Processes for evaluating software architecture (SA) help to investigate problems and
potential risks in SA. It is derived from many studies that proposed a plethora of systematic …

Quantum computers (QCs) aim to disrupt the status-quo of computing–replacing traditional
systems and platforms that are driven by digital circuits and modular software–with hardware …

Reference architectures have emerged as a special type of software architecture that
achieves well-recognized understanding of specific domains, promoting reuse of design …

Software for satellite control systems (SCS) domain performs a relevant role in space
systems, being responsible for ensuring the functioning of the satellites, from the orbit launch …

Currently, software systems must be appropriately developed to support an amount of
variability for accommodating different requirements. To support such development, a …

This chapter first discusses the definitions given to reference architectures; Then, It clarifies
the differences between the reference architecture and reference model, as well as between …

Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) has become focus of attention for governmental
organisations, and healthcare and ICT researchers. AAL includes methods, products …

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) consist of networks composed of tiny devices
equipped with sensing, processing, storage, and wireless communication capabilities. WSN …

The development and the use of learning environments, coupled with the evolution of
mobile computing, have contributed significantly to the establishment of a new learning …

Robotics has experienced an increasing evolution and interest from the society in recent
years. Robots are no longer produced exclusively to perform repetitive tasks in factories …