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2025

Convolutional Neural Network Image Classification Based on Different Color Spaces

Xian, Z., Huang, R., Towey, D. & Yue, C., Feb 2025, In: Tsinghua Science and Technology. 30, 1, p. 402-417 16 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Enhancing learning in design for manufacturing and assembly: the effects of augmented reality and game-based learning on student’s intrinsic motivation

Gill, A. S., Irwin, D., Long, P., Sun, L., Towey, D., Yu, W., Zhang, Y. & Zheng, Y., 21 Jan 2025, In: Interactive Technology and Smart Education. 22, 1, p. 61-80 20 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Metamorphic Relation Patterns for Metamorphic Testing, Exploration and Robustness

Ying, Z., Towey, D., Bellotti, A., Chua, C. & Quan Zhou, Z., Mar 2025, In: Software Testing Verification and Reliability. 35, 2, e70003.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Microlearning in Immersive Virtual Reality: A User-Centered Analysis of Learning Interfaces

Gill, A., Irwin, D., Sun, L., Towey, D., Zhang, G. & Zhang, Y., Jan 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies. 18, p. 165-178 14 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

MRGS-ART: Metamorphic Relation and Group Selection Based on Adaptive Random Testing

Ying, Z., Towey, D., Graham Bellotti, A. & Quan Zhou, Z., Jan 2025, In: Software Testing Verification and Reliability. 35, 1, e1908.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

TraLogAnomaly: A microservice system anomaly detection approach based on hybrid event sequences

Wei, X., Sun, C. A., Yang, P., Zhang, X. Y. & Towey, D., Oct 2025, In: Science of Computer Programming. 245, 103303.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

VDABSys: A Novel Security-Testing Framework for Blockchain Systems Based on Vulnerability detection

Chen, J., Feng, Q., Cai, S., Shi, D., Towey, D., Chen, Y. & Wang, D., 2025, Security and Privacy in Communication Networks - 19th EAI International Conference, SecureComm 2023, Proceedings. Duan, H., Debbabi, M., de Carné de Carnavalet, X., Luo, X., Au, M. H. A. & Du, X. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 287-305 19 p. (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; vol. 567 LNICST).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

2024

An entropy-based group decision-making approach for software quality evaluation

Yue, C., Huang, R., Towey, D., Xian, Z. & Wu, G., 15 Mar 2024, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 238, 121979.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

17 Citations (Scopus)

A Two-Stage Algorithm for Identifying Software Failure Regions

Mao, C., Zhu, Z., Chen, T. Y., Towey, D., Wen, L. & Chen, J., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Reliability.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Creativity using generative AI vs. physical modeling: a case study of architecture workshops in a SfHEI

Wang, Y., Irwin, D., Towey, D. & Xie, J., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 1520-1521 2 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Enabling Effective Metamorphic-Relation Generation by Novice Testers: A Pilot Study

Zhang, Y., Towey, D. & Pike, M., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 2393-2398 6 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Enhancing ADS Testing: An Open Educational Resource for Metamorphic Testing

Zhang, Y., Towey, D., Pike, M., Zhou, Z. Q. & Chen, T. Y., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 138-147 10 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Exploring Emotional Responses with Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment Adaptation in Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming

Han, R., Lee, B. G., Towey, D., Yao, Y. & Pike, M., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 621-627 7 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

FROM Syntax to Semantics: An OER-Powered SQL Learning and Visualisation Tool

Zhou, Y., Towey, D. & Pike, M., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 1522-1523 2 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Hybrid semantics-based vulnerability detection incorporating a Temporal Convolutional Network and Self-attention Mechanism

Chen, J., Wang, W., Liu, B., Cai, S., Towey, D. & Wang, S., Jul 2024, In: Information and Software Technology. 171, 107453.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Impact factor analysis affecting the operation of asset lifecycle by using asset information modeling and blockchain technology

Raslan, A., Cheshmehzangi, A., Towey, D., Tizani, W. & Kapogiannis, G., 5 Feb 2024, In: Construction Innovation.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Implementing Universal Design through augmented-reality game-based learning

Gill, A., Irwin, D., Towey, D., Zhang, Y., Long, P., Sun, L., Yu, W. & Zheng, Y., 2024, In: Computers and Education: X Reality. 4, 100070.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

4 Citations (Scopus)

Improving the validation of multiple-object detection using a complex-network-community-based relevance metric

Qiu, K., Poon, P. L., Zhao, S., Towey, D. & Yu, L., 5 Sept 2024, In: Knowledge-Based Systems. 299, 112027.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Citation (Scopus)

Log-based anomaly detection for distributed systems: State of the art, industry experience, and open issues

Wei, X., Wang, J., Sun, C. A., Towey, D., Zhang, S., Zuo, W., Yu, Y., Ruan, R. & Song, G., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of software: Evolution and Process. 36, 8, e2650.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Low-contrast medical image segmentation via transformer and boundary perception

Zhang, Y., Xi, R., Wang, W., Li, H., Hu, L., Lin, H., Towey, D., Bai, R., Fu, H., Higashita, R. & Liu, J., Jun 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence. 8, 3, p. 1-13 13 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Message from the COMPSAC 2024 Program Chairs-in-Chief

Ohsaki, H., Sharmin, M. & Towey, D., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. lviii-lix

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Metamorphic Testing of a Steer-by-Wire System: An Intercultural Students-as-Partners Collaboration Experience

Zhang, Y., Towey, D., Pike, M., Qiu, R., Jaya, A. T., Huey, S., Zhang, X. & Wu, Y., 13 Sept 2024, MET 2024 - Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Workshop on Metamorphic Testing, Co-located with: ISSTA 2024. Liu, H., Aleti, A. & Arrieta, A. (eds.). Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 18-25 8 p. (MET 2024 - Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Workshop on Metamorphic Testing, Co-located with: ISSTA 2024).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Mobile Microlearning to Scaffold Project-Based Learning Using ARCS Model: A Preliminary Study

Gill, A. S., Irwin, D., Towey, D. & Zhang, Y., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 411-420 10 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

MRGS-ART: Metamorphic Relation and Group Selection Based on Adaptive Random Testing

Ying, Z., Towey, D., Bellotti, A. G. & Quan Zhou, Z., 27 Nov 2024, In: Software Testing Verification and Reliability.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

MT-PART: Metamorphic-Testing-Based Adaptive Random Testing Through Partitioning

Ying, Z., Towey, D., Chen, T. Y. & Zhou, Z. Q., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 1184-1193 10 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

QoS prediction of cloud services by selective ensemble learning on prefilling-based matrix factorizations

Mao, C., Chen, J., Towey, D., Zhao, Z. & Wen, L., 10 Dec 2024, In: Concurrency Computation Practice and Experience. 36, 27, e8282.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Scenario-Driven Metamorphic Testing for Autonomous Driving Simulators

Zhang, Y., Towey, D., Pike, M., Cheng Han, J., Quan Zhou, Z., Yin, C., Wang, Q. & Xie, C., Nov 2024, In: Software Testing Verification and Reliability. 34, 7, e1892.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

SFIDMT-ART: A metamorphic group generation method based on Adaptive Random Testing applied to source and follow-up input domains

Ying, Z., Towey, D., Bellotti, A. G., Chen, T. Y. & Zhou, Z. Q., Nov 2024, In: Information and Software Technology. 175, 107528.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

2 Citations (Scopus)

Size-Insensitive Network for Visible-Infrared Image Fusion Model

Zhang, Y., Zhang, Q. & Towey, D., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 1524-1525 2 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

The Audience Effect: Do Observations Change Outcomes in HCI Studies?

Tang, H., Lee, B. G., Towey, D., Chen, K., Fang, Y., Zhang, R. & Pike, M., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 611-620 10 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

The Impact of Various Cockpit Display Interfaces on Novice Pilots’ Mental Workload and Situational Awareness: A Comparative Study: A Comparative Study

Tang, H., Lee, B. G., Towey, D. & Pike, M., 29 Apr 2024, In: Sensors. 24, 9, 18 p., 2835.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

3 Citations (Scopus)

Three-Branch Molecular Representation Learning Framework for Predicting Molecular Properties in Drug Discovery

Liu, Y., Duo, L., Hirst, J. D., Ren, J., Tang, B. & Towey, D., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 1983-1989 7 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Toward Cost-Effective Adaptive Random Testing: An Approximate Nearest Neighbor Approach

Huang, R., Cui, C., Lian, J., Towey, D., Sun, W. & Chen, H., 1 May 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering. 50, 5, p. 1182-1214 33 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

TransformCode: A Contrastive Learning Framework for Code Embedding via Subtree Transformation

Xian, Z., Huang, R., Towey, D., Fang, C. & Chen, Z., 1 Jun 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering. 50, 6, p. 1600-1619 20 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

Open Access

2 Citations (Scopus)

Uncovering the Metaverse within Everyday Environments: A Coarse-to-Fine Approach

Xu, L., Towey, D., French, A. P. & Benford, S., 2024, 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC). IEEE, p. 499-509 11 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Virtual educational environments: an investigation into interactive immersive learning in higher education

Gill, A., Irwin, D., Mareta, S., Towey, D., Wang, A. & Zhang, Y., 2024, In: International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation. 18, 3, p. 381-408 28 p.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

2023

An Evaluation of an AR Educational Game in Design and Engineering Education: A Students-as-Partners Approach to Curriculum Innovation

Gill, A. S., Irwin, D., Towey, D. & Zhang, Y., 3 Jul 2023, 2022 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2022). Tsang, E., Li, K. C. & Wang, P. (eds.). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Metropolitan University, p. 468-488 20 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Applying Software-Engineering Thinking to Teaching in EMI Sino-Foreign Higher Education

Pike, M., Lee, B. G. & Towey, D., 28 Jul 2023, Multilingual Education Yearbook 2023: Teaching with Technology in English-Medium Instruction Universities in Multilingual China. Corbett, J., Yan, E. M. Y., Yeoh, J. & Lee, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 159-170

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Book Chapter › peer-review

Automated metamorphic-relation generation with ChatGPT: an experience report

Zhang, Y., Towey, D. & Pike, M., 2023, Proceedings - 2023 IEEE 47th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2023. Shahriar, H., Teranishi, Y., Cuzzocrea, A., Sharmin, M., Towey, D., Majumder, A. J. A., Kashiwazaki, H., Yang, J.-J., Takemoto, M., Sakib, N., Banno, R. & Ahamed, S. I. (eds.). IEEE Computer Society, p. 1780-1785 6 p. (Proceedings - International Computer Software and Applications Conference; vol. 2023-June).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

9 Citations (Scopus)

BiTCN_DRSN: An effective software vulnerability detection model based on an improved temporal convolutional network

Chen, J., Lin, W., Cai, S., Yin, Y., Chen, H. & Towey, D., Oct 2023, In: Journal of Systems and Software. 204, 111772.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

13 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students' Intrinsic Motivation and Performance

Gill, A., Irwin, D., Towey, D., Zhang, Y., Li, B., Sun, L., Wang, Z., Yu, W., Zhang, R. & Zheng, Y., 2023, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

Elongated Physiological Structure Segmentation via Spatial and Scale Uncertainty-Aware Network

Zhang, Y., Xi, R., Fu, H., Towey, D., Bai, R., Higashita, R. & Liu, J., 2023, Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention – MICCAI 2023 - 26th International Conference, Proceedings. Greenspan, H., Greenspan, H., Madabhushi, A., Mousavi, P., Salcudean, S., Duncan, J., Syeda-Mahmood, T. & Taylor, R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 323-332 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 14223 LNCS).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Open Access

2 Citations (Scopus)

Exploring metamorphic testing for fake-news detection software: a case study

Miao, L., Towey, D., Ma, Y., Chen, T. Y. & Quan Zhou, Z., 2023, Proceedings - 2023 IEEE 47th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2023. Shahriar, H., Teranishi, Y., Cuzzocrea, A., Sharmin, M., Towey, D., Majumder, A. J. A., Kashiwazaki, H., Yang, J.-J., Takemoto, M., Sakib, N., Banno, R. & Ahamed, S. I. (eds.). IEEE Computer Society, p. 912-923 12 p. (Proceedings - International Computer Software and Applications Conference; vol. 2023-June).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Extended Abstract of Candidate Test Set Reduction for Adaptive Random Testing: An Overheads Reduction Technique

Huang, R., Chen, H., Sun, W. & Towey, D., 2023, Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering, SANER 2023. Zhang, T., Xia, X. & Novielli, N. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 853-854 2 p. (Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering, SANER 2023).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Fighting Fires with Mixed Reality: The Future of Fire Safety Training and Education

Lee, B. G., Pike, M., Thenara, J. M. & Towey, D., 5 Jul 2023, Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2023). Tsang, E., Li, K. C. & Wang, P. (eds.). 2023 ed. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Metropolitan University, p. 176-192 16 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

IEEE COMPSAC 2023 - Resilient computing and computing for resilience in a sustainable cyber-physical world: summary and future research directions

Cuzzocrea, A., Teranishi, Y., Sharmin, M. & Towey, D., 2023, Proceedings - 2023 IEEE 47th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2023. Shahriar, H., Teranishi, Y., Cuzzocrea, A., Sharmin, M., Towey, D., Majumder, A. J. A., Kashiwazaki, H., Yang, J.-J., Takemoto, M., Sakib, N., Banno, R. & Ahamed, S. I. (eds.). IEEE Computer Society, p. XLIX-L (Proceedings - International Computer Software and Applications Conference; vol. 2023-June).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Open Access

Message from the 2023 Program Chairs-in-Chief: COMPSAC 2023

Cuzzocrea, A., Sharmin, M., Teranishi, Y. & Towey, D., 2023, In: Proceedings - International Computer Software and Applications Conference. 2023-June, p. XLV-XLVI

Research output: Journal Publication › Editorial

Open Access

Metamorphic Exploration for Machine Learning Validation and Model Selection

Ying, Z., Bellotti, A. G., Breeden, J. & Towey, D., 1 Sept 2023, p. 1. 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

Metamorphic testing harness for the Baidu Apollo perception-camera module

Zhang, Y., Towey, D., Pike, M., Han, J. C., Zhou, G., Yin, C., Wang, Q. & Xie, C., 2023, Proceedings - 2023 IEEE/ACM 8th International Workshop on Metamorphic Testing, MET 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 9-16 8 p. (Proceedings - 2023 IEEE/ACM 8th International Workshop on Metamorphic Testing, MET 2023).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Metamorphic testing of Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) simulation platforms: Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) case studies

Iqbal, M., Han, J. C., Zhou, Z. Q., Towey, D. & Chen, T. Y., Mar 2023, In: Information and Software Technology. 155, 107104.

Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review

12 Citations (Scopus)

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