Browsing Department of Computer & Software Engineering by Author "Athlone Institute of Technology"
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Architectural design and evaluation for distribution and governance of vehicular information in smart cities
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-07)The rate at which we generate data nowadays has instigated a migration of data processing concepts and technologies from the Cloud-Computing paradigm. The potential destructive impact of “Internet of Things” on the current ... -
An assessment of the transparency of contemporary technology education research employing interview-based methodologies
(Springer, 2021-08-20)A high level of transparency in reported research is critical for several reasons, such as ensuring an acceptable level of trustworthiness and enabling replication. Transparency in qualitative research permits the ... -
Comparative judgement: an overview
(Springer, 2021-05-30)There is a growing demand for the use of digital tools in assessment. Few approaches show innovative benefits beyond being logistical aids. Comparative judgment (CJ) has the potential to enhance educational practices by ... -
A comparative study of machine learning techniques for emotion recognition using peripheral physiological signals
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Emotions in human produce physical and physiological changes. Recent developments in wearable technology have led to increased research interest in using peripheral physiological signals for emotion recognition Peripheral ... -
A conceptual framework for assessment of learning in technology classroom based assessments
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)The technology education curriculum in Ireland has gone through significant reform with the introduction of four new subject specifications at lower secondary school level. These new technology subjects were implemented ... -
Deep neural networks for sequence based anomaly detection in cyber security
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)Cyber security has become one of the most challenging aspects of modern world digital technology and it has become imperative to minimize and possibly avoid the impact of cybercrimes. Host based intrusion detection systems ... -
Evaluating the impact of network delay on user quality of experience of an interactive virtual reality industry 4.0 application
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-09)The fourth industrial revolution is the name given to the paradigm shift towards further integrating the relationship between industrial technologies and the world of computing. The Industry 4.0 ecosystem includes a range ... -
Evaluating the user in a sound localisation task in a virtual reality application. [Poster]
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Virtual reality technology is fast becoming the accepted platform for delivering high quality immersive audio-visual experiences [1]. It has the potential to enable truly personalised experiences due to its adaptability ... -
Examining the replicability of contemporary technology education research
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Discourse in psychological science concerning the replication crisis is growing, with typically cited indicators including scientific fraud, the use of questionable research practices and the failure of published effects ... -
Exploring the effects of immersive virtual reality environments on sensory perception of beef steaks and chocolate
(MDPI, 2021-05)Virtual reality (VR) technology is emerging as a tool for simulating different eating environments to better understand consumer sensory response to food. This research explored the impact of different environmental contexts ... -
Exploring the prototypical definitions of intelligent engineers held by Irish and Swedish higher education engineering students
(SAGE, 2021-03-12)Males are generally overrepresented in higher education engineering. However, the magnitude of this variance differs between countries and engineering fields. Evidence associated with the field-specific ability beliefs ... -
First results from the REAL-time transient acquisition backend (REALTA) at the Irish LOFAR station
(ESO/EDP Sciences, 2021-10-28)Modern radio interferometers such as the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR) are capable of producing data at hundreds of gigabits to terabits per second. This high data rate makes the analysis of radio data cumbersome and ... -
Green IoT for eco-friendly and sustainable smart cities: future directions and opportunities
(Springer, 2021-08-17)The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology and their integration in smart cities have changed the way we work and live, and enriched our society. However, IoT technologies present several challenges such ... -
Head- and eye-based features for continuous core affect prediction
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-07)Feelings, or affect, are a fundamental part of human experience. Arousal and valencemake up core affect and have received intense study in affective computing. Speechand facial features have been extensively studied as ... -
Investigating the effect of engineering student's spatial ability and expertise on general complex problem solving
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Spatial ability is attributed to success in STEM disciplines and is outlined as a component of general cognitive ability through the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of human intelligence. Research in spatially orientated ... -
The motivations and perceptions of practicing teachers undertaking technology education research: a work in progress report from an exploratory case study
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Technology education (TE) is a transient area of study. Few other subject areas require such levels of up-skilling similar to that of technology teachers in order for them to stay current and aligned with the developments ... -
Multi-resolution pre-processing for pattern recognition in images and audio signals
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-10-05)With the rapid growth of technology and the proliferation of data in this “digital age”, most current data (imaging and audio) applications require higher data resolution, higher data transmission rates, and better ... -
A novel mixed methods approach to synthesize EDA data with behavioral data to gain educational insight
(MDPI, 2020-11-30)Whilst investigating student performance in design and arithmetic tasks, as well as during exams, electrodermal activity (EDA)-based sensors have been used in attempts to understand cognitive function and cognitive load. ... -
OPCNN-FAKE: Optimized convolutional neural network for fake news detection
(IEEE, 2021-09-14)Recently, there is a rapid and wide increase in fake news, de ned as provably incorrect information spread with the goal of fraud. The spread of this type of misinformation is a severe danger to social cohesiveness and ... -
Perspectives on engineering education from the world of practice
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-11-16)This special issue on early career engineers responds to a key challenge in engineering education – that of bringing the largely separate worlds of engineering education and engineering practice closer together. There ...
