Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Exploring the factors influencing car drivers' perception and crash probability with food delivery riders
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Motorcycle food delivery riders (MFDRs) face significant crash risk with some of these crashes attributed to other vehicle drivers. This research assesses drivers' perceptions and observed riding behaviors of MFDRs through ... -
Impact of refuge island in two-lane roads on pedestrian crossing behavior: a virtual reality study
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Crashes involving pedestrians are particularly common at unsignalized mid-block crosswalks, where, sometimes, vehicles do not yield to pedestrians. A refuge island (RI) is a countermeasure at mid-block crosswalks on two-lane ... -
Determinants of road user behavior at marked midblock crosswalks
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Drivers do not properly respect pedestrian priority at marked mid-block crosswalks. This study assesses pedestrians and vehicles behavior at such locations. Video recording at two mid-block crosswalks was used to analyze ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Examining access to daily functions through the lens of the 15-minute city concept in a highly populated city
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)The concept of 15-min city has gained popularity during COVID-19 for its proximity-based services accessible by active travel in a neighborhood walk of 15-min. It has potential to enhance urban quality of life, contribute ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Deciphering motorcyclists' decision-making: influence of variable message signs on route preferences
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Motorcycles, popular in developing countries for their flexibility and affordability, often exacerbate traffic issues like congestion in mixed-traffic settings. This study investigates motorcyclists' route choice behaviour ... -
Hybrid life cycle sustainability assessment of shared e-scooters: utilization rate as a key driver of sustainability performance
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Purpose: Shared e-scooter services have emerged as transformative solutions in urban micro-mobility, offering sustainable, affordable, and accessible transportation options. This study evaluates the life cycle sustainability ... -
Introduction to special issue -Emerging applications of road incidents and driver behaviour data analysis in road safety modelling and evaluation
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2025 , Article)Road safety continues to be a critical global challenge, demanding multifaceted and evidence-based strategies to understand risks and reduce injuries and fatalities. The complexity of modern transportation systems-shaped ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating child restraint system (CRS) adoption and policy interventions worldwide: a review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)The global disparity in Child Restraint System (CRS) adoption contributes directly to variations in road traffic mortality and morbidity among children. Despite the proven effectiveness of CRS in reducing harm, its adoption ... -
Corrigendum to “Effect of Qatar-based law amendment on pedestrians’ behavioral intentions: A PLS-SEM based analysis” [Transport. Res. F: Psychol. Behav., 108 (2025) 107–135/3052]
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The authors regret <Open Access funding is provided by the Qatar National Library.> We intend to add this sentence to the acknowledgement section. The acknowledgement should be: This study was made possible by a UREP ... -
Economically viable marine algae-based fish feed production in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)Expanding sustainable aquaculture is crucial for meeting the growing demand for fish and ensuring global food security. This study explored the technical feasibility and economic viability of locally grown marine or brackish ... -
Waste materials utilization in 3D printable concrete for sustainable construction applications: a review
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article Review)Three dimensionally printed concrete (3DPC) is an interesting topic that has attracted increasing attention during the last few years. This paper offers a comprehensive review of the utilization of waste materials in 3DPC. ... -
Recent advances in concrete-filled fiber-reinforced polymer tubes: a systematic review and future directions
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article Review)This paper aims to consolidate and summarize the latest advancements in concrete-filled fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tubes. Through a systematic approach, the review paper presents the significant attention within civil ... -
Comprehensive evaluation of microstructure and mechanical performance of sustainable ambient-cured alkali-activated composites
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Cement is one of the building materials that is most frequently utilized in the construction field. However, the cement industry contributes significantly to the production of greenhouse gases. Therefore, many works have ... -
Strengthening of pre-loaded RC beams using sustainable ambient-cured FA/GGBS geopolymer mortar
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)This study investigates the effect of using ambient-cured geopolymer mortar (GPM) made of fly ash (FA) and ground-granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as a sustainable strengthening material on the flexural behaviour of ...
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