2019

Journal publications 2019

Conference proceedings 2019

C. H. Muntean, D. Bogusevschi, “EARTH COURSE Pilot: NEWTON Project Support for STEM Education” In 13th International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies (UBICOMM 2019), Porto, Portugal, September 2019

D. Bogusevschi, O. Finalyson and G.-M. Muntean, “Learner motivation case study in stem education technology enhanced learning,” 2019 13th European Science Education Research Association (ESERA’19), Bologna, Italy, August. 2019.

R. Vargic, G. Rozinaj, D. Zhao and G.-M. Muntean, “Improving learner knowledge and experience by employing NEWTON project serious games in Programming courses,” 2019 13th European Science Education Research Association (ESERA’19), Bologna, Italy, Sept. 2019.

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “Innovative solutions for Technology-Enhanced Learning in Digital Fabrication Laboratories,” 2019 IIER International Conference on Psychology, Language and Teaching (ICPLT) Cambridge, USA 19th – 20th July, 2019.

O. Sládek and T. Zeman, “Data analytics experience: Finding equilibrium between surveys, evaluation and modeling,” 2019 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN19), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

M. A, Togou, C. Lorenzo, G. Cornetta and G.-M. Muntean “Newton Fab Lab Initiative: Attracting K-12 European Students to STEM Education through Curriculum-Based Fab Labs,” 2019 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN19), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

C. Lorenzo, E. Lorenzo, “On How to Empower Architectural Students through the Use of Immersive Technologies,” In Proceedings of the 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN19), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

Lorenzo C., Lorenzo E. (2019) “Opening Up Higher Education: An E-learning Program on Service-Learning for University Students“. In: Karwowski W., Ahram T., Nazir S. (eds) Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 963. Springer. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20135-7_3

D. Zhao, A. E. Chis, N. Choudhary, E. G. Makri, G.-M. Muntean, C. H. Muntean, “Improving Learning outcome using the NEWTON Loop Game: A Serious Game Targeting Iteration in Java Programming Course,” In 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN’19), Palma De Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

D. Bogusevschi, O. Finalyson and G.-M. Muntean, “Usability evaluation case study in technology enhanced learning large-scale pilot in primary schools,” 2019 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July, 2019.

I. Ghergulescu, A. N. Moldovan, M. Bratu, C. H Muntean, G.-M. Muntean, “A Case Study in STEM Education for Learners with Special Education Needs” In 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN’19), Palma De Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

M. Bratu, D. Caraman, M. Garabet, I. Ghergulescu, C. H. Muntean, “Enhancing Learning Experience of Children with Hearing Impairments when Exposed to NEWTON Sealife Virtual Reality Application” In 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN’19), Palma De Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

M. Bratu, D. Caraman, M. Garabet, I. Ghergulescu, C. H. Muntean, “The Impact of the Wildlife NEWTON Virtual Reality Application and Virtual Lab on Knowledge Acquisition in Students with Special Educational Needs” In 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN’19), Palma De Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

S. Sharma, N. Choudhary, D. Zhao, G.-M. Muntean, C. H. Muntean, “Improving Students’ Learning Experience in a Programming Module with Multimedia Assisted Materials and Problem-based Learning,” In 11th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN’19), Palma De Mallorca, Spain, July 2019.

Ioana Ghergulescu, Arghir-Nicolae Moldovan, Cristina Hava Muntean, and Gabriel-Miro Muntean. Interactive Personalised STEM Virtual Lab Based on Self-Directed Learning and Self-Efficacy. In 27th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Adjunct (UMAP’19 Adjunct), June 9–12, 2019, Larnaca, Cyprus. ACM, New York, NY, USA, pp. 355-358

G. Rozinaj, “Keynote speech “Methodology and Technologies for Online Education”,” 2019 26th IWSSIP 2019 International Conference, Osijek, Croatia, June 2019.

Ioana Ghergulescu, Dan Zhao, Gabriel-Miro Muntean and Cristina Hava Muntean. Improving Learning Satisfaction in a Programming Course by Using Course-Level Personalisation with NEWTELP. 14th International Workshop On Semantic and Social Media Adaptation and Personalization (SMAP), In 27th Conference on User Modelling, Adaptation and Personalization (UMAP), Larnaca, Cyprus, June 2019.

J. Monks, G.-M. Muntean, C. H. Muntean, “A Mobile Quality-oriented Cooperative Multimedia Delivery Solution” In 15th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2019), Tangier, Morocco, June 2019, pp. 686-691.

D. Bogusevschi, C. H. Muntean, G-M. Muntean, “Earth Course: Knowledge Acquisition in Technology Enhanced Learning STEM Education in Primary School”, In World Conference on Educational Media & Technology (EdMedia + Innovative Learning), Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2019 pp. 1261-1270.

I. Ghergulescu, A. N. Moldovan, C. H. Muntean, G.-M. Muntean, “Atomic Structure Interactive Personalised Virtual Lab: Results from an Evaluation Study in Secondary Schools,” In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU), Heraklion, Crete, Greece, May 2019, Vol. 1, ISBN 978-989-758-367-4, pp. 605-615. DOI: 10.5220/0007767806050615.

D. Bogusevschi and G.-M. Muntean, “Water Cycle in Nature – An innovative Virtual Reality and Virtual Lab: Improving Learning Experience of Primary School Students,” 2019 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2019), Creete, Greece, May, 2019.

N. El Mawas, P. Trúchly, P. Podhradský, C. H. Muntean, “The Effect of Educational Game on Children Learning Experience in a Slovakian School,” In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU), Heraklion, Crete, Greece, May 2019, pp. 465-472.

I. Hirjáková, G. Rozinaj “Augmented Reality in On-line Education” REDŽÚR 2019 | 13th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies | 13 May 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

L. Bzdilova , G. Rozinaj “Modern Technology in On-line Education“| 13th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies | 13 May 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

J. Kanás, L. Marko, R. Vargic “Reading Patterns Classification Based on Gaze Data” REDŽÚR 2019 | 13th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies | 13 May 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

T. Sklárš, G. Rozinaj REDŽÚR 2019 “Virtual Reality in Online Education “| 13th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies | 13 May 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

S. Stancik, R.Vargic “Review of simple SSVEP evaluation FFT based
algorithms” REDŽÚR 2019 | 13th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies | 13 May 2019, Bratislava, Slovakia

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “Promoting diversity and increasing equity for all through open access to university’s digital fabrication facilities,” 2019 Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE 2019), Dún Laoghai, Ireland, Apr. 2019.

Ioana Ghergulescu, Arghir-Nicolae Moldovan, Cristina Hava Muntean and Gabriel-Miro Muntean. (2019). Atomic Structure Interactive Personalised Virtual Lab: Results from an Evaluation Study in Secondary Schools.  In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU), Heraklion, Crete, Greece, May 2019, Vol. 1, ISBN 978-989-758-367-4, pp. 605-615. DOI: 10.5220/0007767806050615.

E. Makri, N. Choudhary, C.H Muntean, “Game-based Learning in Computer Programming: Preliminary Results of a Large Scale Pilot Study Run at National College of Ireland,” In Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE’19), Dublin, Ireland, April 2019.

I. S. Comşa, S. Zhang, M. E. Aydin, P. Kuonen, R. Trestian and G. Ghinea, “Enhancing User Fairness in OFDMA Radio Access Networks Through Machine Learning,” 2019 The 11th Wireless Days 2019, Manchester, UK, April 2019.

D. Bogusevschi, M. Maddi and G.-M. Muntean, “Teachers’ Impact and Feedback Related to Technology Enhanced Learning in STEM Education in Primary and Secondary Schools,” 2019 Ireland International Conference in Education (IICE), Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, Apr. 2019.

D. Zhao, C. H. Muntean, G.-M, Muntean, “The Restaurant Game: A NEWTON PROJECT Serious Game for C Programming Courses,” In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), March 2019, (pp. 2121-2128).

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “Augmented Reality and Digital Fabrication Technologies as Assistive Tools For University Students With Disabilities,” 2019 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2019), Valencia, Spain, Mar. 2019,

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “Developing new approaches to equitable education for a growing diversity of students at the university,” In Proceedings of the 8th Annual Conference on Maker Education (FabLearn 2019), New York, USA, March 2019.

N. El Mawas, M. Bratu, D. Caraman, C.H. Muntean, “Investigating the Learning Impact of Game-based Learning when Teaching Science to Children with Special Learning Needs,” In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), March 2019, (pp. 2371-2377).

C. H. Muntean, “Teaching Tip: Flipping the Class to Engage Students in Learning Programming Algorithms”, In K. Graziano (Ed.), In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), March 2019, (pp. 2320-2325).

D. Bogusevschi, C. H. Muntean, G-M. Muntean, “Teaching and Learning Physics using 3D Virtual Learning Environment: A Case Study of Combined Virtual Reality and Virtual Laboratory in Secondary School”, In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), March 2019 (pp. 721-728).

2018

Journal Publications 2018

I.-S. Comşa, S. Zhang, M. Aydin, P. Kuonen, Y. Lu, R. Trestian and G. Ghinea, “Towards 5G: A Reinforcement Learning-based Scheduling Solution for Data Traffic Management,” 2018 IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, Dec. 2018, Vol. 15, Issue 4, pp. 1661-1675.

Jiang, Z.,  Xu, C., Guan, J.,  Liu, Y., Muntean G.M.,  “Stochastic Analysis of DASH-based Video Service in High-Speed Railway Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, In print

Araniti, G.,  Scopelliti, P.,  Muntean, G. M.,   Lera, A., “A Hybrid Unicast-Multicast Network Selection for Video Deliveries in Dense Heterogeneous Network Environments”, IEEE Transactions on  Broadcasting, In print

C. Lorenzo, E. Lorenzo, “Advanced Education through Innovation via Remote Access to Digital Fabrication Technologies,” In Nueva Enseñanza Superior a partir de las TIC, Editorial Gedisa, Barcelona, 2018.

E. B. Saleme, C. A. S. Santos and G. Ghinea, “Coping with the Challenges of Delivering Multiple Sensorial Media,” 2018 IEEE MultiMedia, 2018, DOI
10.1109/MMUL.2018.2873565, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=8509182.

Chis, A. E., Moldovan, A.-N., Murphy, L., Pathak, P., Muntean, C. H. (2018). ““Investigating Flipped Classroom and Problem-based Learning in a Programming Module for Computing Conversion Course”. Educational Technology & Society, 21 (4), 232–247, October 2018

A. Covaci, L. Zhou, I. Tal, G.-M. Muntean and G. Ghinea, “Is Multimedia Multisensorial? – A Review of Mulsemedia Systems,” 2018 ACM Computing Surveys, Aug. 2018, Vol. 51, No. 5, Article 91, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3233774.

A. Covaci, G. Ghinea, C. H. Lin, S. H. Huang and J. L. Shih, “Multisensory games-based learning-lessons learnt from olfactory enhancement of a digital board game,” 2018 Multimedia Tools and Applications, Aug. 2018, Vol. 77, Issue 16, pp. 21245-21263.

Murray, N., Muntean, G.M., Qiao, Y., Brennan, S.,  Lee, B.,“Modeling User Quality of Experience of  Olfaction-Enhanced Multimedia”IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, VOol. 64, NO. 2, June 2018

Zou L., Muntean G.M., “E3DOAS: Balancing QoE and Energy-Saving for Multi-Device Adaptation in Future Mobile Wireless Video Delivery” IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting Vol . 64, NO. 1, March 2018

Conference Proceedings 2018

M. A. Togou, D. A. Chekired, L. Khoukhi and G.-M. Muntean, “A Distributed Control Plane for Path Computation Scalability in Software-Defined Networks,” 2018 IEEE Global Communications Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dec. 2018, DOI: 10.1109/GLOCOM.2018.8647468.

P. Trúchly, M. Medvecký, P. Podhradský and M. Vančo, “Virtual Reality Applications in STEM Education,” 2018 16th International Conference on Emerging eLearning Technologies and Applications ICETA 2018, Starý Smokovec, Slovakia, Nov. 2018, DOI: 10.1109/ICETA.2018.8572133.

A. Polakovič, R. Vargic, G. Rozinaj and G.-M. Muntean, “An Approach to Video Compression Using Saliency Based Foveation,” 2018 60th International Symposium ELMAR 2018, Zadar, Croatia, Sept. 2018, DOI: 10.23919/ELMAR.2018.8534631.

C. Lorenzo, E. Lorenzo, G. Cornetta, G.-M. Muntean and M. A. Togou, “Designing, Testing and Adapting to Create a Distributed Learning Program In Open Design and Digital Fabrication,” In Proceedings of the International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI18), Seville, Spain, 2018, pp. 8097-8105, DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2018.0046.

J. Playfoot, F. Di Salvadore, C. De Nicola, “Evaluating the impact of novel learning technologies in STEM subjects: results from Project NEWTON and the GAM LAB-Italy Pilot experience,” 2018 ICERI, Seville, Spain, Nov. 2018, pp. 3365-3372, DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2018.1748.

T. Zeman, G. Rozinaj, M. Vančo, P. Podhradský and J. Hrad, “EduVirtual for the Support of the Education in Geography,” 2018 eLearning Conference and Competition, Hradec Králové, Czechia, Oct. 2018, University of Hradec Králové.

G. Cornetta, A. Touhafi, F. J. Mateos and G.-M. Muntean, “A Cloud-based Architecture for Remote Access to Digital Fabrication Services for Education,” 2018 CLOUDTECH – 4th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technologies and Applications, Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 2018.

G. Ghinea, “Mulsemedia – what’s new?,” 2018 ACM WebMedia – Brazilian Symposium on Multimedia and Web, Salvador, Brazil, Oct. 2018, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327761959_Mulsemedia_-_what%27s_new, DOI: 10.1145/3243082.3264610.

Muntean, C. H., El Mawas N., Bradford, M., Pathak P., “Investigating the Impact of an Immersive Computer-based Math Game on the Learning Process of Undergraduate Students”. 48th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), San Jose, USA, October 2018

Loredana-Adriana Tudorache , Marilena Bratu, Dorothea Caraman “Opinia profesorilor privind utilizarea realitatii augumentate si a gamificarii in activitatea cu elevii cu deficiente de vedere,” 2018 Virtual Learning, Virtual reality, Tehnologii moderne in educatie si cercetare (CNIV 2018), Bucharest, Romania, Oct. 2018.

E. B. Saleme, C.A.S. Santos, R. A. Falbo, G. Ghinea and F. Andres, “Towards a Reference Ontology on Mulsemedia Systems,” 2018 The 10th International Conference on Management of Emergent Digital EcoSystems, Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 2018, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328019166_Towards_a_Reference_Ontology_on_Mulsemedia_Systems, DOI: 10.1145/3281375.3281378.

M. Medvecký, R. Vargic, J. Londák, P. Podhradský and P. Trúchly, “Integration of Virtual SDN and NFV Laboratory with NEWTELP Platform,” 2018 60th International Symposium ELMAR 2018, Zadar, Croatia, Sept. 2018, DOI: 10.23919/ELMAR.2018.8534629.

A. Covaci, G. Mesfin, N. Hussain, E. Kani-Zabihi, F. Andres and G. Ghinea, “A Study on The Quality of Experience of Crossmodal Mulsemedia,” 2018 The 10th International Conference on Management of Emergent Digital EcoSystems, Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 2018, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327035252_A_Study_on_The_Quality_of_Experience_of_Crossmodal_Mulsemedia, DOI: 10.1145/3281375.3281387.

J. Hrad, T. Zeman and O. Sládek, “NEWTON – Vision and Reality of Future Education,” 2018 28th EAEEIE Annual Conference (EAEEIE), Hafnarfjordur, Iceland, Sept. 2018, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8534230, DOI: 10.1109/EAEEIE.2018.8534230.

T. Bi, F. Silva, G. Ghinea and G.-M. Muntean, “Improving Learning Experience by Employing DASH-based Mulsemedia Delivery,” 2018 IEEE Games, Entertainment, Media Conference (GEM), Galway, Ireland, Aug. 2018, DOI: 10.1109/GEM.2018.8516508.

G. Mesfin, N. Hussain, A. Covaci and G. Ghinea, “Inverse and Transitivity of Cross-Modal Correspondence in Mulsemedia,” 2018 ICME workshops, San Diego, USA, July 2018, DOI: 10.1109/ICMEW.2018.8551574.

N. Hussain, G. Mesfin, A. Covaci and G. Ghinea, “Towards Augmenting Multimedia QoE with Wearable Devices: Perspectives from an Empirical Study,” 2018 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo Workshops (ICMEW), San Diego, USA, July 2018, DOI: 10.1109/ICMEW.2018.8551524.

El Mawas, N.  Muntean, C.H., “Supporting Lifelong Learning through Development of 21st Century Skills”, 10th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2018

T. Bi, A. A. Simiscuka, F. Silva, M. A. Togou, G. Rozinaj and G.-M. Muntean, “A Study of Learning Experience with a Dash-based Multimedia Delivery System,” 2018 10th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Mallorca, Spain, July 2018

D. Zhao and G.-M. Muntean, “The NEWTON Project Warehouse Game: a Variable and Data Type Serious Game for C Programming Courses,” 2018 International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EduLearn), Mallorca, Spain, July 2018, pp. 3709-3714, DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2018.0945.

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “An Educational Research and Innovation Program on Digital Fabrication Technologies,” 2018 Congreso Interfacultativo de Innovación Docente (CIFIC 2018), Madrid, Spain, July 2018.

D. Zhao, A. Chis, G.M. Muntean, C.H. Muntean . “A large-scale Pilot Study on Game-based Learning and Blended Learning Methodologies in Programming Courses”,  10th Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN18), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2018, pp. 3716-3724

Bogusevschi, D.,  Muntean, C. H.,   Gorji, N. E.,  Muntean G. M.,   “Earth Course: A Primary School Large-Scale Pilot on STEM Education”,  10th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2018

Playfoot,J., Di Salvadore, F., De Nicola C., “Evaluating the Impact of Novel Learning Technologies: Lessons from the NEWTON Project”, 10th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2018

Ghergulescu, I.,  Lynch, T.,  Bratu, M.,  Moldovan, A,. Muntean, C. H., Muntean G.M., “STEM Education with Atomic Structure Virtual Lab for Learners with Special Educational Needs”.  10th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN18), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2018

Togou, A.,   Lorenzo, C.,  Lorenzo, E.,  Cornetta, G.,  Muntean G.M.  ““Raising Students’ Interest in STEM Education via Remote  Digital Fabrication: An Irish Primary School Case Study”, 10th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN18),  Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 2018 Proceedings, pp. 2835-2840.

E. B. Saleme, C. A. S. Santos and G. Ghinea, “Improving Response Time Interval in Networked Event-based Mulsemedia Systems,” 2018 ACM MMSys 2018, Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2018, DOI: 10.1145/3204949.3204965.

F. Silva, D. Bogusevschi and G.-M. Muntean, “Innovative Algorithms for Prioritised AR/VR Content Delivery,” 2018 13th International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB 2018), Valencia, Spain, June 2018, DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2018.8436823.

T. Bi, A. Pichon, L. Zou, S. Chen, G. Ghinea and G.-M. Muntean, “A DASH-based Mulsemedia Adaptive Delivery Solution,” 2018 ACM Multimedia Systems Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2018, DOI: 10.1145/3210438.3210443.

Silva, F.,  Bogusevschi, D.,  GM Muntean, “A MPTCP-based RTT-aware Packet Delivery Prioritisation Algorithm in AR/VR Scenarios”, 14th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2018), Limassol, Cyprus, June  2018,

A. Polakovič, R. Vargic and G. Rozinaj, “Adaptive multimedia content delivery in 5G Networks using DASH and saliency information,” 2018 In Proceedings of the IWSSIP 2018 – 25th International Conference on Systems, Signals and Image Processing, Maribor, Slovenia, June 2018, DOI: 10.1109/IWSSIP.2018.8439215.

A. A. Simiscuka and G.-M. Muntean, “Age of Information as a QoS Metric in a Relay-Based IoT Mobility Solution,” 2018 IEEE International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), Limassol, Cyprus, June 2018, DOI: 10.1109/IWCMC.2018.8450441.

Togou M.A.,  Muntean, G.M.  “A Dynamic Transmission Opportunity Allocation Scheme to Improve Service Quality of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Non-Safety Applications”,  IEEE 87th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), Porto Portugal, June 2018, PP.1-5

Bogusevschi, D., Tal, I., Bratu, M., Gornea, B., Caraman, D., Ghergulescu, I.,  Muntean, C.H.,  Muntean, G.M. “Water Cycle in Nature: Small-Scale STEM Education Pilot”.  Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2018 pp. 1496-1505.

Montandon, L., Playfoot, J., Ghergulescu, I., Bratu, M., Bogusevschi, D., Rybarova, R. & El Mawas, N. (2018). “Multi-dimensional Approach for the Pedagogical Assessment in STEM Technology Enhanced Learning”.  Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2018 pp. 378 -383

El Mawas, N., Bradford, M., Andrews, J., Pathak, P. & Hava Muntean, C. H.,  “A Case Study on 21st Century Skills Development Through a Computer Based Maths Game.” , Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology  Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2018 pp. 1160-1169.

Lynch, Tiina, & Ghergulescu, I. (2018). “Innovative pedagogies and personalisation in STEM education with NEWTON Atomic Structure Virtual Lab” (pp. 1483–1491). Presented at the EdMedia + Innovate Learning, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

J. Dutko and R. Vargic, “An approach to VR based head and eye movement correlation evaluation system,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018, ISBN 978-80-227-4793-6.

Š. Suchanek, I. Minárik and G. Rozinaj, “Gesture-based Navigation,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018, ISBN 978-80-227-4793-6.

I. Hirjáková, D. Pružinský, E. Pribula and G. Rozinaj, “Extended Reality in On-line Education,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018, ISBN 978-80-227-4793-6.

K. Knapová and G. Rozinaj, “The Usability of Virtual Reality in On-line Education,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018, ISBN 978-80-227-4793-6.

J. Rajniak and G. Rozinaj, “Human-natural communication with “smart-room” by combination of various modalities,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018, ISBN 978-80-227-4793-6.

A. Smolová and G. Rozinaj, “Augmented Reality in E-learning,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018.

M. Bzdilova and G. Rozinaj, “Virtual Reality in On-line Education,” 2018 12th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies (REDZUR 2018), Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2018, ISBN 978-80-227-4793-6.

I. S. Comşa, R. Trestian and G. Ghinea, “360 mulsemedia experience over next generation wireless networks-a reinforcement learning approach,” 2018 QoMEX, Sardinia, Italy, May 2018, DOI: 10.1109/QoMEX.2018.8463409.

Ferdosian, N., Bogusevschi, D.,  Muntean,G.M., “Technical Performance Evaluation of a Technology Enhanced Learning-based Platform for Education”,  Innovative Pedagogies for Effective Technology-Enhanced Learning (IPETeL) at Ireland International Conference in Education (IICE),Dublin, Ireland, April 2018.

El Mawas, N.,   Ghergulescu, I., Moldovan, A.,  Muntean C. H.,    “Pedagogical based Learner Model Characteristics”. Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE), Dublin, Ireland, April 2018

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “When Learning Happens Through a Cycle Of Invention, Design and Digital Fabrication as Students Bring Their Ideas To Life” 2018 12th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2018), Valencia, Spain, Mar. 2018, pp. 7836-7844, DOI: 10.21125/inted.2018.1871.

El Mawas, N.,  Tal, I., Moldovan, A.,  Bogusevschi, D., Andrews, J., Muntean,  G.M.,  Muntean, C. H., “Final Frontier Game: A Case Study on Learner Experience”. 10th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU), Madeia, Portugal, March 2018

Bogusevschi, D.,  Bratu, M., Ghergulescu, I., Muntean, C. H.,   Muntean, G.-M.,  “Primary School STEM Education: Using 3D Computer-based Virtual Reality and Experimental Laboratory Simulation in a Physics Case Study”. Innovative Pedagogies for Effective Technology-Enhanced Learning (IPETeL) Workshop, Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE), Dublin, Ireland, April, 2018

Lynch, T., Playfoot, J., De Nicola, C., Di Salvadore, F., & Ghergulescu, I. (2018). “Gamification elements in STEM subjects – Lessons learned from NEWTON Project”. In Innovative Pedagogies for Effective Technology-Enhanced Learning (IPETeL) Workshop, Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE), Dublin, Ireland, April, 2018

2017

Journal Publications 2017

Ciubotaru, B., Muntean, H. C. and Muntean, G-M. (2017) “Mobile Multi-Source High Quality Multimedia Delivery” in IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, vol. 63, no. 2, June 2017. pp. 391-403,

Chen, S., Yuan, Z.,  Muntean, G.M, “Balancing Energy and Quality Awareness: A MAC-Layer Duty Cycle Management Solution for Multimedia Delivery Over Wireless Mesh Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Vol. 66, No. 2, February 2017

Conference Proceedings 2017

C. Lorenzo and E. Lorenzo, “On Active Learning And Sharing Through Digital Fabrication,” 2017 Proceedings ICERI 2017, Seville, Spain, Nov. 2017, pp. 2000-2009, DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2017.0603.

J. Monks and G.-M. Muntean, “A Distributed Energy-Aware Cooperative Multimedia Delivery Solution,” 2017 LCN Workshops (IEEE), Singapore, Singapore, Oct. 2017, pp.66-74, DOI: 10.1109/LCN.Workshops.2017.66.

Playfoot J., De Nicola C., Di Salvadore F., Guarino G.,  “HOW TO EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF NOVEL LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES_ A NEW MODEL FOR ENSURING EARLY ADOPTION IN THE CLASSROOM” – 9th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. Barcelona Spain, July 2017, 

C-H. Lin, S.-H. Huang, J-L. Shih, A. Covaci and G. Ghinea, “Game-Based Learning Effectiveness and Motivation Study between Competitive and Cooperative Modes,” 2017 17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies – ICALT 2017, Timisoara, Romania, July 2017, DOI: 10.1109/ICALT.2017.34.

C. Lorenzo, “Fab Lab Academy – I Taller Interfacultativo de Innovación Docente,” 2017 Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain, July 2017, CEU Ediciones.

Lynch, T., Ghergulescu, I. “Large Scale Evaluation of Learning Flow”. The 17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies – ICALT2017.  Timisoara, Romania, July, 2017.

Lynch, T., Ghergulescu, I. “NEWTON Virtual Labs: Introduction and Teacher Perspective” , The 17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies – ICALT2017,  Timisoara, Romania, July, 2017

Moldovan, A., N., Ghergulescu, I., Muntean, H. C., “Analysis of Learner Interest, QoE and EEG-based Affective States in Multimedia Mobile Learning”,  17^th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2017), Timisoara, Romania, July 2017

Muntean, H. C., Andrews, J., Muntean G. M. (2017), “Final Frontier An Educational Game on Solar System Concepts Acquisition for Primary Schools”,  17^th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2017) , Timisoara, Romania,      July 2017

C. Lorenzo, “Digital Fabrication as a Tool for Teaching High-School Students STEM at the University” 2017 Proceedings of the Interaction Design and Children Conference (IDC 17), Stanford, USA, June 2017, pp. 549-554, DOI: 10.1145/3078072.3084323.

Moldovan, A. N, Muntean, H. C. (2017), “QoE-aware Video Resolution Thresholds Computation for Adaptive Multimedia”,  12^th IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (MBSB 2017) 7-9 June, Cagliari, Italy

Zou, L., Javed, A., Muntean, G-M. (2017), “Smart Mobile Device Power Consumption Measurement for Video Streaming in Wireless Environments: WiFi vs. LTE”, IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB), 7^th-9^th June, 2017

Trinh, B. N., Murphy, L., Muntean, G-M. (2017), “Enhanced Scheme for Adaptive Multimedia Delivery over Wireless Video Sensor Network”, IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB), 7^th-9^th June, 2017

Monks, J., Tal, I., Muntean, G. M., “Quality of Experience AssessmMunteanent of 3D Video Synchronised with Multisensorial Media Components”,  IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting, Cagliari, Italy, June, 2017

Gylfi Þór Guðmundsson, Laurent Amsaleg, Björn Þór Jónsson, Michael J. Franklin ” Towards Engineering a Web-Scale Multimedia Service – A Case Study Using Spark“Proceedings of the 8th ACM on Multimedia Systems Conference – MMSys’17 New York, New York, USA, 20117

Lorenzo, C. (2017), “IMPROVING LEARNING PROCESS THROUGH DIGITAL FABRICATION TECHNOLOGIES – IATED Digital Library”,  9th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies,  Barcelona, Spain, July, 2017

Zou, L., Tal, I., Covaci, A., Ibarrola, E., Ghinea, G., Muntean, G-M. (2017), “Can Multisensorial Media Improve Learner Experience?”, ACM Multimedia Systems Conference, Immersive Experiences Special Session, Taiwan, June 2017

J. M. Zigo and G. Rozinaj, “Modern Trends in Education,” 2017 In Proceedings of the Redžúr 2017: 11th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2017.

J. Londák, M. Medvecký, T. Tóth and P. Podhradský, “Virtual lab for SDN and NFV – implementation and testing,” 2017 In Proceedings of the Redžúr 2017: 11th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2017.

J. Londák, M. Medvecký, T. Tóth and P. Podhradský, “Virtual lab for SDN and NFV – concept and architecture,” 2017 In Proceedings of the Redžúr 2017: 11th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2017.

D. Novák, G. Rozinaj and M. Vančo, “Educational Visualizations of Sorting Algorithms in Virtual Reality,” 2017 In Proceedings of the Redžúr 2017: 11th International Workshop on Multimedia Information and Communication Technologies, Bratislava, Slovakia, May 2017.

Lynch, T., Ghergulescu, I., “REVIEW OF VIRTUAL LABS AS THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING STEM SUBJECTS”, 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference March, 2017, Valencia, Spain.

Playfoot, J., De Nicola, C., Di Salvadore, F.,  “A New Experiential Model to Innovate the STEM Learning Processes”, 11th International Technology, Education and Development Conference 6-8 March, 2017, Valencia, Spain.

Lorenzo, C. (2017) The application of Digital Fabrication in higher education. The Digital Fabrication Laboratory: FabLab Madrid CEU, Universidad CEU San Pablo, CEU Ediciones, Madrid. Fabricacion_CovadongaLorenzo_EPSCEU

2016

Journal Publications 2016

Lorenzo, C. (2016) Learning Architectural Design through Digital Fabrication. Journal of Engineering and Architecture 4 (2) 1-16. American Research Institute for Policy Development.

S. Pizzi , M. Condoluci, G. Araniti , A. Molinaro , A. Iera , and G.-M. Muntean, “A Unified Approach for Efficient Delivery of Unicast and Multicast Wireless Video Services“, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, December 2016

Conference Proceedings 2016

Simiscuka, A.,  Muntean, C.H.,  Muntean, G.M., ““A Networking Scheme for an IoT Integration Platform”, IEEE International Conference on Communications, Paris, France, May, 2017

Trinh, B.,   Murphy, L.,  Muntean G.M.,  “Uplink Adaptive Multimedia Delivery (UAMD) Scheme”, IEEE International Conference on Communications, Paris, France,  May, 2017

Gyurian, N., Drozd, I., Rozinaj, G. (2016) “Multimodal interface for smart home”,  ELMAR 2016: 58th International symposium. Zadar, Croatia. . University of Zagreb, 2016,September, 2016 s. 283–286. ISBN 978-953-184-221-1.

Kadlec, O., Augmented / Virtual reality in education. ITAPA international IT conference. Bratislava, Slovakia 2016

Londák, J., Podhradský, P., Trúchly, P. (2016), “Security Aspects in Education Oriented Multimedia Networks”, In IWSSIP 2016: 23th International conference on systems, signals and image processing. Bratislava, Slovakia.  Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, May 2016. pp. 229-232. ISBN 978-1-4673-9555-7.: IEEE; SCOPUS

Lynch, T., Ghergulescu, I. (2016). “An Evaluation Framework for Adaptive and Intelligent Tutoring Systems” , World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Nov 14, 2016 in Washington, DC, USA. Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA.

Mikóczy, E., Podhradský, P. (2016) Role of Network and Platform Functions Virtualization in Future Telco Networks,  In IWSSIP 2016: 23th International conference on systems, signals and image processing.  Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, 23-25 May 2016. pp. 25-30. ISBN 978-1-4673-9555-7. V databáze: IEEE; SCOPUS

Moldovan, A.N., Muntean, C.H.  User QoE Assessment on Mobile Devices for Natural and Non-natural Multimedia Clips 23rd International Conference on Telecommunications ICT, 2016

Playfoot, J. (2016) Exploring the role of Gamification Within STEM Teaching as a Mechanism to Promote Student Engagement, Develop Skills and Ultimately Improve Learning Outcomes for All Types of Students. In Proceedings for 9th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, INTED2016, 4-6 July, 2016, Barcelona, Spain. Playfoot Edulearn 2016

Rollán, M.P., Posoldova, A., Rybarova, R. (2016) Recommendation Engine Design Using Bayesian Network for Feature Inference. In Proceedings Redzur 2016 10th International workshop on Multimedia and Signal Processing, Bratislava, Slovakia. May 24, 2016. Published by STU, 2016, ISBN 978-80-227-4560-4, pp. 57-60.

Salinas, J.P., Rybarova, R., Minárik, I. (2016) User Experience. In Proceedings Redzur 2016 10th International workshop on Multimedia and Signal Processing, Bratislava, Slovakia. May 24, 2016. Published by STU, 2016, ISBN 978-80-227-4560-4, pp. 53-56.

Špilka, M., Posoldova, A., Rozinaj, G., Podhradský, P. (2016) Importance of Recommendation System in Modern Forms of Learning In IWSSIP 2016: 23th International conference on systems, signals and image processing. 23-25 May 2016. Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, pp. 221-224. ISBN 978-1-4673-9555-7. IEEE; SCOPUS

Špilka, M., Rozinaj, G. (2016) Face Recognition methods by using low resolution devices,  ELMAR 2016: 58th International Symposium ELMAR, Zadar, pp. 185-188. DOI: 10.1109/ELMAR.2016.7731783

Tal, I., Ibarrola, E., Muntean, G-M. (2016) Quality and Standardization in  Technology-Enhanced Learning In ITU Kaleidoscope: ICTs for a Sustainable World (ITU WT), IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ITU-WT.2016.7805715

Tal, I., Kelly, P., Muntean, G-M. (2016) A novel direction-based clustering algorithm for VANETs. 23rd International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT). DOI: 10.1109/ICT.2016.7500441

Other

Behúl, R. (2016) Information about NEWTON Project – H2020 Proposers’ day in Bratislava, Slovakia, 26-27 Sep, 2016. Conference Proposers’ day 2016.

Kadlec, O. New technologies in Education. Učiteľské noviny 2016

 Organised Events

IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Young Professionals Workshop – Dublin Ireland  http://www.eeng.dcu.ie/~BTSYP/ Nov 2017

Gamification in NEWTON (AND BEYOND) Naples, Italy  http://www.newtonproject.eu/gamification-in-newton-and-beyond/May 2016

NEWTON, Matematica & Realtà, Salerno, Italy. (May 2016)  http://www.newtonproject.eu/newton-consortium-meeting-salerno-italy/ 27 of May 2016

NEWTON Mulsemedia-enhanced Teaching Laboratory Sessions http://www.newtonproject.eu/newton-mulsemedia-enhanced-teaching-laboratory-sessions/ Nov/Dec 2016

NEWTON technology-enhanced pedagogies Dissemination during Fontys University Eindhoven visit at NCI  http://www.newtonproject.eu/newton-technology-enhanced-pedagogies-dissemination-during-fontys-university-eindh Nov 2016

Learning Tech Labs – How do we measure learning? – Introducing NEWTON and NEWTON goals (56 participants) May, 2016

NEWTON Scenarios for Virtual Labs working group in Dublin City University, Ireland. http://www.newtonproject.eu/newton-scenarios-for-virtual-labs-working-group-in-dublin-city-university  Dec 2016

Employment of novel technologies in the process of teaching students with hearing impairments  http://www.newtonproject.eu/employment-of-novel-technologies-in-the-process-of-teaching-students-with-hearing-impairments/ Jan 2017

NEWTON technology-enhanced pedagogies Dissemination during Fontys University Eindhoven visit at NCI 8 Nov 2016