Complex systems are very often organized under the form of networks where nodes and
edges are embedded in space. Transportation and mobility networks, Internet, mobile phone …

As a strategic factor for a country to survive in the global competition, transportation systems
have attracted extensive attention from different disciplines for a long time. Since the …

Transportation system disruptions significantly impair transportation efficiency. This paper
proposes new indicators derived from the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram (MFD) …

In this research, we analyzed COVID-19 distribution patterns based on hotspots and space–
time cubes (STC) in East Java, Indonesia. The data were collected based on the East Java …

Designing and optimizing the structure of urban transportation networks is a challenging
task. In this study, we propose a method inspired by optimal transport theory and the …

Scaling laws are powerful summaries of the variations of urban attributes with city size.
However, the validity of their universal meaning for cities is hampered by the observation …

Road networks represent a key component of human settlements, such as cities, towns, and
villages, that mediate pollution and congestion, as well as economic development. However …

This book provides a complete introduction into spatial networks. It offers the mathematical
tools needed to characterize these structures and how they evolve in time and presents the …

Equal access to social infrastructures is a fundamental prerequisite for sustainable
development, but has long been a great challenge worldwide. Previous studies have …

Whilst being hailed as the remedy to the world's ills, cities will need to adapt in the 21st
century. In particular, the role of public transport is likely to increase significantly, and new …