Congist’24
Social Sciences and Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Practice

Date: December 18-20, 2024

Location: Istanbul University Faculty of Letters

Organizers: 

Istanbul University Faculty of Letters

Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Philosophy (Scientific Partner Institution)

The III. International Social Sciences Congress of the Faculty of Letters Congist’24, titled “Social Sciences and Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Practice,” will be held on
December 18-20, 2024. This year, the theme of Congist’24 will explore the relationship between artificial intelligence and social sciences, with a pioneering institute on AI research Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Philosophy as our partner institution. In today’s world, the use of AI influences various aspects of our lives and directly reshaping social structures. Its inclusion in areas such as political and ethical debates, as well as its impacts on creation, distribution, and utilization of scientific knowledge highlights its profound effects. The congress aims to examine the relationship between social sciences and artificial intelligence extensively, bringing together the diverse approaches based on participants’ areas of expertise and interdisciplinary perspectives. Through this congress, we will explore both the positive and negative impacts of AI and by examining both its potentialities and limitations, we aim to provide an extensive framework for understanding how digital tools and artificial intelligence are transforming social sciences, including their influence on the production and accumulation of knowledge, and their broader impact on reshaping social sciences. Accordingly,

• The congress will feature presentations of esteemed speakers renowned in AI and the social sciences, covering current debates, practices, and theoretical frameworks regarding the relationship between AI technologies and the social sciences.
• There will be sessions open to suggestions for panel discussions and other thematic sessions, in addition to the titles presented below. The paper abstracts will be accepted after peer review and published as an e-book prior to the congress.
• Following the editorial selection process, the presented papers will be compiled according to their relevant scientific field and published by Istanbul University Press. Istanbul University Press is an international publishing house, and the published books are indexed by the Web of Science Book Citation Index.

We cordially invite you to participate in the congress by presenting an individual paper, organizing in panel sessions, or conducting a workshop. It would be an honor to welcome you to an event where the academic community converges to explore the changing world of social sciences with artificial intelligence, enriching the discourse with your expertise.

Sections and Subsections:

Theoretical Foundations

• AI in Humanities Scholarship: The role of AI in transforming traditional humanities research methodologies.
• Ethical-Political Considerations: The ethical-political implications of employing AI in humanities research.

Digital Tools and Techniques

• Text Analysis and Natural Language Processing: AI-driven text analysis techniques in literary and historical research.
• Data Visualization in Humanities: How data visualization tools enhance understanding of complex humanities data.
• Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition: How machine learning algorithms can uncover hidden patterns in historical, literary, and artistic data.
• Digital Narratives and Storytelling: The use of AI in creating interactive and immersive digital narratives in the humanities.
• Translation: The use of AI in interlingual transfer of cultural elements with AI-Powered text and audio translation applications.
• Scientific Text Production: The role of artificial intelligence in generating scientific knowledge and academic writing.
• Cognitive Science: AI and modelling human behavior, emotions, and development.

Case Studies and Applications

• Digital Archiving and Preservation: Showcasing projects that use AI for digital archiving and cultural preservation.
• AI in Art and Music: The intersection of AI and creative practices in art and music.
• AI in Linguistic and Cultural Studies: Presenting case studies where AI assists in understanding linguistic evolution and cultural phenomena.
• Digitization of Historical Artefacts: Showcasing AI's role in the digitization, preservation, and analysis of historical artefacts and documents.
• AI in Literary Texts and Movies: The portrayals of AI in cyberpunk, science fiction, and dystopian genres.
• AI in Media: The representations of AI-powered technologies in media discourse.
• AI in Education: Evaluation of use of AI based technologies as education tools and its pedagogical limitations.
• Psychology, AI and Digital Technologies: Human behavior in metaverse and human-AI interactions.

Interdisciplinary Approaches

• Collaborations Between Computer Science and Humanities: Highlighting successful interdisciplinary projects and best practices for collaboration.
• Global Inequities and Technology Access: Addressing disparities in technological access and its implications for digital humanities.
• Networking Sessions: Opportunities for attendees to connect and discuss potential collaborations and projects.

Workshops, Panel Discussions and Hands-On Sessions

• Digital Humanities Tools and Software: Interactive sessions on using specific digital tools in humanities research.
• AI Application Development for Humanities: Workshops on developing custom AI applications tailored for humanities projects.
• Data Management and Ethics in Digital Humanities: Workshops on managing large data sets and addressing ethical concerns in digital humanities research.
• Future of Digital Humanities: Panel discussions on the future trajectory of digital humanities and the evolving role of AI.

Registration and Additional Information:

For registration details, accommodation information, and any further inquiries, please visit our official congress website at congist.istanbul.edu.tr URL. The official languages of the Congress are Turkish and English.

Contact Information:

Email: congist@istanbul.edu.tr

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Güven Güzeldere (Harvard University)

Yuk Hui (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

Susanna Lindberg (Leiden University)

Andrew Meadows (University of Oxfrord)

Kemal Oflazer (Carnegie Mellon University)

Akın Ünver (Özyeğin Üniversitesi)

Hub Zwart (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

COMMITTEES

Honorary Commitee

Osman Bülent Zülfikar - İstanbul Üniversitesi Rektörü

Annelien Bredenoord - Erasmus University Rotterdam Rektörü

Sevtap Kadıoğlu - İstanbul Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dekanı

Hub Zwart - Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Philosophy Dekanı

Hayati Develi - İstanbul Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi

Organization Committee

Sanem Yazıcıoğlu - İstanbul Üniversitesi (Düzenleme Kurulu Başkanı)

Yuk Hui -  Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Philosophy

Zekai Kardaş - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Aliye Erol - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Özgüç Güven - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Murat Ertan Kardeş - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Ayşen Şatıroğlu - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Göklem Tekdemir - İstanbul Üniversitesi

İrem Atasoy - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Mehmet Gürlek - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Kaan Ata - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Gaye Danışan - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Filiz Didem Çoban Sarı- İstanbul Üniversitesi

Çağatay Yılmaz - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Semih Sefer - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Güneşnaz Kuru Pazarlıoğlu - İstanbul Üniversitesi

İstek Serhan Erbek - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Muhammet Halit Çelikyön - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Zöhre Baş Korkmaz - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Scientific Committee

Jameson Kısmet Bell - Boğaziçi Üniversitesi

Mutlu Binark - Hacettepe Üniversitesi

Vincent Blok - Wageningen University

Leyla Coşan - Türk Alman Üniversitesi

İsmail Coşkun, - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Cengiz Çakmak - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Gürel Çetin - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Ali Şükrü Çoruk, , İstanbul Üniversitesi

Hayati Develi - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Çiğdem Dürüşken - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Khrystyna Dyakiv - Institut für deutsche Sprache - Mannheim

Fethiye Erbay - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Kutluhan Erol - İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi

Gianluca Esposito - Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”

Giray Fidan - Hacı Bayram Veli Üniversitesi 

Csaba Földes - University of Erfurt

Ulaş Başar Gezgin - Galata Üniversitesi

Barbaros Gönençgil - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Güven Güzeldere - Harvard University

Paloma Sánchez Hernández, - Universidad Compultense Madrid

Yuk Hui - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Sevtap Kadıoğlu, İstanbul Üniversitesi

Hasibe Kalkan - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Özlem Karadağ - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Mahmut Karakuş - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Ersel Kayaoğlu - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Abdullah Kızılcık - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Ufuk Kocabaş - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Ümit Konya - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Ksenia Kuzminykh - Georg-August-Universität

Pieter Lemmens - Radboud University

Susanna Lindberg - Leiden University

Andrew Meadows - University of Oxford

Krzysztof Okoński - Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy

Mehmet Ölmez - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Mehmet Tahir Öncü - Ege Üniversitesi

Ecevit Barış - Özener, İstanbul Üniversitesi

Erkan Saka - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Albert Ali Salah - Utrecht University

Fatih Mehmet Sancaktar - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Cem Say - Boğaziçi Üniversitesi

Georg Schuppener - Jan Evangelista Purkyně University & University of St. Cyril and Methodius

Habib Tekin - Marmara Üniversitesi

Hacer Üstüner Topaktaş - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Leman Pınar Tosun - Uludağ Üniversitesi

Yunus Uğur - Marmara Üniversitesi

Nuriye Gülsün Umurtak - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Arsun Uras - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Pınar Ünsal Bayrakçı - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Akın Ünver - Özyeğin Üniversitesi

Gert-Jan van der Heiden - Radboud University

Hamiti Vjosa - University of Prishtina

Asnu Bilban Yalçın - İstanbul Üniversitesi

Hub Zwart - Erasmus University Rotterdam

 IMPORTANT DATES

• Congress Dates: December 18-20, 2024
• Deadline for Abstract Submission: June 16, 2024
• Review of the Submitted Abstracts: June 16- July 14, 2024
• Announcement of Review Results: July 16, 2024
• Deadline for Participant Registration: October 16, 2024
• Congress Program Available Online: November 16, 2024
• Publication of Abstract Booklet: December 16, 2024
• Submission of Full Papers: February 26, 2024
• Review Process of Full Papers: March, 3 – April, 15 2025
• Publication of Proceedings Book: December 2025