Attention-based LSTM coupled with multi-task transfer learning for long-term performance prediction of sustainable bio-asphalt materials

Weiran Duan; Juanyong Qiu

doi:10.54254/2977-3903/2026.34811

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Received: 29 May 2026

Published: 26 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/2026.34811

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Duan,W.;Qiu,J. (2026). Attention-based LSTM coupled with multi-task transfer learning for long-term performance prediction of sustainable bio-asphalt materials. Advances in Engineering Innovation,17(7),44-62.

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