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Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) of SARS-CoV-2 in patients exposed to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 antigens
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Wiley
, 2024 , Article)
This study evaluated the potential for antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in serum samples from patients exposed to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of severe ...
Signal-Free Corridor Development and Their Impact on Pedestrians: Insights from Expert and Public Surveys
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Increasing vehicular demand has compelled decision makers to turn urban roads into signal-free corridors (SFCs) in Lahore. These corridors aim at prioritizing car flow over other modes and consist of various car-centric ...
Reconstruction of Compressed Hyperspectral Image Using SqueezeNet Coupled Dense Attentional Net
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MDPI AG
, 2023 , Article)
This study addresses image denoising alongside the compression and reconstruction of hyperspectral images (HSIs) using deep learning techniques, since the research community is striving to produce effective results to ...
Investigating a university library building evacuation in Pakistan during a semi-announced fire drill
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John Wiley & Sons
, 2022 , Article)
Evacuation models represent one of the main tools used to assess building fire safety. Existing evacuation models are based on data from evacuation drills in western and developed countries, while there is a need for data ...
Relocation of intersection crosswalks to nearby mid-block locations: Simulation-based performance evaluation
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Jordan University of Science and Technology
, 2021 , Article)
This study explores the performance of an alternative crosswalk design, where crosswalks are removed from the intersections and placed at nearby mid-block to reduce conflicts between turning vehicles and pedestrians. Several ...
Empirical evaluation of change in crash risk due to lane marking reallocation: A case study in Kochi City, Japan
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Lane markings are considered an essential component of a road system. As highlighted in previous studies, they are directly linked to efficiency and safety. The rearrangement or reallocation of lane markings can be an ...
Influence of COVID-19 mobility-restricting policies on individual travel behavior in Malaysia
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new postpandemic travel patterns as a result of the stay-at-home policies and restricted movement orders imposed by the Malaysian government. The purpose of this study was to investigate ...
Exploring the traveler’s intentions to use public transport during the covid-19 pandemic while complying with precautionary measures
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Public transport use has drastically declined during the COVID-19 pandemic because the virus spreads through close contact with infected people and contaminated surfaces, especially in closed-environments. Evidence suggests ...
Structural equation modeling of public transport use with COVID-19 precautions: An extension of the norm activation model
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
This study aims to identify the travelers’ attitudes and preferences towards the use of public transport during COVID-19 through the Norm-Activation Model (NAM). A questionnaire survey was designed to assess the traveler’s ...
Safety assessment of on-road cycling lanes: A comparative study of different layouts using driving simulator
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Over the past few decades, a growing attention has been directed toward cycling due to its positive impacts on social, economic, and health aspects. Various countries are adopting and implementing strategies to promote ...