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They gave me an opportunity, and I took it: motivations and concerns of adult apprentices. (2023)
Journal Article
SMITH, S., FABIAN, K., TAYLOR-SMITH, E., BARR, M., BERG, T., BRATTON, A., KOLBERG, M., PATERSON, J. and ZARB, M. 2023. They gave me an opportunity, and I took it: motivations and concerns of adult apprentices. Journal of vocational education and training [online] Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2023.2255576

In the UK context of an ageing population, degree apprenticeships represent a new opportunity to study for a degree while working. Apprentices are full-time employees granted time to study for a degree with a significant workplace learning component.... Read More about They gave me an opportunity, and I took it: motivations and concerns of adult apprentices..

Evaluation of attention-based LSTM and Bi-LSTM networks for abstract text classification in systematic literature review automation. (2023)
Journal Article
OFORI-BOATENG, R., ACEVES-MARTINS, M., JAYNE, C., WIRATUNGA, N. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2023. Evaluation of attention-based LSTM and Bi-LSTM networks for abstract text classification in systematic literature review automation. Porcedia computer science [online], 222: selected papers from the 2023 International Neural Network Society workshop on deep learning innovations and applications (INNS DLIA 2023), co-located with the 2023 International joint conference on neural networks (IJCNN), 18-32 June 2023, Gold Coast, Australia, pages 114-126. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2023.08.149

Systematic Review (SR) presents the highest form of evidence in research for decision and policy-making. Nonetheless, the structured steps involved in carrying out SRs make it demanding for reviewers. Many studies have projected the abstract screenin... Read More about Evaluation of attention-based LSTM and Bi-LSTM networks for abstract text classification in systematic literature review automation..

Beyond vanilla: improved autoencoder-based ensemble in-vehicle intrusion detection system. (2023)
Journal Article
RAJAPAKSHA, S., KALUTARAGE, H., AL-KADRI, M.O., PETROVSKI, A. and MADZUDZO, G. 2023. Beyond vanilla: improved autoencoder-based ensemble in-vehicle intrusion detection system. Journal of information security and applications [online], 77, article number 103570. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisa.2023.103570

Modern automobiles are equipped with a large number of electronic control units (ECUs) to provide safe driver assistance and comfortable services. The controller area network (CAN) provides near real-time data transmission between ECUs with adequate... Read More about Beyond vanilla: improved autoencoder-based ensemble in-vehicle intrusion detection system..

Three-dimensional singular spectrum analysis for precise land cover classification from UAV-borne hyperspectral benchmark datasets. (2023)
Journal Article
FU, H., SUN, G., ZHANG, L., ZHANG, A., REN, J., JIA, X. and LI, F. 2023. Three-dimensional singular spectrum analysis for precise land cover classification from UAV-borne hyperspectral benchmark datasets. ISPRS journal of photogrammetry and remote sensing [online], 203, pages 115-134. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2023.07.013

The precise classification of land covers with hyperspectral imagery (HSI) is a major research-focused topic in remote sensing, especially using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems as the abundant data sources have brought severe intra-class spectr... Read More about Three-dimensional singular spectrum analysis for precise land cover classification from UAV-borne hyperspectral benchmark datasets..

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..

A quantum-inspired sensor consolidation measurement approach for cyber-physical systems. (2023)
Journal Article
MEKALA, M.S., SRIVASTAVA, G., GANDOMI, A.H., PARK, J.H. and JUNG, H.-Y. 2024. A quantum-inspired sensor consolidation measurement approach for cyber-physical systems. IEEE transactions on network science and engineering [online], 11(1), pages 511-524. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSE.2023.3301402

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) devices interconnect to grab data over a common platform from industrial applications. Maintaining immense data and making instant decision analysis by selecting a feasible node to meet latency constraints is challenging.... Read More about A quantum-inspired sensor consolidation measurement approach for cyber-physical systems..

CBR driven interactive explainable AI. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
WIJEKOON, A., WIRATUNGA, N., MARTIN, K., CORSAR, D., NKISI-ORJI, I., PALIHAWADANA, C., BRIDGE, D., PRADEEP, P., AGUDO, B.D. and CARO-MARTÍNEZ, M. 2023. CBR driven interactive explainable AI. In MASSIE, S. and CHAKRABORTI, S. (eds.) 2023. Case-based reasoning research and development: proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning 2023, (ICCBR 2023), 17-20 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. Lecture notes in computer science (LNCS), 14141. Cham: Springer [online], pages169-184. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40177-0_11

Explainable AI (XAI) can greatly enhance user trust and satisfaction in AI-assisted decision-making processes. Numerous explanation techniques (explainers) exist in the literature, and recent findings suggest that addressing multiple user needs requi... Read More about CBR driven interactive explainable AI..

Failure-driven transformational case reuse of explanation strategies in CloodCBR. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
NKISI-ORJI, I., PALIHAWADANA, C., WIRATUNGA, N., WIJEKOON, A. and CORSAR, D. 2023. Failure-driven transformational case reuse of explanation strategies in CloodCBR. In Massie, S. and Chakraborti, S. (eds.) Case-based reasoning research and development: proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning 2023 (ICCBR 2023), 17-20 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. Lecture notes in computer science (LNCS), 14141. Cham: Springer [online], pages 279-293. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40177-0_18

In this paper, we propose a novel approach to improve problem-solving efficiency through the reuse of case solutions. Specifically, we introduce the concept of failure-driven transformational case reuse of explanation strategies, which involves trans... Read More about Failure-driven transformational case reuse of explanation strategies in CloodCBR..

Case-based reasoning research and development: proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR 2023). (2023)
Conference Proceeding
MASSIE, S. and CHAKRABORTI, S. (eds.) 2023. Case-based reasoning research and development: proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR 2023), 17-20 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. Lecture notes in computer science, 14141. Cham: Springer [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40177-0

This volume contains the papers presented at the 31st International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning (ICCBR 2023), which was held on July 17–20, 2023, at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. ICCBR is the premier annual meeting of the... Read More about Case-based reasoning research and development: proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR 2023)..

A user-centred evaluation of DisCERN: discovering counterfactuals for code vulnerability detection and correction. (2023)
Journal Article
WIJEKOON, A. and WIRATUNGA, N. 2023. A user-centred evaluation of DisCERN: discovering counterfactuals for code vulnerability detection and correction. Knowledge-based systems [online], 278, article 110830. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2023.110830

Counterfactual explanations highlight actionable knowledge which helps to understand how a machine learning model outcome could be altered to a more favourable outcome. Understanding actionable corrections in source code analysis can be critical to p... Read More about A user-centred evaluation of DisCERN: discovering counterfactuals for code vulnerability detection and correction..

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..

An innovative EEG-based emotion recognition using a single channel-specific feature from the brain rhythm code method. (2023)
Journal Article
LI, J.W., LIN, D., CHE, Y., LV, J.J., CHEN, R.J., WANG, L.J., ZENG, X.X., REN, J.C., ZHAO, H.M. and LU, X. 2023. An innovative EEG-based emotion recognition using a single channel-specific feature from the brain rhythm code method. Frontiers in neuroscience [online], 17, article 1221512. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1221512

Efficiently recognizing emotions is a critical pursuit in brain–computer interface (BCI), as it has many applications for intelligent healthcare services. In this work, an innovative approach inspired by the genetic code in bioinformatics, which util... Read More about An innovative EEG-based emotion recognition using a single channel-specific feature from the brain rhythm code method..

Singular spectrum analysis method for hyperspectral imagery feature extraction: a review and evaluation. (2023)
Journal Article
SUN, G., FU, H., ZHANG, A. and REN, J. 2023. Singular spectrum analysis method for hyperspectral imagery feature extraction: a review and evaluation. Cehui xuebao/Acta geodaetica et cartographica sinica [online], 15(7), pages 1148-1163. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11947/j.AGCS.2023.20220542

Hyperspectral remote sensing imagery (HSI) usually contains dozens to hundreds of continuous spectral bands, with the syncretism of spectrum and image, spectral continuity, which can realize fine classification of ground objects and has been widely u... Read More about Singular spectrum analysis method for hyperspectral imagery feature extraction: a review and evaluation..

Towards a robust, effective and resource efficient machine learning technique for IoT security monitoring. (2023)
Journal Article
ZAKARIYYA, I., KALUTARAGE, H. and AL-KADRI, M.O. 2023. Towards a robust, effective and resource efficient machine learning technique for IoT security monitoring. Computer and security [online], 133, article 103388. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2023.103388

The application of Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) for monitoring cyberattacks in Internet of Things (IoT) systems has gained significant attention in recent years. However, achieving optimal detection performance through DNN training has posed challenge... Read More about Towards a robust, effective and resource efficient machine learning technique for IoT security monitoring..

MCCFNet: multi-channel color fusion network for cognitive classification of traditional Chinese paintings. (2023)
Journal Article
GENG, J., ZHANG, X., YAN, Y., SUN, M., ZHANG, H., ASSAAD, M., REN, J. and LI, X. 2023. MCCFNet: multi-channel color fusion network for cognitive classification of traditional Chinese paintings. Cognitive computation [online],15(6), pages 2050-2061. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-023-10172-1

The computational modeling and analysis of traditional Chinese painting rely heavily on cognitive classification based on visual perception. This approach is crucial for understanding and identifying artworks created by different artists. However, th... Read More about MCCFNet: multi-channel color fusion network for cognitive classification of traditional Chinese paintings..

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.) Workshop proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR-WS 2023), 17 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. CEUR workshop proceedings, 3438. Aachen: CEUR-WS [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.) Workshop proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR-WS 2023), 17 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. CEUR workshop proceedings, 3438. Aachen: CEUR-WS [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..

CBR assisted context-aware surface realisation for data-to-text generation. (2023)
Conference Proceeding
UPADHYAY, A. and MASSIE, S. 2023. CBR assisted context-aware surface realisation for data-to-text generation. In MASSIE, S. and CHAKRABORTI, S. (eds.) 2023. Case-based reasoning research and development: proceedings of the 31st International conference on case-based reasoning 2023, (ICCBR 2023), 17-20 July 2023, Aberdeen, UK. Lecture notes in computer science (LNCS), 14141. Cham: Springer [online], pages 34-49. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40177-0_3

Current state-of-the-art neural systems for Data-to-Text Generation (D2T) struggle to generate content from past events with interesting insights. This is because these systems have limited access to historic data and can also hallucinate inaccurate... Read More about CBR assisted context-aware surface realisation for data-to-text generation..

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..