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Multi-criteria Strategic Framework for Improving Residential Buildings Operational Energy Efficiency (Case Study Damascus Residential Youth Buildings) [In Arabic] (2020)
Journal Article
Khadour, L. A. (2020). Multi-criteria Strategic Framework for Improving Residential Buildings Operational Energy Efficiency (Case Study Damascus Residential Youth Buildings) [In Arabic]. Damascus University Journal for Engineering Sciences, 36(1), 57-72

The poor thermal performance of traditional residential buildings has led to residents' complaints in light of the post-war energy shortage and the increasing periods of power cuts. Therefore, improving residential building energy efficiency is a key... Read More about Multi-criteria Strategic Framework for Improving Residential Buildings Operational Energy Efficiency (Case Study Damascus Residential Youth Buildings) [In Arabic].

A comprehensive evaluation of incremental speech recognition and diarization for conversational AI (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Addlesee, A., Yu, Y., & Eshghi, A. (2020). A comprehensive evaluation of incremental speech recognition and diarization for conversational AI. In Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computational Linguistics (3492-3503)

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems are increasingly powerful and more accurate, but also more numerous with several options existing currently as a service (e.g. Google, IBM, and Microsoft). Currently the most stringent standards for such sys... Read More about A comprehensive evaluation of incremental speech recognition and diarization for conversational AI.

Soziale Medien in der empirischen Forschung (2020)
Book Chapter
Zeller, F. (2020). Soziale Medien in der empirischen Forschung. In J. Schmidt, & M. Taddicken (Eds.), Handbuch Soziale Medien (1-21). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-03895-3_21-2

Der Beitrag bietet einen Überblick zu sozialen Medien in der empirischen Forschung mit einem methodologischen und instrumentellen Fokus. Er diskutiert die unterschiedlichen Methoden, welche in der Kommunikationswissenschaft bereits angewandt werden,... Read More about Soziale Medien in der empirischen Forschung.

Energy Trading and Time Scheduling for Energy-Efficient Heterogeneous Low-Power IoT Networks (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Nguyen, N., Nguyen, D. N., Hoang, D. T., Van Huynh, N., Nguyen, H., Nguyen, Q. T., & Dutkiewicz, E. (2020). Energy Trading and Time Scheduling for Energy-Efficient Heterogeneous Low-Power IoT Networks. In GLOBECOM 2020 - 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/globecom42002.2020.9322418

In this paper, an economic model is proposed to jointly optimize profits for participants in a heterogeneous IoT wireless-powered backscatter communication network. In the network under considerations, a power beacon and IoT devices (with various com... Read More about Energy Trading and Time Scheduling for Energy-Efficient Heterogeneous Low-Power IoT Networks.

Optimal Beam Association in mmWave Vehicular Networks with Parallel Reinforcement Learning (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Van Huynh, N., Nguyen, D. N., Hoang, D. T., & Dutkiewicz, E. (2020). Optimal Beam Association in mmWave Vehicular Networks with Parallel Reinforcement Learning. In GLOBECOM 2020 - 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/globecom42002.2020.9348240

This paper develops a beam association framework for mm Wave vehicular networks to improve the system performance in terms of handover, disconnection time, and data rate under the high mobility of vehicles. In particular, we recruit the semi Markov d... Read More about Optimal Beam Association in mmWave Vehicular Networks with Parallel Reinforcement Learning.

A review of polymorphic malware detection techniques (2020)
Journal Article
Alrzini, J. R. S., & Pennington, D. (2020). A review of polymorphic malware detection techniques. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology, 11(12), 1238-1247. https://doi.org/10.34218/IJARET.11.12.2020.119

Despite the continuous updating of anti-detection systems for malicious programs (malware), malware has moved to an abnormal threat level; it is being generated and spread faster than before. One of the most serious challenges faced by anti-detection... Read More about A review of polymorphic malware detection techniques.

An ML Model for Predicting Information Check-Worthiness using a Variety of Features (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Ullah, M. Z. (2020). An ML Model for Predicting Information Check-Worthiness using a Variety of Features. In Proceedings of the Workshop on Machine Learning for Trend and Weak Signal Detection in Social Networks and Social Media (56-61)

In this communication, we introduce the important problem of information check-worthiness. We present the method we developed to automatically answer this problem. This method makes use of an elaborated information representation that combines the “i... Read More about An ML Model for Predicting Information Check-Worthiness using a Variety of Features.

Exploiting various word embedding models for query expansion in microblog (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Ahmed, S., Chy, A. N., & Ullah, M. Z. (2020). Exploiting various word embedding models for query expansion in microblog. In 2020 IEEE 8th R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC). https://doi.org/10.1109/R10-HTC49770.2020.9357016

Microblogs, especially Twitter, make it easier to communicate with others in a real-time manner and is treated as a valuable information source. With the increasing amount of tweets, it would be fascinating to be able to extract essential information... Read More about Exploiting various word embedding models for query expansion in microblog.

Nanostructured Immiscible Polymer Blends: Migration and Interface (2020)
Book
Ray, S. S., & Salehiyan, R. (2020). Nanostructured Immiscible Polymer Blends: Migration and Interface. Oxford: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2017-0-04778-X

Nanostructured Immiscible Polymer Blends: Migration and Interface covers a wide range of nanoparticle types, emphasizing the mechanisms and parameters involved in the migration of nanofillers inside immiscible polymer blends. This book explores the i... Read More about Nanostructured Immiscible Polymer Blends: Migration and Interface.

Developing Cyber Buffer Zones (2020)
Book Chapter
Robinson, M., Jones, K., Janicke, H., & Maglaras, L. (2020). Developing Cyber Buffer Zones. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Criminal Activities and the Deep Web (287-303). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9715-5.ch019

Cyber peacekeeping is a new and novel field of research that focuses on the ways that nations and society can restore peace and security in the aftermath of cyber warfare. In this article, the authors make an original contribution to the field by dev... Read More about Developing Cyber Buffer Zones.

Cyber Threats in the Healthcare Sector and Countermeasures (2020)
Book Chapter
Ahmed, M. M., Maglaras, L., & Ferrag, M. A. (2020). Cyber Threats in the Healthcare Sector and Countermeasures. In A. Masouras, G. Maris, & A. Kavoura (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation in Family Businesses and SMEs (109-124). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3648-3.ch007

Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries by cybercriminals. The healthcare sector is far behind in cybersecurity as compared to other organizations. The vulnerabilities in the system open the door for cybercriminals to exploit it and get una... Read More about Cyber Threats in the Healthcare Sector and Countermeasures.

The Cost Perspective of Password Security (2020)
Book Chapter
Maglaras, L., Janicke, H., & Ferrag, M. A. (2020). The Cost Perspective of Password Security. In B. B. Gupta, & D. Gupta (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Multimedia Cyber Security (319-330). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2701-6.ch017

This study technically analyses the maximum number of combinations for common passwords up to 12 characters long. A maximum storage size necessary for the creation of a data base that holds all possible passwords up to 12 characters is also presented... Read More about The Cost Perspective of Password Security.

Exploring Susceptibility Measures to Persuasion (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Vargheese, J. P., Collinson, M., & Masthoff, J. (2020). Exploring Susceptibility Measures to Persuasion. In S. B. Gram-Hansen, T. S. Jonasen, & C. Midden (Eds.), Persuasive Technology. Designing for Future Change (16-29). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45712-9_2

There is increasing evidence that indicates how personalising persuasive strategies may increase the effectiveness of persuasive technologies and behaviour change interventions. This has led to a wide range of studies exploring self reported, perceiv... Read More about Exploring Susceptibility Measures to Persuasion.

Interoperability of the future factory: an overview of concepts and research challenges (2020)
Journal Article
Xu, L., Vrieze, P. D., Yu, H., Phalp, K., & Bai, Y. (2020). Interoperability of the future factory: an overview of concepts and research challenges. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 13(1), 3-27. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijmms.2020.108333

Interoperability is a key factor in implementing a virtual factory. In European Union context interoperability is the ability of organisations to interact towards mutually beneficial goals, involving the sharing of information and knowledge between t... Read More about Interoperability of the future factory: an overview of concepts and research challenges.

Recent developments of MPPT techniques for PV systems under partial shading conditions: a critical review and performance evaluation (2020)
Journal Article
Kermadi, M., Salam, Z., Eltamaly, A. M., Ahmed, J., Mekhilef, S., Larbes, C., & Berkouk, E. M. (2020). Recent developments of MPPT techniques for PV systems under partial shading conditions: a critical review and performance evaluation. IET Renewable Power Generation, 14(17), 3401-3417. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-rpg.2020.0454

This review covers global maximum power point tracking (GMPPT) methods for photovoltaic (PV) systems under partial shading conditions. Unlike the previous review works that primarily focused on soft computing and hybrid GMPPT, this study gives exclus... Read More about Recent developments of MPPT techniques for PV systems under partial shading conditions: a critical review and performance evaluation.

A comprehensive investigation of suitable biomass raw materials and biomass conversion technology in Sarawak, Malaysia (2020)
Journal Article
Kashem, S. B. A., Chowdhury, M., Khandakar, A., Tabassum, M., Ashraf, A., & Ahmed, J. (2020). A comprehensive investigation of suitable biomass raw materials and biomass conversion technology in Sarawak, Malaysia. International Journal of Technology, 1(2), 75-105

Nowadays, reducing pollution, saving mother Earth had become everyone’s responsibility. However, the great improvement in technologies leads to large energy demands. Many countries have tried to find renewable energy as their alternative energy sourc... Read More about A comprehensive investigation of suitable biomass raw materials and biomass conversion technology in Sarawak, Malaysia.

An Investigation of Passive Cooling in a Building in Malaysia (2020)
Journal Article
Kashem, S. B. A., Chowdhury, M., Khandakar, A., Tabassum, M., Ashraf, A., & Ahmed, J. (2020). An Investigation of Passive Cooling in a Building in Malaysia. International Journal of Technology, 1(2), 4-27

In hot humid countries like Malaysia, a comfortably thermal environment is what people look for. To achieve such conditions, a technique called passive cooling must be the optimal choice. Many other techniques have been investigated over the years an... Read More about An Investigation of Passive Cooling in a Building in Malaysia.

Wind Power Integration with Smart Grid and Storage System: Prospects and Limitations (2020)
Journal Article
Kashem, S. B. A., Chowdhury, M. E., Khandakar, A., Ahmed, J., Ashraf, A., & Shabrin, N. (2020). Wind Power Integration with Smart Grid and Storage System: Prospects and Limitations. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 11(5), https://doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110570

Wind power generation is playing a pivotal role in adopting renewable energy sources in many countries. Over the past decades, we have seen steady growth in wind power generation throughout the world. This article aims to summarize the operation, con... Read More about Wind Power Integration with Smart Grid and Storage System: Prospects and Limitations.

Privacy Preserving Demand Forecasting to Encourage Consumer Acceptance of Smart Energy Meters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Briggs, C., Fan, Z., & Andras, P. (2020). Privacy Preserving Demand Forecasting to Encourage Consumer Acceptance of Smart Energy Meters. In NeurIPS 2020 Workshop: Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning

In this proposal paper we highlight the need for privacy preserving energy demand forecasting to allay a major concern consumers have about smart meter installations. High resolution smart meter data can expose many private aspects of a consumer’s ho... Read More about Privacy Preserving Demand Forecasting to Encourage Consumer Acceptance of Smart Energy Meters.