Human-like lane-changing trajectory planning algorithm for human–machine conflict mitigation See

The purpose of this paper is to alleviate the potential safety problems associated with the human driver and the automatic system competing for the right of way due to different objectives by mitigating the human-machine conflict phenomenon in human-machine shared driving (HMSD) technol...

Research on a Lightweight Panoramic Perception Algorithm for Electric Autonomous Mini-Buses See

Autonomous mini-buses are low-cost passenger vehicles that travel along designated routes in industrial parks. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to implement functionalities such as lane-keeping and obstacle avoidance. To address the challenge of deploying deep learning algorithms&#x...

Personalized Path-Tracking Approach Based on Reference Vector Field for Four-Wheel Driving and Steering Wire-Controlled Chassis See

It is essential and forward-thinking to investigate the personalized use of four-wheel driving and steering wire-controlled unmanned chassis. This paper introduces a personalized path-tracking approach designed to adapt the vehicle’s control system to human-like characteristics, enhancing the fit and ...

Preface See

In the pursuit of advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation, the 2024 International Conference on Aerospace, Mechanical and Materials Engineering (AMME 2024) has emerged as a pivotal platform for researchers, engineers, and scholars from across the globe. This event, held to...

Influence of Safety Culture on Safety Outcomes of a Hydrogen–CCS Plant See

This article investigates how safety culture impacts the safety performance of blue hydrogen projects. Blue hydrogen refers to decarbonized hydrogen, produced through natural gas reforming with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. It is crucial to decide on a suitable safety policy&#...

Deciphering Article 17 of the Digital Copyright Directive and its Compatibility with Freedom of Expression and Information following Republic of Poland v European Parliament (C-401/19) See

Discusses Poland v European Parliament (C-401/19) (ECJ) on the fundamental rights compliance of the liability regime for online intermediaries under Directive 2019/790 art.17, highlighting issues arising from reliance on filtering tools, prioritising ex-ante safeguards and implementation approaches.

Identifying socio-cognitive beliefs of eating in moderation in adults in the UK and Jordan See

This thesis aims to understand and influence the socio-cognitive beliefs towards moderate eating in adults in the UK and Jordan, to aid public health interventions for obesity. It begins with a systematic review identifying key factors in healthy eating habits, focusing on intrapersonal...

Key drivers that influence the provision and sustainability of executive education: A case study of the London academy of management and finance See

Executive Education (EE) courses are designed for middle to senior managers as part of their continuous professional development (CPD), offering high revenue with courses ranging from a few days to several weeks. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, these courses were primarily campus-based, ...

Decarbonisation of the steel tube industry: Integration of a novel SHIP system to the powder-based coating process using a newly developed multiple air impingement jets tube heater See

A new Solar Heating for Industrial Processes (SHIP) system was investigated and designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the powder-based coating process for manufacturing of steel tubes. The new system includes a solar thermal rotary Fresnel collector (RFC), a phase change&...