Research in Transportation Business and Management
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Research in Transportation Management Practices.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Transportation Development:
Research in this area emphasizes the development and implementation of sustainable practices within transportation systems, including electric vehicles, green logistics, and alternative fuels. - Data-Driven Decision Making:
The journal frequently integrates advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to optimize transportation operations, assess performance, and predict trends in mobility and logistics. - Urban Mobility and Accessibility:
A significant focus is placed on enhancing urban transport systems, addressing issues like walkability, public transportation efficiency, and the integration of multimodal transport options. - Consumer Behavior and Satisfaction:
Studies often explore consumer preferences and satisfaction levels in relation to various transportation modes and services, including ride-sharing, public transport, and freight services. - Impact of Technology on Transportation:
The journal examines the implications of emerging technologies, such as autonomous vehicles and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), on existing transportation frameworks and user experiences. - Policy and Governance in Transportation:
Research also addresses transportation policies and governance structures, emphasizing their role in shaping sustainable and efficient transportation systems.
Trending and Emerging
- Electrification and Sustainable Mobility:
The adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions is gaining traction, highlighting the industry's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability. - Digital Transformation and Smart Mobility Solutions:
There is a growing emphasis on digital technologies, including data analytics, artificial intelligence, and smart mobility solutions, which are reshaping how transportation systems operate and interact with users. - COVID-19 Impact Studies:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation behaviors, logistics, and policy adaptations is increasingly prominent, reflecting the need to understand and respond to unprecedented challenges. - Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Transportation:
The exploration of PPP models is trending, focusing on collaborative approaches to financing and managing transportation infrastructure and services, particularly in urban settings. - Mobility Equity and Accessibility:
An emerging focus on equity and accessibility in transportation highlights the importance of inclusive policies that address the needs of diverse populations, particularly marginalized communities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Transportation Models:
Research centered on conventional transportation models, such as fixed-route public transit systems, appears to be decreasing, possibly due to the rise of more flexible and technology-driven alternatives. - Static Infrastructure Analysis:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies focusing solely on static infrastructure assessments, as the emphasis shifts toward dynamic and integrated approaches that consider real-time data and user interactions. - Single-Mode Transportation Studies:
Research that exclusively examines individual transportation modes, such as rail or road, is declining in favor of more holistic studies that explore multimodal integration and interconnectivity. - Historical Analysis of Transportation Systems:
While historical perspectives remain valuable, the frequency of studies focusing solely on historical analyses of transportation systems is diminishing as the field moves towards future-oriented research. - Economic Impact Studies in Isolation:
There is a trend away from isolated economic impact studies of transportation projects, with more emphasis on comprehensive evaluations that include social, environmental, and technological factors.
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