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Journal Articles

This section features articles published in international scientific journals. These are well-established contributions that reflect the maturity and robustness of our research, offering theoretical and experimental insights into the key topics addressed by the ATES group.

G. Valente, G. Brilli, T. Di Mascio, A. Capotondi, P. Burgio, P. Valente, and A. Marongiu. “Fine-Grained QoS Control via Tightly-Coupled Bandwidth Monitoring and Regulation for FPGA-Based Heterogeneous SoCs.” IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, vol. 36, no. 2, 2025, pp. 326–340. doi: 10.1109/TPDS.2024.3513416.

S. Peretti, F. Caruso, G. Valente, L. Pomante, and T. Di Mascio. “Educating Artificial Intelligence Following the Child Learning Development Trajectories.” Behaviour and Information Technology, 2025. doi: 10.1080/0144929X.2025.2455390.

S. Peretti, M. C. Pino, F. Caruso, and T. Di Mascio. “Evaluating the Potential of Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Serious Games Interventions for Autism: A Pocket Guide Evaluation Framework.” Education Sciences, vol. 14, no. 4, 2024, art. no. 377. doi: 10.3390/educsci14040377.

C. Herodotou, S. Papavlasopoulou, C. Santos, M. Milrad, N. Otero, P. Vittorini, R. Gennari, T. Di Mascio, M. Temperini, and F. De la Prieta. “Preface.” Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1171, 2024, pp. v–vi.
S. Peretti, M. Kubiatko, F. Caruso, T. Di Mascio, M. Giancola, S. D’Amico, and M. C. Pino. “#InstaMind: Teachers’ Beliefs on Educational Technology to Promote Seamless Technology Integration in Early Education.” Frontiers in Education, vol. 9, 2024, art. 1399807. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2024.1399807.
G. Valente, V. Muttillo, F. Federici, L. Pomante, and T. Di Mascio. “Analysis of Reconfiguration Delay in Heterogeneous Systems-on-Chip via Traffic Injection.” IEEE Embedded Systems Letters, vol. 16, no. 2, 2024, pp. 162–165. doi: 10.1109/LES.2023.3305401.
S. Peretti, F. Caruso, M. C. Pino, M. Giancola, S. D’Amico, and T. Di Mascio. “The CrazySquare Project for Music Learning in Italian School-Age Pre-Adolescents: Integrating Technology into Educational Practice.” Journal of Computers in Education, 2024. doi: 10.1007/s40692-024-00320-3.
F. Caruso, S. Peretti, W. Tiberti, D. Cassioli, and T. Di Mascio. “CyberChallenge.IT@UnivAQ: A Cybersecurity Educational Training Path for High School and University Students.” In: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1171, 2024, pp. 289–301. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-73538-7_26.
F. Caruso, S. Peretti, M. C. Pino, and T. Di Mascio. “SeriousGXcraft: An Innovative Framework for Multidisciplinary Serious Game Development Powered by XML.” In: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1171, 2024, pp. 190–200. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-73538-7_17.
J. Cederbladh, R. Eramo, V. Muttillo, and P. E. Strandberg. “Experiences and Challenges from Developing Cyber-Physical Systems in Industry-Academia Collaboration.” Software: Practice and Experience, vol. 54, no. 6, 2024, pp. 1193–1212. doi: 10.1002/spe.3312.
M. Milrad, N. Otero, M. C. Sánchez-Gómez, J. J. Mena, D. Durães, F. Sciarrone, C. Alvarez-Gómez, M. Rodrigues, P. Vittorini, R. Gennari, T. Di Mascio, M. Temperini, and F. de la Prieta. “Preface.” Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 764, 2023, pp. v–vi.
M. Temperini, I. Marenzi, E. Popescu, R. Gennari, T. Di Mascio, V. Scarano, M. Kravcik, R. Lanzilotti, F. De La Prieta, and P. Vittorini. “Preface.” Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 580, 2023, pp. v–vi.
F. Caruso, S. Peretti, V. S. Barletta, M. C. Pino, and T. Di Mascio. “Recommendations for Developing Immersive Virtual Reality Serious Games for Autism: Insights from a Systematic Literature Review.” IEEE Access, vol. 11, 2023, pp. 74898–74913. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3296882.
L. Tarantino, M. Attanasio, T. Di Mascio, G. De Gasperis, M. Valenti, and M. Mazza. “On the Evaluation of Engagement in Immersive Applications When Users Are on the Autism Spectrum.” Sensors, vol. 23, no. 4, 2023, art. no. 2192. doi: 10.3390/s23042192.
V. Muttillo, L. Pomante, M. Santic, and G. Valente. “SystemC-Based Co-Simulation/Analysis for System-Level Hardware/Software Co-Design.” Computers and Electrical Engineering, vol. 110, 2023, p. 108803. doi: 10.1016/j.compeleceng.2023.108803.
H. Bruneliere, V. Muttillo, R. Eramo, L. Berardinelli, A. Gómez, A. Bagnato, A. Sadovykh, and A. Cicchetti. “AIDOaRt: AI-Augmented Automation for DevOps, a Model-Based Framework for Continuous Development in Cyber–Physical Systems.” Microprocessors and Microsystems, vol. 94, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.micpro.2022.104672.
Ó. Mealha, M. Dascalu, and T. Di Mascio. “Preface.” In: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol. 249, 2022, pp. v–vi.
F. De la Prieta, R. Gennari, M. Temperini, T. Di Mascio, P. Vittorini, Z. Kubincova, E. Popescu, D. R. Carneiro, L. Lancia, and A. Addone. “Preface.” In: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 326, 2022, pp. v–vi. doi: 10.1007/BF01400704.
F. Caruso, T. Di Mascio, S. Peretti, L. Pomante, and G. Valente. “MONICA “On-the-Job” Technology-Enhanced Learning Environment: An Empirical Evaluation.” In: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 326, 2022, pp. 54–64. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-86618-1_6.
G. Valente, T. Di Mascio, L. Pomante, and G. D’Andrea. “Dynamic Partial Reconfiguration Profitability for Real-Time Systems.” IEEE Embedded Systems Letters, vol. 13, no. 3, 2021, pp. 102–105. doi: 10.1109/LES.2020.3004302.
F. Caruso and T. Di Mascio. “Designing IVR Serious Games for People with ASD: An Innovative Approach.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1236, 2021, pp. 291–295. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-52287-2_30.
G. Valente, T. Fanni, C. Sau, T. Di Mascio, L. Pomante, and F. Palumbo. “A Composable Monitoring System for Heterogeneous Embedded Platforms.” ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems, vol. 20, no. 5, 2021, pp. 1–33. doi: 10.1145/3461647.
C. Sau, C. Rinaldi, L. Pomante, F. Palumbo, G. Valente, T. Fanni, M. Martinez, et al. “Design and Management of Image Processing Pipelines within CPS: Acquired Experience Towards the End of the FitOptiVis ECSEL Project.” Microprocessors and Microsystems, 2021, p. 104350. doi: 10.1016/j.micpro.2021.104350.
R. Gennari, P. Vittorini, F. De La Prieta, T. Di Mascio, M. Temperini, R. Azambuja-Silveira, and D. A. O. Carranza. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1007, 2020, pp. v–vi. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-23990-9.
W. Tiberti, F. Caruso, L. Pomante, M. Pugliese, M. Santic, and F. Santucci. “Development of an Extended Topology-Based Lightweight Cryptographic Scheme for IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Networks.” International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 16, no. 10, 2020, p. 1550147720951673. doi: 10.1177/1550147720951673.
W. Tiberti, F. Caruso, L. Pomante, M. Pugliese, M. Santic, and F. Santucci. “Development of an Extended Topology-Based Lightweight Cryptographic Scheme for IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Networks.” International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 16, no. 10, 2020, p. 1550147720951673. doi: 10.1177/1550147720951673.
T. Di Mascio, L. Tarantino, and F. Caruso. “Towards a Gamified Musical Skill Learning Model (MUS-LM): Structural Aspects.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1241, 2020, pp. 226–238. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-52538-5_23.
P. Vittorini, T. Di Mascio, L. Tarantino, M. Temperini, R. Gennari, and F. de la Prieta. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1241, 2020, pp. v–vi.
V. Muttillo, P. Giammatteo, V. Stoico, and L. Pomante. “An Early-Stage Statement-Level Metric for Energy Characterization of Embedded Processors.” Microprocessors and Microsystems, vol. 77, 2020. doi: 10.1016/j.micpro.2020.103200.
L. Pomante, V. Muttillo, M. Santic, and P. Serri. “SystemC-Based Electronic System-Level Design Space Exploration Environment for Dedicated Heterogeneous Multi-Processor Systems.” Microprocessors and Microsystems, vol. 72, 2020. doi: 10.1016/j.micpro.2019.102898.
P. Giammatteo, G. Valente, and A. D’Ortenzio. “An Intelligent Informative Totem Application Based on Deep CNN in Edge Regime.” In: Applications in Electronics Pervading Industry, Environment and Society. Ed. by S. Saponara and A. De Gloria. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2020, pp. 191–198.
P. Giammatteo and T. Di Mascio. “Wilson-Hilferty-type Approximation for Poisson Random Variable.” Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems, vol. 5, no. 2, 2020, pp. 377–383. doi: 10.25046/aj050249.
T. Di Mascio, P. Vittorini, R. Gennari, F. De la Prieta, S. Rodríguez, R. A. Silveira, M. Temperini, E. Popescu, and L. Lancia. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 804, 2019, pp. v–vi.
G. Valente, P. Giammatteo, V. Muttillo, L. Pomante, and T. Di Mascio. “A Lightweight, Hardware-Based Support for Isolation in Mixed-Criticality Network-on-Chip Architectures.” Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems, vol. 4, no. 4, 2019, pp. 561–573. doi: 10.25046/aj040467.
V. Muttillo, L. Tiberi, L. Pomante, and P. Serri. “Benchmarking Analysis and Characterization of Hypervisors for Space Multicore Systems.” Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, vol. 16, no. 11, 2019, pp. 500–511. doi: 10.2514/1.I010745.
L. Pomante, V. Muttillo, B. Křena, T. Vojnar, F. Veljković, P. Magnin, M. Matschnig, B. Fischer, J. Martinez, and T. Gruber. “The AQUAS ECSEL Project Aggregated Quality Assurance for Systems: Co-Engineering Inside and Across the Product Life Cycle.” Microprocessors and Microsystems, vol. 69, 2019, pp. 54–67. doi: 10.1016/j.micpro.2019.05.013.
G. Valente, V. Muttillo, M. Muttillo, G. Barile, A. Leoni, W. Tiberti, and L. Pomante. “SPOF—Slave Powerlink on FPGA for Smart Sensors and Actuators Interfacing for Industry 4.0 Applications.” Energies, vol. 12, no. 9, 2019. doi: 10.3390/en12091633.
T. Di Mascio, L. Tarantino, L. Cirelli, S. Peretti, and M. Mazza. “Designing a Personalizable ASD-Oriented AAC Tool: An Action Research Experience.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 804, 2019, pp. 200–209. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-98872-6_24.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, L. Tarantino, and P. Vittorini. “Designing Visualizations of Temporal Relations for Children: Action Research Meets HCI.” Multimedia Tools and Applications, vol. 76, no. 4, 2017, pp. 4855–4893. doi: 10.1007/s11042-016-3609-6.
G. De Gasperis, T. Di Mascio, and L. Tarantino. “Toward a Cognitive Robotics Laboratory Based on a Technology Enhanced Learning Approach.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 617, 2017, pp. 101–109. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-60819-8_12.
V. Muttillo, G. Valente, F. Federici, L. Pomante, M. Faccio, C. Tieri, and S. Ferri. “A Design Methodology for Soft-Core Platforms on FPGA with SMP Linux, OpenMP Support, and Distributed Hardware Profiling System.” EURASIP Journal on Embedded Systems, vol. 2016, no. 1, p. 15, 2016. doi: 10.1186/s13639-016-0051-9.
D. Di Giacomo, V. Cofini, T. Di Mascio, M. R. Cecilia, D. Fiorenzi, R. Gennari, and P. Vittorini. “The Silent Reading Supported by Adaptive Learning Technology: Influence in the Children Outcomes.” Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 55, 2016, pp. 1125–1130. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2014.09.053.
T. Di Mascio, F. Gobbo, and L. Tarantino. “Requirements and Open Issues for ISs Supporting Dynamic Community Bonding in Emergency Situations.” In: Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation, vol. 11, 2016, pp. 257–271. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-23784-8_20.
T. Di Mascio and L. Tarantino. “New Design Techniques for New Users: An Action Research-Based Approach.” In: Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation, vol. 18, 2016, pp. 83–96. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-40265-9_6.
M. Caporuscio, F. De La Prieta, T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, J. Gutierrez-Rodriguez, R. Azambuja-Silveira, and P. Vittorini. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 478, 2016, pp. v–vi.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, A. Melonio, and L. Tarantino. “Supporting Children in Mastering Temporal Relations of Stories: The TERENCE Learning Approach.” International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, vol. 14, no. 1, 2016, pp. 44–63. doi: 10.4018/IJDET.2016010103.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, P. Vittorini, and F. De La Prieta. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 374, 2015, pp. 5–6.
T. Di Mascio and L. Tarantino. “Towards Children-Oriented Visual Representations for Temporal Relations.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 374, 2015, pp. 81–89. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-19632-9_11.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, P. Vittorini, and F. de la Prieta. “Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 374, 2015. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-19632-9.
G. Di Giammarco, T. Di Mascio, M. Di Mauro, A. Tarquinio, and P. Vittorini. “SmartHeart CABG Edu: First Prototype and Preliminary Evaluation.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 374, 2015, pp. 57–66. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-19632-9_8.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, A. Melonio, and P. Vittorini. “Gamify Your Field Studies for Learning About Your Learners.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 292, 2014, pp. 135–142. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07698-0_17.
M. R. Cecilia, V. Cofini, T. Di Mascio, and P. Vittorini. “The Relationship Between Psycho-Pedagogical and Usability Data in the TERENCE Evaluation Methodology.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 292, 2014, pp. 61–68. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07698-0_8.
T. Di Mascio, A. Melonio, L. Tarantino, and P. Vittorini. “Many Children and Short Project Timing: How TERENCE Harmonized These Conflicting Requirements.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 292, 2014, pp. 69–76. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07698-0_9.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, A. Melonio, and L. Tarantino. “Engaging ‘New Users’ into Design Activities: The TERENCE Experience with Children.” In: Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation, vol. 7, 2014, pp. 241–250. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07040-7_23.
M. R. Cecilia, T. Di Mascio, L. Tarantino, and P. Vittorini. “Designing TEL Products for Poor Comprehenders: Evidences from the Evaluation of TERENCE.” Interaction Design and Architecture(s), vol. 23, no. 1, 2014, pp. 50–67.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, P. Vittorini, R. Vicari, and F. de la Prieta. “Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 292, 2014. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07698-0.
Cofini, D. Di Giacomo, T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, and P. Vittorini. “The Pedagogical Evaluation of TERENCE: Preliminary Results for Hearing Learners in Italy.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 292, 2014, pp. 173–180. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07698-0_22.
F. De La Prieta, T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, I. Marenzi, and P. Vittorini. “User-Centred and Evidence-Based Design of Smart Games for Poor Text Comprehenders: The TERENCE Experience.” International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, vol. 6, no. 3, 2014, pp. 212–236. doi: 10.1504/IJTEL.2014.068350.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, P. Vittorini, R. Vicari, and F. De La Prieta. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 292, 2014, pp. v–vi. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07698-0.
P. Vittorini, R. Gennari, I. Marenzi, T. Di Mascio, and F. De La Prieta. “Preface.” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 218, 2013, pp. v–vi.
V. Cofini, F. De la Prieta, T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, I. Marenzi, and P. Vittorini. “The Design of Learning Material for Poor Comprehenders: Lessons Learnt from Experts.” Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering), vol. 63, no. 3, 2013, pp. 45–51.
M. R. Cecilia, T. Di Mascio, and A. Melonio. “The 1st Release of the Terence Learner GUI: The User-Based Usability Evaluation.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 218, 2013, pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-00554-6_1.
A. Melonio, L. Tarantino, and T. Di Mascio. “Towards ICT Support for Elderly Displaced People: Looking for Natural Gestures.” In: Information Systems: Crossroads for Organization, Management, Accounting and Engineering, 2013, pp. 135–143. doi: 10.1007/978-3-7908-2789-7_16.
F. De La Prieta, T. Di Mascio, I. Marenzi, and P. Vittorini. “Pedagogy-Driven Smart Games for Primary School Children.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 218, 2013, pp. 33–41. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-00554-6_5.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, and P. Vittorini. “Blending Evidence and Users for TEL: An Overture.” In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 8095, 2013, pp. 544–547. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-40814-4_54.
V. Cofini, T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, and P. Vittorini. “The TERENCE Smart Games Revision Guidelines and Software Tool.” In: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 218, 2013, pp. 17–24. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-00554-6_3.
R. Gennari, P. Vittorini, I. Marenzi, T. Di Mascio, F. De La Prieta, and J. M. Corchado. “Editorial.” International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, vol. 5, no. 3–4, 2013, pp. 195–197.
T. Di Mascio, R. Gennari, A. Melonio, and P. Vittorini. “Designing Games for Deaf Children: First Guidelines.” International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, vol. 5, no. 3–4, 2013, pp. 223–239. doi: 10.1504/IJTEL.2013.059493.
V. Cofini, D. Di Giacomo, T. Di Mascio, S. Necozione, and P. Vittorini. “Evaluation Plan of TERENCE: When the User-Centred Design Meets the Evidence-Based Approach.” In: Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, vol. 152, 2012, pp. 11–18. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-28801-2_2.
A. Melonio, L. Tarantino, and T. Di Mascio. “Towards ICT Support for Elderly Displaced People: Looking for Natural Gestures.” In: Information Systems: Crossroads for Organization, Management, Accounting and Engineering, 2012, pp. 135–143. doi: 10.1007/978-3-7908-2789-7_16.
T. Di Mascio, D. Frigioni, and L. Tarantino. “VISTO: A New CBIR System for Vector Images.” Information Systems, vol. 35, no. 7, 2010, pp. 709–734. doi: 10.1016/j.is.2009.10.003.
T. Di Mascio and R. Gennari. “An Intelligent Visual Dictionary for Italian Sign Language.” Journal of Web Engineering, vol. 7, no. 4, 2008, pp. 318–338.
T. Di Mascio and L. Tarantino. “Advanced Visual Interfaces: The Focus is on the User.” Knowledge Engineering Review, vol. 18, no. 2, 2003, pp. 175–181. doi: 10.1017/S0269888903000584.
T. Catarci, T. Di Mascio, E. Franconi, G. Santucci, and S. Tessaris. “An Ontology-Based Visual Tool for Query Formulation Support.” In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 2889, 2003, pp. 32–33.
D. Frigioni, L. Tarantino, and T. Di Mascio. “On Formal Aspects of Zooming in Geographic Maps.” Informatica (Ljubljana), vol. 26, no. 3, 2002, pp. 309–319.

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