Evaluating urban intersections: a comparative study of roundabouts versus protected U-turns—which is better? by Nawaf Alnawmasi, Hisham Jashami, Qiuqi Cai

“…Roundabouts, known for their ability to reduce severe crashes, represent a traditional approach to intersection design. …”
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Design of a small-scale and failure-resistant IaaS cloud using OpenStack by Samuel Heuchert, Bhaskar Prasad Rimal, Martin Reisslein, Yong Wang

“…Findings – Through the demonstration of dynamically adding an IaaS node, pushing the deployment to its physical and logical limits, and eventually crashing the deployment, this paper shows how the PackStack utility facilitates the provisioning of an elastic and resilient OpenStack-based IaaS platform that can be used in production if the deployment is kept within designated boundaries. …”
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Traumatic head injuries in children: demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes in Saudi Arabia by Hussin Albargi, Rayan Jafnan Alharbi, Ateeq Almuwallad, Naif Harthi, Yahya Khormi, Hari Krishnan Kanthimathinathan, Sharfuddin Chowdhury

“…Most children were over six years of age (69.5%) and male (76.6%). Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) were the most common cause of THIs (51.9%), with falls being more common in infants (69.8%). …”
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The Dynamic Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes of Coal-Rock Masses under the Action of High Order P-Waves by Feng Li, Mingxin Bi, Jing Tian, Shuhao Fang

“…However, under dynamic loading, they had consistently demonstrated crashing or splitting failure, which showed strong dynamic mechanical characteristics. …”
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Achieving adherence to positive airway pressure in commercial drivers using an employer-mandated remote management programme by Elizabeth Kneeland, Nadia Ali, David G. Maislin, Yoon Hee Chang, Joyce Epelboim, Brendan T. Keenan, Allan I. Pack

“…Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in commercial drivers, and associated with increased risk of crashes if untreated, making diagnosis and effective treatment crucial in this population. …”
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Prevalence of cell phone use while driving in different urban settings. A roadside observational study in maputo city, Mozambique by Alfredo Júlio Maposse, Lucie Laflamme, Franziska Fischer, Jette Möller

“…Few studies have reported the prevalence from low- and middle-income countries where the risk of severe road traffic crashes is highest. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of cell phone use among motor vehicle drivers in Maputo city, Mozambique, considering different types of vehicles and cell phone use. …”
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Enhancing road safety of PLEVs by novel vehicle concepts: A comprehensive investigation on regulations, accident statistics, and perception of riders in Europe by Michelangelo-Santo Gulino, Susanna Papini, Giovanni Zonfrillo, Peter Miklis, Thomas Unger, Dario Vangi

“…Analysis of accident data for PLEVs in the EU then reveals critical factors contributing to the occurrence of crashes, injuries, and casualties, as well as the type and severity of riders' injuries. …”
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What are the perceptions and experiences of adults using mobile applications for self-management in diabetes? A systematic review by Benedict Hayhoe, Azeem Majeed, Geva Greenfield, Ana Luísa Neves, Henock B Taddese, Kalthum Patail, Hui Hsuan Pai

“…About 40% of the studies described unfavourable aspects related to uploading of excessive information, monitoring device incompatibility, episodic app crashes and telephone handling issues.Conclusion The review supports the favourable view of mobile applications as promising tools in helping patients with diabetes to self-manage. …”
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