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Centre Interdisciplinaire
de Recherche et d’Innovation
en Cybersécurité et Société
de Recherche et d’Innovation
en Cybersécurité et Société
1.
Corno, G.; Monthuy-Blanc, J.; Bouchard, S.
Applications of Virtual Reality in the Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders Journal Article
In: From Eating Disorders to Dysfunctional Eating Attitudes and Behaviors Continuum: The Core of Body Perceptions, pp. 30–43, 2026, ISSN: 978-104050847-3 (ISBN); 978-103268497-0 (ISBN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: body image, Condition, Eating disorders, Health research, Image disturbances, Life threatening conditions, Mental health, Psychological treatments, virtual reality
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title = {Applications of Virtual Reality in the Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders},
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abstract = {Severe dysfunctional eating attitudes and behaviors, as eating disorders are complex and life-threatening conditions. Despite the existence of various treatment approaches, psychological treatments for eating disorders continue to encounter certain limitations, with only 50% of these therapies resulting in complete recovery. Over the past three decades, virtual reality has emerged as a valid tool for the treatment and assessment of these conditions. This chapter will discuss the main advantages of implementing virtual reality in mental health research, with a particular focus on eating disorders. Specifically, the chapter provides a review of the recent use of virtual reality as an intervention tool targeting specific features of eating disorders, such as fear of food, fear of gaining weight, urge to be physically active, and body image disturbances. Moreover, this chapter demonstrates the potential of VR to facilitate a more profound comprehension and evaluation of body image disturbances, including body dissatisfaction and body distortion. © 2027 Johana Monthuy-Blanc and Giulia Corno.},
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Severe dysfunctional eating attitudes and behaviors, as eating disorders are complex and life-threatening conditions. Despite the existence of various treatment approaches, psychological treatments for eating disorders continue to encounter certain limitations, with only 50% of these therapies resulting in complete recovery. Over the past three decades, virtual reality has emerged as a valid tool for the treatment and assessment of these conditions. This chapter will discuss the main advantages of implementing virtual reality in mental health research, with a particular focus on eating disorders. Specifically, the chapter provides a review of the recent use of virtual reality as an intervention tool targeting specific features of eating disorders, such as fear of food, fear of gaining weight, urge to be physically active, and body image disturbances. Moreover, this chapter demonstrates the potential of VR to facilitate a more profound comprehension and evaluation of body image disturbances, including body dissatisfaction and body distortion. © 2027 Johana Monthuy-Blanc and Giulia Corno.
2.
Pimentel, A.; Zhu, Y.; Falk, T. H.
Partial Audio Deepfake Detection: Are We Really Detecting Synthetic Media or Just Dataset Content Biases? Proceedings Article
In: IEEE Conf. Artif. Intell., CAI, pp. 1846–1851, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2026, ISBN: 979-833156039-3 (ISBN), (Journal Abbreviation: IEEE Conf. Artif. Intell., CAI).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Audio signal processing, Computational linguistics, Condition, Detection models, Information integrity, Language model, Large datasets, Learning models, Optimistics, Performance, Self-supervised learning, Speech communication, Speech models, Speech recognition, Speech signals, Synthetic media, Transcription
@inproceedings{pimentelPartialAudioDeepfake2026,
title = {Partial Audio Deepfake Detection: Are We Really Detecting Synthetic Media or Just Dataset Content Biases?},
author = {A. Pimentel and Y. Zhu and T. H. Falk},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105042045476?origin=resultslist},
doi = {10.1109/CAI68641.2026.11536622},
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year = {2026},
date = {2026-01-01},
booktitle = {IEEE Conf. Artif. Intell., CAI},
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publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},
abstract = {In recent years, the generation of highly realistic audio deepfakes has raised significant concerns regarding privacy and information integrity. While most research has focused on fully bonafide or spoofed speech, partial deep-fakes, where only segments of an utterance are manipulated, remain less explored. Given the nature of the task, existing datasets are relying on large language models to manipulate bonafide speech signals into partial deepfakes by altering, deleting, or replacing segments with synthetic content. These manipulations may alter the semantics and sentiment of the generated content, creating biases that can be captured by deepfake detection models, leading to overly optimistic performance and poor generalizability. In this work, we investigate the presence of such biases in two popular partial deepfake datasets, namely AV-Deepfake1M and PartialEdit. We explore four self-supervised learning models, two relying only on text transcriptions (RoBERTa and RoBERTa-sentiment) and two relying on universal speech representations (WavLM Large and Wav2vec2-XLSR). Our experiments show that, while speech models achieve higher in-domain performance, they do not generalize to out-of-domain conditions. In turn, models trained on only transcribed speech can effectively distinguish manipulated content, achieving up to 97.8% AUC in-domain and nearly 70% AUC out-of-domain. These results suggest that linguistic patterns and dataset confounds may indeed be biasing partial deepfake detection models, leading to poor generalizability. © 2026 IEEE.},
note = {Journal Abbreviation: IEEE Conf. Artif. Intell., CAI},
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In recent years, the generation of highly realistic audio deepfakes has raised significant concerns regarding privacy and information integrity. While most research has focused on fully bonafide or spoofed speech, partial deep-fakes, where only segments of an utterance are manipulated, remain less explored. Given the nature of the task, existing datasets are relying on large language models to manipulate bonafide speech signals into partial deepfakes by altering, deleting, or replacing segments with synthetic content. These manipulations may alter the semantics and sentiment of the generated content, creating biases that can be captured by deepfake detection models, leading to overly optimistic performance and poor generalizability. In this work, we investigate the presence of such biases in two popular partial deepfake datasets, namely AV-Deepfake1M and PartialEdit. We explore four self-supervised learning models, two relying only on text transcriptions (RoBERTa and RoBERTa-sentiment) and two relying on universal speech representations (WavLM Large and Wav2vec2-XLSR). Our experiments show that, while speech models achieve higher in-domain performance, they do not generalize to out-of-domain conditions. In turn, models trained on only transcribed speech can effectively distinguish manipulated content, achieving up to 97.8% AUC in-domain and nearly 70% AUC out-of-domain. These results suggest that linguistic patterns and dataset confounds may indeed be biasing partial deepfake detection models, leading to poor generalizability. © 2026 IEEE.
3.
Khosrojerdi, F.; Gagnon, S.; Valverde, R.
Leveraging AI for Sustainable Energy Development in Solar Power Plants Operating Under Shading Conditions Journal Article
In: Energies, vol. 18, no. 11, 2025, ISSN: 19961073 (ISSN), (Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Computer control systems, Condition, Electric power system control, Energy, Energy forecasting, Energy output, Maximum Power Point Tracking, MPPT, Photovoltaic arrays, Photovoltaic systems, Power, PSC, SDGs, Solar energy, Solar fuels, Solar heating, sustainable development, Sustainable energy development
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abstract = {In a photovoltaic (PV) system, shading caused by weather and environmental factors can significantly impact electricity production. For over a decade, artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have been applied to enhance energy production efficiency in the solar energy sector. This paper demonstrates how AI-based control systems can improve energy output in a solar power plant under shading conditions. The findings highlight that AI contributes to the sustainable development of the solar power sector. Specifically, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control systems, utilizing metaheuristic and computer-based algorithms, enable PV arrays to mitigate the impacts of shading effectively. The effect of shading on a PV module is also simulated using MATLAB R2018b. Using actual PV data from a solar power plant, power outputs are compared in two scenarios: (I) PV systems without a control system and (II) PV arrays equipped with MPPT boards. The System Advisor Model (SAM) is employed to calculate the monthly energy output of the case study. The results confirm that PV systems using MPPT technology generate significantly more monthly energy compared to those without MPPTs. © 2025 by the authors.},
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In a photovoltaic (PV) system, shading caused by weather and environmental factors can significantly impact electricity production. For over a decade, artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have been applied to enhance energy production efficiency in the solar energy sector. This paper demonstrates how AI-based control systems can improve energy output in a solar power plant under shading conditions. The findings highlight that AI contributes to the sustainable development of the solar power sector. Specifically, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control systems, utilizing metaheuristic and computer-based algorithms, enable PV arrays to mitigate the impacts of shading effectively. The effect of shading on a PV module is also simulated using MATLAB R2018b. Using actual PV data from a solar power plant, power outputs are compared in two scenarios: (I) PV systems without a control system and (II) PV arrays equipped with MPPT boards. The System Advisor Model (SAM) is employed to calculate the monthly energy output of the case study. The results confirm that PV systems using MPPT technology generate significantly more monthly energy compared to those without MPPTs. © 2025 by the authors.
4.
Bouafia, Y.; Allili, M. S.; Hebbache, L.; Guezouli, L.
SES-ReNet: Lightweight deep learning model for human detection in hazy weather conditions Journal Article
In: Signal Processing: Image Communication, vol. 130, 2025, ISSN: 09235965 (ISSN), (Publisher: Elsevier B.V.).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Condition, Deep learning, face recognition, Hazy weather, Human detection, Knowledge distillation, Learning models, Lightweight Retinanet, Outdoor scenes, Personal safety, Personal security, Safety and securities
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abstract = {Accurate detection of people in outdoor scenes plays an essential role in improving personal safety and security. However, existing human detection algorithms face significant challenges when visibility is reduced and human appearance is degraded, particularly in hazy weather conditions. To address this problem, we present a novel lightweight model based on the RetinaNet detection architecture. The model incorporates a lightweight backbone feature extractor, a dehazing functionality based on knowledge distillation (KD), and a multi-scale attention mechanism based on the Squeeze and Excitation (SE) principle. KD is achieved from a larger network trained on unhazed clear images, whereas attention is incorporated at low-level and high-level features of the network. Experimental results have shown remarkable performance, outperforming state-of-the-art methods while running at 22 FPS. The combination of high accuracy and real-time capabilities makes our approach a promising solution for effective human detection in challenging weather conditions and suitable for real-time applications. © 2024},
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Accurate detection of people in outdoor scenes plays an essential role in improving personal safety and security. However, existing human detection algorithms face significant challenges when visibility is reduced and human appearance is degraded, particularly in hazy weather conditions. To address this problem, we present a novel lightweight model based on the RetinaNet detection architecture. The model incorporates a lightweight backbone feature extractor, a dehazing functionality based on knowledge distillation (KD), and a multi-scale attention mechanism based on the Squeeze and Excitation (SE) principle. KD is achieved from a larger network trained on unhazed clear images, whereas attention is incorporated at low-level and high-level features of the network. Experimental results have shown remarkable performance, outperforming state-of-the-art methods while running at 22 FPS. The combination of high accuracy and real-time capabilities makes our approach a promising solution for effective human detection in challenging weather conditions and suitable for real-time applications. © 2024
5.
Bouafia, Y.; Allili, M. S.; Hebbache, L.; Guezouli, L.
SES-ReNet: Lightweight deep learning model for human detection in hazy weather conditions Journal Article
In: Signal Processing: Image Communication, vol. 130, 2025, ISSN: 09235965 (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Condition, Deep learning, face recognition, Hazy weather, Human detection, Knowledge distillation, Learning models, Lightweight Retinanet, Outdoor scenes, Personal safety, Personal security, Safety and securities
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Accurate detection of people in outdoor scenes plays an essential role in improving personal safety and security. However, existing human detection algorithms face significant challenges when visibility is reduced and human appearance is degraded, particularly in hazy weather conditions. To address this problem, we present a novel lightweight model based on the RetinaNet detection architecture. The model incorporates a lightweight backbone feature extractor, a dehazing functionality based on knowledge distillation (KD), and a multi-scale attention mechanism based on the Squeeze and Excitation (SE) principle. KD is achieved from a larger network trained on unhazed clear images, whereas attention is incorporated at low-level and high-level features of the network. Experimental results have shown remarkable performance, outperforming state-of-the-art methods while running at 22 FPS. The combination of high accuracy and real-time capabilities makes our approach a promising solution for effective human detection in challenging weather conditions and suitable for real-time applications. © 2024
6.
Khosrojerdi, F.; Gagnon, S.; Valverde, R.
Leveraging AI for Sustainable Energy Development in Solar Power Plants Operating Under Shading Conditions Journal Article
In: Energies, vol. 18, no. 11, 2025, ISSN: 19961073 (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Computer control systems, Condition, Electric power system control, Energy, Energy forecasting, Energy output, Maximum Power Point Tracking, MPPT, Photovoltaic arrays, Photovoltaic systems, Power, PSC, SDGs, Solar energy, Solar fuels, Solar heating, sustainable development, Sustainable energy development
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keywords = {Computer control systems, Condition, Electric power system control, Energy, Energy forecasting, Energy output, Maximum Power Point Tracking, MPPT, Photovoltaic arrays, Photovoltaic systems, Power, PSC, SDGs, Solar energy, Solar fuels, Solar heating, sustainable development, Sustainable energy development},
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7.
Khosrojerdi, F.; Gagnon, S.; Valverde, R.
Leveraging AI for Sustainable Energy Development in Solar Power Plants Operating Under Shading Conditions Journal Article
In: Energies, vol. 18, no. 11, 2025, ISSN: 19961073 (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Computer control systems, Condition, Electric power system control, Energy, Energy forecasting, Energy output, Maximum Power Point Tracking, MPPT, Photovoltaic arrays, Photovoltaic systems, Power, PSC, SDGs, Solar energy, Solar fuels, Solar heating, sustainable development, Sustainable energy development
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In a photovoltaic (PV) system, shading caused by weather and environmental factors can significantly impact electricity production. For over a decade, artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have been applied to enhance energy production efficiency in the solar energy sector. This paper demonstrates how AI-based control systems can improve energy output in a solar power plant under shading conditions. The findings highlight that AI contributes to the sustainable development of the solar power sector. Specifically, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control systems, utilizing metaheuristic and computer-based algorithms, enable PV arrays to mitigate the impacts of shading effectively. The effect of shading on a PV module is also simulated using MATLAB R2018b. Using actual PV data from a solar power plant, power outputs are compared in two scenarios: (I) PV systems without a control system and (II) PV arrays equipped with MPPT boards. The System Advisor Model (SAM) is employed to calculate the monthly energy output of the case study. The results confirm that PV systems using MPPT technology generate significantly more monthly energy compared to those without MPPTs. © 2025 by the authors.
8.
Bouafia, Y.; Allili, M. S.; Hebbache, L.; Guezouli, L.
SES-ReNet: Lightweight deep learning model for human detection in hazy weather conditions Journal Article
In: Signal Processing: Image Communication, vol. 130, 2025, ISSN: 09235965 (ISSN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Condition, Deep learning, face recognition, Hazy weather, Human detection, Knowledge distillation, Learning models, Lightweight Retinanet, Outdoor scenes, Personal safety, Personal security, Safety and securities
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Accurate detection of people in outdoor scenes plays an essential role in improving personal safety and security. However, existing human detection algorithms face significant challenges when visibility is reduced and human appearance is degraded, particularly in hazy weather conditions. To address this problem, we present a novel lightweight model based on the RetinaNet detection architecture. The model incorporates a lightweight backbone feature extractor, a dehazing functionality based on knowledge distillation (KD), and a multi-scale attention mechanism based on the Squeeze and Excitation (SE) principle. KD is achieved from a larger network trained on unhazed clear images, whereas attention is incorporated at low-level and high-level features of the network. Experimental results have shown remarkable performance, outperforming state-of-the-art methods while running at 22 FPS. The combination of high accuracy and real-time capabilities makes our approach a promising solution for effective human detection in challenging weather conditions and suitable for real-time applications. © 2024
9.
Khosrojerdi, F.; Gagnon, S.; Valverde, R.
Identifying Influential Factors Affecting the Shading of a Solar Panel Proceedings Article
In: 2021 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2021, pp. 255–260, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021, ISBN: 978-1-66542-928-3.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Condition, Energy forecasting, Forecasting, Influential factors, Knowledge based systems, Partial shading, Photovoltaic planning, Photovoltaic power plant, Photovoltaics, Solar energy, Solar energy forecasting, Solar panels, Uniformly shading
@inproceedings{khosrojerdi_identifying_2021,
title = {Identifying Influential Factors Affecting the Shading of a Solar Panel},
author = {F. Khosrojerdi and S. Gagnon and R. Valverde},
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abstract = {Photovoltaic (PV) systems produce less energy when operating under shadings. PV planners need to identify important factors affecting the shadings to forecast power generations in various ambient conditions. Using a case study, we show that overlooking the impact of an environmental factor, herein snowfalls, will result in overestimations in the power forecasting. In this paper, we study the context of the shading from different perspectives and introduce parameters that can affect the duration and severity of shading conditions. To identify key notions of the shading and important factors involved, we implement a literature review and include experts' knowledge by exploring PV planning tools and conducting a survey in the sector of solar energy. The identified factors can be used to develop a knowledge-based model representing key concepts associated with shading conditions. In addition, the identification of important factors affecting the duration and severity of shading conditions addresses new research domains that need to be explored in the field of PV shading and power estimation. © 2021 IEEE.},
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Photovoltaic (PV) systems produce less energy when operating under shadings. PV planners need to identify important factors affecting the shadings to forecast power generations in various ambient conditions. Using a case study, we show that overlooking the impact of an environmental factor, herein snowfalls, will result in overestimations in the power forecasting. In this paper, we study the context of the shading from different perspectives and introduce parameters that can affect the duration and severity of shading conditions. To identify key notions of the shading and important factors involved, we implement a literature review and include experts' knowledge by exploring PV planning tools and conducting a survey in the sector of solar energy. The identified factors can be used to develop a knowledge-based model representing key concepts associated with shading conditions. In addition, the identification of important factors affecting the duration and severity of shading conditions addresses new research domains that need to be explored in the field of PV shading and power estimation. © 2021 IEEE.
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Khosrojerdi, F.; Gagnon, S.; Valverde, R.
Full Shading for Photovoltaic Systems Operating under Snow Conditions Proceedings Article
In: 2021 9th IEEE International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering, SEGE 2021, pp. 82–87, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021, ISBN: 978-0-7381-4535-8.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Computer software, Condition, Energy consumer, Energy forecasting, Photovoltaic cells, Photovoltaic planning, Photovoltaic shading, Photovoltaic systems, Photovoltaics, Snow, Snow-covered module, Solar energy, Solar power generation, Solar power plants, USC
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title = {Full Shading for Photovoltaic Systems Operating under Snow Conditions},
author = {F. Khosrojerdi and S. Gagnon and R. Valverde},
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abstract = {Photovoltaic (PV) installers and non-technical solar energy consumers use PV planning software for the system design and simulation. End-users rely on the designed system and power estimations provided by these tools. However, most planning software products fail to consider shading conditions. This problem affects energy forecasting for solar power plants located in cold climates. In this paper, we define the status of full shading for a snow-covered panel and the minimum depth of snow creating it. Using a case study, we design the project by the most reliable planning software, System Advisor Model (SAM). We show that the simulation overestimates power generations for snowy months. To identify shading conditions and the correlated performance reductions, we compare the SAM results with the measured data collected onsite. As a result, the minimum depth of snow that can create full shading and zero production is detected. Moreover, comparing the measured data with the simulated power helps us to define a rule-base system providing PV performance reduction factors. It assists solar sector practitioners to plan a PV project accurately, especially for the locations where snowfall is an important environmental factor for several months. © 2021 IEEE.},
keywords = {Computer software, Condition, Energy consumer, Energy forecasting, Photovoltaic cells, Photovoltaic planning, Photovoltaic shading, Photovoltaic systems, Photovoltaics, Snow, Snow-covered module, Solar energy, Solar power generation, Solar power plants, USC},
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Photovoltaic (PV) installers and non-technical solar energy consumers use PV planning software for the system design and simulation. End-users rely on the designed system and power estimations provided by these tools. However, most planning software products fail to consider shading conditions. This problem affects energy forecasting for solar power plants located in cold climates. In this paper, we define the status of full shading for a snow-covered panel and the minimum depth of snow creating it. Using a case study, we design the project by the most reliable planning software, System Advisor Model (SAM). We show that the simulation overestimates power generations for snowy months. To identify shading conditions and the correlated performance reductions, we compare the SAM results with the measured data collected onsite. As a result, the minimum depth of snow that can create full shading and zero production is detected. Moreover, comparing the measured data with the simulated power helps us to define a rule-base system providing PV performance reduction factors. It assists solar sector practitioners to plan a PV project accurately, especially for the locations where snowfall is an important environmental factor for several months. © 2021 IEEE.