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- Leoste, J., Heidmets, M., Virkus, S., Talisainen, A., Rebane, M.,Kasuk, T., Tammemäe, K., Kangur, K., Kikkas, K., Marmor, K. Keeping distance with a telepresence robot : a pilot study // Frontiers in education (2023) vol. 7, art. 1046461 : ill.
https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.1046461 - Leoste, J., Virkus, S., Talisainen, A., Tammemäe, K., Kangur, K., Petriashvili, I. Higher education personnel's perceptions about telepresence robots // Frontiers in Robotics and AI (2022) vol. 9, 14 p. : ill.
https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2022.976836 - Leoste, J., Kikkas, K., Tammemäe, K., Rebane, M., Laugasson, E., Hakk, K. Telepresence robots in higher education - the current state of research // Robots in education : RiE 2022. Cham : Springer, 2022. p. 124-134. (Lecture notes in networks and systems ; 515).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12848-6_12 - Bellman, K., Landauer, C., Dutt, N., Tammemäe, K. et al. Self-aware cyber-physical systems // ACM transactions on cyber-physical systems (2020) vol. 4, 4, p. 1−26.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3375716 - Huijsduijnen, L.H., Hoogmoed, T., Keulers, G., Robal, T. et al. Bing-CSF-IDF+: a semantics-driven recommender system for news // New trends in databases and information systems : ADBIS 2020 short papers, Lyon, France, August 25–27, 2020 : proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2020. p. 143−153. (Communications in computer and information science ; 1259).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54623-6_13 - Bendouch, M. M., Frasincar, F., Robal, T. Addressing scalability issues in semantics-driven recommender systems // WI-IAT '21: IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web Intelligence. : ACM, 2021. p. 56-63.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3486622.3493963 - Reinsalu U., Robal T., Leier M. Floor selection proposal for automated travel with smart elevator // Databases and Information Systems : 14th International Baltic Conference, DB&IS 2020, Tallinn, Estonia, June 16-19, 2020 : Proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2020. (Communications in computer and information science ; 1243).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57672-1_4 - Pöial, J. Challenges of teaching programming in StackOverflow era // Educating Engineers for Future Industrial Revolutions : Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2020). Volume 1. Cham : Springer, 2021. p. 703-710. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing ; 1328).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68198-2_65 - Robal, T., Reinsalu, U., Leier, M. Towards personalized elevator travel with smart elevator system // Baltic journal of modern computing (2020) vol. 8, 4, p. 675-697.
https://doi.org/10.22364/bjmc.2020.8.4.12 - Kerner, M., Tammemäe, K., Raik, J., Hollstein, T. Novel architectures for contractive autoencoders with embedded learning // 2020 17th Biennial Baltic electronics conference, Tallinn, Estonia, October 6-8, 2020 : proceedings. Danvers : IEEE, 2020. 6 p. : ill.
https://doi.org/10.1109/BEC49624.2020.9277246 - Kerner, M., Tammemäe, K., Raik, J., Hollstein, T. An efficient FPGA-based architecture for contractive autoencoders // 2020 IEEE 28th Annual International Symposium on Field-Programmable Custom Computing Machines (FCCM), 3 – 6 May 2020, Fayetteville, Arkansas : proceedings. Danvers : IEEE, 2020. p. 230−230.
https://doi.org/10.1109/FCCM48280.2020.00062. - Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K., Talisainen, A., Eomäe, T. CyberPin - Challenges on recognizing youngest cyber talents // HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust : Third International Conference, HCI-CPT 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021 : proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2021. p. 326-336. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 12788).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77392-2_21 - Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K. Pedagogical challenges and ethical considerations in developing critical thinking in cybersecurity // Proceedings IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2020 : 6–9 July 2020, Online. Danvers : IEEE, 2020. p. 262-263.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00085 - Robal, T., Basov, K., Reinsalu, U., Leier, M. A study into elevator passenger in-cabin behaviour on a smart-elevator platform // Baltic Journal of Modern Computing (2022) vol. 10, 4, p. 665-688 : ill.
https://doi.org/10.22364/bjmc.2022.10.4.05 - Bendouch, M.M., Frasincar, F., Robal, T. Enhancing semantics-driven recommender systems with visual features // Advanced Information Systems Engineering34th International Conference, CAiSE 2022, Leuven, Belgium, June 6-10, 2022, Proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2022. p. 443–459. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 13295).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07472-1_26 - Basov, K., Robal, T., Reinsalu, U., Leier, M. Elevator passenger in-cabin behaviour – a study on Smart-Elevator Platform // Digital Business and Intelligent Systems : 15th International Baltic Conference, Baltic DB&IS 2022, Riga, Latvia, July 4-6, 2022 : proceedings. Cham : Springer Nature, 2022. p. 3-18 : ill. (Communications in computer and information science ; 1598).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09850-5_1 - Leoste, J., Virkus, S., Kasuk, T., Talisainen, A., Kangur, K., Tolmos, P. Aspects of using telepresence robot in a higher education STEAM workshop // Information Integration and Web Intelligence. iiWAS 2022. Cham : Springer, 2022. p. 18-28. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 13635).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21047-1_2 - Robal, T., Kalibatiene, D., Karnitis, G., Ivanovic, M., Kirikova, M., Niedrite, L., Borzovs, J. Preface // Joint Proceedings of Baltic DB&IS 2022 Doctoral Consortium and Forum co-located with 15th International Baltic Conference on Digital Business and Intelligent Systems (Baltic DB&IS 2022). Aachen : CEUR-WS.org, 2022. p. ii. (CEUR workshop proceedings ; 3158).
https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3158/xpreface.pdf - Kerner, M., Tammemäe, K., Raik, J., Hollstein, T. Triple fixed-point MAC unit for deep learning // Proceedings of the 2021 Design, Automation & Test in Europe (DATE 2021), 1-5 February 2021 : Virtual Conference. : IEEE, 2021. p. 1404-1407.
https://doi.org/10.23919/DATE51398.2021.9474020 - Kikkas, K., Lorenz, B. A digital services course to promote teaching of informatics in Estonia // Educating Engineers for Future Industrial Revolutions : Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2020). Volume 1. Cham : Springer, 2021. p. 711-720. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing ; 1328).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68198-2_66 - Robal, T., Haav, H-M., Penjam, J., Matulevičius, R. Preface // Databases and Information Systems : 14th International Baltic Conference, DB&IS 2020, Tallinn, Estonia, June 16-19, 2020 : Proceedings. Cham : Springer Nature, 2020. p. v-vi. (Communications in computer and information science ; 1243).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57672-1 - Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K. "Trust me, you will need it" : cybersecurity as extracurricular subject at Estonian schools // HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust : Second International Conference, HCI-CPT 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020 : proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2020. p. 175-188. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 12210).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50309-3_12 - Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K., Sõmer, T. IT as a career choice for girls: breaking the (self-imposed) glass ceiling // Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on e-Learning : a Virtual Conference hosted by University of Applied Sciences HTW, Berlin, Germany, 28-29 October, 2021. Reading : Academic Conferences International, 2021. p. 226–274.
IT as a career choice for girls : breaking the (self-imposed) glass ceiling - Kikkas K., Lorenz B. Training young cybersecurity talents – The case of Estonia // HCI International 2020 - Posters : 22nd International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2020, Proceedings, Part II. Cham : Springer, 2020. p. 256-263. (Communications in computer and information science ; 1225).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50729-9_36 - Ruberg, P., Ellervee, P., Tammemäe, K., Reinsalu, U., Rähni, A., Robal, T. Surviving the unforeseen - teaching IT and engineering students during COVID-19 outbreak // Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE. Piscataway, NJ : IEEE, 2022. Code 184790. (Volume 2022-October).
https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962383 - Bakkar, Y., Robal, T., Prause, G. A web-based economic decision tool for abatement investments for shipping industry // Reliability and statistics in transportation and communication : Selected Papers from the 19th International Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication, RelStat’19, 16-19 October 2019, Riga, Latvia. Cham : Springer, 2020. p. 363−373. (Lecture notes in networks and systems ; 117).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44610-9_36 - Kase, K., Kasuk, T., Rüütmann, T., Sonk, K., Sell, R., Annus, I. Academic development support for implementing CDIO // 18th CDIO : International Conference : proceedings - full papers. Reykjavík : Reykjavík University, 2022. p. 634-646.
https://en.ru.is/media/cdio2022/CDIO_2022_Proceedings.pdf - Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K., Osula, K. Factors of socially engineering citizens in critical situations // Advances in Human Factors in Cybersecurity : proceedings of the AHFE 2018 : International Conference on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA. Cham : Springer, 2019. p. 229-240. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing ; 782).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94782-2_23 - Zhao, Y., Robal, T., Lofi, C., Hauff, C. Can I have a Mooc2Go, please? On the viability of mobile vs. stationary learning // Lifelong Technology-Enhanced Learning : 13th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning : EC-TEL 2018, Leeds, UK, September 3-5, 2018 : proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2018. p. 101-115 : ill. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 11082, Information Systems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI ; 11082).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98572-5_8 - Lorenz, B., Kikkas K., Sõmer T., Laugasson, E. Cybersecurity within the curricula of informatics : the Estonian perspective // Informatics in Schools. New Ideas in School Informatics :12th International Conference on Informatics in Schools : Situation, Evolution, and Perspectives, ISSEP 2019, Larnaca, Cyprus, November 18–20, 2019 : proceedings. Cham : Springer Nature, 2019. p. 159-171. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 11913, Theoretical computer science and general issues; 11913).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33759-9_13 - Marenkov, J., Robal, T., Kalja, A. Guideliner : a tool to improve Web UI development for better usability // WIMS 2018 : 8th International Conference on Web Intelligence, Mining and Semantics, June 25–27 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia : proceedings. New York : ACM, 2018. art. 17, 9 p. : ill.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3227609.3227667 - Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K., Osula, K. Development of children's cyber security competencies in Estonia // Learning and Collaboration Technologies : Learning and Teaching : 5th International Conference : LCT 2018, Held as Part of HCI International 2018, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 15-20, 2018 : Proceedings, Part II. Cham : Springer, 2018. p. 473–482. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 10925, Information Systems and Applications, incl. Internet/Web, and HCI ; 10925).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91152-6_36 - Robal, T. Fair and individualized project teamwork evaluation for an engineering course // EAEEIE 2018 : 28th EAEEIE Annual Conference (EAEEIE), September 26th to 28th, 2018. [S.l.] : IEEE, 2018. 9 p. : ill.
http://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE.2018.8534256 - Robal, T. Spontaneous webcam instance for user attention tracking // PICMET19 : Portland International Conference on management of engineering and technology : Technology and Management in the World of Intelligent Systems : proceedings. Portland : Portland State University, 2019. 8 p. : ill.
https://doi.org/10.23919/PICMET.2019.8893798 - Brocken, E., Hartveld, A., de Koning, E., Robal, T. et al. Bing-CF-IDF+ : a semantics-driven news recommender system // Advanced Information Systems Engineering 31st International Conference, CAiSE 2019, Rome, Italy, June 3–7, 2019, Proceedings. Cham : Springer, 2019. p. 32-47. (Lecture notes in computer science ; 11483).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21290-2_3 - Zhao, Y., Zhao, Y., Lofi, C., Hauff, C. Stationary vs. non-stationary mobile learning in MOOCs // UMAP '18 : Adjunct Publication of the 26th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization, Singapore, July 08-11, 2018 : proceedings. New York : ACM, 2018. p. 299-303.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3213586.3225241 - Robal, T., Zhao, Y., Lofi, C., Hauff, C. IntelliEye: enhancing MOOC learners' video watching experience through real-time attention tracking // HT '18 : 29th ACM Conference on Hypertext & SocialMedia, July 9–12, 2018, Baltimore, MD, USA : proceedings of the 29th on Hypertext and Social Media. New York : ACM, 2018. p. 106-114 : ill.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3209542.3209547 - Robal, T., Zhao, Y., Lofi, C., Hauff, C. Webcam-based attention tracking in online learning: a feasibility study // IUI '18 : Proceedings of the 2018 Conference on Intelligent User Interface, Tokyo, Japan, March 07-11, 2018. New York : ACM, 2018. p. 189-197 : ill.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3172944.3172987 - Virkus, S., Leoste, J., Marmor, K., Kasuk, T., Talisainen, A. Telepresence robots from the perspective of psychology and educational sciences // Information and Learning Science (2023) vol. 124, 1/2, p. 48-69.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-09-2022-0106 - Bendouch, M. M., Frasincar, F., Robal, T. A visual-semantic approach for building content-based recommender systems // Information systems (2023) vol. 117, art. 102243, 12 p. : ill.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.is.2023.102243 - Peribanez, E., Bayona, S., San Martin, J., Verde, A., Garre, C., Leoste, J., Pastor, L. An experimental methodology for introducing educational robotics and storytelling in therapeutical activities for children with neurodevelopmental disorders // Machines (2023) vol. 11, 6, art. 629.
https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11060629 - Poppink, B., Frasincar, F., Robal, T. An experimental study on re-ranking web shop search results using semantic segmentation of user profiles // Electronic commerce research and applications (2023) vol. 62, art. 101310.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elerap.2023.101310 - Leoste, J., Jõgi, L., Õun, T., Marjanovic, U., Rakic, S., Schöndorfer, S., Lefkofridi, Z. Environment challenges of e-learning in higher education - the teachers' perspective // Polyphonic construction of smart learning ecosystems : proceedings of the 7th Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development. Singapore : Springer, 2023. p. 143-156. (Smart innovation, systems and technologies ; 908).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5240-1_10 - Rakic, S., Medic, N., Leoste, J., Vuckovic, T., Marjanovic, U. Development and future trends of digital product-service systems: a bibliometric analysis approach // Applied system innovation (2023) vol. 6, 5, art. 89 ; p. 1−19.
https://doi.org/10.3390/asi6050089 - Carțiș, A., Leoste, J., Iucu, R., Kikkas, K., Tammemäe, K., Männik, K. Conceptualising micro-credentials in the higher education research landscape. A literature review // Polyphonic construction of smart learning ecosystems : proceedings of the 7th Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development. Singapore : Springer, 2023. p. 191-203. (Smart innovation, systems and technologies ; 908).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5240-1_13 - Nazaruka, E., Robal, T. Overcoming system complexity using models and knowledge structures. Editorial introduction to issue 36 of CSIMQ // Complex systems informatics and modeling quarterly (CSIMQ) (2023) vol. 196, 36, p. I-II.
https://doi.org/10.7250/csimq.2023-36.00 - Mäses, S., Lorenz, B., Kikkas, K., Karmo, K. Dances with the Illuminati: Hands on social engineering in a classroom setting // New Perspectives in Behavioral Cybersecurity: Human Behavior and Decision-Making Models. : CRC Press, 2024. 7 p.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003415060-7 - Leoste, J., Virkus, S., Talisainen, A. Higher education teachers’ perceptions about teaching and learning related qualities of telepresence robots // ROBOT2022 : Fifth Iberian Robotics Conference : Advances in Robotics. Vol. 1. Cham : Springer, 2022. p. 526-537. (Lecture notes in networks and systems ; 589).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21065-5_43 - Leoste, J., Strömberg-Järvis, K., Robal, T., Marmor, K., Kangur, K., Rebane, A-M. Testing scenarios for using telepresence robots in healthcare settings // Computational and structural biotechnology journal (2024) vol. 24, p. 105-114.
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