Publications by authors named "Maher Said"

The spread of COVID-19 has been a major disruptive force in people's everyday lives and mobility behavior. The demand for on-demand ride services, such as taxis and ridehailing, has been specifically affected given both restrictions in service operations and users' concerns about virus transmission in shared vehicles. In the early months of the pandemic, demand for these modes decreased by as much as 80%.

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  • The logistics industry is being transformed by technology, with innovations like drones, robotic delivery, and autonomous vehicles aimed at improving last-mile delivery.
  • A U.S. study explored public acceptance of these automated delivery options and found that preferences are influenced by factors like shipment cost, delivery time, age, education, and technology comfort.
  • Results suggest that to enhance acceptance, logistics companies should tailor their marketing strategies and provide clear information on package handling by automated systems.
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Consumer reactions to COVID-19 pandemic disruptions have been varied, including modifications in spending frequency, amount, product categories and delivery channels. This study analyzes spending data from a sample of 720 U.S.

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The COVID-19 pandemic required employees and businesses across the world to rapidly transition to work from home over extended periods, reaching what is likely the upper bound of telework in many sectors. Past studies have identified both advantages and disadvantages of teleworking. The pandemic experience offers a unique opportunity to examine employees' experiences and perceptions of telework given the broad participation duration and extent.

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Uncontrolled release of Ca(2+) from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) contributes to the reperfusion-induced cardiomyocyte injury, e.g. hypercontracture and necrosis.

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