Article
Information Science & Library Science
Lin Xiao, Ting Pan, Jian Mou, Lihua Huang
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to build a comprehensive structural model to demonstrate the interrelationships of factors influencing social networking service (SNS) fatigue and to identify the varying degrees of influence. The study revealed that ubiquitous connectivity and immediacy of feedback are key factors contributing to SNS fatigue through their strong influence on other factors. Privacy concern, impression management concern and work-life conflict lead directly to SNS fatigue.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & PEOPLE
(2022)
Article
Management
Aadarsh Poduval, Maruti Sriram Ayyagari, Mohit Malinda, K. E. K. Vimal, Anil Kumar, Jayakrishna Kandasamy
Summary: Repurposing of an existing manufacturing plant is crucial to adapt to changes, increase productivity, prevent dissolution, and maximize potential, but many industries lack knowledge on how to proceed. Identifying barriers in the transition process is essential to make effective decisions towards successful adoption of repurposing. Strategical, cultural, technological, and innovation barriers are found to be the most influential in repurposing of manufacturing plant.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Mahmood Ahmad, Feezan Ahmad, Jiandong Huang, Muhammad Junaid Iqbal, Muhammad Safdar, Nima Pirhadi
Summary: This study introduces a probabilistic graphical model that integrates ISM and BBN methods to predict soil liquefaction potential based on CPT. The model combines major factors triggering soil liquefaction and evaluates the rate of successful prediction of liquefaction events. It proves to be more effective compared to other methods such as logistic regression and support vector machine.
MATHEMATICAL BIOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zheng He, Negar Elhami Khorasani
Summary: This study identifies 27 contributing factors for fire following earthquake (FFE) and analyzes their relationships using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and MICMAC analysis. The findings suggest that investing in resilient electric networks, enhancing design standards and retrofitting, and optimizing fire prevention strategies can reduce the risk of FFE in a community.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Deepak Mathivathanan, K. Mathiyazhagan, Nripendra P. Rana, Sangeeta Khorana, Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Summary: Using TISM and MICMAC methods, this research identifies adoption barriers for firms in adopting blockchain technology and highlights the lack of business awareness and familiarity with blockchain technology as the most influential barriers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Mostafizur Rahman, Farah Tasnim, Mahmuda Zaman Mukta, Ayesha Abedin, Komal Raj Aryal
Summary: This study aims to identify and understand the barriers of humanitarian supply-chain (HSC) during the disaster preparedness and immediate response phase, particularly for cyclones in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Through literature review and consultation with experts, 10 barriers were identified. The findings show that a lack of integrated approach and coordination, inefficacy of multilateral information sharing, and shortage of experienced logisticians are the barriers with the highest driving powers in HSC.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Amilcar Arantes, Luis Miguel D. F. Ferreira
Summary: This work presents a methodology to develop mitigation measures for construction delays by combining Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) and Matrix Cross Impact Matrix Multiplication (MICMAC) analyses. The methodology identifies critical causes, analyzes interrelationships, and proposes mitigation measures based on hierarchical relationships. Applied to the Portuguese context, 16 critical causes and 23 mitigation measures were identified.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Business
Shahryar Sorooshian, Madjid Tavana, Samuel Ribeiro-Navarrete
Summary: This study reviews the published ISM research and its latest editions in business using text mining. The results indicate an increasing number of ISM publications over the past fifteen years, showing the growing impact of ISM on business research. The study also evaluates the overall scientific productivity of ISM and TISM, and proposes a roadmap for method selection.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Adetayo Onososen, Innocent Musonda
Summary: This study investigates the interrelatedness of the barriers to integrating BIM in buildings sustainability assessment using the interpretive structural modelling approach. The categorization of adoption barriers through the MICMAC analysis allows for discussions on the challenges of BIM-based life cycle assessment and the development of policies and design decisions to drive the process further.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Yu-Wei Hwang, Jenny Ramirez, Shideh Dashti, Peter Kirkwood, Abbie Liel, Guido Camata, Massimo Petracca
Summary: This study investigated the impact of interactions between neighboring structures on system performance in liquefiable soil. The results indicated that the spacing-to-width ratio between structures and the contact stress and geometry of the neighboring foundation-structure system are key parameters affecting SSSI.
JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Business
Girish Kumar, Ajith Tom James, Krishna Choudhary, Rishi Sahai, Weon Keun Song
Summary: The advent of autonomous vehicles has significant implications for urban landscapes, daily lives, and human civilization. While developed countries are expected to implement autonomous vehicles for regular transportation in the next decade, developing countries face greater challenges in doing so. This paper uses a hybrid approach to investigate and analyze the challenges of widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles in developing countries, providing insights for policymakers and manufacturers.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Deepak Mathivathanan, Vernika Agarwal, K. Mathiyazhagan, Tarik Saikouk, Andrea Appolloni
Summary: This study examines the pressure for the adoption of sustainability in Indian supply chains, particularly in the context of the automotive industry. The findings suggest that government regulations, the special benefits of social and environmental certifications, and the interests of foreign investors are the most influential pressures for adopting sustainable supply chain management in the Indian automotive component manufacturing industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Nripendra P. Rana, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, D. Laurie Hughes
Summary: The study explores key challenges in blockchain adoption within the public sector and develops a valuable framework to model this important topic. The research found that challenges like lack of standards and lack of validation form the foundation of the hierarchical structure of blockchain adoption, while the adoption of blockchain in the public sector is a highly dependent challenge at the topmost level.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & PEOPLE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Nima Mojtahedzadeh, Raj Siddharthan
Summary: The study proposes a new method for estimating the one-dimensional settlement histories induced by earthquakes, using an incremental volumetric strain model and effective stress-based response analysis, along with a simple porewater pressure generation model in DEEPSOIL.
SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Radu Popescu, Pradipta Chakrabortty
Summary: The natural spatial variability of soil properties affects the mechanical response of geotechnical structures and can deviate failure surfaces. For soil liquefaction induced by seismic activity, it has been found that greater excess pore water pressure is generated in soils with small-scale variability. This paper provides an explanation based on centrifuge experiments and numerical simulations, showing that partial drainage during earthquakes may trigger softening of dilative soils.
SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahmood Ahmad, Suraparb Keawsawasvong, Mohd Rasdan Bin Ibrahim, Muhammad Waseem, Kazem Reza Kashyzadeh, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: Determining the soil permeability coefficient is crucial for assessing groundwater, infiltration, runoff, and drainage in the design stage of construction projects. This study developed Gaussian process regression models based on kernel functions to estimate the soil permeability coefficient using six input parameters. The models were evaluated and compared, with the Gaussian process regression model based on Pearson universal kernel achieving better and more reliable results, indicating its potential for further research.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Mehboob Ur Rashid, Waqas Ahmed, Muhammad Waseem, Bakht Zamin, Mahmood Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: An integrated geophysical and geochemical investigation was conducted to identify metallic minerals in the mafic and ultramafic rocks of the Bela Ophiolitic Complex. The study identified two anomalous zones based on magnetic observations and Induced Polarization (IP) targeting. The high-anomalous zone was characterized by high IP values and low resistivity, while the low-anomalous zone had very low IP values and high resistivity.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sasui Sasui, Gyuyong Kim, Jeongsoo Nam, Syed Fakhar Alam, Hamin Eu, Yaechan Lee, Mahmood Ahmad
Summary: This study recycled waste concrete by alkali activation of waste concrete powder (WCP), which can efficiently produce alkali-activated cement. The effects of two alkali activators (NaOH and KOH) on the performance of alkali activated WCP cement were discussed. The results showed that NaOH-activated WCP outperformed KOH-activated WCP, and the use of 8 M alkali solutions improved the compressive strength, microstructure, and reactivity of WCP.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Awad, Maged Tawfik, A. Deifalla, Mahmood Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, Amr El-said
Summary: The shear behavior of concrete beams was studied experimentally using hybrid-fiber-reinforced-high-strength-concrete. Results showed that the addition of both polypropylene and steel fibers improved the shear strength of the beams by 18% compared to the control beam. The behavior of the hybrid-fiber-reinforced beams was comparable to that of conventional concrete as the shear strength increased with a decrease in span to depth ratio or an increase in transverse reinforcing ratio. A non-linear numerical model was developed and validated, showing that the ACI calculations were conservative.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Umar Farooq, Abubakr Taha Bakheit Taha, Fuchang Tian, Ximin Yuan, Muhammad Ajmal, Irfan Ullah, Mahmood Ahmad
Summary: This study evaluates flood risks and effects in the Huaihe River basin and specifically focuses on the Cinan Feizuo flood protection area. The study uses MIKE (ID-2D), Saint-Venant equation, and MIKE 11 and MIKE 21 models to analyze and quantify flood dynamics and risk. Flood inundation maps and risk assessments were conducted for different flood events, revealing high flood risk levels and significant damage in the target regions. The findings of this study provide important technical support for flood risk analysis and decision making in flood control and disaster reduction.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Paul O. Awoyera, Fadi Althoey, Hephzibah Ajinomisan, Azree Othuman Mydin, Naraindas Bheel, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, Haitham M. Hadidi, V. Jayanthi, Mahmood Ahmad
Summary: The addition of polymeric materials greatly affects the thermal and mechanical properties of cement mortar. In this study, the use of natural rubber latex (NRL) to enhance the insulation properties of mortar was investigated. Experimental findings showed that adding NRL significantly increased the thermal conductivity of mortar, improving its insulation capabilities.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hamza Amin, Beenish Jehan Khan, Mahmood Ahmad, Ahmad Hakamy, Muhammad Ali Sikandar, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: The devastation caused by the illegal dumping and burning of tires is staggering. Using tires as engineering materials in civil engineering has become a major concern. This research investigates the use of locally sourced tire chips mixed with sand as an alternative backfill material. The results show that the addition of 30% tire chips improves the shear properties and toughness of the soil.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Naraindas Bheel, Omrane Benjeddou, Hamad R. Almujibah, Suhail Ahmed Abbasi, Samiullah Sohu, Mahmood Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: Using marble dust powder (MDP) and calcined clay (CC) as supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in high strength concrete can reduce the environmental impact and decrease the amount of Portland cement (PC). A combination of 5% MDP and 5% CC as SCM can improve the compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strength of concrete by 6.38 MPa, 67.66 MPa, and 4.88 MPa respectively after 28 days.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ahsan Waqar, Naraindas Bheel, Hamad R. Almujibah, Omrane Benjeddou, Mamdooh Alwetaishi, Mahmood Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: Research has shown that adding Coir Fibre Ash (CFA) as supplementary cementitious material can improve the compressive strength and reduce the embodied carbon of concrete. The optimal impact on concrete performance is achieved with a 9% addition of CFA, while excessive addition results in performance decline. A method to predict the performance of concrete, such as compressive strength, using CFA as a supplementary cementitious material has been proposed.
RESULTS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mahmood Ahmad, Badr T. Alsulami, Ahmad Hakamy, Ali Majdi, Muwaffaq Alqurashi, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, Ramez A. Al-Mansob, Mohd Rasdan Bin Ibrahim
Summary: This study compiles documentation from 234 case histories of gravelly soil liquefaction around the world to develop predictive models for this phenomenon. Tree-based models were evaluated using performance measures and the logistic model tree showed better capability compared to other models.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Feezan Ahmad, Xiaowei Tang, Jilei Hu, Mahmood Ahmad, Behrouz Gordan
Summary: This paper develops the REP tree and RT models for slope stability evaluation in slope engineering. The evaluation of these models shows that the RT model outperforms the REP tree model in terms of prediction accuracy and other performance measures. Therefore, the RT model should be encouraged for further research.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nima Pirhadi, Xusheng Wan, Jianguo Lu, Jilei Hu, Mahmood Ahmad, Farzaneh Tahmoorian
Summary: Liquefaction, a destructive phenomenon caused by earthquakes, has been studied extensively. In this study, two Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models were developed to estimate the liquefaction resistance of sandy soil. The models showed higher accuracy compared to previous models, and the fine content was identified as an important parameter affecting liquefaction resistance.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Moiz Tariq, Azam Khan, Asad Ullah, Bakht Zamin, Kazem Reza Kashyzadeh, Mahmood Ahmad
Summary: The study aims to develop a single gene expression programming (GEP) expression for predicting the shear strength of flanged, barbell, and rectangular squat walls. Thirteen influencing parameters are identified, and the proposed model shows better performance based on database analysis results compared to 9 available empirical models.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Muhammad Jamal Butt, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Ali Sikandar, Bakht Zamin, Mahmood Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri
Summary: This research focuses on the seismic assessment of three real multi-span simply supported reinforced concrete bridges in Pakistan and calculated the response modification factors. The results show that the response modification factors vary greatly in the longitudinal and transverse directions, which can be used in developing the seismic design code of bridges in Pakistan.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Beenish Jehan Khan, Mahmood Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, Irshad Ahmad, Bakht Zamin, Mariusz Niekurzak
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall (MSE) under overburden load through experimental and numerical analysis. The results show that the wall reinforced with tire shred-sand mixture reduced face deflection by 36% to 58% compared to sand reinforcement. The difference between numerical and experimental values ranges from 12% to 15%.
