Systems, Volume 13, Issue 4

This study introduces a methodology for assessing data value by identifying the key determinants that influence it. As data represents critical assets in modern business, companies must evaluate and use them strategically to maintain competitiveness....

This study proposes an audit model to modernize artisanal manufacturing companies and facilitate their transition to Industry 4.0. Based on Lean Manufacturing, Lean Thinking, and Lean Management principles, the model enhances operational efficiency a...

Demand-responsive transport (DRT) provides flexible ride-sharing by dynamically adjusting routes based on real-time user demand, making it suitable for complex urban mobility needs. This study proposes a modular simulation framework based on the DEVS...

The advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the implementation of government policies are accelerating educational reform in China. In this context, understanding the critical factors influencing middle school teachers’ ad...

The development of tourism governance (TG) is influenced by the tourism economy (TE), and the development of TE is guaranteed by tourism governance. This study investigates the development levels of the tourism economy and tourism governance, as well...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting digital entrepreneurial orientation, technology absorptive capacity, and digital innovation in business performance. To achieve the purpose of research, digital entrepreneurial orient...

Container shipping networks are vulnerable to cascading failures due to seaport disruptions, underscoring the need for resilient multimodal transport systems. This study proposes a cascading failure model for the seaport–dry-port network in con...

Previous researchers have questioned and attempted to verify whether the association between organizational work system and individual and organizational performance indicates causality. A work system is a comprehensive concept; it may be of various...

Achieving digital transformation in enterprises is vital for advancing the digital economy. Using the World Bank’s China Enterprise Survey data, this study investigates how local digital economic growth impacts enterprise transformation. Findin...

The increasing urbanisation and technological advancements have driven the global adoption of smart city initiatives, yet regional differences persist due to economic, social, and technological disparities. Despite the numerous studies on smart citie...

While the influence of digital technologies on firms’ innovation performance has been examined in the digital transformation literature, the mechanism by which digital transformation affects innovation quality has remained largely unexplored. B...

Hybrid Reality (HyR) is the place where human beings and artificial entities interact. HyR modelling relies simultaneously on the cognitive power of humans and artificial entities. In addition, HyR is an evolving paradigm where natural and artificial...

Algorithmic collusion essentially constitutes a form of monopolistic agreement that utilizes algorithms as tools for signaling collusion, making it particularly challenging for both consumers and antitrust enforcement agencies to detect. Algorithmic...

Corporate financial resilience and its integration with institutional reforms play a crucial role in promoting organizational sustainability in the digital economy. Previous research has predominantly focused on internal determinants of corporate fin...

Smart aviation has received significant attention from various stakeholders in China as its advancement holds crucial implications for the aviation industry, and there is a growing need for aviation authorities to assess the extent of its development...

Efficient urban traffic management is crucial for mitigating congestion and enhancing road safety. This study introduces a novel algorithm, with code provided, to generate a traffic light conflict matrix, identifying potential signal conflicts solely...

Individuals can learn about others from sources far from them, and conformity can operate not only on a local scale but also on a global scale. This study aimed to investigate the influence of conformity and global learning on social systems of coope...

This research aims to develop and validate an organizational maturity framework (OM framework) to assess an organization’s maturity and improve the operational performance of the EQM. The study adopts a multi-methods approach. Qualitative data...

The competitiveness of rural tourism destinations holds significant implications not only for local livelihood sustainability and regional development but also for the preservation and continuity of human civilization. However, developing countries f...

Comprehending the dynamics of risk spillover across the value chain is indispensable for effective risk management, especially amid increasing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. This study investigates the mechanics of risk transmission within th...

As the competition of standards among enterprises turns to the competition among innovation ecosystems, how to construct the technology standardization innovation ecosystem (TSIE) is of great significance to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises...

In response to the increasing frequency of maritime traffic accidents along China’s coast, this study develops an accident-cause analysis framework that integrates an optimized Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) with...

The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented period of disruption. Traditional theories of comparative advantage can no longer serve as the sole drivers for enhancing the international competitiveness of China’s manufacturing industry....

With the increasing focus on R&D (research and development) subsidies of various researchers, there is growing interest in how these subsidies affect radical innovation. Based on the limited attention paid to this area in the existing literature,...

Cybersecurity threats increasingly exploit cognitive heuristics, yet their structured role in security decision-making remains underexplored. This study examines how heuristic-driven behaviors influence vulnerability to cyberattacks, particularly in...

The integration of large language models (LLMs) into remote healthcare has the potential to revolutionize medication management by enhancing communication, improving medication adherence, and supporting clinical decision-making. This study aims to ex...

Under the rapid advancements in information technology, the complex network characteristics of agricultural product trade relationships among global economies have exhibited increasing prominence. This study takes the soybean trade market as an empir...

Understanding the coupling mechanisms and coordinated development dynamics of the water–energy–food (WEF) system is crucial for sustainable river basin development. This study focuses on the Yellow River Basin, conducting a comprehensive...

Considering the inherent characteristics of long-term agreements, public–private partnership (PPP) projects are confronted with diverse uncertainties and external challenges. However, existing research has devoted limited attention to the resil...

In the 21st century, the space system has experienced a substantial shift from a simple unipolar to a new and more complex structure. This transition is the result of the emergence of new space powers and global power dynamics. The central hypothesis...

While generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is accelerating digital transformation and innovation in corporate product design (CPD), limited research has explored how designers adopt this technology. This study aims to identify the key factors...

This study examines how systematically managed innovation routines drive value chain upgrading and competitive performance among Korean manufacturing SMEs. Drawing on the dynamic capabilities view and routines-based perspective, a conceptual model wa...

Lot-streaming scheduling methods with operation flexibility have been widely used in aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, pharmaceutical and other manufacturing enterprises. Lot-splitting scheduling methods have attracted much more attention from ac...

The expected growth of electric vehicle (EV) usage will not only increase the energy demand but also bring the requirement to provide the necessary electrical infrastructure to handle the load. While charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly p...

As China’s marine economy and green high-quality development strategy both progress, traditional marine crab farming is reaching its capacity limits. In response, the land-based aquaculture farming model for saline–alkali crabs has emerge...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape and accelerating technological development, industrial clusters play a crucial role in fostering innovation and ensuring sustainable economic growth. However, their effectiveness largely depends on...

Based on the perspective of an innovation ecosystem, the system dynamics research method is used to construct a technological innovation ecosystem model of autonomous vehicles in China. Vensim PLE software was used for simulation to obtain the develo...

Corruption in public procurement remains a challenge to good governance, especially in developing nations. Blockchain technology has been espoused as a new paradigm for achieving sustainable public procurement practices for effective service delivery...

This study combines innovation resistance theory, the stimulus–organism–response (SOR) framework, and the job demands–resources model to facilitate an in-depth exploration of the barriers faced by healthcare professionals and the ps...

This study explores the adoption of data-driven approaches to business process management (BPM) by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which are crucial for economic growth and job creation but often face challenges in adopting advanced tec...

Supply chain diversification (SCD) is widely acknowledged as a crucial strategy for sustainable supply chain management. However, its influence on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance remains unclear. This study will explore the im...

This review synthesizes current knowledge on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI)—computational systems capable of performing tasks requiring human-like reasoning—on business innovation. It addresses the potential of...

Intelligent and information systems in transportation record and accumulate large volumes of raw data on dynamic transportation processes. However, these data are not fully utilized for forecasting, real-time planning, and transportation management....

The rapid proliferation of digital technologies across industries has created significant opportunities for enterprises, yet a comprehensive and integrated review of digital technology diffusion (DTD) at the firm level remains underexplored. This stu...

Electric bike (e-bike) accidents have emerged as a significant road safety concern in recent years. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study seeks to elucidate the mechanisms underlying e-bike accidents and to develop an e-bike safe system aime...

This article aims to investigate the mechanisms of farmer professional cooperative (FPC) operations and to understand their role in promoting low-carbon production among small-scale farmers in China. Agricultural carbon emissions account for 17% of t...

Similar patent document retrieval is an essential task that reduces the scope of patent claimants’ searches, and numerous studies have attempted to provide automated patent search services. Recently, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) based o...

In the context of the carbon neutrality vision and digital economy development, the green effects of blockchain technology (BT), a key innovation in the digital era, deserve special attention. Based on strategic choice theory, Chinese A-share listed...

In the context of green economy, Closed-Loop Supply Chain (CLSC) competition is intensifying. This study aims to help companies operating in green supply chains determine optimal remanufacturing strategies when competing with other firms. We examine...

The efficiency and reliability of business processes in commercial banks are critical to financial stability and compliance. However, traditional evaluation methods that rely on retrospective qualitative assessments and static frameworks struggle to...