OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Infrastructure Systems is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Signal Decomposition Techniques for Railroad Track Safety and Ride Quality Features Extraction: A Multicriteria Selection Framework	64
Probabilistic Risk Analysis of Infrastructure Systems in Terms of Societal Impact	59
Reviewers	46
Empirical Risk Analysis Methodology for Adversarial Threats against Critical Infrastructure	39
Mitigating Factors of Financial Distress Causalities of Project Performance in Ghana	33
A Comparative Study on Selecting the General Circulation Model for Pavement Design in China: A Case Study of Beijing	33
Potential of Using Intensity Data from Mobile Multibeam Spinning LiDAR for Predicting Standard Retroreflectivity of Lane Markings	31
Dynamic Resilience Quantification of Hydropower Infrastructure in Multihazard Environments	26
Assessment of the Impacts of Climatic Factors and Infrastructure Characteristics on Gas Pipeline Failures	25
Assessing the Effects of Closure-Free Periods on Railway Intervention Costs and Service	25
Household Adaptations to Infrastructure System Service Interruptions	23
Resilience-Based Optimal Seismic Retrofit and Recovery Strategies of Bridge Networks under Mainshock–Aftershock Sequences	23
Heuristic Selection in Disaster Recovery Sequencing	21
Feasibility Study on Use of Drone-Based Infrared Thermography for Soil Moisture Detection in Highway Embankment and Dam Inspections	20
Beyond the Pipes: Performance Management of Water Supply Systems under Uncertainty	20
Average Ensemble Approach and Implications for Modeling Future Climate Projections of Flexible Pavement Subsurface Temperature	19
Pixel-Level Efficient Detection of Pavement Seal Cracks: Two-Dimensional Image Recognition Based on DLANet	19
Risk-Based Spatial Safety Management System Approach: The Case of Trabzon Airport	19
Joint Optimal Policies for Pavement Maintenance, Repaving, and Reconstruction: A Static Optimization Approach	18
Bridge Infrastructure Management System: Autoencoder Approach for Predicting Bridge Condition Ratings	18
CART Algorithm: A Data-Driven Approach to Automate Maintenance Selection in Pavement Management Systems	14
Hands-Free Crowdsensing of Accessibility Barriers in Sidewalk Infrastructure: A Brain–Computer Interface Approach	14
Optimal Deployment of Movable Sensors for Air Quality Monitoring	13
Selection and Evaluation of Integrated Solutions in a Combined Sewer Network	13
Spatiotemporal Evolution of Provincial Rural Infrastructure Development Level in China	13

Simulation-Based Evaluation of Resilience-Enhancing Measures for Transportation Systems Subject to Hydrometeorological Hazard Events	12
Multiobjective MINLP–Based Optimal Design for Storage-Supported EV Charging Hub in Urban Areas	12
Simulation-Based Stress Tests: Integrated Simulation Approach for Assessing Resilience of Transport Systems under Multiple Stressors	11
Multilevel SVMD-AD-Prophet Model for Predicting the Track Irregularity of High-Speed Railways	11
Estimating the Values of Missing Data Related to Infrastructure Condition States Using Their Spatial Correlation	11
Erratum for “Network Analytics for Infrastructure Asset Management Systemic Risk Assessment” by Eric Goforth, Wael El-Dakhakhni, and Lydell Wiebe	11
Data-Assisted Prediction of Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Using Physics-Based Models	10
Impact of Sectoral Infrastructure on Export and Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: Evidence from Selected South Asian Economies by Applying a New Global Infrastructure Index	10
Distributed Solar Generation: Current Knowledge and Future Trends	10
Early Termination Mechanism of Public–Private Partnership Transportation Projects with Government Guarantee	10
Investigation on the Dynamic Characteristics of Track Slab with the Influence of Rail Corrugation	10
Large-Scale Automated Sustainability Assessment of Infrastructure Projects Using Machine Learning Algorithms with Multisource Remote Sensing Data	9
Resilience Assessment of Urban Water Distribution Networks under Disturbance Influence of Aftershocks	9
Impacts of Increased Prediction Accuracy in Management Decisions: A Study of Full-Depth Reclamation Pavements	9
Multiyear Maintenance and Rehabilitation Optimization for Large-Scale Infrastructure Networks: An Enhanced Genetic Algorithm Approach	8
Guiding State-Specific Studies on Highway Disasters: Examining Differences in Postdisaster Funding	8
Modeling and Understanding Dispute Causation in the US Public–Private Partnership Projects	8
Intelligent Pixel-Level Rail Running Band Detection Based on Deep Learning	8
Parking Infrastructure Location Design and User Pricing in the Prospective Era of Autonomous Vehicle Operations	8
Risk Analysis Framework for Airport Infrastructure Systems: A Novel Integrated Approach	7
Resource Allocation Framework for Optimizing Long-Term Infrastructure Network Resilience	7
Application of a Hybrid Approach in Developing Urban Road Livability-Related Indicators for the Sustainable Urban Road Rating System	7
Critical Challenges in Execution of Hybrid Annuity Model Construction Projects: Understanding the Contractor’s Perspective	7
Optimal Repair Policies for Infrastructure Systems with Life Cycle Cost Minimization and Annual Cost Leveling	7
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Survival Analysis Combinations for Water Main Failure Prediction	7
Mechanism of Asset Devaluation in the Planning Stage of Urban Rail Transit PPP Projects in China: A System Dynamics Approach	7
Routing Optimization Framework for Exploring Time-Varying Urban Road Network Vulnerability under Floods	7
Advancements of Digital Twin Technology for Bridges and Tunnels: A Systematic Literature Review	7
VfM-at-Risk Analysis Model for Build–Operate–Transfer Infrastructure Projects	7
Pavement Condition Prediction for Communities: A Low-Cost, Ubiquitous, and Network-Wide Approach	7
Green Project Finance for Infrastructure and Building Construction: Instruments and Benchmarks	6
Journal of Infrastructure Systems : Thirty Years and an Opportunity to Refocus	6
Impact of Conventional and Electric Delivery Vehicles on Road Wear in Residential Areas: A Case Study in Evanston, Illinois	6
Improving Online Community Engagement Practices for Infrastructure Decision-Making: Experiences from Stormwater Infrastructure Management in Houston, Texas, during the COVID-19 Pandemic	6
Resilient Construction of Critical Infrastructure: Anticipating and Measuring Supply Chain Delays from Global Disruptions	6
Understanding the Road Intervention Planning Process to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness Using Digital Tools	6
Integrated Engineering–Economic Analysis for Multihazard Damage and Loss Assessment	6
Fuzzy Approach for Evaluating Critical Factors in the Design and Construction of Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plants	6
Factors Underpinning the Successful Return of Public–Private Partnership Projects to Public Authority: Assessing the Critical Success Factors of the Transfer Phase of Chinese Water Projects	6
Thirty-Year Airfield Pavement Behavioral and Economic Simulation to Improve Budget Allocation for the US Air Force Network	6
Erratum for “Optimal Sampling Locations to Reduce Uncertainty in Contamination Extent in Water Distribution Systems”	5
2021 Matthew G. Karlaftis Best Paper Award	5
Using a Discrete-Event Simulation Model for Evaluating the Operational Performance of Toll Plazas	5
Experimental Study on Quality Monitoring of Prestressed Pipeline Grouting Based on Electromechanical Impedance	5
REWET: A Tool to Model System Functioning and Restoration of Damaged Water Supply Systems	5
Anticipatory Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Water Distribution Infrastructures in Coastal Communities Subject to Sea-Level Rise	5
Spatiotemporal Vulnerability Analysis of Large-Scale Infrastructure Systems under Cascading Failures: Case of Water Distribution Networks	5
Reviewers	5
Utilizing FMEA for Comprehensive Security Risk Management in Conflict Zones: A Case Study of the Chabahar–Iranshahr Transit Route	5
Impact of Project Manager Competency on Owner’s Trust Level: Data from Infrastructure Megaprojects	5

Identifying Pipeline Leak Positions Potentially Connected to Soil Deformations through SAR Data Analysis	5
Deterioration of Flexible Pavements Induced by Flooding: Case Study Using Stochastic Monte Carlo Simulations in Discrete-Time Markov Chains	5
Determination of Postdisaster Restoration Programs for Road Networks Using a Double-Stage Optimization Approach	5
Integrating Real-Time Monitoring Information into Asset Failure Modeling: Application to ETC Facilities	4
Infrastructure Asset Management System Optimized Configuration: A Genetic Algorithm–Complex Network Theoretic Metamanagement Approach	4
Risk Assessment Method for Forecasting Time-Dependent Aging Effects on Corrosion Rate: Preemptive Bridge Assets Management	4
Dynamic Assessment of the Transfer Risks in China’s Public–Private Partnership Water Projects: A System Dynamics Approach	4
Erratum for “Integrated Modeling of Tap Water Perception and Consumption of Bottled Water: An Exploratory Analysis”	4
Digital Twin-Enabled Infrastructures: A Bibliometric Analysis-Based Review	4
Smart Cities: Infrastructure, Air Quality, Disaster Response, and Data Management	4
Fragility Curves for Vulnerability Assessment of Railway Infrastructure Systems in the Face of Natural Hazards	4
Damage Detection of Structures Considering Environmental Variations Based on the Deviation Patterns of Natural Frequencies	4
Social Cost Optimization Model and Empirical Evaluation of Intervention Effects on Ugandan Road Pavements	4
Automated Detection and Characterization of Cracks on Concrete Using Laser Scanning	4
Emergency Resilience-Driven Retrofit Strategies for Urban Interdependent Infrastructure Systems under Seismic Hazard	4
Pavement Defect Detection Based on Ground Penetrating Radar and Deep Active Learning	4
A Framework for Transitions in the Built Environment: Insights from Compound Hazards in the COVID-19 Era	4
Determining Critical Cascading Effects of Flooding Events on Transportation Infrastructure Using Data Mining Algorithms	4
Understanding the Affecting Factors and Effectiveness Indicators of Bundled Performance-Based Maintenance Contracting	4
Evaluation of Maintenance Decisions to Optimize Navigable Inland Waterway Lock Conditions	4
Why a Framework to Engineer Infrastructure System Resilience Is Necessary	3
Resilience of Road Transportation Networks under Hydrological Hazards: A Review of Recent Studies	3
IoT-Enabled Real-Time Monitoring System for Plastic Shrinkage of Concrete	3
Using a Bike as a Probe Vehicle: Experimental Study to Determine Road Roughness with Piezoelectric Sensors	3
Reviewers	3
Unearthing the Barriers to Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contract Adoption in Public–Private Partnerships Projects: A PLS-SEM and Hybrid Model Approach	3
A Digital Twin Concept for Civil Infrastructure	3
Generating Near-Optimal Road Condition–Capacity Improvement Decisions Using Monte Carlo Simulations	3
How Recent Developments in Smart Road Technologies and Construction Materials Can Contribute to the Sustainability of Road Infrastructure	3
Evaluating the Resilience of Interdependent Infrastructure Systems with a Focus on Community Livability	3
Modeling the Dynamics of Extreme Natural Hazard Habitation for Improved Disaster Project Analysis	3
Quantifying Disproportionate User Costs Caused by Pavement Conditions	3
Control Rights Incentive Mechanism for PPP Projects Considering Financial Institutions’ Early Intervention	3
Modeling Regional and Local Resilience of Infrastructure Networks Following Disruptions from Natural Hazards	3
Development of a Holistic Wellbeing Framework and Conceptual Model for Infrastructure Investment: A Comprehensive Approach to Performance Monitoring for Intergenerational Wellbeing Outcomes in New Zea	3
Efficient Decision Tree-Based Classification Models to Predict Safety Rating for Bridge Maintenance	3
2022 Matthew G. Karlaftis Best Paper Award	3
In Memoriam: Zhanmin Zhang	3
Multihazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of a System of Lattice Steel Transmission Towers Prone to Wind and Ice	3
Identifying the Critical Factors Affecting the Operational Performance of Characteristic Healthcare Town PPP Projects: Evidence from China	3
Key Decision-Making Factors Influencing Bundling Strategies: Analysis of Bundled Infrastructure Projects	3
Policies and Incentives for Promoting Distributed Solar Generation: Impact on Electric Power Infrastructure	3
Assembling the Data to Support Risk-Based Asset Management: A Case Study of Dominica’s Roadway Network	3
Multiobjective Optimization Method for Pavement Segment Grouping in Multiyear Network-Level Planning of Maintenance and Rehabilitation	3
Impacts of Flooding on Wastewater Infrastructure: Tradeoffs of Recovery and Resilience	3
Dry Parallel Seismic: A Novel Method for Determining Thickness of Buried Concrete Pad Foundations	3