5 papers
Software Fairness Testing in Practice
Ronnie de Souza Santos, Matheus de Morais Leca, Reydne Santos +1
Software testing ensures that a system functions correctly, meets specified requirements, and maintains high quality. As artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) technolog…
Applications and Implications of Large Language Models in Qualitative Analysis: A New Frontier for Empirical Software Engineering
Matheus de Morais Leça, Lucas Valença, Reydne Santos +1
The use of large language models (LLMs) for qualitative analysis is gaining attention in various fields, including software engineering, where qualitative methods are essential for…
Curious, Critical Thinker, Empathetic, and Ethically Responsible: Essential Soft Skills for Data Scientists in Software Engineering
Matheus de Morais Leça, Ronnie de Souza Santos
Background. As artificial intelligence and AI-powered systems continue to grow, the role of data scientists has become essential in software development environments. Data scientis…
Towards User-Focused Cross-Domain Testing: Disentangling Accessibility, Usability, and Fairness
Matheus de Morais Leça, Ronnie de Souza Santos
Fairness testing is increasingly recognized as fundamental in software engineering, especially in the domain of data-driven systems powered by artificial intelligence. However, its…
Responsible AI in the Software Industry: A Practitioner-Centered Perspective
Matheus de Morais Leça, Mariana Bento, Ronnie de Souza Santos
Responsible AI principles provide ethical guidelines for developing AI systems, yet their practical implementation in software engineering lacks thorough investigation. Therefore,…