H-LLM-IM: An Adaptive Imbalance-Aware Hybrid Framework Using LLM-Based Code Embeddings for Software Vulnerability Detection
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Classification Algorithms, Empirical Software Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Fatma Altınsoy
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0000-0001-5225-7906
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 25, 2026
Submission Date
February 23, 2026
Acceptance Date
April 27, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 30 Number: 2