Journal of Systems and Software

In the complex world of deep learning, managing testing mutants can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Enter DeepKernel—a novel approach that clusters 2D kernel features to simplify mutant testing. This method not only reduces mutants by 63.47% but also preserves testing effectiveness, demonstrating a remarkable correlation between mutant diversity and assessment capability. Explore the full study by Shiyu Zhang, Xingya Wang, Lichao Feng, Song Huang, Zhenyu Chen, and Zhihong Zhao here: https://lnkd.in/erAM-XCY #DeepLearning #SoftwareTesting #MutantTesting

In software development, the choice between Agile and Waterfall can shape communication dynamics in surprising ways. This exploratory case study analyzed written conversations across 20 projects using statistical and content analyses. The findings reveal that Agile projects favor collaborative interactions in informal channels, while Waterfall tends to rely on directives in those same spaces. Explore the nuanced impact of development paradigms on communication in hybrid teams in this new publication by Delina Ly, Michiel Overeem, Sjaak Brinkkemper, and Fabiano Dalpiaz. Find the full paper at: https://lnkd.in/eFtzhdrj #AgileDevelopment #WaterfallMethodology #TeamCommunication

🚀 Call for Papers: Special Issue on QA in ICT-based Systems 🌐 The Journal of Systems and Software invites submissions for its special issue focusing on Quality Assurance in ICT-based Systems. As society becomes increasingly reliant on ICT-based systems, the demand for rigorous quality assurance methods has never been more critical. 📅 Important Dates: - Manuscript submissions due: March 31, 2025 - Author notification: June 16, 2025 - Revisions due: September 15, 2025 - Final notification: October 15, 2025 - Final manuscript submission: November 14, 2025 🌍 Guest Editors: - Antonia Bertolino (ISTI-CNR, Rome, Italy) - João Pascoal Faria (University of Porto, Portugal) - Patricia Lago (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands) - Laura Semini (University of Pisa, Italy) Key themes include: ✔️ Strategies for total quality in business processes and software ✔️ Verification, validation, and testing methodologies ✔️ Quality in adaptive software systems ✔️ Sustainability as a quality concern ✔️ Quality in the Age of AI ✔️ More... (See https://lnkd.in/e23mqqv2) 🔑 How to Submit: All manuscripts and supplementary materials should be submitted via the Elsevier Editorial System. During submission, select "QUATIC24SI" as the "Article Type." Submissions must follow the JSS Guide for Authors (See https://lnkd.in/d9yvRici). 📢 Special Note for QUATIC 2024 Authors: Authors of the best papers from the 17th International Conference on the Quality of Information and Communications Technology (QUATIC 2024) are invited to submit extended versions of their work. Submissions must include at least 30% new technical content compared to the original paper. To learn more, please visit https://lnkd.in/e23mqqv2. Contribute to shaping the future of quality assurance in ICT-based systems and showcase your innovative approaches in this impactful special issue! #SoftwareEngineering #QualityAssurance #ICTSystems #CallForPapers #JSS

Imagine a world where diverse minds innovate together in software engineering. 🌍 In a study of Finnish university educators (N = 30), Sonja M. Hyrynsalmi explored the integration of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in software engineering education. Findings reveal a neutral to positive attitude towards D&I topics among educators, along with a framework outlining strategies for effective integration. This research highlights the necessity for universities to cultivate future professionals who champion diversity in tech. Read Sonja's full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ex9ec9KZ #DiversityInTech #InclusiveEducation #FutureOfWork

🔍 Ever wondered how much context lies behind a simple code change? Introducing JIT-BiCC, a novel approach for just-in-time software defect prediction utilizing bi-modal change representations. By integrating commit messages and code changes, this method captures deeper semantics for more accurate defect detection. Results show a remarkable 10.8% improvement in F1-score over existing state-of-the-art approaches, demonstrating the power of bi-modal representations. Explore the full paper by Yuze Jiang, Beijun Shen, and Xiaodong Gu here: https://lnkd.in/epfGTsZB #SoftwareDefectPrediction #MachineLearning #CodeQuality

🌟 JSS Showcase: Discovering Automation on GitHub – Meet BIMBAS! 🌟 Are GitHub contributors bots or humans? This critical question is driving research in collaborative software development. Natarajan Chidambaram, Alexandre Decan, and Tom Mens present BIMBAS, a cutting-edge binary classification model designed to identify bots on GitHub with unmatched precision and versatility. 📽️ Watch their 90-second video part of the JSS Showcase and discover how BIMBAS and RABBIT can transform your understanding of GitHub contributions. 📄 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eQ8kJBpz 📢 Participate in the JSS Showcase: https://lnkd.in/eyMKyCUB

In Brazilian software startups, many create innovative products but overlook User eXperience (UX) expertise. This study surveyed 90 startups to explore the role of professional UX knowledge in applying UX practices. Key findings reveal that CEOs or developers often fill the UX role, and challenges persist regardless of UX expertise. For deeper insights, check out the full paper by Guilherme Corredato Guerino, Renato Balancieri, Gislaine Camila Lapasini Leal, and Rafael Prikladnicki here: https://lnkd.in/ef3Y7br2. #UXDesign #Startups #BrazilianTech

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🚀 Special Issue on Software Architecture for Trustworthy Software 🛠️ The Journal of Systems and Software invites high-quality submissions exploring how software architecture can support the development of trustworthy systems in an era of increasing complexity, regulation, and user demand for transparency. 📅 Important Dates: - Manuscript submissions due: January 31, 2025 - Notifications: April 18, 2025 - Revised manuscripts due: June 13, 2025 - Final notification: July 11, 2025 🌍 Guest Editors: - Patrizia Scandurra (University of Bergamo, Italy) - Matthias Galster (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) - Elena Navarro (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain) - Elisa Yumi Nakagawa (University of São Paulo, Brazil) Key themes include: ✔️ Foundational principles of software architecture ✔️ Relationship between requirements engineering and software architecture ✔️ Architecture design and analysis ✔️ Software architecture and agile, incremental, iterative, and continuous development ✔️ Architecture and technical debt ✔️ More... (See https://lnkd.in/dkcEwmJ5) 🔑 How to Submit: All manuscripts must be submitted through the Elsevier Editorial System. During submission, select "VSI:SoftArch" for the "Article Type." Submissions must follow the JSS Guide for Authors (See https://lnkd.in/d9yvRici). 📢 Special Note for ECSA 2024 Authors: Authors of papers presented at the 18th European Conference on Software Architecture (ECSA 2024) are encouraged to submit extended versions of their work. These submissions must include at least 30% additional content compared to the original paper. ⚠️ Important Submission Guidelines: - All submissions must explicitly include an empirical validation, such as controlled experiments, case studies, or comprehensive comparisons to existing approaches. - Literature surveys, systematic literature reviews, and mapping studies are out of scope and will be desk-rejected. Contribute to advancing the field of trustworthy software architecture and share your insights with a global audience! #SoftwareEngineering #SoftwareArchitecture #TrustworthySoftware #CallForPapers #JSS

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