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Finding suitable exploratory measures to reduce fuel and emission due to idling of engine at intersection. (2013)
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Kumar, R., Parida, P., & Chaudhary, S. (2013). Finding suitable exploratory measures to reduce fuel and emission due to idling of engine at intersection. Bharatiya Vaigyanik evam Audyogik Anusandhan Patrika, 21, 103-112

There are many types of vehicles ply in urban parts of India. The continuous increase in their number or ownership of vehicles are creating various types of traffic and transportation problem every day. The results of such problems are visualised in... Read More about Finding suitable exploratory measures to reduce fuel and emission due to idling of engine at intersection..

Strategy choice in transit networks. (2013)
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Fonzone, A., Schmoecker, J., Kurauchi, F., & Hemdan, S. M. H. (2013). Strategy choice in transit networks. Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, 10, 796-815

Public transport passengers are assumed to choose routes that minimise the expected travel times. In networks with high-frequency services this requires the adoption of hyperpaths. An experimental validation of the hyperpath model has been carried ou... Read More about Strategy choice in transit networks..

Ranking of the main criteria for selection procedures on major construction projects in Libya using the Delphi method. (2013)
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Elsayah, O., Gupta, N. K., & Zhang, B. (2013). Ranking of the main criteria for selection procedures on major construction projects in Libya using the Delphi method. International Journal of Mechanical, Industrial Science and Engineering, 7, 715-719

The construction sector constitutes one of the most important sectors in the economy of any country. Contractor selection is a critical decision that is undertaken by client organizations and is central to the success of any construction project. Co... Read More about Ranking of the main criteria for selection procedures on major construction projects in Libya using the Delphi method..

Atmospheric emissions from shipping: the need for regulation and approaches to compliance (2013)
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Cullinane, K., & Cullinane, S. (2013). Atmospheric emissions from shipping: the need for regulation and approaches to compliance. Transport Reviews, 33, 377-401. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2013.806604

Shipping has traditionally been viewed as the least environmentally damaging mode of freight transport. Recent studies have increasingly questioned this perception, as attention has focused on both the greenhouse gas emissions (mainly CO2) and the em... Read More about Atmospheric emissions from shipping: the need for regulation and approaches to compliance.

A note on climate change adaptation for seaports: a challenge for global ports, a challenge for global society. (2013)
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Becker, A. H., Acciaro, M., Asariotis, R., Cabrera, E., Cretegny, L., Crist, P., …Velegrakis, A. F. (2013). A note on climate change adaptation for seaports: a challenge for global ports, a challenge for global society. Climatic Change, 120, 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-013-0843-z

With 80 % of world trade carried by sea, seaports provide crucial linkages in global supply-chains and are essential for the ability of all countries to access global markets. Seaports are likely to be affected directly and indirectly by climatic cha... Read More about A note on climate change adaptation for seaports: a challenge for global ports, a challenge for global society..

Analysis of CO2 emissions for island ferry services. (2013)
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Baird, A., & Pedersen, R. N. (2013). Analysis of CO2 emissions for island ferry services. Journal of Transport Geography, 32, 77-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2013.08.007

In this study CO2 emissions are calculated for ferries operating on both short and long range sea routes between mainland Scotland and the Orkney Isles. CO2 emissions for land transport options connecting with the respective ferry services are also a... Read More about Analysis of CO2 emissions for island ferry services..

Modeling and Experimental Verification of Solar Radiation on a Sloped Surface, Photovoltaic Cell Temperature, and Photovoltaic Efficiency. (2013)
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Aldali, Y., Celik, A. N., & Muneer, T. (2013). Modeling and Experimental Verification of Solar Radiation on a Sloped Surface, Photovoltaic Cell Temperature, and Photovoltaic Efficiency. Journal of Energy Engineering, 139, 8-11. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29EY.1943-7897.0000082

This article presents modeling and experimental verification of conversion of solar irradiation from horizontal to sloped surfaces and photovoltaic cell temperature and an analysis of photovoltaic conversion efficiency. Modeling and validation of the... Read More about Modeling and Experimental Verification of Solar Radiation on a Sloped Surface, Photovoltaic Cell Temperature, and Photovoltaic Efficiency..

The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation. (2013)
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Monios, J., & Wilmsmeier, G. (2013). The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation. Transport Policy, 30, 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2013.09.010

The port regionalisation concept extended earlier spatial models of port development with a focus on institutional relationships governing the complexity of inland connections. The concept accounts for the fact that modern ports operate in an increas... Read More about The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation..

Condition monitoring of the strength and stability of civil structures using thick film ceramic sensors (2013)
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Jabir, S. A. A., & Gupta, N. K. (2013). Condition monitoring of the strength and stability of civil structures using thick film ceramic sensors. Measurement : journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 46, 2223-2231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2013.03.018

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is about the mechanical strength and stability of a structure. The methods used to reveal and quantify the structure quality could be different in nature. Strain change is, however, the common structural parameter i... Read More about Condition monitoring of the strength and stability of civil structures using thick film ceramic sensors.

The Heartland intermodal corridor: public private partnerships and the transformation of institutional settings. (2013)
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Monios, J., & Lambert, B. (2013). The Heartland intermodal corridor: public private partnerships and the transformation of institutional settings. Journal of Transport Geography, 27, 36-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.03.015

This paper examines the development process of the HeartlandIntermodal Corridor from Norfolk, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio in the United States, opened in September 2010. The aim of the project was to decrease transport costs and increase competitivene... Read More about The Heartland intermodal corridor: public private partnerships and the transformation of institutional settings..

Spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in China (2013)
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Monios, J., & Wang, Y. (2013). Spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in China. GeoJournal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-013-9473-2

This paper examines the spatial and institutional characteristics of the emerging trend of inland port development in China. The paper analyses a sample of 18 major inland ports in three geographical clusters, comparing observed issues with similar d... Read More about Spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in China.

How real world driving differs in heterogeneous traffic condition. (2013)
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Kumar, R., Parida, P., Durai, B. K., & Saleh, W. (2013). How real world driving differs in heterogeneous traffic condition. World journal of science, technology and sustainable development, 10, 66-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/20425941311313119

Purpose – Heterogeneous traffic in Delhi is complex to understand due its typical composition, speed acceleration, cruising, deceleration and idling activity in flow. To arrive at accurate emission factor estimates and implement proper traffic demand... Read More about How real world driving differs in heterogeneous traffic condition..

A quantitative cross-modal analysis of transportation firms’ transaction costs - are airlines any different? (2012)
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Merkert, R., & Cowie, J. (2012). A quantitative cross-modal analysis of transportation firms’ transaction costs - are airlines any different?. Journal of Air Transport Management, 22, 3-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jairtraman.2012.01.002

This paper applies a top-down approach to transaction cost measurement to identify the size of the transaction sector within types of transport firms in Britain, including rail and bus operating firms but also and importantly of airlines. Whilst this... Read More about A quantitative cross-modal analysis of transportation firms’ transaction costs - are airlines any different?.

Estimating weights of times and transfers for hyperpath travellers (2012)
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Kurauchi, F., Schmoecker, J., Fonzone, A., Hemdan, S. M. H., Shimamoto, H., & Bell, M. G. H. (2012). Estimating weights of times and transfers for hyperpath travellers. Transportation research record, 2284, 89-99. https://doi.org/10.3141/2284-11

In high-frequency transit networks, travelers are often assumed to reduce their travel time by identifying sets of attractive lines. This concept was used in the development of most transit assignment models. Whether transfer penalties and waiting ti... Read More about Estimating weights of times and transfers for hyperpath travellers.