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How Do Users Answer MATLAB Questions on Q&A Sites? A Case Study on Stack Overflow and MathWorks
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Naghashzadeh, M., Haghshenas, A., Sami, A., & Lo, D. (2021, March). How Do Users Answer MATLAB Questions on Q&A Sites? A Case Study on Stack Overflow and MathWorks. Presented at 28th IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering 2021 (SANER 2021), Honolulu, HI, USA

MATLAB is an engineering programming language with various toolboxes that has a dedicated Question and Answer (Q&A) platform on the MathWorks website, which is similar to Stack Overflow (SO). Moreover, some MATLAB users ask their questions on SO. Thi... Read More about How Do Users Answer MATLAB Questions on Q&A Sites? A Case Study on Stack Overflow and MathWorks.

An Open Intent Discovery Evaluation Framework
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Anderson, G., Hart, E., Gkatzia, D., & Beaver, I. (2024, September). An Open Intent Discovery Evaluation Framework. Presented at SIGDIAL 2024, Kyoto, Japan

In the development of dialog systems the discovery of the set of target intents to identify is a crucial first step that is often overlooked. Most intent detection works assume that a labelled dataset already exists, however creating these datasets i... Read More about An Open Intent Discovery Evaluation Framework.

Automatic Metrics in Natural Language Generation: A survey of Current Evaluation Practices
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Schmidtova, P., Mahamood, S., Balloccu, S., Dusek, O., Gatt, A., Gkatzia, D., Howcroft, D. M., Platek, O., & Sivaprasad, A. (2024, September). Automatic Metrics in Natural Language Generation: A survey of Current Evaluation Practices. Presented at INLG 2024, Tokyo, Japan

Automatic metrics are extensively used to evaluate Natural Language Processing systems. However, there has been increasing focus on how the are used and reported by practitioners within the field. In this paper, we have conducted a survey on the use... Read More about Automatic Metrics in Natural Language Generation: A survey of Current Evaluation Practices.

Exploring the impact of data representation on neural data-to-text generation
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Howcroft, D. M., Watson, L. N., Nedopas, O., & Gkatzia, D. (2024, September). Exploring the impact of data representation on neural data-to-text generation. Presented at INLG 2024, Tokyo, Japan

A relatively under-explored area in research on neural natural language generation is the impact of the data representation on text quality. Here we report experiments on two leading input representations for data-to-text generation: attribute-value... Read More about Exploring the impact of data representation on neural data-to-text generation.

Retaining the Knowledge of Masters: Professional Learning in an Ageing United Kingdom
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Truebig, A. (2024, July). Retaining the Knowledge of Masters: Professional Learning in an Ageing United Kingdom. Presented at 16th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Palma, Spain

When we think of lifelong learning, we often think of new skills that we might learn over our lifetime. But an emerging segment of adult and lifelong learning is the need to continually learn as part of a career or a profession. For many people who h... Read More about Retaining the Knowledge of Masters: Professional Learning in an Ageing United Kingdom.

ML-Driven Attack Detection in RPL Networks: Exploring Attacker Position's Significance
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ghaleb, B., Al-Dubai, A., Romdhani, I., Ahmad, J., Aldhaheri, T., & Kulkarni, S. (2024, January). ML-Driven Attack Detection in RPL Networks: Exploring Attacker Position's Significance. Presented at 2024 International Conference on Information Networking (ICOIN), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Routing Protocol for Low Power and Lossy Networks (RPL) plays a pivotal role in IoT communication, employing a rank-based topology to guide routing decisions. However, RPL is vulnerable to Decreased Rank Attacks, where malicious nodes illegitimat... Read More about ML-Driven Attack Detection in RPL Networks: Exploring Attacker Position's Significance.

A Review of Ethical and Sustainable Practices in the UK's National Health Service
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fascia, M., & Tarazona, J. (2024, July). A Review of Ethical and Sustainable Practices in the UK's National Health Service. Paper presented at EMRI Healthcare Conference, Edinburgh

This paper critically examines the integration of ethical and sustainable practices within the UK's National Health Service (NHS). Confronting significant challenges such as patient confidentiality, informed consent, resource allocation, and environm... Read More about A Review of Ethical and Sustainable Practices in the UK's National Health Service.

Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Automatic Generation of Adversarial Metamorphic Malware
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Babaagba, K., Wylie, J., Ayodele, M., & Tan, Z. (2024, September). Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Automatic Generation of Adversarial Metamorphic Malware. Presented at 29th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security - SECAI, Bydgoszcz, Poland

The rise of metamorphic malware, a dangerous type of malware, has sparked growing research interest due to its increasing attacks on information assets and computer networks. Sophos’ recent threat report reveals that 94% of malware targeting organiza... Read More about Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm for Automatic Generation of Adversarial Metamorphic Malware.

Transforming EU Governance: The Digital Integration Through EBSI and GLASS
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kasimatis, D., Buchanan, W. J., Abubakar, M., Lo, O., Chrysoulas, C., Pitropakis, N., Papadopoulos, P., Sayeed, S., & Sel, M. (2024, June). Transforming EU Governance: The Digital Integration Through EBSI and GLASS. Presented at 39th IFIP International Conference, Edinburgh, UK

Traditionally, government systems managed citizen identities through disconnected data systems, using simple identifiers and paper-based processes, limiting digital trust and requiring citizens to request identity verification documents. The digital... Read More about Transforming EU Governance: The Digital Integration Through EBSI and GLASS.

Examining the Strength of Three Word Passwords
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fraser, W., Broadbent, M., Pitropakis, N., & Chrysoulas, C. (2024, June). Examining the Strength of Three Word Passwords. Presented at ICT Systems Security and Privacy Protection (SEC 2024), Edinburgh

Passwords make up the most common method of authentication. With ever increasing computing power, password complexity has had to keep pace. This creates a challenge for remembering all complex passwords which some password policies attempt to resolve... Read More about Examining the Strength of Three Word Passwords.

Malicious Insider Threat Detection Using Sentiment Analysis of Social Media Topics
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kenny, M., Pitropakis, N., Sayeed, S., Chrysoulas, C., & Mylonas, A. (2024, June). Malicious Insider Threat Detection Using Sentiment Analysis of Social Media Topics. Presented at 39th IFIP International Conference, SEC 2024, Edinburgh

Malicious insiders often pose a danger to information security systems, which can be a crucial challenge to tackle. Existing technological solutions attempt to identify potential threats via their anomalous system interactions, however, fully fail to... Read More about Malicious Insider Threat Detection Using Sentiment Analysis of Social Media Topics.

A Blockchain-based Multi-Factor Honeytoken Dynamic Authentication Mechanism
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Papaspirou, V., Kantzavelou, I., Yigit, Y., Maglaras, L., & Katsikas, S. (2024, July). A Blockchain-based Multi-Factor Honeytoken Dynamic Authentication Mechanism. Presented at ARES 2024: The 19th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, Vienna, Austria

The evolution of authentication mechanisms in ensuring secure access to systems has been crucial for mitigating vulnerabilities and enhancing system security. However, despite advancements in two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentic... Read More about A Blockchain-based Multi-Factor Honeytoken Dynamic Authentication Mechanism.

Ealain: A Camera Simulation Tool to Generate Instances for Multiple Classes of Optimisation Problem
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Renau, Q., Dreo, J., & Hart, E. (2024, July). Ealain: A Camera Simulation Tool to Generate Instances for Multiple Classes of Optimisation Problem. Presented at GECCO '24: Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, Melbourne, Australia

Artificial benchmark datasets are common in both numerical and discrete optimisation domains. Existing benchmarks cover a broad range of classes of optimisation, but as a general rule have limited value due to their poor resemblance to real-world pro... Read More about Ealain: A Camera Simulation Tool to Generate Instances for Multiple Classes of Optimisation Problem.

Preface: The 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sellami, N., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Sola, P. (2024, June). Preface: The 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference on Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

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Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shobande, R., & Sellami, N. (2024, June). Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

Improving energy efficiency in listed buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by using a monocrystalline solar PV system with the Dar-Al-Arqam mosque in Edinburgh as a case study. Leveraging PVsyst simulation software, various solar PV de... Read More about Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods.

Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024, June). Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

This paper presents the development of a full turbine model and subsequent aero-servo-elastic simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine, such that aerodynamic loads can be obtained and then applied to a simplified drivetrain in Finite-Element... Read More about Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling.

Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing Techniques on the Optimization of Multi-MW Offshore Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generators
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gonzalez-Delgado, D., Jaen-Sola, P., & Oterkus, E. (2024, June). Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing Techniques on the Optimization of Multi-MW Offshore Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generators. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

New advances in structural optimization techniques and manufacturing methods, such as generative design (GD) and additive manufacturing (AM), are revolutionizing the capabilities to generate high-efficiency and lightweight models in comparison with c... Read More about Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing Techniques on the Optimization of Multi-MW Offshore Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generators.

Auditory Occlusion Based on the Human Body in the Direct Sound Path: Measured and Perceivable Effects
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McSeveney, S., Tamariz, M., McGregor, I., Koniaris, B., & Mitchell, K. (2024, September). Auditory Occlusion Based on the Human Body in the Direct Sound Path: Measured and Perceivable Effects. Presented at Audio Mostly 2024 - Explorations in Sonic Cultures, Milan, Italy

Audio plays a key role in the sense of immersion and presence in VR, as it correlates to improved enjoyment of content. We share results of a perception study on the ability of listeners to recognise auditory occlusion due to the presence of a human... Read More about Auditory Occlusion Based on the Human Body in the Direct Sound Path: Measured and Perceivable Effects.

Exploring Out-of-Classroom Activities for Students with Disabilities: Implications for Employability Skills Development
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tungli, T., & Meharg, D. (2024, September). Exploring Out-of-Classroom Activities for Students with Disabilities: Implications for Employability Skills Development. Presented at The 4th Transdisciplinary Workplace Research (TWR) Conference, Edinburgh, UK

The inclusion of students with disabilities in tertiary education is rising globally, however research on their participation in out-of-classroom activities remains limited. This paper investigates the significance of out-of-classroom engagement for... Read More about Exploring Out-of-Classroom Activities for Students with Disabilities: Implications for Employability Skills Development.

Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kumar, A. K., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Bani, N. A., Mas'ud, A. A., Ahmed, J., Ahmad, N., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2024, July). Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application. Presented at 2024 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics & Applications (ISIEA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This research work focuses on developing a novel solar concentrator – a rectangular-based rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RRACPC) design. This design is unique in its rectangular exit aperture, entrance aperture, and half-a... Read More about Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application.