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Liquidity risk premium and asset pricing in US water transportation

Journal Article
Panayides, P., Lambertides, N., & Cullinane, K. (2013)
Liquidity risk premium and asset pricing in US water transportation. Transportation research. Part E, Logistics and transportation review, 52, 3-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2012.11.007
The water transportation of freight has been one of the most important sectors in facilitating international trade and contributing to the growth of the world economy. Bearing...

Risk analysis in construction networks using a modified stochastic model.

Journal Article
GUO, Q. L., Guo, Q. L., MAHER, M., & WAMUZIRI, S. (2001)
Risk analysis in construction networks using a modified stochastic model. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 18(3), 215-241. doi:10.1080/02630250108970301
A review of construction network analysis indicates that new methods are needed for quantifying risks in project evaluation. The paper proposes a new analytical method, the Mo...

Young novice drivers and the development of somatic markers for risk on the road.

Book
Kinnear, N. A. D., & Stradling, S. G. (2011)
Young novice drivers and the development of somatic markers for risk on the road. In D. A. Hennessy (Ed.), Traffic Psychology: An International Perspective, 69-85. Nova Science Publishers
The novice driver problem is a worldwide trend that, in the UK, involves one in five newly licensed drivers being crash involved in their first year of driving (Maycock and Fo...

Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes

Journal Article
Dabiri, M., Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022)
Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes. Habitat International, 128, Article 102667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2022.102667
One of the most critical challenges in preventive planning and disaster management is the multitudinous uncertainties involved in decision-making. Previous studies showed the ...

Risk and Uncertainty in Sustainable Building Performance

Conference Proceeding
Sajjadian, S. M., Lewis, J., & Sharples, S. (2013)
Risk and Uncertainty in Sustainable Building Performance. In Sustainability in Energy and Buildings: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference in Sustainability in Energy and Buildings (SEB´12). , (903-912). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36645-1_80
Decision-making in the design of sustainable building envelopes will mostly consider the trade-off between initial cost and energy savings. However, this leads to an insuffici...

Link-based route choice considering risk aversion, disappointment and regret

Conference Proceeding
Fonzone, A., Schmoecker, J., Ma, J., & Fukuda, D. (2012)
Link-based route choice considering risk aversion, disappointment and regret. In 91st Annual TRB Meeting online
In networks with uncertain link travel times route guidance information should consider traveller preferences (1). Risk-averse travellers prefer safer options but might feel u...

Risk Management Framework for Handling and Storage of Cargo at Major Ports in Malaysia towards Port Sustainability

Journal Article
Kadir, Z. A., Mohammad, R., Othman, N., Amrin, A., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Abu-Bakar, S. H., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2020)
Risk Management Framework for Handling and Storage of Cargo at Major Ports in Malaysia towards Port Sustainability. Sustainability, 12(2), https://doi.org/10.3390/su12020516
Risk management provides an effective method for ensuring safety and preventing accidents towards achieving port sustainability. This article describes a study of the implemen...

Link-based route choice considering risk aversion, disappointment and regret

Journal Article
Fonzone, A., Schmoecker, J., Ma, J., & Fukuda, D. (2012)
Link-based route choice considering risk aversion, disappointment and regret. Transportation research record, 2322, 119-128. https://doi.org/10.3141/2322-13
In networks with uncertain link travel times route guidance information should consider traveller preferences (1). Risk-averse travellers prefer safer options but might feel u...

Evaluation of Risk Management Practice in the Nigeria Construction Industry

Conference Proceeding
Ugwu, M. C., Osunsanmi, T. O., & Aigbavboa, C. O. (2019)
Evaluation of Risk Management Practice in the Nigeria Construction Industry. In Proceedings of the 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit (373-380). https://doi.org/10.29173/mocs116
The construction industry is an essential contributor to a country's economic growth. Unfortunately, the sector's contribution to the economy is hindered by numerous risk surr...

Development of risk analysis models for decision-making in project management.

Thesis
Guo, Q. L. Development of risk analysis models for decision-making in project management. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2745
Risks and uncertainties are inherent in construction projects and if neglected these risks often lead to project cost and time overruns. Traditional methods of forecasting ris...
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COincident Probabilistic climate change weather data for a Sustainable built Environment

2008 - 2011
This project will develop sound methods for future climate change data for building designers to use for new buildings and refurbishments that could last to the end of this century. The principal appl...
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | Value: £87,293

North British Distillery Ltd (KTP001102)

2005 - 2009
To develop and implement an Integrated Management System for existing and proposed management systems, offering benefits of enhanced performance and reduced business risk.
Funder: Innovate UK | Value: £82,213

CSIC - Edinburgh Home Demonstrator

2020 - 2024
The “Edinburgh Home Demonstrator” (EHD) Programme seeks to demonstrate the time, cost, quality, and carbon improvements in new affordable housing programme through the following projects: 1. Developme...
Funder: Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (formerly CSIC) | Value: £205,463

North British Distillery Co Ltd

2004 - 2007
To develop and implement an Integrated Management System for existing and proposed management systems, offering benefits of enhanced performance and reduced business risk.
Funder: Innovate UK | Value: £74,378

TABUK2 Identification, assessment & enhancement of accident date collection & analysis in KSA

2013 - 2018
It has been estimated that the annual cost of traffic accidents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) exceeds 6 billion US dollars, in addition to other social, health, and economic impacts, such as di...
Funder: Tabuk University | Value: £49,867
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Cyclists: why uneven roads and potholes are endangering your health

25 August 2019
A HIGH-TECH bicycle which measures cyclists' exposure to potentially harmful vibrations from uneven road surfaces could be used to check the safety of cycle lanes and other routes. Back problems and ...

Japanese vibration expert joins Scottish monitoring firm Reactec

28 July 2019
Professor Setsuo Maeda, one of the world’s most respected experts in human response to vibration, has been appointed as Reactec’s chief scientific liaison – relocating from Japan to Edinburgh for the ...

Cyclists risk nerve damage from potholes and rough roads, study finds

15 October 2017
Cyclists are at risk of permanent nerve damage because of poor road surfaces, research using an innovative measuring bike has revealed.

Cyclists risk permanent nerve damage from bumpy roads

14 October 2017
Bike riding on cobbled, poorly maintained or potholed streets could give you permanent nerve damage, that’s the conclusion of a new study from researchers at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland wh...

Cobbles, potholes, and rough roads can cause nerve damage for cyclists, study finds

12 October 2017
Cyclists who regularly ride on poor road surfaces or cobbles could be at risk of suffering nerve damage in their hands and arms, a new study has found.

Cobbles, potholes, and rough roads can cause nerve damage for cyclists, study finds

8 October 2017
Cyclists who regularly ride on poor road surfaces or cobbles could be at risk of suffering nerve damage in their hands and arms, a new study has found. The study by Edinburgh Napier University found ...

Risk of poorly-maintained roads to cyclists' health highlighted

7 October 2017
Cyclists are risking permanent nerve damage due to poor road surfaces, research by Edinburgh Napier University reported in The Scotsman suggests.

Is your commute causing you permanent nerve damage?

7 October 2017
Potholes are not just a danger to your bike - but could also cause permanent nerve damage to you, according to new research. A study by Edinburgh Napier University discovered that Hand Arm Vibration ...

Cyclists risk nerve damage from uneven street surfaces

7 October 2017
Cyclists are at risk of permanent nerve damage because of poor road surfaces in Scottish cities, research using a innovative measuring bike has revealed.