Forecasting Road Deaths in Malaysia Using Support Vector Machine

Radzuan, Nurul Qastalani; Hassan, Mohd Hasnun Arif; Majeed, Anwar P. P. Abdul; Kassim, Khairil Anwar Abu; Musa, Rabiu Muazu; Razman, Mohd Azraai Mohd; Othman, Nur Aqilah

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-2317-5_22

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“…Statistical analysis has been used to predict future road traffic accidents, with the aim to halve its number in accordance with the sustainable development goal (SDG) 3.6 [3]- [5]. More recently, machine learning algorithms, such as Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines, have been used in many sectors to predict the outcome of an action [6]- [10], including road traffic accidents [11]- [13].…”

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The Effect of Motorcycle Helmet Type on Head Response in Oblique Impact

Radzuan,

Hassan,

Omar

et al. 2023

Int. J. Automot. Mech. Eng.

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In Malaysia, riding motorcycles is a popular mode of transportation, particularly in urban areas where traffic congestion is prevalent. Additionally, motorcycles are relatively affordable and have low fuel consumption, which makes them an attractive option for many. Per Malaysian traffic laws, riders must wear helmets while riding. As a result, various brands and types of helmets are available for purchase. However, with the increasing popularity of online shopping platforms, many individuals opt to purchase helmets online despite the uncertain quality control of these products. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of three different types of motorcycle helmets in protecting the head from injury. The helmet types evaluated in this unbiased study include full-face, open-face, and half-coverage helmets. The head injury predictors used in this study include Peak Linear Acceleration (PLA), Peak Rotational Acceleration (PRA), Head Injury Criterion (HIC), and Brain Injury Criterion (BrIC). Each helmet was subjected to an impact in a controlled environment using a 6-kg cylinder attached to a pendulum arm, with the impact directed at the front of the helmet at a speed of approximately 6 m/s. Full-face and open-face helmets performed exceptionally well in terms of linear parameters (PLA and HIC). The PLA and HIC of half-coverage helmets are nearly 70% and 50% higher than full-face and open-face helmets. All helmets perform poorly against rotational impact (PRA and BrIC). This shows that helmet design needs to be improved to enhance protection against rotational impact. This study represents the first case study in Malaysia to gather mechanical head injury data comparing the protective performance of different helmet types under both linear and rotational impact. These findings may provide a more accurate understanding of helmet performance in protecting against head injuries.

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The Effect of Motorcycle Helmet Type on Head Response in Oblique Impact

Radzuan,

Hassan,

Omar

et al. 2023

Int. J. Automot. Mech. Eng.

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“…Although the rate has slightly reduced by about 0.9 % from 2017, it is still a problem that warrants attention from the government and policymakers. Malaysia has recorded a yearly average of 6,350 fatalities due to road traffic accidents each year (Radzuan et al, 2019). The average value has not been changed much for the past 20 years, with a yearly difference of less than 10 %.…”

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Does a Circular Convex Blind Spot Mirror Increase the Driver’s Field of View?

Hassan

Tan

Abdullah

et al. 2020

JSAEM

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Many road traffic accidents occur in Malaysia every year. Road fatalities has been one of the main causes of death in Malaysia. More than half of these fatalities were among motorcyclists. An accident between a passenger car and a motorcycle might be caused by the blind spot of the car driver, in which the driver was unable to notice an incoming motorcycle from behind or the side. Blind spot monitoring system has been developed using recent technology. However, this active blind spot monitoring system is expensive and only available in luxury cars. Another type of blind spot monitoring is known as passive blind spot monitoring by means of a convex mirror. Many convex blind mirrors are being sold nationwide that come in various shapes. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of this convex mirror has never been quantified. This study aims to experimentally quantify the effectiveness of this mirror by using a spotlight, projecting a direct light to the side mirror. A circular convex mirror was placed at four different locations, one at a time. It is hypothesised that the reflection of the light on a flat, white wall indicates the driver’s field of view. The area of the reflection was calculated using image processing, and the values of all five cases were compared. It was found that the circular convex mirror increases the field of view by up to 211 %. The position of the convex mirror plays an important role to ensure a maximum field of view is achieved. This paper has demonstrated that the usage of a circular convex mirror does increase the driver's field of view.

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