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Comparison of simulated annealing and evolution strategies for optimising cyclical rosters with uneven demand and flexible trainee placement. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
COLLINS, J., ZĂVOIANU, A.-C. and MCCALL, J.A.W. 2023. Comparison of simulated annealing and evolution strategies for optimising cyclical rosters with uneven demand and flexible trainee placement. To be published in AI-XL: proceedings of the 43rd SGAI (Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence) Artificial intelligence international conference 2023 (AI-2023), 12-14 December 2023, Cambridge, UK. Lecture notes in computer science, x. Cham: Springer [online], (forthcoming).

Rosters are often used for real-world staff scheduling requirements. Multiple design factors such as demand variability, shift type placement, annual leave requirements, staff well-being and the placement of trainees need to be considered when constr... Read More about Comparison of simulated annealing and evolution strategies for optimising cyclical rosters with uneven demand and flexible trainee placement..

Explaining a staff rostering genetic algorithm using sensitivity analysis and trajectory analysis. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
FYVIE, M., MCCALL, J.A.W., CHRISTIE, L.A. and BROWNLEE, A.E.I. 2023. Explaining a staff rostering genetic algorithm using sensitivity analysis and trajectory analysis. In GECCO’23 companion: proceedings of the 2023 Genetic and evolutionary computation conference companion, 15-19 July 2023, Lisbon, Portugal. New York: ACM [online], pages 1648-1656. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3583133.3596353

In the field of Explainable AI, population-based search metaheuristics are of growing interest as they become more widely used in critical applications. The ability to relate key information regarding algorithm behaviour and drivers of solution quali... Read More about Explaining a staff rostering genetic algorithm using sensitivity analysis and trajectory analysis..

The current and future role of visual question answering in eXplainable artificial intelligence. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
CARO-MARTINEZ, M., WIJEKOON, A., DIAZ-AGUDO, B. and RECIO-GARCIA, J.A. 2023. The current and future role of visual question answering in eXplainable artificial intelligence. In Malburg, L. and Verma, D. (eds.) ICCBR-WS 2023: proceedings of the workshops at the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning workshop (ICCBR-WS 2023), co-located with the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR 2023), 17 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. Aachen: CEUR workshop proceedings [online], pages 172-183. Available from: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3438/paper_13.pdf

Over the last few years, we have seen how the interest of the computer science research community on eXplainable Artificial Intelligence has grown in leaps and bounds. The reason behind this rise is the use of Artificial Intelligence in many daily li... Read More about The current and future role of visual question answering in eXplainable artificial intelligence..

AGREE: a feature attribution aggregation framework to address explainer disagreements with alignment metrics. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
PIRIE, C., WIRATUNGA, N., WIJEKOON, A. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2023. AGREE: a feature attribution aggregation framework to address explainer disagreements with alignment metrics. In Malburg, L. and Verma, D. (eds.) ICCBR-WS 2023: proceedings of the workshops at the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning workshop (ICCBR-WS 2023), co-located with the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR 2023), 17 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. Aachen: CEUR workshop proceedings [online], pages 184-199. Available from: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3438/paper_14.pdf

As deep learning models become increasingly complex, practitioners are relying more on post hoc explanation methods to understand the decisions of black-box learners. However, there is growing concern about the reliability of feature attribution expl... Read More about AGREE: a feature attribution aggregation framework to address explainer disagreements with alignment metrics..

Towards feasible counterfactual explanations: a taxonomy guided template-based NLG method. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
SALIMI, P., WIRATUNGA, N., CORSAR, D. and WIJEKOON, A. 2023. Towards feasible counterfactual explanations: a taxonomy guided template-based NLG method. To be presented at the 26th European conference on artificial intelligence 2023 (ECAI-2023), 30 September - 5 October 2023, Kraków, Poland.

Counterfactual Explanations (cf-XAI) describe the smallest changes in feature values necessary to change an outcome from one class to another. However, presently many cf-XAI methods neglect the feasibility of those changes. In this paper, we introduc... Read More about Towards feasible counterfactual explanations: a taxonomy guided template-based NLG method..

Android Code Vulnerabilities Early Detection using AI-Powered ACVED plugin. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
SENANAYAKE, J., KALUTARAGE, H., AL-KADRI, M.O., PETROVSKI, A. and PIRAS, L. 2023. Android Code Vulnerabilities Early Detection using AI-Powered ACVED plugin. In Atluri, V. and Ferrara, A.L. (eds.) Data and applications security and privacy XXXVII; proceedings of the 37th annual IFIP WG (International Federation for Information Processing Working Group) 11.3 Data and applications security and privacy 2023 (DBSec 2023), 19-21 July 2023, Sophia-Antipolis, France. Lecture notes in computer science (LNCS), 13942. Cham: Springer [online], pages 339-357. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37586-6_20

During Android application development, ensuring adequate security is a crucial and intricate aspect. However, many applications are released without adequate security measures due to the lack of vulnerability identification and code verification at... Read More about Android Code Vulnerabilities Early Detection using AI-Powered ACVED plugin..

Labelled Vulnerability Dataset on Android source code (LVDAndro) to develop AI-based code vulnerability detection models. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
SENANAYAKE, J., KALUTARAGE, H., AL-KADRI, M.O., PIRAS, L. and PETROVSKI, A. 2023. Labelled Vulnerability Dataset on Android source code (LVDAndro) to develop AI-based code vulnerability detection models. In De Capitani di Vimercati, S. and Samarati, P. (eds.) Proceedings of the 20th International conference on security and cryptography, 10-12 July 2023, Rome, Italy, volume 1. Setúbal: SciTePress [online], pages 659-666. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5220/0012060400003555

Ensuring the security of Android applications is a vital and intricate aspect requiring careful consideration during development. Unfortunately, many apps are published without sufficient security measures, possibly due to a lack of early vulnerabili... Read More about Labelled Vulnerability Dataset on Android source code (LVDAndro) to develop AI-based code vulnerability detection models..

Machine learning for risk stratification of diabetic foot ulcers using biomarkers. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
MARTIN, K., UPHADYAY, A., WIJEKOON, A., WIRATUNGA, N. and MASSIE, S. [2023]. Machine learning for risk stratification of diabetic foot ulcers using biomarkers. To be presented at the 2023 International conference on computational science (ICCS 2023): computing at the cutting edge of science, 3-5 July 2023, Prague, Czech Republic: [virtual event].

Development of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) causes a sharp decline in a patient's health and quality of life. The process of risk stratification is crucial for informing the care that a patient should receive to help manage their Diabetes before an ul... Read More about Machine learning for risk stratification of diabetic foot ulcers using biomarkers..

Unmasking the imposters: task-specific feature learning for face presentation attack detection. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
ABDULLAKUTTY, F., ELYAN, E. and JOHNSTON, P. 2023. Unmasking the imposters: task-specific feature learning for face presentation attack detection. In Proceedings of the 2023 International joint conference on neural networks (IJCNN2023), 18-23 June 2023, Gold Coast, Australia. Piscataway: IEEE [online], 10191953. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/IJCNN54540.2023.10191953

Presentation attacks pose a threat to the reliability of face recognition systems. A photograph, a video, or a mask representing an authorised user can be used to circumvent the face recognition system. Recent research has demonstrated high accuracy... Read More about Unmasking the imposters: task-specific feature learning for face presentation attack detection..

Digital transformation for offshore assets: a deep learning framework for weld classification in remote visual inspections. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
TORAL-QUIJAS, L.A., ELYAN, E., MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F. and STANDER, J. 2023. Digital transformation for offshore assets: a deep learning framework for weld classification in remote visual inspections. In Iliadis, L, Maglogiannis, I., Alonso, S., Jayne, C. and Pimenidis, E. (eds.) Proceedings of the 24th International conference on engineering applications of neural networks (EAAAI/EANN 2023), 14-17 June 2023, León, Spain. Communications in computer and information science, 1826. Cham: Springer [online], pages 217-226. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34204-2_19

Inspecting circumferential welds in caissons is a critical task for ensuring the safety and reliability of structures in the offshore industry. However, identifying and classifying different types of circumferential welds can be challenging in subsea... Read More about Digital transformation for offshore assets: a deep learning framework for weld classification in remote visual inspections..

A machine learning-based job forecasting and trend analysis system to predict future job markets using historical data. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
SENTHURVELAUTHAM, S. and SENANAYAKE, N. 2023. A machine learning-based job forecasting and trend analysis system to predict future job markets using historical data. In Proceedings of the 8th IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International conference for convergence in technology 2023 (I2CT 2023), 7-9 April 2023, Lonavla, India. Piscataway: IEEE [online], 10126233. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/I2CT57861.2023.10126233

Over the last two decades, technological advancements have created more job markets and job opportunities than ever. With the ever-increasing demand, it has become vital for academic institutions and businesses to keep up with employment requirements... Read More about A machine learning-based job forecasting and trend analysis system to predict future job markets using historical data..

AI-powered vulnerability detection for secure source code development. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
RAJAPAKSHA, S., SENANAYAKE, J., KALUTARAGE, H. and AL-KADRI, M.O. 2023. AI-powered vulnerability detection for secure source code development. In Bella, G., Doinea, M. and Janicke, H. (eds.) Innovative security solutions for information technology and communications: revised selected papers of the 15th International conference on Security for information technology and communications 2022 (SecITC 2022), 8-9 December 2022, [virtual conference]. Lecture notes in computer sciences, 13809. Cham: Springer [online], pages 275-288. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32636-3_16

Vulnerable source code in software applications is causing paramount reliability and security issues. Software security principles should be integrated to reduce these issues at the early stages of the development lifecycle. Artificial Intelligence (... Read More about AI-powered vulnerability detection for secure source code development..

Conceptual modelling of explanation experiences through the iSeeonto ontology. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
CARO-MARTÍNEZ, M., WIJEKOON, A., RECIO-GARCÍA, J.A., CORSAR, D. and NKISI-ORJI, I. 2022. Conceptual modelling of explanation experiences through the iSeeonto ontology. In Reuss, P. and Schönborn, J. (eds.) ICCBR-WS 2022: proceedings of the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning workshops 2022 (ICCBR-WS 2022) co-located with the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning 2022 (ICCBR 2022), 12-15 September 2022, Nancy, France. Aachen: CEUR workshop proceedings [online], 3389, pages 117-128. Available from: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3389/ICCBR_2022_Workshop_paper_86.pdf

Explainable Artificial Intelligence is a big research field required in many situations where we need to understand Artificial Intelligence behaviour. However, each explanation need is unique which makes it difficult to apply explanation techniques a... Read More about Conceptual modelling of explanation experiences through the iSeeonto ontology..

Advanced persistent threats detection based on deep learning approach. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
EKE, H.N. and PETROVSKI, A. 2023. Advanced persistent threats detection based on deep learning approach. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International conference on Industrial cyber physical systems international conference 2023 (ICPS 2023), 8-11 May 2023, Wuhan, China. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 1-10. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPS58381.2023.10128062

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have been a major challenge in securing both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. APT is a sophisticated attack that masquerade their actions to navigates around defenses, breach netw... Read More about Advanced persistent threats detection based on deep learning approach..

iSee: intelligent sharing of explanation experiences. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
MARTIN, K., WIJEKOON, A., WIRATUNGA, N., PALIHAWADANA, C., NKISI-ORJIC, I., CORSAR, D., DÍAZ-AGUDO, B., RECIO-GARCÍA, J.A., CARO-MARTÍNEZ, M., BRIDGE, D., PRADEEP, P., LIRET, A. and FLEISCH, B. 2022. iSee: intelligent sharing of explanation experiences. In Reuss, P. and Schönborn, J. (eds.) ICCBR-WS 2022: proceedings of the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning workshops 2022 (ICCBR-WS 2022) co-located with the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning 2022 (ICCBR 2022), 12-15 September 2022, Nancy, France. Aachen: CEUR workshop proceedings [online], 3389, pages 231-232. Available from: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3389/ICCBR_2022_Workshop_paper_83.pdf

The right to an explanation of the decision reached by a machine learning (ML) model is now an EU regulation. However, different system stakeholders may have different background knowledge, competencies and goals, thus requiring different kinds of ex... Read More about iSee: intelligent sharing of explanation experiences..

Introducing Clood CBR: a cloud based CBR framework. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
PALIHAWADANA, C., NKISI-ORJI, I., WIRATUNGA, N., CORSAR, D. and WIJEKOON, A. 2022. Introducing Clood CBR: a cloud based CBR framework. In Reuss, P. and Schönborn, J. (eds.) ICCBR-WS 2022: proceedings of the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning workshops 2022 (ICCBR-WS 2022) co-located with the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning 2022 (ICCBR 2022), 12-15 September 2022, Nancy, France. Aachen: CEUR workshop proceedings [online], 3389, pages 233-234. Available from: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3389/ICCBR_2022_Workshop_paper_108.pdf

CBR applications have been deployed in a wide range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals; to defence and aerospace to IoT and transportation, to poetry and music generation; for example. However, a majority of applications have been built using monolithi... Read More about Introducing Clood CBR: a cloud based CBR framework..

Explainable weather forecasts through an LSTM-CBR twin system. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
PIRIE, C., SURESH, M., SALIMI, P., PALIHAWADANA, C. and NANAYAKKARA, G. 2022. Explainable weather forecasts through an LSTM-CBR twin system. In Reuss, P. and Schönborn, J. (eds.) ICCBR-WS 2022: proceedings of the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning workshops 2022 (ICCBR-WS 2022) co-located with the 30th International conference on Case-based reasoning 2022 (ICCBR 2022), 12-15 September 2022, Nancy, France. Aachen: CEUR workshop proceedings [online], 3389, pages 256-260. Available from: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3389/ICCBR_2022_XCBR_Challenge_RGU.pdf

In this paper, we explore two methods for explaining LSTM-based temperature forecasts using previous 14 day progressions of humidity and pressure. First, we propose and evaluate an LSTM-CBR twin system that generates nearest-neighbors that can be vis... Read More about Explainable weather forecasts through an LSTM-CBR twin system..

Bayesian optimized autoencoder for predictive maintenance of smart packaging machines. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
ARIFEEN, M. and PETROVSKI, A. 2023. Bayesian optimized autoencoder for predictive maintenance of smart packaging machines. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International conference on Industrial cyber-physical systems 2023 (ICPS 2023), 8-11 May 2023, Wuhan, China. Piscataway: IEEE [online], 10128064. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/icps58381.2023.10128064

Smart packaging machines incorporate various components (blades, motors, films) to accomplish the packaging process and are involved in almost all types of the manufacturing industry. Proper maintenance and monitoring of the components over time can... Read More about Bayesian optimized autoencoder for predictive maintenance of smart packaging machines..

Ensemble common features technique for lightweight intrusion detection in industrial control system. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
OTOKWALA, U.J. and PETROVSKI, A. 2023. Ensemble common features technique for lightweight intrusion detection in industrial control system. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International conference on Industrial cyber-physical systems 2023 (ICPS 2023), 8-11 May 2023, Wuhan, China. Piscataway: IEEE [online], 10128040. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/icps58381.2023.10128040

The integration of the Industrial Control System (ICS) with corporate intranets and the internet has exposed the previously isolated SCADA system to a wide range of cyber-attacks. Interestingly, the vulnerabilities in the Modbus protocol, with which... Read More about Ensemble common features technique for lightweight intrusion detection in industrial control system..

iSee: intelligent sharing of explanation experience of users for users. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
WIJEKOON, A., WIRATUNGA, N., PALIHAWADANA, C., NKISI-ORJI, I., CORSAR, D. and MARTIN, K. 2023. iSee: intelligent sharing of explanation experience of users for users. In IUI '23 companion: companion proceedings of the 28th Intelligent user interfaces international conference 2023 (IUI 2023), 27-31 March 2023, Sydney, Australia. New York: ACM [online], pages 79-82. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3581754.3584137

The right to obtain an explanation of the decision reached by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model is now an EU regulation. Different stakeholders of an AI system (e.g. managers, developers, auditors, etc.) may have different background knowledge, c... Read More about iSee: intelligent sharing of explanation experience of users for users..