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Application of Unsupervised Machine Learning Classification for the Analysis of Driver Behavior in Work Zones in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Work zone areas are commonly known as crash-prone areas. Thus, they usually receive high priority by road operators as drivers and workers have higher chances of being involved in road crashes. The paper aims to investigate ... -
The appraisal of roadway environment and infrastructure by drivers with autism: A qualitative study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)People with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might experience difficulties while driving, for instance, related to hazard perception. These difficulties may be related to cognitive issues (internal) such as attention-shifting, ... -
Are Professional Drivers more Aggressive than General Drivers? A Case Study from Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference Paper)Previous studies have revealed that aggressive and reckless driving can largely affect the occurrence and severity of road crashes. There could be intentional aggressive and unsafe acts, which could significantly affect ... -
Assessing regional and global environmental footprints and value added of the largest food producers in the world
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This research aims to provide important insights regarding the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the world's largest food producing countries based on four sustainability metrics: energy use, carbon footprint, ... -
Attitudes towards road safety among pre-drivers: The case of Qatar
( IEOM Society , 2018 , Conference Paper)A preliminary study involving school students aged 12-18 years attempted to test whether there is difference in attitudes towards road safety between Arab and non-Arab respondents. The sampled participants were categorized ... -
Autonomous vehicles between anticipation and apprehension: Investigations through safety and security perceptions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Due to the ongoing enormous infrastructural developments and car ownership culture in Qatar, it could be one of those countries to introduce Autonomous Vehicles (AV) technology at the early stages. Therefore, this study ... -
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 ... -
Building resilience in the infant formula milk supply chain
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In recent years, Infant Formula Milk (IFM), a vital source of nutrition for infants lacking breast milk in their first two years, has been plagued by diverse and severe global supply chain disruptions. These challenges ... -
Can automated driving prevent crashes with distracted Pedestrians? An exploration of motion planning at unsignalized Mid-block crosswalks
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Pedestrian distraction may provoke severe difficulties in automated vehicle (AV) control, which may significantly affect the safety performance of AVs, especially at unsignalized mid-block crosswalks (UMCs). However, there ... -
Case studies on COVID-19 and environment
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Coronavirus drastically changes people's travel behavior all over the world. This study aims to investigate the effect of people's adaptive travel behavior on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in south Asian countries. We ... -
Changes in Driving Behavior Across Age Cohorts in an Arab Culture: The Case of State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Conference Paper)In this investigation, we aimed to examine the structure of the Driving Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) across age cohorts spanning 14 to 55 years in the State of Qatar. In addition, we aimed to examine variations in driving ... -
Concentration of pb, cu, zn and cd in the roadside soil of doha: Effect of traffic volume and season
( HARD , 2021 , Article)The concentration of copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) in the roadside soil of Doha was evaluated. Three different roads were selected for the study namely, Mesrif street, Salwa road and Cornish street ... -
Consideration of a Pedestrian Speed Change Model in the Pedestrian-Vehicle Safety Assessment of Signalized Crosswalks
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Conference Paper)Pedestrian safety is one of the most challenging issues in the road network. Understanding the pedestrian maneuver is the key to applying countermeasures against traffic crashes. It is known that behaviors of pedestrians ... -
Crowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Large crowds can be expected at famous tourist attractions, e.g., Souq Waqif, during special events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. A comprehensive understanding of crowd dynamics is extremely important in order to ... -
Data-Driven Optimization for Dynamic Shortest Path Problem Considering Traffic Safety
( IEEE , 2022 , Article)Traffic congestion is an inescapable problem that frustrates drivers in megacities. Although there is hardly a way to eliminate the congestion, it is possible to mitigate the impact through predictive methods. This paper ... -
Defensive or competitive Autonomous Vehicles: Which one interacts safely and efficiently with pedestrians?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The emergence of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) could provoke unexpected challenges in urban traffic environments. One such crucial challenge is the conflicts between pedestrians and AVs, particularly on unsignalized mid-block ... -
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and can provide information ... -
Development of a risk assessment tool based on driver behavior and environment
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Driver error is the leading cause of vehicle crashes; roadway segment characteristics and environmental conditions follow. However, no safety prediction model has been introduced to estimate risk associated with driver ... -
Do detection-based warning strategies improve vehicle yielding behavior at uncontrolled midblock crosswalks?
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Pedestrians being the most vulnerable road users account for a large proportion of injuries and fatalities from road traffic crashes. Pedestrians are involved in around one-third of the whole fatalities coming from the ... -
Drivers’ estimation of their travelling speed: a study on an expressway and a local road
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Correctly estimating the travelling speed is essential for safety on the roads to ensure safer interactions with other drivers and to avoid violations of traffic regulations. Therefore, it is important to create understanding ...