Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center: Recent submissions
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Enhancing Liquefied Natural Gas supply chain robustness through digital twin-driven machine learning models: A special case of cryogenic heat exchanger
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain plays a critical role in the global energy sector but remains vulnerable to technical disruptions that compromise operational stability. Equipment failures pose significant ... -
Qatar’s success story during FIFA world Cup 2022: Role of travel demand management and impact on travel behavior
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (FWC2022) presented transportation challenges for host cities, prompting Qatar to implement extensive Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures. This study evaluates the effectiveness of these ... -
Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. Given that taxi drivers frequently experience these conditions, this study examines ... -
Unlocking multimodality: E-scooters as first/last mile connectors and multimodal hub exploration in Doha
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Overcoming Doha's "first/last-mile" gap is critical if its new metro is to win riders in a car-oriented, hot-climate city. We therefore combined over 44,000 anonymised e-scooter GPS traces collected between December 2020 ... -
A Markov decision process model for enhancing resilience in food supply chains during natural disasters
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods devastate food supply chains and can threaten food security and public health. These disruptions, from production to consumption, lead to shortages, increased ... -
A systematic review of food accessibility in the food supply chains
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Food accessibility, covering physical, economic, and social dimensions, is a core pillar of food security and depends strongly on food supply chains (FSCs). Previous reviews usually examined FSCs without discussing ... -
The use of micromobility riding simulators in road safety research: a systematic review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Collecting real-world and field data involves numerous challenges due to ethical, privacy, and safety concerns. Consequently, micromobility riding simulators, such as, bicycle and e-scooters simulators, offer valuable means ... -
Advancing sustainability in LNG-Powered electricity generation: A comprehensive life cycle sustainability assessment
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Meeting the rising global energy demand necessitates efficient and sustainable electricity generation, with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) emerging as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. In 2020, the United ... -
Quantifying the Effects of Traffic Calming Devices on Noise Levels
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Traffic-related noise pollution is a major environmental stressor causing various adverse health impacts on humans. Road traffic noise levels are influenced by the type of vehicle, tire-to-pavement friction, and driving ... -
Anticipating the impacts of mega events on host-country agri-food supply chains: a synthesis based on a simulation of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Agri-food supply chains are likely to be disrupted during mega events. In order to prevent food waste and financial losses, it is crucial to respond and recover quickly from these disruptions. In fact, hosting such events ... -
Governance as Success Factor for Implementing MaaS in Countries with High Share of Expatriates: Qatar's Case Study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Mobility as a Service, also known as (MaaS) represents a shift from traditional ownership-based modes of transportation towards access-based services. The success of MaaS, similar to any other service, depends on being ... -
Assessing an automated people mover system in Qatar through traffic microsimulation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Automated People Mover bus systems are considered a key in improving a city's transport system performance, as they can pool several passengers together, resulting in few cars on the roads. Such systems are expected to ... -
Experimental Investigation of Pedestrians Interacting with E-Scooter Riders on Residential Roads
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)The integration of e-scooters in urban environments particularly on residential sidewalks has raised significant concerns about pedestrian safety and comfort. Therefore, it is crucial to understand pedestrian behaviour ... -
Application of Deep Reinforcement Learning in Training Autonomous Vehicles: A bibliometric analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), a subset of machine learning, combines reinforcement learning with deep learning by using deep neural networks as function. This study assesses the research undertaken for advancement of ... -
Analysis of Vehicle Breakdown Conditions of Motorcycle Food Delivery Riders with Demographics and Work Characteristics
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Motorcycle food delivery riders (MFDRs) in Qatar often maximize their income by completing more rides and disregarding regular maintenance of vehicles. This could result in motorcycle breakdowns that could affect the safety ... -
Violations and Work Characteristics of Motorcycle Food Delivery Riders: A Case Study in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Motorcycle food delivery riders (MFDRs) in Qatar often face significant time pressure to avoid penalties and maximize their earnings by completing more trips per day. This study examines the relationship between self-reported ... -
Exploring the impact of perceived in-vehicle distractions on crashes and violations: investigating the mediating effects of inside-vehicle activities
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Inside-vehicle distractions have a profound impact on road safety by substantially increasing the risk of crashes and near-crash incidents. These distractions result in visual, manual, and cognitive impairments, which ... -
Effect of Qatar-based law amendment on pedestrians’ behavioral intentions: A PLS-SEM based analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Pedestrian violations are among the biggest concerns for administration as they contribute to increased frequency and severity of pedestrian-related crashes. Typically for ensuring pedestrian safety, law enforcement measures ... -
Assessing Preferences and Feasibility of Multi-Seat Child Restraint Systems (CRS) for Multi-Child Households in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Child Restraint Systems (CRSs) are essential for child passenger safety, yet global adoption rates remain critically low, with usage often falling below 20% in many regions due to socioeconomic and cultural barriers. Larger ... -
Exploring the Prevalence and Sources of Outside-Vehicle Distraction in Qatar: A Self-Reported Questionnaire Study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Conference)Driver distraction is one of the major contributors to road safety problems around the world. This research focuses on outside-vehicle distractions in Qatar, considering socio-demographic, road infrastructure, and traffic ...
