Search Results - "CHAU, K.W."

Particle swarm optimization training algorithm for ANNs in stage prediction of Shing Mun River by Chau, K.W.

“…An accurate water stage prediction allows the pertinent authority to issue a forewarning of the impending flood and to implement early evacuation measures when…”
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Virtuous nexus between corporate social performance and financial performance: a study of construction enterprises in China by Xiong, Bo, Lu, Weisheng, Skitmore, Martin, Chau, K.W., Ye, Meng

“…Although business and society are thought in a vicious relationship for diminishing trust among stakeholders, a few studies indicate the existence of a…”
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Analysis on the evolution of low carbon city from process characteristic perspective by Shen, Liyin, Wu, Ya, Shuai, Chenyang, Lu, Weisheng, Chau, K.W., Chen, Xi

“…Developing low carbon city is a global strategy for achieving carbon emission reduction. However, the evolution process of becoming a low carbon city remains…”
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Methods to improve neural network performance in daily flows prediction by Wu, C.L., Chau, K.W., Li, Y.S.

“…In this paper, three data-preprocessing techniques, moving average (MA), singular spectrum analysis (SSA), and wavelet multi-resolution analysis (WMRA), were…”
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Rainfall–runoff modeling using artificial neural network coupled with singular spectrum analysis by Wu, C.L., Chau, K.W.

“…► Rainfall–runoff transformation of two watersheds through three models in conjunction with SSA.► The performance of each model is significantly improved in…”
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Prediction of rainfall time series using modular artificial neural networks coupled with data-preprocessing techniques by Wu, C.L., Chau, K.W., Fan, C.

“…This study is an attempt to seek a relatively optimal data-driven model for rainfall forecasting from three aspects: model inputs, modeling methods, and…”
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Application of a PSO-based neural network in analysis of outcomes of construction claims by Chau, K.W.

“…It is generally acknowledged that construction claims are highly complicated and are interrelated with a multitude of factors. It will be advantageous if the…”
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Accessibility-based premiums and proximity-induced discounts stemming from bus rapid transit in China: Empirical evidence and policy implications by Yang, Linchuan, Chau, K.W., Chu, Xiaoling

“…•Effects of accessibility to BRT stations and proximity to the BRT corridor on property prices in a Chinese city are simultaneously evaluated.•Accessibility to…”
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A split-step particle swarm optimization algorithm in river stage forecasting by Chau, K.W.

“…An accurate forecast of river stage is very significant so that there is ample time for the pertinent authority to issue a forewarning of the impending flood…”
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Short- and long-run effects between oil consumption and economic growth in China by Zou, Gaolu, Chau, K.W.

“…This paper examines both the equilibrium relationship and the predictability between oil consumption and economic growth in China. Time series variables are…”
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River stage prediction based on a distributed support vector regression by Wu, C.L., Chau, K.W., Li, Y.S.

“…An accurate and timely prediction of river flow flooding can provide time for the authorities to take pertinent flood protection measures such as evacuation…”
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LOCALE-VARYING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND RETAIL PROPERTY PRICES IN A SHOPPING DESTINATION by Yang, Linchuan, Chau, K.W, Lu, Yi, Cui, Xu, Meng, Fanyu, Wang, Xu

“…Existing literature has inadequately examined the nexus between tourism and property prices. Additionally, it mainly focuses on hotels and housing, thereby…”
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Persistent organic pollution characterization of sediments in Pearl River estuary by Chau, K.W.

“…As a byproduct of rapid urbanization and industrial development in the Pearl River estuary of South China, excessive release of various types of persistent…”
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Fourier-cosine method for Gerber–Shiu functions by Chau, K.W., Yam, S.C.P., Yang, H.

“…In this article, we provide a systematic study on effectively approximating the Gerber–Shiu functions, which is a hardly touched topic in the current…”
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Combining a fuzzy optimal model with a genetic algorithm to solve multi-objective rainfall–runoff model calibration by Cheng, C.T., Ou, C.P., Chau, K.W.

“…An automatic calibration methodology for the Xinanjiang model that has been successfully and widely applied in China is presented. The automatic calibration of…”
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Three-person multi-objective conflict decision in reservoir flood control by Chuntian, Cheng, Chau, K.W.

“…Reservoir flood control decisions are often compromised by various parties with conflicting benefits. In this paper, a three-person multi-objective conflict…”
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4D dynamic management for construction planning and resource utilization by Wang, H.J, Zhang, J.P, Chau, K.W, Anson, M

“…The requirements, nowadays, for more effective planning and management assistance from computer have become even more demanding. In this paper, our 4D model,…”
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TQM application by engineering consultants in Hong Kong by Lau, Andrew W.T, Li, Y.S, Tang, S.L, Chau, K.W

“…Purpose – In 2000, the Hong Kong Government commissioned the Construction Industry Review Committee (CIRC) to provide a thorough review of the…”
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Explaining the variations in the pedestrian flow values of shopping centres by Lam, Bonnie Y.M, Chau, K.W

“…Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyse the crucial variables of pedestrian flow value of the shopping centres in Hong Kong.Design…”
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Multiscale spatial analysis of metro usage and its determinants for sustainable urban development in Shenzhen, China by Liu, Jianxiao, Chau, K.W., Bao, Zhikang

“…•MGWR is applied to investigate metro usage determinants in Shenzhen, China;•Socioeconomic ingredients and temporal variations are considered in MGWR;•MGWR is…”
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