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Development and evaluation of a mobile app to support reading education (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Mthethwa, L. C., & Matthews, P. (2023). Development and evaluation of a mobile app to support reading education. In AfriCHI '23: Proceedings of the 4th African Human Computer Interaction Conference (58-63). https://doi.org/10.1145/3628096.3628751

We report on the design, development and evaluation of an app to support teachers in the teaching of reading at primary level. The app was developed with two main features: book levelling, where a book photograph, OCR and a simple machine learning mo... Read More about Development and evaluation of a mobile app to support reading education.

Real-time livestock activity monitoring via fine-tuned faster R-CNN for multiclass cattle behaviour detection (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Ahmad, M., Zhang, W., Smith, M., Brilot, B., & Bell, M. (2023). Real-time livestock activity monitoring via fine-tuned faster R-CNN for multiclass cattle behaviour detection. In 2023 IEEE 14th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon59035.2023.10316066

Automated cattle activity detection plays a pivotal role in modern livestock management, significantly impacting animal welfare and operational efficiency. This paper introduces an automated approach for cattle activity detection using advanced deep... Read More about Real-time livestock activity monitoring via fine-tuned faster R-CNN for multiclass cattle behaviour detection.

Improving search space analysis of fuzzing mutators using cryptographic structures (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Chafjiri, S. B., Legg, P., Tsompanas, M., & Hong, J. (in press). Improving search space analysis of fuzzing mutators using cryptographic structures. In Lecture Notes in Network Security

This paper introduces a novel approach to enhance the performance of software fuzzing mutator tools, by leveraging cryptographic structures known as substitution-permutation networks and Feistel networks. By integrating these structures into the exis... Read More about Improving search space analysis of fuzzing mutators using cryptographic structures.

MechTac: A multifunctional tendon-linked optical tactile sensor for in/out-the-field-of-view perception with deep learning (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Lu, Z., Yue, T., Zhao, Z., Si, W., Wang, N., & Yang, C. (2023). MechTac: A multifunctional tendon-linked optical tactile sensor for in/out-the-field-of-view perception with deep learning. In IECON 2023- 49th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon51785.2023.10311762

Tactile sensors can be used for motion detection and object perception in robot manipulation. The contact detection within the camera's visual inspection area has been well-developed, but perception outside the field of view of the camera is overlook... Read More about MechTac: A multifunctional tendon-linked optical tactile sensor for in/out-the-field-of-view perception with deep learning.

The feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells as a solution toward zero emissions in general aviation aircraft (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Charman, J., & Bouferrouk, A. (2024). The feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells as a solution toward zero emissions in general aviation aircraft. In Solutions for Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (323-330). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38446-2_36

In this chapter, hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) technology is investigated as a solution for the general aviation industry. A modified Cessna 172 installed with poly-membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) was modelled through MATLAB/Simulink software with Hydrogen (... Read More about The feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells as a solution toward zero emissions in general aviation aircraft.

Evaluating the effects of a morphed trailing edge flap for aeroacoustics applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Watkins, J. C., & Bouferrouk, A. (2024). Evaluating the effects of a morphed trailing edge flap for aeroacoustics applications. In Solutions for Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (289-297). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38446-2_33

This chapter summarises the results of 2D CFD simulations of a 30P30N aerofoil section (without a leading edge slat) equipped with a morphing trailing edge flap (TEF). Numerical simulations are carried out at a fixed angle of attack of 8°, with f lap... Read More about Evaluating the effects of a morphed trailing edge flap for aeroacoustics applications.

Predicting social trust from implicit feedback (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Oshodin, E. (2023). Predicting social trust from implicit feedback. In Artificial Intelligence XL (228-233). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47994-6_20

Element of trust exists in every network structure of diverse fields, but suitable computational methods for evaluating the trust remain a problem since there are different definitions of trust in diverse fields where several entities interact with e... Read More about Predicting social trust from implicit feedback.

Neuro-rehabilitation therapy with T-FLEX ankle exoskeleton and serious games: A case study (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Gomez-Vargas, D., Pino, A., Garzón, A., Garzon, A., Roberti, F., Carelli, R., …Cifuentes, C. A. (2023). Neuro-rehabilitation therapy with T-FLEX ankle exoskeleton and serious games: A case study. In 2023 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICORR58425.2023.10304765

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) causes permanent disabilities, such as foot drop. This condition affects the gait pattern, increasing the metabolic cost and risk of falling. Robotics with serious games has shown promising results in the gait rehabilitati... Read More about Neuro-rehabilitation therapy with T-FLEX ankle exoskeleton and serious games: A case study.

DPFTT: Distributed particle filter for target tracking in the Internet of Things (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Boulkaboul, S., Djenouri, D., & Bagaa, M. (2023). DPFTT: Distributed particle filter for target tracking in the Internet of Things. In 2023 12th IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Performance Evaluation and Modeling in Wired and Wireless Networks (PEMWN). https://doi.org/10.23919/PEMWN58813.2023.10304926

A novel distributed particle filter algorithm for target tracking is proposed in this paper. It uses new metrics and addresses the measurement uncertainty problem by adapting the particle filter to environmental changes and estimating the kinematic (... Read More about DPFTT: Distributed particle filter for target tracking in the Internet of Things.

A cross-cultural exploration of smart home energy devices and community well-being (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Mishra, P., Fennell, J., Dragojlovic-Oliveira, S., & Chatzimichali, A. (2023). A cross-cultural exploration of smart home energy devices and community well-being. In 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS). https://doi.org/10.1109/istas57930.2023.10306140

This study explores the role of smart home energy devices in Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) and their impact on culture and community well-being. Through a comprehensive seven-step methodology, we analyze the features of HEMS that enhance indi... Read More about A cross-cultural exploration of smart home energy devices and community well-being.

Evaluating data distribution strategies in federated learning: A trade-off analysis between privacy and performance for IoT security (2023)
Conference Proceeding
White, J., & Legg, P. (in press). Evaluating data distribution strategies in federated learning: A trade-off analysis between privacy and performance for IoT security.

Federated learning is an effective approach for training a global machine learning model. It uses locally acquired data without having to share local data with the centralised server. This method provides a machine learning model beneficial for all p... Read More about Evaluating data distribution strategies in federated learning: A trade-off analysis between privacy and performance for IoT security.

Generating event sensor readings using spatial correlations and a graph sensor adversarial model for energy saving in IoT: GSAVES (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Laidi, R., Djenouri, D., Bagaa, M., Khelladi, L., & Djenouri, Y. (2023). Generating event sensor readings using spatial correlations and a graph sensor adversarial model for energy saving in IoT: GSAVES. In 2023 IEEE 34th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC). https://doi.org/10.1109/pimrc56721.2023.10293922

This work targets a comprehensive model enabling energy-constrained IoT (Internet of Things) sensor devices to be inactive for extended periods while estimating their readings of real-time events. Although events seem semantically uncoupled, they are... Read More about Generating event sensor readings using spatial correlations and a graph sensor adversarial model for energy saving in IoT: GSAVES.

What will make misinformation spread: An XAI perspective (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Bo, H., Wu, Y., You, Z., McConville, R., Hong, J., & Liu, W. (2023). What will make misinformation spread: An XAI perspective. In L. Longo (Ed.), Explainable Artificial Intelligence (321-337). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44067-0_17

Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) techniques can provide explanations of how AI systems or models make decisions, or what factors AI considers when making the decisions. Online social networks have a problem with misinformation which is known... Read More about What will make misinformation spread: An XAI perspective.

Potential applications of photovoltaic technologies for biomimetic adaptive solar building envelopes (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Jalali, S., Nicoletti, E., & Badarnah, L. (in press). Potential applications of photovoltaic technologies for biomimetic adaptive solar building envelopes.

Building envelope as an interface between the outside and inside of the building serves more than its loadbearing function and has a pivotal role in regulating and saving energy. This role necessitates the adaptability of the building envelope to the... Read More about Potential applications of photovoltaic technologies for biomimetic adaptive solar building envelopes.

Can we revitalize interventional healthcare with AI-XR surgical metaverses? (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Qayyum, A., Bilal, M., Hadi, M., Capik, P., Caputo, M., Vohra, H., …Qadir, J. (2023). Can we revitalize interventional healthcare with AI-XR surgical metaverses?. In IEEE International Conference on Metaverse Computing, Networking and Applications (IEEE MetaCom 2023) (496-503). https://doi.org/10.1109/MetaCom57706.2023.00091

Recent advancements in technology, particularly in machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and the metaverse, offer great potential for revolutionizing surgical science. The combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality (AI-XR) techn... Read More about Can we revitalize interventional healthcare with AI-XR surgical metaverses?.

The effect of parameters on the success of heuristic algorithms in personalized personnel scheduling (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Gülmez, E., Urgancı, K. B., Koruca, H. İ., & Aydin, M. E. (2023). The effect of parameters on the success of heuristic algorithms in personalized personnel scheduling. In Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Service System Informatics (600-611). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6062-0_55

Work-life balance is an approach that aims to enable employees to balance their work, family, and private lives. It is seen that the factors in the work-life balance are not relevant to work and family, considering the activities that one wishes for... Read More about The effect of parameters on the success of heuristic algorithms in personalized personnel scheduling.

A simplified digital twin framework of a trainer aircraft (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Reinhardt, D., & Bouferrouk, A. (2023). A simplified digital twin framework of a trainer aircraft. . https://doi.org/10.13009/EUCASS2023-965

This paper aims to establish a simplified, user-friendly framework for a Digital Twin (DT) of a PC21 jet trainer aircraft. The implementation of the DT is carried out in Matlab with the aid of embedded Neural Network tools. The aircraft is trained a... Read More about A simplified digital twin framework of a trainer aircraft.

Numerical framework for aerodynamic and aeroacoustics of bio-inspired UAV blades (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Wilkins, R., & Bouferrouk, A. (2023). Numerical framework for aerodynamic and aeroacoustics of bio-inspired UAV blades. . https://doi.org/10.13009/EUCASS2023-948

With the aim to understand and control the noise from small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), this work presents a numerical framework for small-scale rotor blade, employing a bio-inspired finlet design. The simulation framework employs Direct Eddy Si... Read More about Numerical framework for aerodynamic and aeroacoustics of bio-inspired UAV blades.

The spirit of modern academic legal education: Towards governing principles (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Platsas, A. E. (2023). The spirit of modern academic legal education: Towards governing principles. In The European Conference on Education 2023 Official Conference Proceedings (1479-1488). https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2023.118

The contribution promotes the idea of principles in academic legal education. Principles are taken to be abstract notions that can offer a certain direction of things in academic legal education. The paper posits that such principles should be taken... Read More about The spirit of modern academic legal education: Towards governing principles.