulla

2025-05-06T11:45:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Improving Early Antenatal Care Access

A study highlights challenges in promoting early antenatal care for women.

A Harden, M Wiggns, L Sweeny

2025-05-06T04:28:18+00:00 ― 8 min read

HIV/AIDS VMMC in Mozambique: A Step Towards HIV Prevention

Circumcision program significantly reduces HIV risk in Mozambique.

Marcos Canda, Lúcio Matsimbe, Nuno Gaspar

2025-04-30T17:10:36+00:00 ― 5 min read