Article
Business
Rui Shao, Ben Derudder, Frank Witlox
Summary: This paper presents a study on the geography of e-shopping in China, finding that both physical and virtual accessibility contribute to the increase in e-shopping, with two effects complementing each other. The results provide insights for policymakers and e-retailers on the spatial distribution of e-commerce and its implications.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiahui Qin, Shijia Luo, Disheng Yi, Heping Jiang, Jing Zhang
Summary: This paper studies the rationality of the spatial layout of shopping stores in a city and proposes a C-2SFCA method to analyze the accessibility differences of shopping stores. The results show that spatial accessibility differs greatly under different transport modes and the spatial variation of public transport accessibility is the highest. The findings provide references for urban planners in facility configuration and decision-making.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong-zhen Yang, Sun Yu, Feng Lian
Summary: The study demonstrates that replacing in-store shopping with online shopping effectively enables students relocated to remote campuses to maintain their quality of life. Well-developed e-commerce is expected to positively promote urbanization in China and reduce government subsidies for relocating educational institutions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Social Issues
Min Zhou, Jinlong Huang, Kexin Wu, Xin Huang, Nan Kong, Kathryn S. Campy
Summary: The study proposed an extended theoretical model from UTAUT2 to investigate the factors influencing consumers' adoption of live e-commerce shopping. Performance expectancy, effort expectancy, hedonic motivation, habit, and trust were found to significantly impact consumers' behavioral intention, while social influence and price value were not significant factors. Facilitating conditions, habit, trust, and behavioral intention were significant determinants of use behavior towards live e-commerce shopping. Demographic variables such as gender, age, education, and income also played significant moderating roles in the theoretical model.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Rui Shao, Ben Derudder, Yongchun Yang, Frank Witlox
Summary: Lower accessibility to transit services can restrict travel flexibility. The use of ICT can provide additional travel information, attenuating the negative effects of low transit accessibility. Data from 612 interviews in Chengdu, China, were used to study the impact of transit accessibility on shopping travel flexibility and the moderating role of ICT use. The results suggest that bus and metro accessibility are positively associated with travel flexibility, but this association is not significant for frequent ICT users, indicating an attenuating effect of ICT use on social inequality in travel flexibility.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Aldo Arranz-Lopez, Julio A. A. Soria-Lara, Martin Dijst, Hichem Omrani
Summary: This study examines the relationship between e-shopping and walking accessibility to retail opportunities. The findings show that increased e-shopping frequency is associated with a higher willingness to reach daily and non-daily retail on foot. It also reveals that individuals with a higher level of education tend to have lower time-willingness to walk to both types of retail. Additionally, the study presents an exploratory 2030 scenario that demonstrates a significant increase in walking accessibility to retail. The paper concludes with a discussion on policy implications for promoting walking and active lifestyles.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amjad Ur Rehman, Shahid Bashir, Asif Mahmood, Haroon Karim, Zameer Nawaz
Summary: This research enhances the understanding of customer behavior by examining the relationships between e-shopping service quality and drivers, as well as the moderating role of offline brand trust in e-shopping intention and adoption.
Article
Economics
Raktim Mitra, Remington Latanville, Paul M. Hess, Kevin Manaugh, Meghan Winters
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the implementation of bike lanes in many Canadian cities, offering an opportunity to study the effects of new cycling infrastructure. The study found differences in the use and public perception of these bike lanes across various socio-demographic groups, indicating that the benefits may not have been equal across the population. The findings also highlighted regional variations and factors such as proximity to the facilities and pre-pandemic cycling habits that influenced the frequency of use. Younger adults, women, and individuals with a university education were more supportive of the maintenance and enhancement of these facilities.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Benjamin Motte-Baumvol, Leslie Belton Chevallier, Olivier Bonin
Summary: This research uses data from the UK National Travel Survey to explore the relationship between online and in-store shopping. The study finds that buying groceries online with home delivery can significantly reduce household CO2 emissions and does not lead to a rebound effect in other trip motives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jean-Daniel Saphores, Lu Xu
Summary: Despite the increasing popularity of online grocery shopping, the majority of Americans still prefer shopping in stores, especially female and unemployed individuals. Online grocery shoppers are more diverse, but income, education, and racial differences persist.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yanan Liu, Yun Tian, Yang Xu, Shifeng Zhao, Yapei Huang, Yachun Fan, Fuqing Duan, Ping Guo
Summary: The study shows that using the TPGN model based on deep learning can better predict user purchase intentions by capturing users' time preferences and long-term interests. Coupling the input gate with the forget gate can reduce model parameters and improve performance.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rui Shao, Ben Derudder, Yongchun Yang
Summary: This study examines the impact of metro accessibility on the space-time flexibility of shopping travel, using data from Chengdu, China. The results indicate that living near metro stations and perceiving easy access to metro services are associated with higher levels of space-time flexibility. These findings highlight the importance of metro accessibility in urban planning and the design of sustainable cities.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Business
Elena Higueras-Castillo, Francisco J. Liebana-Cabanillas, Angel F. Villarejo-Ramos
Summary: This research aims to analyze the factors driving and hindering the intention to use online channels and its implications for physical channels. The UTAUT2 model was modified and the CHAID method was used to identify the relevant segments of e-commerce consumers and physical shoppers in the post-COVID-19 era. The results confirm differences in the adoption of electronic channels between the two countries, the limited influence of socio-demographic variables on intention, and the importance of behavioral variables in defining the segments. Strategic recommendations are provided to improve the intention to use e-commerce platforms for each identified group.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne Buu, Joon Kyung Nam, Meng Yang, Wei-Chung Su, Hsien-Chang Lin
Summary: This study examines the longitudinal association between home rules for e-cigarette use and youth's vulnerability, including initiation and regular use of e-cigarettes. The results show that having a strict home rule for e-cigarette use is associated with higher perceived social norms, higher expectancy of harm, and lower odds for regular e-cigarette use among youth.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David M. Hallman, Leticia Bergamin Januario, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Marina Heiden, Sven Svensson, Gunnar Bergstrom
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden, working from home was associated with longer sleep duration compared to working in the office. This behavioral change may have potential health benefits.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhiran Huang, Becky P. Y. Loo
Summary: Urban population is facing issues such as rising transport costs, worsening air quality, longer commuting time, and traffic congestion. This study analyzes news contents about traffic jam in 12 metropolitan cities across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America, and finds that traffic congestion is no longer seen as only an economic issue, but also as an environmental concern. Different cities prioritize different congestion-mitigation measures, with promoting public and active transport being the most popular one.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Review
Transportation
Hui Wang, Jinyang Li, Pengling Wang, Jing Teng, Becky P. Y. Loo
Summary: DRT meets the new requirements of flexible and carbon reduction in modern travel, but many DRTs still fail. Adaptability analysis is an important step to understand the context, desirability, and feasibility of introducing DRT. It includes three sub-questions regarding policy and technology, the interaction between operation parameters and travel demand, and the impacts of DRT on mobility, society, and the environment.
Article
Transportation
Zhiran Huang, Becky P. Y. Loo, Kay W. Axhausen
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted life, including working styles and travel behaviors. This study examines the impacts of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements on travel behavior and sustainable transport. The results show that WFH has led to significant reductions in trip characteristics and travel behaviors, such as trip distance, travel time, travel frequency, and trips to CBD. In contrast, active transport trips, trip pattern diversity, leisure trips, and time spent at home have increased significantly for the WFH group. Promoting WFH can benefit both teleworkers and the wider community through more sustainable transport.
TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunyu Guo, Kevin Lanza, Dongying Li, Yuyu Zhou, Kristin Aunan, Becky P. Y. Loo, Jason Kai Wei Lee, Bin Luo, Xiaoli Duan, Wangjian Zhang, Zhengjun Zhang, Shao Lin, Kai Zhang
Summary: This study examines the effects of heat on mortality in 12 metropolitan areas across Texas. The results show that high temperatures have a significant impact on all-cause mortality in Texas, and the effect varies by region, age group, and cause of death.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Becky P. Y. Loo, Ka Ho Tsoi, Kay W. Axhausen, Mengqiu Cao, Yongsung Lee, Keumseok Peter Koh
Summary: This study collects human mobility and locational data in six global cities to analyze the spatial risk for the formation of superspreading environments in different types of urban facilities. The results show that geographical agglomeration is a risk factor for bars, while other urban facilities have a lack of agglomeration as a risk factor. High-risk areas of superspreading are identified and discussed based on the spatial risk maps.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Ergonomics
Becky P. Y. Loo, Zhuangyuan Fan, Ting Lian, Feiyang Zhang
Summary: Bus crashes in road safety research are significant due to the large number of bus passengers involved and the challenges they pose to the road network and public health care system. This study utilizes bus dashcam footage to identify high-risk factors and suggest planning interventions for improving bus safety in cities heavily reliant on buses as a major means of public transport. Key risk factors identified include pedestrian exposure factors, pedestrian jaywalking, bus stop crowding, sidewalk railing, and sharp turning locations. Road safety administrations should focus on improving bus safety on pedestrian-heavy streets, recognizing the importance of protection railing, and addressing bus stop crowding to prevent minor bus injuries.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Becky P. Y. Loo, Zhuangyuan Fan
Summary: This study examines the impact of spatial features on social interaction in outdoor public spaces using machine learning algorithms. The results show that both moveable furniture and fixed visual landmarks attract more social interaction and group activities. Urban planners and designers can utilize a combination of fixed objects and flexible furniture to create a more engaging and inclusive public space.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING B-URBAN ANALYTICS AND CITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ka Ho Tsoi, Becky P. Y. Loo, Xiangyi Li, Kai Zhang
Summary: Traffic noise is a significant threat to urban populations, and can lead to negative health consequences. This study examines the impact of electric vehicles, particularly electric buses, on traffic noise levels in a highly urbanized city. The results show that electric buses have a greater potential to reduce traffic noise, resulting in health co-benefits for a significant portion of the population.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Becky P. Y. Loo, Xiangyi Li, Rosana W. M. Wong
Summary: This study uses agent-based models to simulate the environmental impacts of two construction methods (MiC and cast-in-situ) in Hong Kong. The findings show that the MiC project has significant environmental advantages over the cast-in-situ project, reducing CO2 emissions, harmful emissions, PM2.5 and PM10 emissions, and noise pollution levels, and consequently reducing health risks for nearby communities.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ka Ho Tsoi, Becky P. Y. Loo
Summary: Transport stress is a common issue in big cities, with negative impacts on health and well-being. This study proposes a people-environment framework to understand the stressors associated with transportation. A survey was conducted among MTR passengers in Hong Kong, and the findings suggest that poor station environment, uncomfortable train compartments, and concerns about COVID-19 contribute to transport stress. These findings highlight the importance of improving the public transit environment to alleviate transport stress, especially during the pandemic.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Becky P. Y. Loo, Linna Li, Anil Namdeo
Summary: This paper fills an important research gap in the reduction of road transport emissions and the improvement of air quality in developing countries. It provides insights from case studies on China and India, suggesting strategies such as promoting electric vehicles, reducing transport demand, accelerating modal shift, and using cleaner electricity to achieve climate policy.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhiran Huang, Becky P. Y. Loo
Summary: This study assesses the vulnerability of urban rail transit during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong in 2019. It finds that highly vulnerable stations are concentrated in traditional urban core areas and that congestion increased around new town stations during service disruption. The study suggests a holistic approach for future assessments and provides directions for building resilient cities.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Urban Studies
Becky P. Y. Loo, Zhiran Huang
Summary: This study examines the relationship between high-speed rail (HSR) stations and city evolution from an urban science perspective. The analysis of 1627 HSR stations in 533 Chinese and European cities reveals that European cities have more contiguous and clustered activity clusters, indicating a clear downtown. In contrast, Chinese cities have more scattered clusters, suggesting polycentric urban development. The study also shows that it takes approximately two decades for an HSR station to mature and attract related development in the city.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kai-Fung Chu, Albert Y. S. Lam, Ka Ho Tsoi, Zhiran Huang, Becky P. Y. Loo
Summary: Estimating the time of arrival for public transport is crucial for reducing passenger waiting time and enabling intelligent transportation services. Existing distance-based estimation methods often result in inaccurate predictions due to the neglect of non-distance factors such as weather, road speed, congestion, and traffic composition. In this paper, a new deep learning model called Deep Encoder Cross Network (DECN) is proposed to improve ETA prediction by incorporating multiple non-distance-based factors. Experimental results on a large bus ETA dataset show that the DECN model can achieve an average improvement of 11% in ETA error and 49% for late arrivals.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Becky P. Y. Loo, Rosana W. M. Wong
Summary: Construction is a major source of carbon emissions and faces sustainability challenges. Smart construction with technology adoption is important. This paper examines the application of technology in modular integrated construction (MiC) and proposes a four-stage approach towards smart construction. The approach includes the use of BIM, RFID, and blockchain in production, extending the digital platform for information sharing and real-time monitoring, focusing on worker safety and well-being, and establishing a centralized smart command theatre.
