2025 14th International Conference on Software and Computer Applications (ICSCA 2025)  was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during February 20-23, 2025. Co-sponsored by Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia; Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia; and FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Austria. The speakers were: Nikola Kassabov, The University of Auckland, New Zealand Life FIEEE, FRSNZ, FINNS College of Fellows, DVF RAE UK; Nor Ashidi Mat Isa, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Dayang Norhayati Abang Jawawi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia; and Mohamed Bahaj, University Hassan 1st Faculty of Sciences & Technologies Settat Morocco, Morocco;
The speeches were: Brain-inspired technologies for AI Applications; Optimizing Multi Task Test Redundancy Reduction based on Multi Factorial Approach; Transforming Industry with Deep Learning: Potential of Convolutional Neural Networks for Printed Circuit Board Defect Detection; Women in Software Engineering Education: Competency and Diversity; and Artificial Intelligence: Deep Learning and Next-Gen Approaches for Conversational Agents.

Excellent Paper Presentation Winners

Title: Multi-Task Test Redundancy Reduction Optimization Problem based on the Brown Bear Algorithm
Author: Multi-Task Test Redundancy Reduction Optimization Problem based on the Brown Bear Algorithm
Presenter: Roslina Mohd Sidek, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia

Title: Adaptive Intrusion Detection System Leveraging Dynamic Neural Models with Adversarial Learning for 5G/6G Networks
Author: Neha, Tarunpreet Bhatia
Presenter: Tarunpreet Bhatia, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India

Title: Enhancing Masked Face Recognition with Real-Time Eye Blink Detection for Secure Access Control
Author: Siew-Chin Chong, Lee-Ying Chong, Kuok-Kwee Wee
Presenter: Siew-Chin Chong, Multimedia University, Malaysia

Title: Embedding information into printed matter using invisible luminance-modulated illumination
Author: Kazutake Uehira and Hiroshi Unno
Presenter: Kazutake Uehira, Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Japan

Title: Detection and Identification of Abaca Plant Pests and Diseases using Computer Vision and Deep Neural Network
Author: Pearl Joy B. Rima, Jocelyn F. Villaverde
Presenter: Pearl Joy B. Rima, Mapua University, Philippines

Title: Forest Fire Inventory Dataset for Peninsular Malaysia (2001-2023) Generated Using a Framework with Google Earth Engine and Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data
Author: Yee Jian Chew, Shih Yin Ooi, Ying Han Pang
Presenter: Chew Yee Jian, Multimedia University, Malaysia

Title: Predictive Modelling for Early Sepsis Dection Using Electronic Health
Author: A Feasibility Case Study for Aotearoa New Zealand
Presenter: Abtin Ijadi Maghsoodi, New Zealand

Title: Time Series Classification with Composite Shapelets
Author: Masayuki Okabe
Presenter: Masayuki Okabe, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Japan

Tempognize: Fostering Deep Learning and Knowledge Consolidation with a Large Language Model-Based Learning Assistant
Author: XIN XIE, RONGYU CUI
Presenter: XIN XIE, Chengdu Neusoft University, China

Title: Integrating Cryptocurrency and Fiat Payments for a Serverless Water Billing System on Hyperledger Fabric
Author: GLICERIO ALLANIC BAGUIA, CHRIS JORDAN ALIAC, LARMIE S FELISCUZO, CHERRY LYN CANDO STA. ROMANA
Presenter: Glicerio a. Baguia, CEBU institute of Technology-University, Philippines

Title: Designing Layout-Agnostic Stencils to Minimize Visual Distraction in In-Vehicle Touchscreens
Author: Sarmad Soomro, Ahsanullah Abro
Presenter: Sarmad Soomro, Whitecliffe College, New Zealand

Title: Accurate Predictive Modeling of Global Coral Reef Bleaching Using Machine Learning
Author: Gordon Hung
Presenter: Gordon Hung, Independent Researcher

Beyond the Bat: A Novel Video-Based Framework for Cricket Technique Emulation Through Image Processing
Author: Sai Charan Papineni , Oshin Saraf , Karun VR , Sudeepa Roy Dey , Sai Krishna Muralidharan
Presenter: Sai Charan, PES University, India

How adaptable is the ChatGPT large language model for translating different text types? An Empirical Study
Author: Xinwei Qiu, Hui Jia
Presenter: Xinwei Qiu, East China University of Science and Technology, China