Browsing Civil & Architectural Engineering by Author "Hussain, Qinaat"
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Aberrant driving behaviors as mediators in the relationship between driving anger patterns and crashes among taxi drivers: An investigation in a complex cultural context
Hussain, Zahid; Hussain, Qinaat; Soliman, Abdrabo; Mohammed, Semira; Mamo, Wondwesen Girma; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.... more authors ... less authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Objective: Taxis have become an integrated component of Qatar’s urban transportation network due to their convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Qatar has seen an uptick in the demand for professional taxi drivers. Most ... -
Autonomous vehicles between anticipation and apprehension: Investigations through safety and security perceptions
Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Adnan, Muhammad; Almallah, Mustafa; Almukdad, Abdulkarim; Alqaradawi, Mohammed... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
Nora, Reinolsmann; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Brijs, Tom; Pirdavani, Ali; Ross, Veerle; Hussain, Qinaat; Brijs, Kris... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Driving simulation sickness and the sense of presence: Correlation and contributing factors
Almallah, Mustafa; Hussain, Qinaat; Reinolsmann, Nora; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Driving simulators are useful and effective tools for conducting studies in the field of traffic safety. Simulation sickness (SS) and the sense of presence (SP) are two well-known factors that could affect the results of ... -
Exploring Microscopic Characteristics of Bicycle Riders’ following Behaviors in a Single-File Movement
Dias, Charitha; Abdullah, Muhammad; Hussain, Qinaat; Salehi, Ahmad Mohammadtayeb; Nishiuchi, Hiroaki ( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Cycling can bring a wide range of social, economic, and health benefits to individuals and communities. The safety and efficiency of bicycle facilities can be significantly impacted by the interactions among riders. This ... -
Fuel consumption at signalized intersections: Investigating the impact of different signal indication settings
Ibrahim, Albool; Ashqar, Huthaifa I; Elhenawy, Mohammed; Hussain, Qinaat; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Rakha, Hesham; Stohy, Ahmed... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)The fuel consumption of vehicles depends on various factors including vehicle design, driving style, traffic management, and road design. Many manufacturers have been developing efficient and smart vehicles, which contributes ... -
The impact of rural expressway environments: drivers’ attention allocation to variable message signs
Reinolsmann, Nora; Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Hussain, Qinaat ( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Variable Message Signs (VMS) are implemented at varying locations of the expressway. In this study, we compared the drivers’ attention allocation to a ‘drive safely’ message on several VMS gantries that were located at six ... -
Promoting cycling activities in the State of Qatar: Challenges and potential treatments
Almallah, Mustafa; Alhajyaseen, Wael; Hussain, Qinaat; Mohammad, Anas; Alqaradawi, Mohammed ( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)In the last few decades, cycling has received an increased attention due to its health, social, and economical benefits. Many countries are adopting different policies to encourage cycling as a daily mode of transport. In ... -
Road safety status during COVID-19 pandemic: exploring public and road safety expert’s opinions
Alhajyaseen, Wael K.M.; Almukdad, Abdulkarim; Hussain, Qinaat; Almallah, Mustafa; Al Malki, Mohammed Abdullah; Singaravelu, Jayaseelan; Zammataro, Susanna... more authors ... less authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)The main objective of this study is to investigate the status of traffic safety and the public perception of traffic safety during the during COVID-19 pandemic. Three different data sets are used in this study: road crash ... -
Safety Analysis of Merging Vehicles Based on the Speed Difference between on-Ramp and Following Mainstream Vehicles Using NGSIM Data
Hussain, Qinaat; Dias, Charitha; Al-Shahrani, Ali; Hussain, Intizar ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Highway merging points are critical elements due to the interactions between merging vehicles and following vehicles on the outermost lane of the highway stream. Such interactions could have significant implications for ...