OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Infrastructure Systems is 2. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Signal Decomposition Techniques for Railroad Track Safety and Ride Quality Features Extraction: A Multicriteria Selection Framework	62
Probabilistic Risk Analysis of Infrastructure Systems in Terms of Societal Impact	51
Efficient Approach for Autonomous Facility Inspection Using UAV Images	44
Condition-Based Maintenance and Availability Analysis of Wind Farm Infrastructure	37
Reviewers	29
Empirical Risk Analysis Methodology for Adversarial Threats against Critical Infrastructure	28
Mitigating Factors of Financial Distress Causalities of Project Performance in Ghana	24
A Comparative Study on Selecting the General Circulation Model for Pavement Design in China: A Case Study of Beijing	24
Dynamic Resilience Quantification of Hydropower Infrastructure in Multihazard Environments	23
Assessing the Effects of Closure-Free Periods on Railway Intervention Costs and Service	21
Potential of Using Intensity Data from Mobile Multibeam Spinning LiDAR for Predicting Standard Retroreflectivity of Lane Markings	21
Assessment of the Impacts of Climatic Factors and Infrastructure Characteristics on Gas Pipeline Failures	21
Household Adaptations to Infrastructure System Service Interruptions	21
Pixel-Level Efficient Detection of Pavement Seal Cracks: Two-Dimensional Image Recognition Based on DLANet	20
Resilience-Based Optimal Seismic Retrofit and Recovery Strategies of Bridge Networks under Mainshock–Aftershock Sequences	20
Risk-Based Spatial Safety Management System Approach: The Case of Trabzon Airport	19
Heuristic Selection in Disaster Recovery Sequencing	19
Feasibility Study on Use of Drone-Based Infrared Thermography for Soil Moisture Detection in Highway Embankment and Dam Inspections	19
Average Ensemble Approach and Implications for Modeling Future Climate Projections of Flexible Pavement Subsurface Temperature	18
Joint Optimal Policies for Pavement Maintenance, Repaving, and Reconstruction: A Static Optimization Approach	18
Beyond the Pipes: Performance Management of Water Supply Systems under Uncertainty	18
Bridge Infrastructure Management System: Autoencoder Approach for Predicting Bridge Condition Ratings	16
Hands-Free Crowdsensing of Accessibility Barriers in Sidewalk Infrastructure: A Brain–Computer Interface Approach	14
Performance Evaluation of Pipe Break Machine Learning Models Using Datasets from Multiple Utilities	13
Network Analytics for Infrastructure Asset Management Systemic Risk Assessment	13

Optimal Deployment of Movable Sensors for Air Quality Monitoring	12
Selection and Evaluation of Integrated Solutions in a Combined Sewer Network	12
CART Algorithm: A Data-Driven Approach to Automate Maintenance Selection in Pavement Management Systems	12
Spatiotemporal Evolution of Provincial Rural Infrastructure Development Level in China	11
Discussion of “Seismic Rehabilitation Optimization of Water Pipe Networks Considering Spatial Variabilities of Demand Criticalities and Seismic Ground Motion Intensities” by Binaya Pudasaini and Mohse	11
Distributed Solar Generation: Current Knowledge and Future Trends	11
Erratum for “Network Analytics for Infrastructure Asset Management Systemic Risk Assessment” by Eric Goforth, Wael El-Dakhakhni, and Lydell Wiebe	10
Simulation-Based Stress Tests: Integrated Simulation Approach for Assessing Resilience of Transport Systems under Multiple Stressors	10
Multilevel SVMD-AD-Prophet Model for Predicting the Track Irregularity of High-Speed Railways	10
Data-Assisted Prediction of Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Using Physics-Based Models	9
Estimating the Values of Missing Data Related to Infrastructure Condition States Using Their Spatial Correlation	9
Investigation on the Dynamic Characteristics of Track Slab with the Influence of Rail Corrugation	8
Impacts of Increased Prediction Accuracy in Management Decisions: A Study of Full-Depth Reclamation Pavements	8
Early Termination Mechanism of Public–Private Partnership Transportation Projects with Government Guarantee	8
Resilience Assessment of Urban Water Distribution Networks under Disturbance Influence of Aftershocks	8
Multiyear Maintenance and Rehabilitation Optimization for Large-Scale Infrastructure Networks: An Enhanced Genetic Algorithm Approach	8
Simulation-Based Evaluation of Resilience-Enhancing Measures for Transportation Systems Subject to Hydrometeorological Hazard Events	8
Aggregate Spatial Analysis of Design Reliability to Sight Distance Requirements: Assessing Reliability of Transportation Infrastructure on a Network Level	8
Large-Scale Automated Sustainability Assessment of Infrastructure Projects Using Machine Learning Algorithms with Multisource Remote Sensing Data	8
Guiding State-Specific Studies on Highway Disasters: Examining Differences in Postdisaster Funding	7
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Survival Analysis Combinations for Water Main Failure Prediction	7
The Other Side of the Interdependency Coin: Identifying Coordination and Investment Opportunities for Infrastructure Systems	7
Resource Allocation Framework for Optimizing Long-Term Infrastructure Network Resilience	7
Advancements of Digital Twin Technology for Bridges and Tunnels: A Systematic Literature Review	7
Intelligent Pixel-Level Rail Running Band Detection Based on Deep Learning	7
Impact of Sectoral Infrastructure on Export and Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: Evidence from Selected South Asian Economies by Applying a New Global Infrastructure Index	7
Parking Infrastructure Location Design and User Pricing in the Prospective Era of Autonomous Vehicle Operations	7
Optimal Repair Policies for Infrastructure Systems with Life Cycle Cost Minimization and Annual Cost Leveling	7
Modeling and Understanding Dispute Causation in the US Public–Private Partnership Projects	7
Risk Analysis Framework for Airport Infrastructure Systems: A Novel Integrated Approach	7
VfM-at-Risk Analysis Model for Build–Operate–Transfer Infrastructure Projects	6
Pavement Condition Prediction for Communities: A Low-Cost, Ubiquitous, and Network-Wide Approach	6
Resilient Construction of Critical Infrastructure: Anticipating and Measuring Supply Chain Delays from Global Disruptions	6
Thirty-Year Airfield Pavement Behavioral and Economic Simulation to Improve Budget Allocation for the US Air Force Network	6
Fuzzy Approach for Evaluating Critical Factors in the Design and Construction of Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plants	6
Application of a Hybrid Approach in Developing Urban Road Livability-Related Indicators for the Sustainable Urban Road Rating System	6
Improving Online Community Engagement Practices for Infrastructure Decision-Making: Experiences from Stormwater Infrastructure Management in Houston, Texas, during the COVID-19 Pandemic	6
Critical Challenges in Execution of Hybrid Annuity Model Construction Projects: Understanding the Contractor’s Perspective	6
Journal of Infrastructure Systems : Thirty Years and an Opportunity to Refocus	6
Mechanism of Asset Devaluation in the Planning Stage of Urban Rail Transit PPP Projects in China: A System Dynamics Approach	6
Green Project Finance for Infrastructure and Building Construction: Instruments and Benchmarks	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
Budget-Constrained Rail Electrification Modeling Using Symmetric Traffic Assignment: A North American Case Study	6
Impact of Conventional and Electric Delivery Vehicles on Road Wear in Residential Areas: A Case Study in Evanston, Illinois	5
Understanding the Road Intervention Planning Process to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness Using Digital Tools	5
Identifying Pipeline Leak Positions Potentially Connected to Soil Deformations through SAR Data Analysis	5
Utilizing FMEA for Comprehensive Security Risk Management in Conflict Zones: A Case Study of the Chabahar–Iranshahr Transit Route	5
Erratum for “Optimal Sampling Locations to Reduce Uncertainty in Contamination Extent in Water Distribution Systems”	5
Impact of Project Manager Competency on Owner’s Trust Level: Data from Infrastructure Megaprojects	5
Liability Cost of Government Guarantees in Highway Concession Projects: Case of the Salvador–Itaparica Bridge	5

REWET: A Tool to Model System Functioning and Restoration of Damaged Water Supply Systems	4
Digital Twin-Enabled Infrastructures: A Bibliometric Analysis-Based Review	4
Social Cost Optimization Model and Empirical Evaluation of Intervention Effects on Ugandan Road Pavements	4
Deterioration of Flexible Pavements Induced by Flooding: Case Study Using Stochastic Monte Carlo Simulations in Discrete-Time Markov Chains	4
A Framework for Transitions in the Built Environment: Insights from Compound Hazards in the COVID-19 Era	4
Integrated Engineering–Economic Analysis for Multihazard Damage and Loss Assessment	4
Pavement Defect Detection Based on Ground Penetrating Radar and Deep Active Learning	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
Erratum for “Integrated Modeling of Tap Water Perception and Consumption of Bottled Water: An Exploratory Analysis”	4
Reviewers	4
Spatiotemporal Vulnerability Analysis of Large-Scale Infrastructure Systems under Cascading Failures: Case of Water Distribution Networks	4
Damage Detection of Structures Considering Environmental Variations Based on the Deviation Patterns of Natural Frequencies	4
2021 Matthew G. Karlaftis Best Paper Award	4
Automated Detection and Characterization of Cracks on Concrete Using Laser Scanning	4
Smart Cities: Infrastructure, Air Quality, Disaster Response, and Data Management	4
Evaluation of Maintenance Decisions to Optimize Navigable Inland Waterway Lock Conditions	4
Experimental Study on Quality Monitoring of Prestressed Pipeline Grouting Based on Electromechanical Impedance	4
Using a Discrete-Event Simulation Model for Evaluating the Operational Performance of Toll Plazas	4
Determination of Postdisaster Restoration Programs for Road Networks Using a Double-Stage Optimization Approach	4
Emergency Resilience-Driven Retrofit Strategies for Urban Interdependent Infrastructure Systems under Seismic Hazard	4
Identifying the Critical Factors Affecting the Operational Performance of Characteristic Healthcare Town PPP Projects: Evidence from China	3
Dynamic Assessment of the Transfer Risks in China’s Public–Private Partnership Water Projects: A System Dynamics Approach	3
Control Rights Incentive Mechanism for PPP Projects Considering Financial Institutions’ Early Intervention	3
Dynamic Network Flow Model for Power Grid Systemic Risk Assessment and Resilience Enhancement	3
Multihazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of a System of Lattice Steel Transmission Towers Prone to Wind and Ice	3
Using a Bike as a Probe Vehicle: Experimental Study to Determine Road Roughness with Piezoelectric Sensors	3
2022 Matthew G. Karlaftis Best Paper Award	3
Why a Framework to Engineer Infrastructure System Resilience Is Necessary	3
Determining Critical Cascading Effects of Flooding Events on Transportation Infrastructure Using Data Mining Algorithms	3
Fragility Curves for Vulnerability Assessment of Railway Infrastructure Systems in the Face of Natural Hazards	3
Resilience of Road Transportation Networks under Hydrological Hazards: A Review of Recent Studies	3
Pareto Efficiency Analysis of Private Toll Road Networks	3
Modeling Regional and Local Resilience of Infrastructure Networks Following Disruptions from Natural Hazards	3
Evaluating the Resilience of Interdependent Infrastructure Systems with a Focus on Community Livability	3
Understanding the Affecting Factors and Effectiveness Indicators of Bundled Performance-Based Maintenance Contracting	3
IoT-Enabled Real-Time Monitoring System for Plastic Shrinkage of Concrete	3
Key Decision-Making Factors Influencing Bundling Strategies: Analysis of Bundled Infrastructure Projects	3
In Memoriam: Zhanmin Zhang	3
Policies and Incentives for Promoting Distributed Solar Generation: Impact on Electric Power Infrastructure	3
Generating Near-Optimal Road Condition–Capacity Improvement Decisions Using Monte Carlo Simulations	3
Dry Parallel Seismic: A Novel Method for Determining Thickness of Buried Concrete Pad Foundations	3
Identifying the Opportunities and Challenges of Project Bundling: Modeling and Discovering Key Patterns Using Unsupervised Machine Learning	2
Performance Forecasts of US Highway Bridge Networks Using Generalized Poisson–Binomial Distribution	2
Multiobjective Game Theory Model for Identifying Proactive Pipeline Rehabilitation Strategies in Water Distribution Systems	2
Unearthing the Barriers to Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contract Adoption in Public–Private Partnerships Projects: A PLS-SEM and Hybrid Model Approach	2
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	2
Reviewers	2
Road Infrastructure Development Index for Urban Residential Layouts Using Satellite Images and the Analytical Hierarchy Process	2
Trends, Topics, Leaders, Influential Studies, and Future Challenges of Machine Learning Studies in the Rail Industry	2
Benefits of Alternative Criteria for Scheduling Dewatering Events at Navigation Locks and Repairing or Replacing Lock Components	2
Spatial Characterization of Strain Variation in the Profile of Tunnel Structure Using Monitoring Data and Numerical Modeling	2
Impact of Operational and Restoration Interdependencies on Cost and Disruptive Effect in Multilayered Infrastructure Networks	2
Measurement of Asphalt Pavement Crack Length Using YOLO V5-BiFPN	2
Comprehensive Impact Analysis of a Transportation Hub Complex under Earthquake Effects: A Case in China	2
Multiobjective Optimization Method for Pavement Segment Grouping in Multiyear Network-Level Planning of Maintenance and Rehabilitation	2
Assembling the Data to Support Risk-Based Asset Management: A Case Study of Dominica’s Roadway Network	2
Impacts of Flooding on Wastewater Infrastructure: Tradeoffs of Recovery and Resilience	2
Impact Echo Data Visualization through Augmented Reality	2
U-Net Enhanced Depth Sensing Detection on Earthwork Management	2
Policy Gradient–Based Focal Loss to Reduce False Negative Errors of Convolutional Neural Networks for Pavement Crack Segmentation	2
Multisource Data Fusion Approach for Predicting the Deterioration of Sign Structures along Highways	2
National-Level Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change on Local Scour under Bridge Piers in Sweden	2
Efficient Decision Tree-Based Classification Models to Predict Safety Rating for Bridge Maintenance	2
How Recent Developments in Smart Road Technologies and Construction Materials Can Contribute to the Sustainability of Road Infrastructure	2
A Digital Twin Concept for Civil Infrastructure	2
Incorporating Economies of Scale in Top-Down Pavement Management Systems	2
Project-Level Optimization of Repair Activities for the Recovery of Transportation Assets after Inland Flood Events	2
An In-Depth Econometric Analysis of Pavement Performance and Service Life by Pavement Rehabilitation Treatment Type and Delivery Method	2
Development of Deep Learning Pavement Extraction and Crack Segmentation Algorithms to Analyze UAV Images of Roadways	2