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View article: Automated and Intelligent Inspection of Airport Pavements: A Systematic Review of Methods, Accuracy and Validation Challenges
Automated and Intelligent Inspection of Airport Pavements: A Systematic Review of Methods, Accuracy and Validation Challenges Open
Airport pavement condition assessment plays a critical role in ensuring operational safety, surface functionality, and long-term infrastructure sustainability. Traditional visual inspection methods, although widely used, are increasingly c…
View article: Assessment of Airport Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Using Machine Learning
Assessment of Airport Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Using Machine Learning Open
Pavement condition assessment is a fundamental aspect of airport pavement management systems (APMS) for ensuring safe and efficient airport operations. However, conventional methods, which rely on extensive on-site inspections and complex …
View article: Perfil Hematológico e Prevalência de Anemia em Gestantes na Cidade de Ubiratã – Paraná
Perfil Hematológico e Prevalência de Anemia em Gestantes na Cidade de Ubiratã – Paraná Open
Introdução: A anemia gestacional é um problema de saúde pública recorrente que afeta significativamente a saúde materna e fetal. Sua identificação precoce e o acompanhamento laboratorial são fundamentais para a prevenção de complicações du…
View article: A GIS-Based Approach to Fostering Sustainable Mobility and Combating Social Isolation for the Rural Elderly
A GIS-Based Approach to Fostering Sustainable Mobility and Combating Social Isolation for the Rural Elderly Open
The growing demographic trend of an aging population, particularly in remote rural areas, exacerbates social isolation and limits access to essential goods and services. This vulnerability highlights a pressing need to develop sustainable …
View article: Evaluation of Pedestrian Crossing Accidents Using Artificial Neural Network
Evaluation of Pedestrian Crossing Accidents Using Artificial Neural Network Open
Most of European cities face increasing problems caused by excessive traffic of conventional fuel-based transport modes. To reverse this situation, sustainable urban mobility policies have been promoting soft modes of transport, such as wa…
View article: A liberdade de expressão e seus limites diante da desinformação nas redes sociais
A liberdade de expressão e seus limites diante da desinformação nas redes sociais Open
With the advancement of information and communication technologies, freedom of expression has assumed a central role in contemporary social interactions, particularly within digital environments such as social media platforms. While the ea…
View article: Statistical analysis of an in-vehicle image-based data collection method for assessing airport pavement condition
Statistical analysis of an in-vehicle image-based data collection method for assessing airport pavement condition Open
This study presents a comprehensive comparative statistical analysis to validate a novel in-vehicle image-based method for collecting pavement condition data in airport environments. It highlights the method's potential to address key chal…
View article: GHG Emissions and Deforestation in the Sealba Region Between 2000 and 2022
GHG Emissions and Deforestation in the Sealba Region Between 2000 and 2022 Open
Aim: The research aimed to analyze gross CO₂eq emissions and deforestation levels in the SEALBA region between 2000 and 2022. Methodology: The methodology used was based on a descriptive analysis, with a quantitative approach, and was char…
View article: Automated Geographic Information System Multi-Criteria Decision Tool to Assess Urban Road Suitability for Active Mobility
Automated Geographic Information System Multi-Criteria Decision Tool to Assess Urban Road Suitability for Active Mobility Open
The planning of greener, more accessible, and safer cities is the focus of several strategies that aim to improve the population’s quality of life. This concern for the environment and the population’s quality of life has led to the implem…
View article: Pavement Inspection in Transport Infrastructures Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Pavement Inspection in Transport Infrastructures Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Open
The growing demand for the transportation of goods and people has led to an increasing reliance on transportation infrastructure, which, in turn, subjects the pavements to high traffic volumes. In order to maintain adequate service and saf…
View article: GIS-based approach for optimizing biowaste collection services in rural small sized municipalities
GIS-based approach for optimizing biowaste collection services in rural small sized municipalities Open
Directive (EU) 2018/851 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the obligation for Member States to ensure, by 31 December 2023, that biowaste is separated and recycled at source or collected selectively. As this is a res…
View article: GIS-based inventory for safeguarding and promoting Portuguese glazed tiles cultural heritage
GIS-based inventory for safeguarding and promoting Portuguese glazed tiles cultural heritage Open
Innovative, non-invasive, digital, and cost-effective instruments for systematic inventory, monitoring and promotion are a valuable resource for managing tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Due to its powerful and effective inventor…
View article: Extract from the glazed tile heritage database of Covilhã-Portugal (12 elements)
Extract from the glazed tile heritage database of Covilhã-Portugal (12 elements) Open
Extract from the tile heritage database of Covilhã - Portugal: geographic and alphanumeric data of 12 buildings with facades fully or partially covered with tiles, of heritage interest (registered in the SIPA), located in the municipality …
View article: Extract from the glazed tile heritage database of Covilhã-Portugal (12 elements)
Extract from the glazed tile heritage database of Covilhã-Portugal (12 elements) Open
Extract from the tile heritage database of Covilhã - Portugal: geographic and alphanumeric data of 12 buildings with facades fully or partially covered with tiles, of heritage interest (registered in the SIPA), located in the municipality …
View article: Modelling Road Work Zone Crashes’ Nature and Type of Person Involved Using Multinomial Logistic Regression
Modelling Road Work Zone Crashes’ Nature and Type of Person Involved Using Multinomial Logistic Regression Open
The sustainable development goals “Good health and well-being” and “Sustainable cities and communities” of the United Nations and World Health Organization, alert governments and researchers and raise awareness about road safety problems a…
View article: Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis for Road Segment Cycling Suitability Assessment
Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis for Road Segment Cycling Suitability Assessment Open
The shift to low-emission mobility, embedded in a growing need for sustainable development, makes soft modes a highly promoted transport alternative in national and international mobility policies. Soft mobility modes, especially cycling, …
View article: Prioritization of railway proximity interventions: The case of the Portuguese railway network
Prioritization of railway proximity interventions: The case of the Portuguese railway network Open
The mission of a national railway administration is to provide conditions for the efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability of rail transport. In this context, this study aims to fill a gap in rail infrastructure management through t…
View article: Traffic calming in historic city centres - a case study
Traffic calming in historic city centres - a case study Open
The aim of the paper is to compare the existing transport service solutions in the city centers of Bydgoszcz (Poland) and Hasselt (Belgium) that use the widely understood idea of calming the movement. The method of elaboration consisted of…
View article: Transportation Network Spatial Analysis to Measure Pedestrian Suitability. The Case of Hilly Cities
Transportation Network Spatial Analysis to Measure Pedestrian Suitability. The Case of Hilly Cities Open
The current climate and environmental emergency, together with the growing traffic congestion and pollution in urban areas, make mobility and its sustainability a priority in current transport policies. It is essential to change citizen’s …
View article: Mobility in Transportation Surveys
Mobility in Transportation Surveys Open
An attempt to identify key factors impacting trip generation in different size cities is presented in this paper. Mobility is the fundamental factor in transport demand models, both for the present state and those for forecast scenarios. M…
View article: GIS in Architectural Teaching and Research: Planning and Heritage
GIS in Architectural Teaching and Research: Planning and Heritage Open
Geographical Information Systems (GISs) in architecture were initially limited to regional and urban development applications. Over recent years its potential has been recognized and its use has evolved to address urban planning and archit…
View article: Detecting Risk Factors of Road Work Zone Crashes from the Information Provided in Police Crash Reports: The Case Study of Portugal
Detecting Risk Factors of Road Work Zone Crashes from the Information Provided in Police Crash Reports: The Case Study of Portugal Open
Several studies have shown that European police crash reports provide different detail degrees of work zone crash-related data. In this sense, the present study aims to verify the possibility of identifying significant risk factors involve…
View article: Safeguarding Portuguese traditional glazed tile cultural heritage with GIS
Safeguarding Portuguese traditional glazed tile cultural heritage with GIS Open
The Portuguese word for traditional glazed tile is “azulejo” and derives from the Arabic “azuleicha” , meaning ‘small polished stone’. Deeply embedded in Portugal’s history and culture, there are countless valuable examples of traditional …
View article: Validation of an indirect data collection method to assess airport pavement condition
Validation of an indirect data collection method to assess airport pavement condition Open
In this study the authors compare two methods for airport asphalt pavement distress data collection applied on the main runway of Amílcar Cabral international airport, located at Sal Island in Cape Verde. The two methods used for testing w…
View article: Making Cycling Spaces in Hilly Cities
Making Cycling Spaces in Hilly Cities Open
Traffic congestion and environmental pollution in cities have stimulated the rise of policies to encourage practices of less polluting, and more economic and healthier modes of transportation, such as cycling. Several factors influence bic…
View article: Proposal of an Airport Pavement Maintenance Management System for Cape Verde
Proposal of an Airport Pavement Maintenance Management System for Cape Verde Open
In order to ensure safe and efficient operation of aircrafts, airport operators are faced with the need to maintain airport runway, taxiway and apron pavements in good condition, within a given budget. In this context, this paper describes…
View article: PDB91 AN MCDA APPROACH IN THE EVALUATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA TREATMENT
PDB91 AN MCDA APPROACH IN THE EVALUATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA TREATMENT Open
View article: Pedestrian Road Accident Index for Municipalities: The Portuguese Case
Pedestrian Road Accident Index for Municipalities: The Portuguese Case Open
Portuguese road traffic accidents statistics show that the number of accidents with fatalities and serious injuries has in general decreased in recent years. However, the number of accidents involving pedestrians is still high when compare…
View article: Data Collection Methodology to Assess Road Pavement Condition Using GNSS, Video Image and GIS
Data Collection Methodology to Assess Road Pavement Condition Using GNSS, Video Image and GIS Open
Traffic loads, along with the environment, damage pavement over time. The degradation of pavement quality is reflected in the development of a diversity of pavement distresses, such as cracking, deformation or deterioration. These distress…
View article: Enhancing Civil Engineering teaching through 3D Computer Aided Design
Enhancing Civil Engineering teaching through 3D Computer Aided Design Open
3D interpretation of 2D drawing is not easy for most of the Civil Engineering first-year students. Some do it naturally but most need to be trained to master this skill. In this paper, the implemented teaching methodologies aiming to facil…