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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 ...
The tale of an endemic shrimp’s exceptional osmoregulation and the ancient Athalassic mangrove oasis
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
The hyperarid mangrove in the Middle East is characterised by the absence of rivers or freshwater inputs and is one of the most extreme settings of this ecosystem on Earth. Endemic to Qatar’s hyperarid mangroves, a Palaemon ...
Smoking induced salivary microbiome dysbiosis and is correlated with lipid biomarkers
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Background: The oral microbiome plays an essential role in maintaining oral homeostasis and health; smoking significantly affects it, leading to microbial dysbiosis. The study aims to investigate changes in the oral ...
Teachers’ perceptions of the barriers to STEM teaching in Qatar’s secondary schools: a structural equation modeling analysis
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article)
Introduction: Educators play a pivotal role in shaping students’ academic achievements, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. The instructional techniques employed by teachers ...
Identification of potential natural inhibitors of the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using a computational docking approach
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HBKU Press
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the only zoonotic-origin CoV to reach the pandemic stage, to which neither an effective vaccine nor a specific therapy is available. The ...