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Sustainable cities and urban dynamics: The role of the café culture in transforming the public realm

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103320

Emad Noaime , Chaham Alalouch , Abdelhakim Mesloub , Haifa Hamdoun , Hela Gnaba , Mohmmed Mashary Alnaim

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Tropical Cyclone Intensity Prediction using Bayesian Machine Learning with Marine Predators Algorithm on Satellite Cloud Imagery

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103316

Mahmoud Ragab

{"title":"Tropical Cyclone Intensity Prediction using Bayesian Machine Learning with Marine Predators Algorithm on Satellite Cloud Imagery","authors":"Mahmoud Ragab","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103316","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103316","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Due to its wide range of associated hazards, tropical cyclones (TC) become the costliest natural disaster worldwide. A correct diagnosis model for the TC intensity can save property and lives. Unfortunately, intensity forecasting of TC has been a bottleneck and has made it difficult to forecast weather. Several existing approaches and techniques make a diagnosis of TC wind speed through the satellite data at the specified time with varying success. Deep learning (DL)-based intensity forecasting has recently held great promise in surpassing conventional approaches. DL-based techniques have been developed in geosciences to replace traditional methods. However, weather forecasting is uncertain due to the Earth system’s nonlinearity, complexity, and chaotic effects.Thus, this manuscript develops a new Bayesian Machine Learning with Marine Predators Algorithm for TC Intensity Prediction (BMLMPA-TCIP) approach. The major goal of the BMLMPA-TCIP model is to estimate the level of the TCs on satellite cloud images. To accomplish this, the BMLMPA-TCIP technique utilizes the Gaussian filtering (GF) approach to eradicate the noise in the cloud images. Additionally, the extraction of useful feature vectors is performed by using the capsule network (CapsNet) technique. Moreover, the MPA method accomplishes the hyperparameter tuning of the CapsNet method. Lastly, the BMLMPA-TCIP technique utilizes the Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) method to predict TC intensity. To authorize the performance of the BMLMPA-TCIP approach, a wide variety of experiments are performed under the TC image dataset. The experimental validation of the BMLMPA-TCIP approach illustrates a superior RMSE value of 5.89 over existing techniques.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"Article 103316"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143427821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sustainable construction solutions: The role of sugar factory lime waste-activated slag in high-performance concrete

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103315

Hadi Bahmani, Davood Mostofinejad

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Data-driven optimal adaptive MPPT techniques for grid-connected photovoltaic systems

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103318

Ahmed H. EL-Ebiary, Mostafa I. Marei, Mohamed Mokhtar

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Incorporating stochasticity in demands for optimizing resource allocation in versatile edge systems devoid of layer constraints

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103300

Jimei Gao , Chunhua Cai

{"title":"Incorporating stochasticity in demands for optimizing resource allocation in versatile edge systems devoid of layer constraints","authors":"Jimei Gao , Chunhua Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103300","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103300","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While stochastic demand models have been introduced to better capture resource fluctuations, each instance of problem under different architectures needs to be analyzed and solved separately with duplicated work, this limitation motivates research to develop a scalable and adaptive resource scheduling solution capable of handling edge systems with any number of layers. Fortunately, we found that this kind of stochastic scheduling problem combined with sharing has an invariant optimal substructure that is independent of the number of layers, and propose the Placement of Resource in Any layer Edge architecture (PRAE) algorithm. We find an efficient way to solve it by splitting it into multiple subproblem groups and characterizing the relationship between these subproblems as an isomorphic network. We then identify optimal conditions for subproblem groups at different layers, and quickly achieve a solution using dynamic programming. Extensive evaluations show that PRAE improves resource utilization by over 28% compared to average demand models and achieves over 98% of optimal performance across diverse scenarios, with significantly lower computational complexity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"Article 103300"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143403104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluating the role of additive manufacturing in adobe brick enhancement: A comparative study

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103298

Shaimaa Tarek , Yasser Mansour , Sherif Abdelmohsen , Mohamed Kohail , Ayman Assem

{"title":"Evaluating the role of additive manufacturing in adobe brick enhancement: A comparative study","authors":"Shaimaa Tarek , Yasser Mansour , Sherif Abdelmohsen , Mohamed Kohail , Ayman Assem","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103298","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103298","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid integration of additive manufacturing in construction, alongside a focus on sustainability, has revived interest in earth materials within modern building practices. Adobe brick, noted for its structural and thermal properties, is among the most studied earth-construction techniques for contemporary use. However, the potential of 3D-printed adobe bricks in construction remains underexplored, particularly in optimizing their structural performance. This study examines the impact of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) infill geometries on the compressive strength of locally sourced, air-dried 3D-printed adobe bricks. Specimens were designed as single-cell surfaces enclosed within 6 cm cubes and tested against traditional solid samples. Results revealed a significant strength increase in 3D-printed bricks using PW-hybrid infills, with compressive strengths reaching 3.10 MPa for a 2.5 mm layer height—nearly double the 1.65 MPa of molded samples. These findings highlight the potential of combining sustainable materials with advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance construction practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"Article 103298"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143402657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigation of variability in monthly minimum and maximum temperature with trend methods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103296

Sajid Gul , Xia Cui , Gokmen Ceribasi , Ahmet Iyad Ceyhunlu , Hamza Pir

{"title":"Investigation of variability in monthly minimum and maximum temperature with trend methods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan","authors":"Sajid Gul , Xia Cui , Gokmen Ceribasi , Ahmet Iyad Ceyhunlu , Hamza Pir","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103296","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103296","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Global warming is an inherent phenomenon that has a substantial impact on both the ecosphere and the human population. Understanding and strategizing to mitigate the effects of global warming is of utmost importance. Extensive research regarding climatological factors has been conducted in a recent timeframe. The predominant approach employed in such investigations is trend analysis. This study employs the Trend Polygon Star Concept, Three-Dimensional Innovative Trend Analysis (3D-ITA), and Innovative Polygon Trend Analysis (IPTA) due to their effectiveness in visualizing, analyzing, and understanding complex temperature data in the context of climate change. The IPTA Process is a method used to compare the raw and processed data sets of two data series. To illustrate the test’s findings, the Trend Polygon Star Concept splits the two-month data set interval on a graph—the IPTA output—into four parts. Thus, this research assesses monthly minimum and maximum temperature data using this two-polygon methodology. This data capture spans four decades (1981–2020). As an outcome of the work, polygon graphics were generated. Furthermore, the IPTA method has been used to compute the trend slopes and lengths of temperature data. A list was prepared to provide all the values for the x- and y-axis of graphs created using the Trend Polygon Star Concept Method. The findings of both research methodologies were reviewed for a particular station. Additionally, when the arithmetic mean analysis of monthly maximum temperatures was examined, a rising trend was detected in most months. In contrast, the lowest temperature series revealed no movement in most of the months. When the standard deviation graph was studied, it was discovered that all ten zones had transitions between two months. Using the 3D-ITA strategy, 40% of the entire region was found to have stable trends, whereas 60% of the region examined had unstable trends.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"Article 103296"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Construction of a public space network connectivity and vitality optimization system in historical districts of southwestern China: Guiyang case study

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103304

Yuanduo Chen , Jingkun Xu , Huiwen Xiang , Zongsheng Huang , Zhixin Lin , Shaowei Lu

{"title":"Construction of a public space network connectivity and vitality optimization system in historical districts of southwestern China: Guiyang case study","authors":"Yuanduo Chen , Jingkun Xu , Huiwen Xiang , Zongsheng Huang , Zhixin Lin , Shaowei Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103304","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103304","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Globalization presents significant challenges to the authenticity of world heritage sites, often leading to tensions between preservation and development. Southwestern mountainous cities in China, despite relatively slow economic growth, have managed to maintain well-preserved historical and cultural heritage, though these areas remain underrecognized internationally. This study examines the spatial connectivity and vitality of public spaces in Guiyang, a representative city. Using Voronoi polygons and complex network analysis, the investigation focuses on the distribution, connectivity, and vitality optimization of public spaces in historical districts. Results indicate that natural factors shape the spatial organization, with social public spaces demonstrating the highest network stability. In contrast, collective spaces show local stability but are vulnerable to socioeconomic disparities. Both types exhibit a core-periphery structure with varying levels of openness. The proposed Distribution-Network-Vitality-Path (DNVP) system provides a framework for enhancing public space vitality, offering practical guidance for heritage conservation and urban planning globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"Article 103304"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Computation of the scintillation index and BER of super Lorentz Gaussian laser beam in a slant propagation at atmospheric turbulence

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103295

Hussein Thary Khamees , Sameer Algburi , Hussein E. Kotb

{"title":"Computation of the scintillation index and BER of super Lorentz Gaussian laser beam in a slant propagation at atmospheric turbulence","authors":"Hussein Thary Khamees , Sameer Algburi , Hussein E. Kotb","doi":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103295","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.asej.2025.103295","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Modern free-space communication systems require a comprehensive analysis of how atmospheric turbulence impacts the scintillation index and the bit-error rate (BER). In this paper, we model the laser light with Super Lorentz Gaussian Beams (SLGBs) intensity distribution slant propagation between the transmitter and receiver planes. The Huygens-Fresnel Method is employed to compute the received field due to its effectiveness in accurately modeling atmospheric turbulence. A 50° zenith angle results in the lowest on-axis scintillation index. The receiver plane aperture area size plays a crucial role in this analysis. For an aperture area that covers 25 % of the receiver plane, the SLGB<sub>00</sub> almost exhibits the lowest scintillation index. The SLGB<sub>22</sub> scintillation index approaches SLGB<sub>00</sub> at a laser wavelength of 1.55 µm. We reduced the receiver aperture area to 1.4 × 10<sup>−3</sup>% and computed the on-axis scintillation index and the BER for both SLGB<sub>00</sub> and SLGB<sub>22</sub>. SLGB<sub>22</sub> shows the lowest on-axis scintillation index and BER.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48648,"journal":{"name":"Ain Shams Engineering Journal","volume":"16 3","pages":"Article 103295"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143378378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Safety assessment of unenclosed support in high geostress soft rock tunnels with bench method

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Ain Shams Engineering Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2025.103303

Xuanhao Chen , Dingli Zhang , Wenbo Chen , Siyuan Ni

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