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This study aims to develop a novel deep learning (DL)-based architecture, the Breast Cancer Ensemble Convolutional Neural Network (BCECNN), to enhance the diagnostic accuracy and interpretability of breast cancer detection systems.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The BCECNN architecture incorporates two ensemble learning (EL) structures: Triple Ensemble CNN (TECNN) and Quintuple Ensemble CNN (QECNN). These ensemble models integrate the predictions of multiple CNN architectures\u2014AlexNet, VGG16, ResNet-18, EfficientNetB0, and XceptionNet\u2014using a majority voting mechanism. These models were trained using transfer learning (TL) and evaluated on five distinct sub-datasets generated from the Artificial Intelligence Smart Solution Laboratory (AISSLab) dataset, which consists of 266 mammography images labeled and validated by radiologists. To improve transparency and interpretability, Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) techniques, including Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping (Grad-CAM) and Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME), were applied. Additionally, explainability was assessed through clinical evaluation by an experienced radiologist.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Experimental results demonstrated that the TECNN model\u2014comprising AlexNet, VGG16, and EfficientNetB0\u2014achieved the highest accuracy of 98.75% on the AISSLab-v2 dataset. The integration of XAI methods substantially enhanced the interpretability of the model, enabling clinicians to better understand and validate the model\u2019s decision-making process. Clinical evaluation confirmed that the XAI outputs aligned well with expert assessments, underscoring the practical utility of the model in a diagnostic setting.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The BCECNN model presents a promising solution for improving both the accuracy and interpretability of breast cancer diagnostic systems. Unlike many previous studies that rely on single architectures or large datasets, BCECNN leverages the strengths of an ensemble of CNN models and performs robustly even with limited data. It integrates advanced XAI techniques\u2014such as Grad-CAM and LIME\u2014to provide visual justifications for model decisions, enhancing clinical interpretability. Moreover, the model was validated using AISSLab dataset, designed to reflect real-world diagnostic challenges. 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