software testing

Tactical and technical indicators in wheelchair rugby: a preliminary analysis of elite Brazilian teams

Although ample evidence demonstrates that tactical and technical indicators play a pivotal role in match analysis, a consensus on the most effective predictors of success in wheelchair rugby (WR) remains elusive. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyze potential tactical-technical indicators of points scored and...

The Effect of Salmon DNA Polynucleotide on Cell Migration Percentage and the Expression of Collagen Type 1 (COL1A1) and Elastin (ELN) Genes in Injured Fibroblast Cell Lines

Background: People with sensitive skin often have compromised barrier function, hindering the wound healing process. Collagen and elastin are essential in all wound healing stages, from hemostasis to tissue remodeling. Salmon DNA polynucleotide (PN) is increasingly used in beauty clinics for sensitive skin indications...

Hydrogen rich producer gas generation from coal Co-gasification with dual biomass feedstock in a downdraft fixed bed gasifier: Experimental study and RSM optimization

The increasing global demand for energy, driven by population growth, highlights the need for sustainable and efficient energy conversion technologies. Gasification has emerged as a promising approach for converting low-grade coal into valuable gaseous products. In this study, the co-gasification of coal with cashew nu...

When Does Expertise Go? Pre-registration of a Test of a Dating Principle for Knowledge on Stack Overflow (v1.0)

A pre-specification, not a result. This record deposits, before any Stack Overflow data is read for this design, the pre-registration of an observational test of a dating principle for knowledge. The principle holds that understanding of an object's mechanism is a sunk stock lost on the date the mechanism changes, for...

SILENT: A New Lens on Statistics in Software Timing Side Channels

Secure Over-the-Air (OTA) Firmware Update Mechanism for Resource-Constrained Embedded Devices

Software embedded design systems are also penetrating more and more important areas of application: the Internet of Things (IoT), remote health monitoring, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure, current safe efficient and secure firmware update mechanisms are paramount. The ability associated with over-the-ai...

Portfolio optimization strategy based on improved particle swarm optimization algorithm and SA fusion

Traditional portfolio optimization models have limitations in addressing high-dimensional non-convex issues and complex real-world constraints, such as parameter sensitivity, susceptibility to local optima, and strong assumptions. To achieve more robust and efficient asset allocation, this paper constructs a hybrid opt...

End-to-End Regulatory Compliance Evolution Pipeline: From Legal Requirements to Developer Tests

This vision paper presents a workflow that operationalizes constantly evolving regulatory requirements into automated developer-focused tests and orchestration of requirements elicitation, regulatory interpretation, traceability, test generation, and developer feedback into a continuous compliance workflow.

InsightQL: A Unified Code Database for Fuzz Blocker Analysis

Fuzzing is a highly effective automated testing method for uncovering software vulnerabilities. Despite advances in fuzzing techniques, many fuzzers still struggle with coverage plateaus caused by fuzz blockers, which limit their ability to discover deeper vulnerabilities. We introduce InsightQL, the first human-assist...

Leveraging Large Language Models for Automated Discriminatory Test Generation

This work developed an LLM-assisted automated discriminatory test generation approach for identifying discriminatory behavior in ML model outcomes using GPT-4o Mini and Claude Sonnet 4 model and shows that LLM-assisted approach achieves higher success rates in identifying discriminatory behavior compared to existing st...

Artifacts to Actors: Assessing the Maturity of Software Supply Chain Security Measurement Practices

The findings indicate that industry measurement remains largely tool-driven, emphasizing artifact properties that can be readily automated, and more holistic assessments will require practitioners and researchers to develop and validate complementary measures of people and practices.

Compact O-Band CWDM Silicon Photonic Receiver Chip Based on Active Polarization Compensation

This paper presents a compact, low-polarization-dependent-loss (PDL) O-band coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) silicon photonic receiver utilizing active coherent combining. To overcome the substantial footprint of conventional polarization-diversity circuits and mitigate dynamic signal fading in practical...