Article
Education & Educational Research
Ibrahim Arpaci, Mohamad Noorman Masrek, Mohammed A. Al-Sharafi, Mostafa Al-Emran
Summary: This study investigates the role of national culture in the relationship between information management and the adoption of cloud computing. The results show that the relationship between perceived ease of use and usefulness is positive and significant for both Turkey and Malaysia, but stronger for Malaysia. Similarly, the relationship between perceived ease of use and behavioral intention is stronger for Malaysia. The findings also reveal that national culture has an essential role in the relationship between information management and the adoption of cloud computing.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Clyde Zhengdao Li, Zhenchao Guo, Dong Su, Bing Xiao, Vivian W. Y. Tam
Summary: This study provides a systematic summary of the application of information technologies in civil infrastructure and discusses the use of advanced technologies and digital twins for future smart infrastructure.
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
R. Dhaya, R. Kanthavel, Kanagaraj Venusamy
Summary: Large data centers and cloud computing frameworks are crucial for providing efficient services to trade, governments, and academic and research institutions. Private cloud computing systems promote collaboration among industries, academic institutions, and research labs, fostering studies in programming, network infrastructure, and technology.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Daeyoun Won, Bon-Gang Hwang, Nur Khairunnisa Binte Mohd Samion
Summary: This study aims to examine the drivers, challenges, and strategies for cloud computing adoption in the construction industry. Through literature review and questionnaire survey, the study identifies the potential and starting point for sustainable development of cloud computing in the industry, and provides recommendations for its adoption.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jaswinder Tanwar, Tajinder Kumar, Ahmed A. Mohamed, Purushottam Sharma, Sachin Lalar, Ismail Keshta, Vishal Garg
Summary: This paper provides an explanation of project objectives, identifies key stakeholders, defines project manager authority, and outlines roles and responsibilities. It serves as an authority source for the project's future. The objective of this paper is to document project justifications, goals, limitations, solution instructions, and principal stakeholder names. This manuscript serves as a lightweight Project Management Plan for small to medium-sized projects, saving costs compared to preparing a full collection of documents. The paper discusses the end-to-end delivery of cloud and compute services, focusing on virtual machines, GPUs, cloud storage, transcoding, packaging, customer support, and billing modules. It includes the process of gathering customer requirements, reviewing with the engineering and delivery team, raising feasibility for required resources, and obtaining sign-off on the solution design document. The program manager initiates service delivery, shares the customer portal, provides training, and ensures access to usage and billing information. The project closure document includes service information, reference IDs for trouble ticket logging, and billing start date for customer acceptance.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Taige Wang, Han-Mei Chen
Summary: Building Information Modeling (BIM) has spread worldwide as a digital construction tool and management method, expected to play a crucial role in project management. This paper aims to comprehensively understand the integration of BIM and project management in the construction project life cycle. The analysis reveals a relatively weak relationship between BIM and the project life cycle, prompting the proposition of a BIM capabilities framework to improve project management efficiency.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jones Luis Schaefer, Julio Cezar Mairesse Siluk, Patricia Stefan de Carvalho
Summary: This article explores the development of energy management in Energy Cloud environments, focusing on key viewpoints and proposing a management model that highlights the importance of cost, interoperability, and scalability in the diffusion of Energy Cloud.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Luis E. Sepulveda-Rodriguez, Jose Luis Garrido, Julio C. Chavarro-Porras, John A. Sanabria-Ordonez, Christian A. Candela-Uribe, Carlos Rodriguez-Dominguez, Gabriel Guerrero-Contreras
Summary: This paper analyzes studies related to IT resources and services management applicable to the Technology Ecosystem for Research Support, finding that cloud computing technology plays a predominant role. It recommends prioritizing cloud technologies for an adequate management of IT resources and services in Science Gateway environments.
JOURNAL OF GRID COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jonathan Hasenburg, Martin Grambow, David Bermbach
Summary: Fog computing is a new computing paradigm that utilizes processing and storage capabilities at the edge, in the cloud, and possibly in between. However, testing and benchmarking fog applications can be challenging due to the lack of runtime infrastructure. In this article, the authors propose evaluating fog applications on an emulated infrastructure testbed in the cloud, allowing developers to design and orchestrate their experiments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CLOUD COMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Kareem Adel, Ahmed Elhakeem, Mohamed Marzouk
Summary: This study introduces a novel information exchange and management system for construction firms based on blockchain technology and chatbots. The system leverages the characteristics of blockchain technology and chatbots to track work progress in construction projects and address security and privacy concerns.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Catherine Trask, Henrik CJ. Linderoth
Summary: There has been rapid development in digital Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) interventions in the construction industry, but it is uncertain whether they reduce the risk of injury and illness. This systematic mapping review provides an overview of the current evidence and offers recommendations for practitioners and researchers. The majority of studies focused on technology development and provided little to no evidence of improved work conditions or reduced injury/illness among construction workers. More evidence is needed before digital solutions can be widely promoted, and the conflicting logics between the evidence maturity framework and the project logic in construction practice should be addressed.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hassan Khames Eliwa, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, Mani Poshdar
Summary: The research evaluates the importance of organizational ICT infrastructure to improve ICT utilization in construction projects and organizations. It investigates whether the alignment between ICT utilization and organizational infrastructure affects project performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ze Yu, Chuxin Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Zhiyuan Hu, Yuanjie Tang
Summary: This article examines the linear scheduling method (LSM) for optimization in linear projects and identifies a lack of research on incorporating reverse construction activities and other practical scenarios. To enhance the practicability of linear project-scheduling optimization, an analysis of a description method system within the LSM framework is performed, and a scheduling optimization model incorporating a flexible constraint system is developed. Furthermore, an advanced grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm is devised and validated through a real-world case study, providing insights into the impact of reverse construction activities on linear project scheduling.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Urquhart, Brian Lucey
Summary: In order to prevent privacy breaches, scams, and environmental damage, governments and central banks need to understand the most effective ways to regulate this financial frontier.
Article
Economics
Laura Molinari, Elvira Haezendonck, Vincent Mabillard
Summary: Transport infrastructure agencies in Belgium are facing budget constraints and pressure to upgrade their infrastructure network. This study analyzes the cost developments of 36 Belgian railway, road, and inland waterway projects and finds that cost overruns are higher in the pre-contract awarding stage, with road projects having higher overruns compared to rail or inland navigation projects. This case-based quantitative analysis provides insights for Belgian governing bodies and transport agencies to learn from these deviations and develop solutions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Edoardo Bertone, Oz Sahin, Rodney A. Stewart, Patrick X. W. Zou, Morshed Alam, Keith Hampson, Evan Blair
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Patrick X. W. Zou, Xiaoxiao Xu, Jay Sanjayan, Jiayuan Wang
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Edoardo Bertone, Rodney A. Stewart, Oz Sahin, Morshed Alam, Patrick X. W. Zou, Chris Buntine, Carolyn Marshall
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Patrick X. W. Zou, Xiaoxiao Xu, Jay Sanjayan, Jiayuan Wang
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Morshed Alam, Patrick X. W. Zou, Rodney A. Stewart, Edoardo Bertone, Oz Sahin, Chris Buntine, Carolyn Marshall
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morshed Alam, Patrick X. W. Zou, Jay Sanjayan, Sayanthan Ramakrishnan
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Ruoyu Jin, Patrick X. W. Zou, Poorang Piroozfar, Hannah Wood, Yang Yang, Libo Yan, Yu Han
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anwar S. Alroomi, Sherif Mohamed
Summary: The study identified direct and mediated relationships among occupational stressors, mental health, fatigue, and safety behavior. It highlighted the negative impact of occupational stressors on safety behavior, as well as the role of mental health and fatigue as risk factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Savindi Caldera, Sherif Mostafa, Cheryl Desha, Sherif Mohamed
Summary: This study reviewed the application of digital engineering technologies in infrastructure asset management and found that digital information requirements and tool integration can facilitate more timely and efficient infrastructure asset management, especially in disaster management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hassan M. Alidrisi, Sherif Mohamed
Summary: The roles of all levels of management in influencing safety, particularly in a complex work environment, are crucial. Safety managers need to develop leadership competencies to reinforce their influencing capabilities. This paper develops a personal leadership competency model using the Systems Thinking approach, which helps safety managers achieve a better understanding of themselves, others, and their work environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Savindi Caldera, Sherif Mohamed, Yingbin Feng
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the housing, building, and infrastructure sectors. This study presents the experiences of Australian industrial practitioners and government decision makers in relation to the impact of COVID-19 on sustainable procurement. Key findings include the effects of COVID-19 on sustainable procurement, rapid development of reactive procurement responses, and levers for post-COVID-19 sustainable procurement. It is crucial for government and industry to reassess supply chain risks and implement measures for increased resiliency.
Review
Management
Nini Xia, Patrick X. W. Zou, Mark A. Griffin, Xueqing Wang, Rui Zhong
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Morshed Alam, Pathmanathan Rajeev, Jay Sanjayan, Patrick X. W. Zou, John Wilson
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Management
Bingsheng Liu, Yan Li, Bin Xue, Qian Li, Patrick X. W. Zou, Ling Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Management
Oz Sahin, Dane Miller, Sherif Mohamed
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hao Sun, Haiqing Wang, Ming Yang, Genserik Reniers
Summary: To maintain continuous production, chemical plant operators may choose to ignore or handle faults online rather than shutting down process systems. However, the interaction and interdependence between components in a digitalized process system are significant, and faults can propagate to downstream nodes, potentially leading to risk accumulation and major accidents. This study proposes a dynamic risk assessment method that integrates the system-theoretic accident model and process approach (STAMP) with the cascading failure propagation model (CFPM) to model the risk accumulation process. The proposed method is applied to a Chevron refinery crude unit and demonstrates its effectiveness in quantifying the process of risk accumulation and providing real-time dynamic risk profiles for decision-making.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
M. Rempel
Summary: This article examines a major maritime disaster scenario and explores the evacuation process in such a situation. The study finds that there are various factors that affect the number of lives saved, including the uncertainty of individuals' medical condition, the arrival time of maritime and air assets, and the decision policies used. The authors formulate the multi-domain operation as a sequential decision problem using a modeling framework and provide decision support through a hypothetical case study.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
D. Scorgie, Z. Feng, D. Paes, F. Parisi, T. W. Yiu, R. Lovreglio
Summary: This study investigates the application and effectiveness of VR safety training solutions in various industries such as construction, fire, aviation, and mining. The findings suggest a need for more studies that adopt theories and measure long-term retention. Two meta-analyses demonstrate that VR safety training outperforms traditional training in terms of knowledge acquisition and retention.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Shital Thekdi, Terje Aven
Summary: This paper examines biases in risk studies and investigates how to identify and address them to ensure high-quality risk analysis. By considering biases related to systematic error, event inclusion, models, and cognitive factors, the paper explores their influence on risk characterization. The insights gained from this exploration can be valuable to risk analysts, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in risk study applications.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Maryam Lari
Summary: Occupational health and safety (OHS) are crucial for employee well-being and productivity. This study examines the impact of OHS practices on employee productivity in a UAE Fire and Security company, finding that OHS interventions can enhance workplace ambiance and significantly boost employee productivity.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Elleke Ketelaars, Cyrille Gaudin, Simon Flandin, Germain Poizat
Summary: This systematic literature review examines the literature on resilience training (RT), specifically focusing on the effectiveness of RT interventions in preparing professionals to effectively respond to critical situations. The review identifies five types of RT and suggests the need for conceptual advancements, vocational education and training perspectives, and a cross-disciplinary approach in future research to enhance resilience in safety-related domains.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Meng Shi, Zhichao Zhang, Wenke Zhang, Yi Ma, Hanbo Li, Eric Wai Ming Lee
Summary: This study investigates pedestrian behaviours and evacuation processes in both fire and non-fire conditions using Minecraft. The results demonstrate the potential of Minecraft for realistically simulating evacuation processes, as the behaviours and flow patterns of pedestrians in virtual experiments fit well with real-life experiments. The study also shows that pedestrians exhibit fire avoidance behaviours and orderly queuing during a fire emergency, resulting in faster evacuation.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Andrea Bikfalvi, Esperanza Villar Hoz, Gerusa Gimenez Leal, Monica Gonzalez-Carrasco, Nuria Mancebo
Summary: This paper proposes a solution for integrating occupational safety and health (OSH) into education, combining theoretical foundations and empirical evidence. The findings include analysis of teachers as stakeholders, barriers and facilitators of OSH integration, and the development of an ICT tool for interaction and sharing in this field. The main contribution lies in envisioning, orchestrating, and validating a solution to integrate OSH into schools and ultimately contribute to sustainable development goals.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
David Rehak, Alena Splichalova, Martin Hromada, Neil Walker, Heidi Janeckova, Josef Ristvej
Summary: This article discusses the adoption of a new directive on the resilience of critical entities and emphasizes the importance of assessing their level of resilience in relation to current security threats. The authors have developed a tool, known as the CERFI Tool, which uses a probabilistic algorithm to predict the failure point of critical entity resilience based on the relationship between threat intensity and protection. The tool is important for increasing the safety of technically oriented infrastructures, particularly in the energy and transport sectors.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Leonardo Leoni, Ahmad Bahootoroody, Mohammad Mahdi Abaei, Alessandra Cantini, Farshad Bahootoroody, Filippo De Carlo
Summary: This paper presents a systematic bibliometric analysis (SBA) on the research of machine learning and deep learning in the field of safety. The main research areas, application fields, relevant authors and studies, and temporal evolution are investigated. It is found that rotating equipment, structural health monitoring, batteries, aeroengines, and turbines are popular fields, and there is an increase in popularity of deep learning and new approaches such as deep reinforcement learning.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Tom Becker, Peter Ayton
Summary: By analyzing global civil aviation data, we found that there is a significant increase in the number of accidents and safety critical incidents, as well as the fatalities, when the Pilot-in-Command acts as the Pilot Flying instead of the Pilot Monitoring. Most of these events occurred in technically airworthy aircraft without any emergencies, and the flight crew assessed them as preventable. These findings align with the crew assignment effect, suggesting that role-dependent status hierarchy and cognitive overload contribute to ineffective flight crew teamwork. The measures implemented to enhance flight crew teamwork, such as Crew Resource Management training, have not been successful in preventing these issues.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ben Hutchinson, Sidney Dekker, Andrew Rae
Summary: This study found that health and safety audits often fail to identify critical deficiencies, with corrective actions mainly focusing on superficial fixes rather than addressing significant operational risks.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Sina Rasouli, Yaghoub Alipouri, Shahin Chamanzad
Summary: Construction projects are risky environments, but the development of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comprehensive safety management can effectively control the number of accidents.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Laura Mills, Verity Truelove
Summary: This study investigated the use of police location communities (PLCs) for obtaining information about roadside drug testing (RDT) among drivers, and found that drivers who used PLCs were more concerned about being caught for drug driving, had a better understanding of the related penalties and procedures, and knew others who also used PLCs to avoid detection for drug driving. Furthermore, the study found that the use of PLCs was associated with choosing back roads for driving, which may reduce the risk of detection for drug driving.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Chao Wu, Xi Huang, Bing Wang
Summary: After decades of development, the safety discipline in China has made remarkable progress. The project led by the Safety & Security Theory Innovation and Promotion Center of Central South University has filled the gaps in safety science education by creating textbooks and courses for postgraduate students. These achievements have played an important role in the development of safety science and can serve as a reference for basic research and talent training in safety science globally.