Browsing by Author "Kharbeche, Mohamed"
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ANN-Based traffic volume prediction models in response to COVID-19 imposed measures
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Many countries around the globe have imposed several response measures to suppress the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2020. These measures have impacted routine daily activities, along with ... -
Assessment of School Bus Assistant’s Safety Perspective in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference)School Bus Assistants (SBA) are appointed to bridge the communication gap between students and drivers, and to ensure the safety of students on the school buses. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety procedures ... -
Blockchain for the internet of vehicles: A decentralized IoT solution for vehicles communication using ethereum
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The concept of smart cities has become prominent in modern metropolises due to the emergence of embedded and connected smart devices, systems, and technologies. They have enabled the connection of every “thing” to the ... -
Blockchain for the Internet of Vehicles: How to Use Blockchain to Secure Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication and Payment?
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)As the Internet of Things (IoT) is evolving, one of its rapidly developing components is the transformation of standard Vehicle Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) into the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). Due to the exceptional progress ... -
Does Pedestrian Penalty Affect Pedestrian Behavior? A Case of State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Crashes involving pedestrians are a major concern for authorities in many developed and developing countries. To refrain pedestrians from illegal or unsafe road behavior, authorities introduced three pedestrian penalties ... -
Driver Drowsiness Detection Model Using Convolutional Neural Networks Techniques for Android Application
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference)A sleepy driver is arguably much more dangerous on the road than the one who is speeding as he is a victim of microsleeps. Automotive researchers and manufacturers are trying to curb this problem with several technological ... -
Enhancing resilience in the liquefied natural gas supply chain: A focus on chemical supply continuity
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)As the global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) surges, its pivotal role in the economy highlights the imperative of a continuous supply chain. This paper underscores the critical need for a resilient LNG supply chain ... -
A formal model-based testing framework for validating an IoT solution for blockchain-based vehicles communication
( SciTePress , 2020 , Conference)The emergence of embedded and connected smart technologies, systems, and devices has enabled the concept of smart cities by connecting every "thing" to the Internet and in particular in transportation through the Internet ... -
A Model-Based and Resource-Aware Testing Framework for Parking System Payment using Blockchain
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference)In most cities, the availability of parking is a major concern. The misuse of parking spots as drivers park for longer than permitted periods cause more delays, inconvenience to others, and even parking tickets. Moreover, ... -
Prediction of Traffic Conflicts at Signalized Intersections using SSAM
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)The use of microsimulation to model the vehicles movement and pedestrian movements within a traffic network is widely undertaken to test and evaluate operational performance of a traffic network under different traffic ... -
Quantifying the impact of COVID–19 preventive measures on traffic in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Ever since the beginning of 2020, the mobility of people and goods all over the world has been extremely limited as a result of movement restrictions imposed by local authorities as part of several other efforts to stop ... -
Safe Route Mapping of Roadways Using Multiple Sourced Data
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers , 2022 , Article)The use of systematic techniques with historical crash data and qualitative measures has long been a common practice to identify the problematic road features and develop countermeasures to mitigate the crash risk in ... -
Safer pedestrian crossing facilities on low-speed roads: Comparison of innovative treatments
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Despite the international efforts to improve pedestrian safety in different regions of the world, pedestrian fatalities still account for around one-third of annual road traffic deaths. Residential areas are commonly ... -
Safety and Operational Performance of Signalized Roundabouts: A Case Study in Doha
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Conference)Traffic safety is one of the important challenges that urban transportation systems are facing. The common practice of assessing the safety of transportation systems starts with the collection of readily available crash ... -
Statewide assessment of air quality changes in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many countries from all over the world to adopt extreme measures to suppress the spread of the pandemic. These measures have triggered changes in air quality. Many studies showed an overall ... -
Urban Traffic Monitoring and Modeling System: An IoT Solution for Enhancing Road Safety
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference)Qatar expects more than a million visitors during the 2022 World Cup, which will pose significant challenges. The high number of people will likely cause a rise in road traffic congestion, vehicle crashes, injuries and ...
